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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1972
Page
1
The annual A Night in Old Fredericksburg is set for Saturday with festive activities and lively evening entertainment in the historic town. Organizers promise a memorable, traditional experience featuring local vendors and community participation.
Harold F. Jung announces bid for four year term as Gillespie County Assessor Collector of Taxes on the independent ticket after being appointed to fill the unexpired term of Milton C. Durst and serving in World War II era service. Fredericksburg celebration opens at Gillespie Fair Park with music dancing and a waltz contest sponsored by local groups.
A Texas Historical Marker was placed at the First Methodist Church in Fredericksburg marking a commemorative service. The event included a history recap by Mrs. Tyrus Cox, a plaque unveiling by Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kneese, and an inscription read by Anita Winkel.
Rainfall figures show 5.99 inches last year versus 16.88 inches this year in July. Temperature ranged from a low of 60 to a high of 91 degrees this week with July 7 and July 9 highlighting extremes.
The 1972 Gillespie County 4-H Club Dress Revue named senior winner Debora Crenwelge and junior winner Danette Crenwelge, with alternates Dianne Stehling and Denise Vogel. The event highlighted with a luncheon and decorations, as winners prepare to advance to the District 4-H Dress Revue in Abilene on Aug 9.
Harry Hartmann in Gillespie County urges Hill Country residents to donate at the Bloodmobile on July 19 at the Community Savings Center Hall. Registration runs 1 to 6 30 p m. The drive aims to reach or exceed a 106 pint quota and stresses free blood for patients at Hill Country Memorial Hospital and Sid Peterson Hospital. Sponsored by St Mary’s Catholic Church with Mrs John H Klaerner and Mrs Benno Jung leading volunteers.
The Fredericksburg Lions Club holds a ladies night banquet at Community Savings Hall at 7 p m to install new officers for the coming year. Dr J P Dale becomes president succeeding Herbert A Oehler. others include Rev Ted Leonard Wallace Ottmers W C Westerfeldt Milton Crenwelge Clarence Allen Fred Mathisen and Tait Twister along with directors. The program features a social hour, invocation by Rev Leonard and farewell address by Oehler, District Governor Edwin J Blume to deliver the main address and install the officers.
J. Myers Cole, long time Special Agent in Charge of the San Antonio FBI office, is reassigned to New Orleans to take over as Special Agent in Charge there.
Fredericksburg booster Werner Moehr named Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture for 1972 by the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association. One of seven honored, Moehrn is praised for 4-H support, public relations work with Central Texas Electric Cooperative, and rural development efforts in the Hill Country.
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