Parking Plan Aids 125th Anniversary in Fredericksburg
During the four day 125th Anniversary Celebration in Fredericksburg officials and volunteers implement parking strategies. Boy Scouts will park at the Nimitz Hotel rear area and church lots charging fees for troop funds. Police will direct traffic and assist at events including the noon meal for honored pioneers.
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Fredericksburg
Boy Scouts
Nimitz Hotel
Holy Ghost
Bethany Lutheran Church
Nimitz Drive
Pioneer Drive
Vereing Krche
Anniversary Art Show at Moseley Galerie in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg marks its 125th anniversary with a Moseley Galerie exhibit running May 6 to May 9. Admission is 1 dollar with proceeds to American Cancer Society research. Milton and Mildred Moseley own a 30 year religious-art collection including a late 19th century hand carved Last Supper and items from the 3rd century. The gallery is open 10 am to 5 pm Thursday to Saturday and 2 pm to 5 pm Sunday.
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Moseley Galerie
W. Main
Fredericksburg
American Cancer Society
Milton Moseley
New York
Chicago
Paul III
Brother of Dr Perry Dies in Oklahoma
Dr. Fred Perry, brother of Dr. J Hardin Perry, died Monday May 3. Funeral services are set for Wednesday May 5 at 2 p m in Watonga Oklahoma. Dr and Mrs Perry flew to Oklahoma for the final rites.
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DR. Perry
Oklahoma
Fred Perry
J. Hardin Perry
Watonga
Okla
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson Visits Fredericksburg
Former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Mrs. Wilson visited Fredericksburg over the weekend as guests of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson. The couple golfed at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park and attended St. Barnabas Episcopal Church with the Johnsons. They viewed Pioneer Museum and Home with Gillespie County Historical Society members and met 12 LBJ School of Public Affairs students.
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Johnson
Harold Wilson
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Gillespie County Historical Society
Tyrus Cox
Roberta Smith
Austin
LBJ School of Public Affairs
University of Texas
Wilson
LBJ Ranch
Wilsons
Texas
New York
England
Tony Field
Wilbur Mills
U. S
House of Representatives
Ways and Means
Arkansas
Anniversary Celebration Opens Thursday at Courthouse Lawn
An information booth will be in operation during the four days of the 125th Anniversary Celebration on the courthouse lawn at Main Street between the courthouse and the McDermott Building. Visitors to the city will be welcomed and guided by staff during the event.
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Main Street
McDermott
Anniversary Tablet Feature in This Week's Standard
The Standard includes a special Anniversary Program Tablet on page 7 that readers can detach and carry during the celebration without disturbing the rest of the paper. The insert highlights events and key dates for the anniversary observance.
Homecoming Plans Include Ex Burger Ribbon Registration
Former residents will register during four days of celebration and receive ribbons identifying them as Ex Burgers. Fred Mathisen, homecoming chairman, says the program covers several reunion groups, with Centennial Band and high school classes already scheduled.
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Fred Mathisen
Centennial Band
Informa
Indian Treaty On Display Here May 8-9
The original 1847 treaty between John O Meusebach and the Comanche will be shown in Fredericksburg during the 125th anniversary celebration. It now belongs to Meusebach’s granddaughters Mrs Irene Marschall King and Mrs Cornelia Smith who will display it at the Vereins Kirche with hours May 8 9 from 9 am to noon and May 9 from 2 to 6 pm.
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John O. Meusebach
Fredericksburg
San Saba
Meusebach
Irene Marschall King
Cornelia Smith
Gillespie County Historical Society
Vereins Kirche
Braunfels
Germany
Texas
Fredericksburg ISD Winds Down Two Afternoons for 125th
Officials announce dismissal of all district classes at 2 p m on Thursday and Friday May 6 and 7 to allow student participation in the 125th Anniversary events. Buses run at that time, and attendance is urged due to the flu illness impacting daily averages used to determine state funding.
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Fredericksburg Independent School District
Supt
Hang Bergner
Fleet Admiral Nimitz Memoir Reprinted in Boys Life
A posthumous Nimitz war reminiscence appears in Boys' Life, sharing early Fredericksburg memories and life lessons from the Admiral. It stresses learning, doing your best, and accepting what you cannot control, as highlighted by Douglass Hubbard of the Nimitz Center. The piece accompanies a Fredericksburg release and features Halsman photography on the cover.
