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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1969
Page
1
Gil lespie County hosts A Night in Old Fredericksburg at the fair park with German heritage decor, beer garden, and a full program. Wm Petmecky leads ceremonies while Dr J A Witcher and Alton Klier handle reception and information. Food stalls, crafts, and a German supper run from 4 30 to 8 pm with entertainment to follow on a new stage.
County Judge Victor Sagebie proclaims July 20 26 as Farm Safety Week in Gillespie County at the request of Lawrence Hartmann, Gillespie County Farm Bureau president. The safety drive urges renewed effort to reduce farm deaths with tools like seat belts, extinguishers, SMV emblems, and roll guards.
St Paul Lutheran Church Cave Creek, with Gillespie County Historical Society and Historical Survey Committee, will unveil an historical marker Sunday July 20 at 10 am. A flag set and an art glass window in memory of departed members will also be dedicated. Procession into the church starts the program.
The Night In Old Fredericksburg observance Saturday July 19 features a 1 30 p m Main Street antique car parade with San Antonio clubs in period attire. After visiting listed homes the cars return to Gillespie County Fair Grounds by 5 30 p m for display and a style row by visitors. Tickets are 2 for adults 75 cents for children and valid for all tour homes.
Four Fredericksburg High School FFA members will attend the state convention in Fort Worth Wednesday through Friday with instructors Joe Tatum and Michael Young. The youths are Dennis Neffendorf Glen Rode Rodney Kott and Patrick Stehling.
Ground was broken Friday for the 50 bed Hill Country Memorial Hospital with over 100 locals at the site. Local leaders officials and out-of-town guests including Gerhardt Schulle state representative and Dr Lorence W Feller attended as shovels turned and contracts were noted.
The Rev. G. F. Wolf, Bethany Lutheran Church pastoral assistant, was honored at a 45th ordination anniversary service at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. H. C. Ziehe of San Antonio delivered the sermon titled This Is Our Task The Value of Personal Christianity. The service included a liturgy by Rev. Will Rotter and a special hymn led by Miss Ella Gold.
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