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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1963
Page
1
Early Sunday crash involving two cars left Gina Michelle Greer five, of Tustin, California, dead. Seven people were injured, six of whom were later released from the hospital. the Jenschke car caught fire after occupants exited.
A historical clinic to acquaint newcomers and veterans with Fredericksburg and Gillespie County heritage is set for tomorrow at 8 p.m. on the grandstand at Fair Park.
The Stonewall Peach Festival drew praise from peach growers and Stonewall Chamber of Commerce leaders for enthusiasm and determination. The event boosts Gillespie County and Fredericksburg business, with fruit profits rising and landowners encouraged to plant more peaches.
Two experts discuss historic assets and tourism at the Thursday night historical clinic in Fair Park. Dr Hugo Leipsiger-Pierce of the University of Texas and Bill Stinson of the Texas Tourist Council will address Fredericksburg as a potential tourist and convention center. A Nimtz Hotel reconstruction briefing closes the session with attendee input from local groups.
The Standard will be issued a day earlier next week to distribute to subscribers before the July 4 holiday. It will mail Tuesday afternoon. advertisers and news items should submit by Saturday or Monday at the latest. The Fredericksburg Publishing Company observes Independence Day and will be closed Thursday July 4.
Five year old Gina Michelle Greer of Tustin died in a two car crash on US Highway 290 near Fredericksburg. Seven people were hospitalized including two of her brothers and two others from Groves Texas. The other car’s driver William Dean Jenschke remained hospitalized with Joy Birck. Seven aboard the 1961 Chevrolet were involved.
A crash 6.4 miles east of the city killed a man and two women, injuring five others including three children and Mrs Greer. Jenschke and a passenger died. others survived with bruises and burns. Firefighters quelled a burning car after the S transfer.
Mary Ann Neasham was named queen as Gillespie County peaches sold at record prices during the Stonewall Peach Jamboree. A single peach brought 50 dollars, another 120 dollars, and a half bushel 400 dollars, with thousands viewing the parade and a sky diving exhibition by Fort Hood divers.
July fourth festival features daily cards and two Derby races the Independence Derby opening day and the Merchant's Derby final day. Businesses donate to purse and blanket funds to attract top horses for all four days. Donors recognized and contributions welcome to Fair Pres. Henry Kneese or Racing Chairman James Kraus. A Ruidoso Downs Sprint awards a blanket in tribute to local track racing.
Jerry Follis, three years as Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce manager, resigns to take the 48 manager of the Dumas Chamber of Commerce in Texas. Burt Warner, chamber president, says the resignation is effective Friday with the new post starting July 1 in Dumas. No replacement plans announced. Follis cites regret and says the past three years were most satisfying and enjoyable.
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