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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
9
A historic photo shows pioneers with an oxen team ready to work on Main Street near the Wasoff Ingram Brown site. The Buckhorn saloon and courthouse stand nearby with Verein's Kirche behind the post. Felix Reinbach sits in the wagon. the Blanchard boys are on the front.
Indian program at Courthouse Park on Sunday May 5 1946 features the Fredericksburg Centennial Band directed by Alfred Pehl and an address by Rev. Norton Tohquechi. The program includes Indian songs dances and demonstrations by various groups led by E L Schmidt and Chief Baldwin Parker with a demonstration of Indian sign language and the Indian hand game.
Fredericksburg High School hosts a Music Study Club program in the school auditorium featuring the band, chorus, and solo performances. Selections include Amparito Roca, Majestic, The Lord's Prayer, Scherzo in B Flat Minor, and Vespers pieces. The program closes with the Lions Club benediction led by Rev. W. O. Schulze.
A Pioneer Memorial Service honors local pioneers and pastors from Gillespie County. Sacred music and a solemn program begin at 9:45 AM with a bell toll, a master of ceremonies, and performances by a mass male chorus under Adolph Hopf. The event includes an unveiling of a plaque at the John C. Meusebach Monument and a wreath placement, followed by a benediction by Rev. Alvin Durst.
Mr and Mrs Herman Kast and Mr and Mrs Gus Kast of St Louis Missouri will visit Mr and Mrs Ernest Gresenbacher for the Centenary Holidays. John Dooley and Daniel Loth were home for Easter from St Marys University and Pat Dooley from the Navy.
Memorial service honoring Gillespie County war dead with past and present community leaders. Centennial Concert Band performs as the ringing of the Vereins Kirche bell marks the ceremony. Gold Star certificates are presented amid sacred songs and prayers.
Concert and fireworks program at the fair grounds Monday night features the Frederickburg Centennial Band with Dr. L. L. Keyser as master of ceremonies. The program includes The Spirit of the Age, Beer Barrel Polka, American Patrol, In the Mood, Stars and Stripes, World War II songs and the National Anthem. No admission charge. everyone welcome.
The schedule lists opening numbers from 10:00 to 11:00 A M with pilgrimages to churches and schools, followed by a 2:00 P M courthouse event. The Centennial Concert Band presents, with Henry Holly as MC Tom Martin chairing. Speeches by Judge Henry Hirsch Mayor Joe Molberg and Judge Herman Usener. Performances include Memoirs of the Old Teamsters by A D Stahl with the Bankusville Band. The Fredericksburg High School Glee Club and Gillespie County Reunion Club of San Antonio perform. Closing numbers feature the Centennial Concert Band and the Fredericksburg High School Girls in Costume.
Bethany Lutheran Church led by Pastor G A Poehlmann announces special Centennial Sunday services on May 5. An English service at 9:30 a.m. and German services at 10:45 a.m. replace the regular schedule with bilingual preaching. A special offering supports the Cemetery Centennial Fund and music will be featured. Ladies Societies will greet visitors on Homecoming Day Tuesday May 7.
The 1946 Fredericksburg event gathers visitors to city rooms for a centennial celebration. Klaerner's Band plays music of past and present as Pioneer Committee chairs host activities. Guests include Mayor Joe Molberg and Hon. Joe Molberg, with addresses by Martin Faust and Rev. Bracher leading prayers and closing rites.
Schedule of Fredericksburg centennial events at Courthouse Lawn includes Welcome by Mayor Joe Molberg, remarks by Gillespie County Judge Hy Hirsch, and a ceremony featuring the Centennial Band. Notable guests listed include Emil Sauer U S Consul General, Governor Coke R Stevenson, General Jonathan Wainwright, and Judge A N Mours, among others.
A 1921 Fredericksburg anniversary program is recalled with services on May 8 to 10, 1921. The piece details parades bands and a German play, plus personal reminiscences from Otto Kramer about early settlers, Native contact, and local landmarks in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie county raised 20207.48 dollars from public subscriptions to fund the four day Centennial Celebration next Sunday through Wednesday. The Finance Committee thanked donors and volunteers while noting car plate sales by the Junior Chamber of Commerce are excluded from the total.
The Fredericksburg Centennial Association fiscal plan allocates funds for celebration success and provides that any surplus after expenses be returned to donors pro rata. Listed donors include Keidel Memorial Hospital, Fredburg Hosp. & Clinic, Mrs. P Hanisch Family, and Knopp & Metzger with specified amounts.
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