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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1977
Page
5
Spectators at Gillespie County Fair Grounds witnessed a growing country sport over weekend shows. Two pictures show tractors starting with weight at sled’s rear and final halted position as weight shifts forward. Distance measured to crown division winner.
News from Doss reports the 4-H Club meeting set for Aug 1 at 8 p.m. includes a fair discussion with parents invited. Boy Scout Troops 132 and 139 meet Aug 13. St Peter Lutheran Church Women meet Aug 11. Local families attend a 75th birthday celebration in Harper. Community projects include garden shares and a fundraiser dance planned for Aug 20 with a cleanup day Aug 18 and a 2:30 p.m. program plus a 8 p.m. play.
Clothing and odds and ends offered Friday and Saturday from 9 to 5 at 815 Pecan. A second sale at 109 South Edison Street runs Wednesday August 3rd from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Texaco New Mexico event offered over 6725 dollars in prize money. Local stock classes competed for 375 dollars, while other divisions each offered 800 dollars. Participants praised the Fa Grounds facilities and most said they would return for future pulls. Notable names include Bill Thomas, Bill Mrton, Bryan Sasse, and Joe Ime Morton.
Fire swept a rural property known for Becker’s Pond near the river, destroying a pioneer home built with homemade bricks and lime, with additions of concrete block. The blaze left debris and charred remains across the site, prompting investigation into the fire’s origin.
The jury returned a life sentence for Yost after deliberating less than an hour. Sheriff Klaerner notes the maximum penalty would be the highest ever for the county, given Yost’s prior record. Jury selections earlier included Mrs Lilly Mueller and 11 others. DA Joe Grady Tuck and ADA Richard Mosty prosecuted, with Alvan Wells of Killeen defending Yost.
The Grapetown community plans a weekend festival at the Grapetown Shooting Range featuring music by Pehl's Ompah Band and a late Sunday morning crowd. Refreshments, barbecue and ham burgers will be served on the grounds as the Grapetown Eintracht social club preserves a historic site including a shooting range a dance hall and the old Grapetown School.
The Zonta Club meeting at the Sagebiel home presided by Doris Tietz adopts a Colombian urban slum health program in cooperation with UNICEF to aid mothers and children. District Governor Frances Bolton outlines MAC modules of coverage and health services initiatives in rural and city areas.
James Wahrmund of Fredericksburg was named to the Farmers Home Administration Committee serving Gillespie Blanco and Llano Counties. He joins Martin Meier and Thomas Grana on a three year term advising the County Supervisor on loan eligibility and servicing. Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Grobe reports Richard Alaman escaped during transit to the Gillespie County Law Enforcement Building after tearing his shirt while fleeing, triggering a wide search. Desk items for the office are available at Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
World War I veterans at Necker Barrack Post 1495 held a draping of the charter ceremony for the late John Necker a longtime post quartermaster who died last week Rev Walter Schaefer Post commander presided with Bill Martin Post Department Commander and Joe Rogers Past District Chaplain in attendance In the meeting Ben Ligon elected to succeed Necker as quartermaster and adjutant both roles.
The 10th annual reunion took place at the Hilmar Wahrmund ranch on Sunday July 17 with about 68 family members. Highlights included a noon basket lunch and visits. eldest attendee Hilmar Wahrmund aged 80, youngest April Diane Richards two months, and travelers Sgt. and Mrs. Phil Kohler with Patricia Lynn from Beaufort South Carolina.
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