Fredericksburg Lions Install Officers At Banquet
Fredericksburg Lions Club set to install new officers at Ladies Night banquet in the Sunday Hoa Convention Center Friday at 7 pm. District governors Heb Nunley and Whinker to officiate. Rey Heckmann to be honored as president and Linn Whitaker to speak. New roles include first vice president Darer, second Jerry Durr, third Herbert Getler, secretary Bert Warner, treasurer Jim Dennis, Tail Twister Hana Bergner, and directors Milton Crenwelge Harold Stehe Edwin Lea Eugene Sid. Kathy Stebling to join as special guest. zone chairman Smothers to lead planning efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksteeg Liars Club
Sunday Hoa Convention Center
Fpruday
Lion Heb Nunley
Satinal
Laon Feat
Whinker
Hilleboro
Linn Whitaker
Rey Heckmann
Marion
Bud” Smathers
Gillespie Water and Lot
Fhe Darer
Jerry Durr
Gilbert Borchers
Herbert Getler
Bert Warner
Jim Dennis
Tail
Hana Bergner
Lion Tomer
Milton Crenwelge
Harold Stehe
Edwin Lea
Eugene Sid
Hill Country Memorial Hospital pledge payments exceed half
Hill Country Memorial Hospital treasurer Calvin Bierachwaile reports over half of pledges have been paid totaling 420 171.45 through April 30 1966. Of this 65 617 came in March 1960 and 19 799 in April 1968. The hospital shows 311 860 due from local contributors with most due in 1969 and 1970. Some 6000 in pledges remain unpaid as officials plan follow ups in coming weeks.
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Calvin Bierachwale
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Bierachwaie
Vehor
Bierachwale
Peach Grading Underway In Stonewall Growers Report
Stonewall set to harvest about 25 varieties this season with Dixie Red and Dixie Gem peaches ripening at Gillespie Fruit Growers. Simon Burg notes early yield size up due to heavy rainfall and steady demand from tourists. Prices range from 4.50 to 5.00 per half bushel for ripe fruit.
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Gillespie Fruit Growers Packing Whedl
Stonewall
Simon Burg
Purg
President Johnson Returns to Washington After Memorial Day Weekend
President Johnson flies back to Washington after a six day Memorial Day break at the LBJ Ranch. A televised news conference featured General Westmoreland and Australian Prime Minister Gorton. They discussed Vietnam policy and praised allied efforts. Johnson agreed to tax increases while cutting government spending, and Westmoreland warned of heavy fighting ahead as talks in Paris stall. The group later attended a sheep sale in Round Mountain and Johnson voted in the Democratic runoff.
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Lyndon Johnson
Washington
LBJ
William C. Westmoreland
U. S
Vietnam
John G. Gorton
Australia
United States
Hanoi
Southeast Asia
Paris
Westmoreland
Army
Gorton
D Company
6Th Battalion
The
Royal Australian Regiment
Johnson
St. Francis Navter
Stonewall
Lyn Nugent
Lyn
Area VII FFA Convention Names Ira Lee State Nominee
More than 500 Future Farmers of America from Area VII concluded their 14th annual meeting at Sunday House Convention Center Tuesday noon. Fredericksburg FFA member Ira Lee was elected on the third ballot as Area VII nominee for state president. he will compete in Lubbock July 17 to 19 with other area nominees. Lee is son of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee of Willow City. Marsha Behrens of San Saba was named Area VII Sweetheart, with runner up Diana Kincer of San Antonio. Dennis Engelke of Luling was elected Area President from six district nominees. Continued on page 4, Sec 1.
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Future Farmers of America
Area VII
Sunday House Convention Center
Fredericksburg Ffa
Ira Lee
Lee
Ira
Fitzhugh Lee
Willow City
Diana Kincer
San Antonio
Dennis Engelke
Luling
FFA
Marsha Behrens
San Saba
New Area
Fredericksburg Youth Club Elects Officers
Barry Wagner Jr. was elected president of the Fredericksburg Youth Club at an organization meeting held by the youths in city hall Wednesday night. Other officers named were Michael Evers vice president Mary Dooley secretary Linda Walters treasurer and Janis Joseph Mary Shearer Jay Hahne Charles Kiehne Patty Klein and Jimmy.
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Barry Wagner Jr
Fredericksburg
Girl Scouts Learn To Live In Rain At Day Camp
Camp Friendship hosted a rain interrupted 1968 day camp with some units camping four nights while others stayed one or two. First year Brownies led by Mrs Victor Krauskopf formed The Noisy Squirrels. Troop 289 led by Mrs Curtis Eckhardt included 28 girls. Troop 202 The Indians, led by Mrs Wallace Ottmers, with assistants, spent nights at camp and built a tepee. Troop 40 The Dodge Girls with 17 juniors focused on the Camper badge and overnight stays. Troop 320 Buttons and Bows, led by Bonnie Mund, included several assistants and painted projects.
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Camp Friendship
Victor Krauskopf
Curtis
Dodge
Dudley Althaus
Billleague
Bonnie Mund
Bernadine Purser
Clifton E Holland
John Dooley
Clifford Duecker
Bill Kruse
Gay Schnelle
Elaine Krauskopf
Smith Carries Gillespie Wins Governor Nomination
Lt. Gov. Preston Smith won the Democratic nomination for Texas governor over Don Yarborough by an unofficial margin of about 250000 votes. In Gillespie County Smith led 634 to 3, and total turnout across the state reached about 1.38 million with Smith polling 785654 to 621087 for Yarborough.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Don Yarborough
Gillespie County
Smith
Democratic Executive Committee
Gillespie
Yarborough
John Connally
C of C Plans Chartered Bus to HemisFair
The Chamber of Commerce will charter a bus to HemisFair on Thursday June 27. The bus departs the Chamber office at 8 30 a m and returns at 7 50 p m. Round trip price is 3 75 dollars. Reservations via phone 997 3444 and payment by June 4.
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Chamber of Commerce
HemisFair
Chamber
Deadline Near for Peach Queen Contest Entered by Hill Country Girls
Hill Country high school juniors and seniors have until June 10 to file for the seventh annual Peach Queen pageant. Eligible residents must submit an official form from their high school or local Chamber of Commerce. The winner and two duchesses will represent Central Texas peach interests at parades and civic events, with potential entry to the 1969 Peach Queen of Texas contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country
George Vogel
James Welgehausen
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Texas Peach and Plum Growers Association
Stonewall
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Ceneral William
Westmoreland ’ Wee
Lions
Paul Eggers
Wichita Falls
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