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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1964
Page
4
Front row at the Community Savings Center Hall includes Duchess Karen Stobaugh and Queen Rita Neidigh with Duchess Jennabeth Klett. Second row lists Barbara Sagebiel Barbara Ahrens Marlene Doebbeler Marie Oehler Joyce Parker Patsy Zenner Irene Bierschwale Robin Lee Klett and Kathy Wahl.
Thirteen Gillespie County girls competed Monday night for the Sweetheart title at the South Texas Fairs and Expositions event, held in conjunction with electing the new Fair Queen. Contestants included Shirley Althaus Linda Land Pearl Whitehead Joan Burg Helen Bierschwabe Mary Kilman Linda Itz Kathy Borchers Sharon Fritz Gloria Feller Pat Bailey Peggy Feller and Judy Wahl.
Miss Karen Wehmeyer and Sister Mary Leo were named to the Dean's List at Our Lady of the Lake College for high grades at the end of the first semester of 1963 64. Wehmeyer, a junior education major, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Marcus Wehmeyer. Sister Mary Leo, of the Order of Holy Ghost, is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Leo Klein.
The Easter fires pageant features reenactments of early settlement, the valiant Silver Arrow tale, and White Fawn rescue. The Peace Treaty scene between settlers and Indians anchors the program with local groups like Fredericksburg High School Band and St Marys choir in rehearsal. Key organizers include Mrs May Cox, Mrs Oscar Krauskopf, Mrs Ralph Weisershausen and Victor Sagebiel as general chairman.
Mrs Holland widow of a Wil low City man died recently after a service attended by 375 relatives and friends. She left two daughters and four sons with numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. The service at Emmanuel Church was conducted by Reverends Alvin Durst and Perry Woerner with the church choir singing. Burial followed in Willow City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Forest Herbert Otto Smokey Mangrama Monroe Smith Royce Beyer and Leroy Stehling.
Rita Neidigh continues coverage as Fair President Miss Eileen Sauer and past duchess receive gifts. Flowers presented to new Fair Queen and duchesses. Norman Nelson Sr. of Cloquet Minnesota and wife visited Standard office en route to the Gulf Coast after visiting friends in Wichita Falls and stopping at the LBJ Ranch.
Twenty five Chilean exchange students visited Fredericksburg on Friday and toured the city with guides Miss Margaret Keidel and Mrs. Udo Henke. The group, part of a UT exchange program, stayed in UT housing and attended classes in Texas and Chile, with Mr King serving as interpreter. They visited the LBJ Ranch and had lunch at Burmester's Betty's Restaurant.
Miss Kay Keller was honored at a tea on Saturday afternoon February 29 at Mrs. Wm. Rossman home. She is this year’s recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens award. DAR members from Pecos attended along with guest C. C. Myer of Arlington. Attendees included Miss Keller’s mother, counselor L. A. Rowntree, and friends. runners-up Bernice Gold and Dolly Hensley were mentioned. History Month observances noted.
The 80 member ensemble from the Eastman School of Music, with Wright a Rochester Philharmonic and Houston Symphony alumnus, appears in a rare community treat. Mrs. Frantzen chairs the committee with Rowntree and Ande assisting. admission is 1 for adults and 50c for students.
Bridal shower honoring Miss Roslee Sagebiel bride elect of Kenneth Lochte was given Sunday afternoon March 1 at Sunnyside Tavern. Guests from Austin Seguin Llano and Fredericksburg attended and 80 enjoyed refreshments. The couple will wed April 5 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with plans for a long playing record available by order.
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