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Chester Nimitz
Boys' Life
Boy Scouts of America
Fredericksburg
Douglass Hubbard
Admiral Nimitz Center
Chester W. Nimitz
Texas
Philippe Halsman
Special Sunday Services in City Churches
Fredericksburg churches plan special services on Sunday May 9 marking the 125th anniversary. Bethany Lutheran will feature sermons by Rev. Frank lin er Mumme at 8 and 10 30 am with choirs and a high school brass ensemble. awards to two scouts and a 9 00 to 10 30 am church basement reception. Holy Ghost Lutheran will have Rev L J Durkop preach at 8 and 10 30 am with choirs and a 9 00 to 10 30 am reception in the Educational Building. Zion Lutheran will have Rev Louis Hanne mann speak at 10 30 am.
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Fredericksburg
Bethany Lutheran Church
Frankliner
Richard Mumme
Eugene Whitehead
Dale Pape
Lutheran Church
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
L. J. Durkop
Lockney
Zion Lutheran Church
Louis Hannemann
McGregor
Emil Hanne
James Boyd Named Assistant Principal at Fredericksburg High
James T. Boyd former teacher and coach in the Fredericksburg public schools was named Assistant High School Principal of Fredericksburg High for the 1971 72 school year. The board elected him in a special session Tuesday. He is 31, a Round Rock High School 1958 alumnus, earned a BS in Education and majors in Social Studies and Physical Education from Southwest Texas State University in 1963, a Master’s in School Administration in 1968, and holds administrative certificates and endorsements for Principal and Superintendent. He is also certified to teach. Continued on page 4, Sec. ?
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James T. Boyd
Fredericksburg High School
Board of Trustees
Boyd
Round Rock High School
Southwest Texas State University
Hig
Trail Riders Celebrate Start of Fredericksburg Route Reenactment
Trail riders and wagons gathered in New Braunfels on Saturday for a parade and prize awards as they begin reenacting the 1846 Fredericksburg colonists journey. The program featured a beard contest won by Henry Muller and a grand judging panel including Fair Queen Franci Bergfeldt and Mayor Sidney Henke.
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New Braunfels
Fredericksburg
Comal County Fair Grounds
Henry Muller
Fair Queen
Franci Bergfeldt
Murray Ferguson
John Posten
Sidney Henke
Alex Frantzen
William Petmecky
Fredericksburg High School
Tom Rhodes
New Braunfels High School
Canyon Lake High School
Governor To Speak Saturday at 125th Founding Celebration
Fredericksburg marks its 125th anniversary with a Saturday program led by the governor. The event begins with a 10 a.m. arrival and proceeds through morning activities celebrating the town’s founding.
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Fredericksburg
Standard’s Souvenir Keep sake Edition marks 125th anniversary
Extra copies are available at the Standard's Souvenir Keep sake Edition marking the 125th Anniversary Celebration published and released on April 28. Copies remain at the Standard office 108 East Main and will be sold by newsboys and from a booth in front of the office during the celebration.
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Standard
108 East Main
New Braunfels Readies Four Day Anniversary Celebration
The city marks its birthday with a four day program starting with a German choir arrival and ending with religious services on Sunday. Highlights include a 9 am historical homes Pilgrimage, 10 am Fourth Army Band concert, 11:30 am Pioneer Banquet for long time residents, a 2:30 pm 120-entry parade, and a 4 pm anniversary program on the courthouse platform.
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Neers
New Braunfels
Meusebach
Fair Grounds
Lady Bird Johnson
Germany
Fourth Army Band
Courthouse Square
FHS
Bandera
Boerne
Nueces Canyon
Weather Facts Rainfall and Temperature Report
Rainfall this week none and for May none. Year to date 2.15 inches. Low temperature May 25 23. High temperature April 29 91.
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Tota
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Sinclair Refining Company
George Jenschke
Gillespie
Federicksburg
Jenschke
Preston Smith
James Boyd
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