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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1951

Page

8

Capt Joe Petsch Reports for Duty With Air Force

Capt Joe S Petsch former Gillespie County Fair Association president and longtime civic leader reports for active duty at Kelly Field San Antonio He is a World War II veteran who served in the Air Corps and in the Mediterranean Theatre and rejoined the Air Force after reserves duty.

Joe S. Petsch Petsch and Petsch U. S. Air Force Kelly Field San Antonio Petsch Air Force Air Corps Gillespie County Fair Association Col Alfred Petsch

City Offices Cut Saturday Hours County Extends Weekday Servi

City offices and Gil laspie County Courthouse cut Saturday hours to 7:30 am to 12 noon with 1 pm to 5 pm weekday operations. First ten days of each month keep noon hour open. Emergency utility calls treated 24 hours daily. Report electrical emergencies to Wilke or Walter. water and sewer to Neffendorf, Rusche, or Duecker.

Gillespie County Electrical Department Felix Wilke Kenneth L. Walter

Petmecky details Gillespie Fair history and plans

Wm. Bill Petmecky, executive secretary of the Gillespie County Fair Association and C of C manager, spoke to the Rotary Club on the fair’s 70th year with the 63rd annual event in August. He noted wartime interruptions, added attractions, and planned guests and events including a State Game Commission exhibit and children’s day.

Bill” Petmecky Gillespie County Fair Association C of C Rotary Club Gillespie County Petmecky Fred Dietel

St Ann’s Cake Candy Sale Promises Treats and Coffee

St Ann's Society of St Mary's Parish announces a cake and candy sale at Peter's Hall on Saturday May 12. The sale begins at 10:00 a m with cake offered by piece and whole cake. Coffee and cake will be served and a novelty stand will be featured.

St. Ann’s Society St. Mary’s Parish Peter's Hall

Molters Sponsor Benefit Game in California

The Molter Brothers Willie and Richard Dick sponsored a benefit softball game in San Mateo County California on Monday night. Proceeds go to the Crippled Children's Society of the county. Noted jockeys Johnny Longden and Glen Lasswell are slated to play on Willie's team.

Molter Brothers Willie Richard San Mateo County California Crippled Children’s Society America Johnny Longden Glen Lasswell Bay Meadows Carl Rausch Here

New Landmark in Johnson City Rises With Water Tank

Johnson City unveils a new landmark a 100000 gallon water tank standing 100 feet tall just south of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative building. Eight months into the water system project Alderman George Croft expects two more months to finish the installation as 240 prospective customers await supply from a single well.

Johnson City Pedernales Electric Cooperative George Croft

Jaycee Meeting Planned at Boening Farm May 8

Junior Chamber of Commerce May meeting set for May 8 at 7 p m at Adolf Boening farm on San Antonio Highway with Sportsmanship Inc as guests. Dr Dor Brown, president, asks members to notify Almon Kirchhoff by May 7. Rev C A Greenwaldt will speak on Complete Youth Welfare Program Including Sports.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Adolf Boening San Antonio Highway Sportsmanship Inc Dor Brown Almon Kirchhoff C. A. Greenwaldt First Methodist Church

Gil lespie County Fair catalog ads drive strong sales

Twenty two volunteer teams report success selling ad space for the 63rd Gil lespie County Fair catalog. Walter Fuhrmann notes broad cooperation from businesses and individuals and says ads are being processed, with space still available at the Chamber of Commerce. Over 1500 copies will be printed for distribution by July 1 with a new cover and updated awards.

Gillespie County Walter Fuhrmann Nimitz Chamber of Commerce Fair William Petmecky Fair Catalog Committee Fuhrmann

Sailor Injured In Monday Crash Near Mexican Cemetery

Richard F. Anderson 21 from the U S Navy was hurt at 4 30 am when his car hit the side railing and plunged into a creek one mile west of Stonewall on a sharp curved bridge near the Mexican Cemetery. He was taken to Blanco Hospital with internal injuries after a passerby stopped. Deputy Highway Patrolman Ivan Lawrence filed the report following Johnson City patrol investigation.

Richard F. Anderson U. S. Navy Stonewall Anderson Houston California Blanco Hospital Ivan Lawrence Johnson City

Special Occasion Thank You Note Catalog

Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc offers a complete selection of Thank You Notes for special occasions with a focus on tasteful options and practical choices for personal or business use.

The Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

Kowerts Attend Sigma Delta Chi Picnic in Zilker Park

Mr and Mrs Art Kowert and Bruce and Nancy Kowert attended a Sunday picnic in Zilker Park Austin sponsored by Sigma Delta Chi the national honorary journalism fraternity of which Mr Kowert is a member.

Art Kowert Bruce Nancy Kowert Zilker Park Austin Sigma Delta Chi National Honorary Journalism Fraternity Mr. Kowert

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