Fredericksburg Plans Lady Bird Johnson Park Dedication
Fredericksburg unveils a new municipal park named for Lady Bird Johnson with a May 11 dedication at 2:30 p.m. Mayor Sidney M. Henke proclaims Lady Bird Johnson Day as a full afternoon of activities begins. The event features parades, diving, boating, concerts by local bands, exhibitions, a fireworks finale, and park tours.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson
Fredericksburg
Sidney Henke
America
Sidney M. Henke
Henke
United States of America
Land
Gillespie County
United States
Mobile X Ray Unit to Visit Gillespie County Tuesday
The mobile x ray unit will be at the Little League Ball Park on Market Square Tuesday May 13 from 11 to 1 and 2 to 6. The age limit is 15 with a 50 cent donation requested but no one refused for lack of funds. Sponsored by the Alamo Area Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association serving 22 South Texas counties. Dr Wilbur Crenwelge director and Mrs Pat Dooley local chair invite all to use this public service. Gillespie County volunteers come from local PTA health committees.
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Tatsch
Johnson
Fredericks High School
Tom Rhodes
Lackland Air Force Band
United States Fourth Army Band
St. Mary’s
Little League Ball Park
Market Square
Alamo Area Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
South Texas
Wilbur Crenwelge
Pat Dooley
Gillespie County
Marychorale Concert Slated Thursday Night
The Marychorale of St. Marys High School will perform its spring concert on Thursday May 8 at 8 oclock in St. Josephs Hall. The fifty five member group will sing pieces from America Our Heritage Let There Be Peace On Earth Handel Hallelujah Chorus No Man Is An Island The Impossible Dream and selections from West Side Story. A Sophomore Girls Ensemble will join for several numbers. Sister Kathryn Marie directs Paulette Wallendorf and Elaine Nebgen are accompanists. The public is invited.
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Marychorale
St. Mary's High School
St. Joseph's Hall
Kathryn Marie
Paulette Wallendorf
Elaine Nebgen
Gillespie Saengerfest Enjoys Strong 67th Run
The 67th Gillespie Saengerbund Saengerfest on May 4 at the American Legion Hall drew a large audience. Directors Alex Frantzen and Sidney Henke led performances by Hermannsohn Gemisheiter Chor Boerne Choral Club Arion and tenor Robert Koeh of Pleasanton with Felix Pehl’s German Oom pah Band. Ewald Schaefer was re elected secretary treasurer. The day closed with a Kammers and a dance powered by Pehl’s Band.
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American Legion Hall
Alex Frantzen
Arion Maennerchor
Hermannsohn Gemisehter Chor
Sidney Henke
Boerne Choral Club
Lester Lohmann
Arion
Frantzen
Robert Koeh
Pleasanton
South Texas
Felix Pehl
Hermannsohn Chor
Ewald Schaefer
Gillespie Saengerbund
Saengerfest
Sidney M. Henke
Ahrens Kindergarten Class Program May 13 at St Joseph's Hall
Mrs Maxie Ahrens classroom presents Little Red Riding Hood on Tuesday May 13 at 8 pm in St Joseph's Hall. Forty seven children participate including 37 graduates with roles for Lisa Ottmers Sharon Bohnert Debra Long and David Pohler.
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Maxie Ahrens
St. Joseph's Hall
Little Red Riding Hood
Lisa Ottmers
Sharon Bohnert
Debra Long
Wolf
David Pohler
Historical Society Active Plans Tours and Visits
The Gillespie County Historical Society met at the Pioneer Museum on April 28 to discuss future plans and review past activities. Tours of Fredericksburg attract visitors with reports on a German class from John Marshall High School and visits to Enchanted Rock and local landmarks. A May 25 luncheon and tour by Federated Club Women from Rochelle and a June 4 group from Houston are noted. The Easter Fires Pageant and James Avery jewelry consignment receive praise.
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Gillespie County Historical Society
Pioneer Museum
J. Hardin Perry
Trudy Kraus
Maxine Jordan
John Marshall High School
San Antonio
Enchanted Rock
Peter Tatsch
Esther Mueller
Federated Club
Rochelle
Houston
Fredericksburg
James Avery
Hill Country
Avery
Johnson City Twister Damages Homes and VFW Hall
A tornado struck Johnson City at 2:35 p m on Tuesday causing extensive damage in the Central Texas area. It demolished a trailer, ripped roofs from multiple buildings including a VFW hall and a retirement village, and forced students to take shelter in the Johnson City Schools.
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Johnson City
Texas
Fredericksburg
Marble Falls
Brady
McCulloch
Lyndon B. Johnson
J. J. Maxwell
VFW
Oak Crest Acres
National Bank Launches BankAmericard in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg National Bank announces BankAmericard, an all purpose credit card with nationwide interchange through Frost National Bank. President Henry L. Joseph cites a local Gillespie County survey showing strong growth. The plan starts by June and aims for broad merchant acceptance nationwide with travel and entertainment benefits.
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Fredericksburg National Bank
BankAmericard
Henry L. Joseph
Gillespie County
Joseph
Bank Americard
Bank- Americard
Frost National Bank of
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
California
Fair Float to Be Shown Here Tonight
The Gillespie County Fairs illuminated float, winner of first place in the Fiesta Flam beau parade in San Antonio on April 26, will be displayed tonight at 8 15 p m in a parade from Kraus Corner to the Nimitz Museum. Stonewall's lighted Peach Jam boree float was invited.
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Gillespie County
San Antonio
Kraus Corner
Nimitz Museum
St. Mary's High School
Stonewall
Spring Flower Show Showcases Blooms and Home Decor
The annual Spring Flower Show at Hermann Sons Hall on Friday May 2 features floral arrangements, a mock garden, gourds and feather bead displays, plus home handicrafts and a plant sale. Sweepstakes winner Mrs Edwin Weirich earned nine blue ribbons. best of show honors went to Mrs Alvin H Weinheimer for a yellow iris and bells of Ireland arrangement. Mrs Emil Crenwelge won best of show in dried arrangements. Door prizes went to several attendees and refreshments were served.
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Hermann Sons Hall
Edwin Weirich
Alvin H. Weinheimer
Stonewall
Ireland
Emil Crenwelge
Garden Club
Alvin H Weinheimer
May 19 Meeting To Launch Head Start Program
The Fredericksburg Child Development Agency receives 45454 to run a year long full day Head Start program for 40 children. Rev Malford C Hierholzer was notified by telegram from Rep O C Fisher. Parents of eligible children meet May 19 at St Josephs Hall at 8 p m to elect members.
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Malford C. Hierholzer
O. C. Fisher
Fredericksburg
St. Joseph's Hall
Park Dedication Ceremony to Open With Ribbon Cutting
Festivities run through afternoon and evening as Mrs Johnson and guests including the former president attend the park opening. A National Anthem by Fredericksburg High School Band and a flag-raising by veterans mark the dedication with remarks by Mayor Henke and State Senator Ward.
Fredericksburg Musicale to Feature Band Performances
Fredericksburg Symphonic and Fredericksburg Junior High School Bands present Musicale 69 on Saturday May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Gym directed by Tom C Rhodes. The concert lasts about 1 hour 20 minutes with awards for top band students and reserved seating. A double album will be produced and orders may be placed through May 16.
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Historical Society
Twister
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Albert Keyser
Ray Watts
Rosemary Loth
E B. Lea
Joseph Loth
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