Fredericksburg 125th Anniversary Celebrations Spark Pride
Fredericksburg marks its 125th anniversary with a grand celebration hailed as one of the era’s most successful events. The Lied hoch Chor conglomerate drew wide applause singing The Yellow Rose of Texas in German at the Pioneer Garden dedication attended by former President Lyndon Johnson and local dignitaries.
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Fredericksburg celebrates founders with Johnson and Smith speeches
The four day annal of the community highlighted pride in ancestry as Lyndon Baines Johnson honored Fredericksburg on two occasions during the fete. Governor Preston Smith echoed the sentiment as principal speaker at the anniversary program, honoring pioneers and trail drivers who helped settle the area.
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Permanent Pioneer Garden dedicated during 125th celebration
A Friday ceremony on May 7 marked the dedication of a permanent Pioneer Garden in Fredericksburg. The centerpiece is a fieldstone pyramid with a water wheel, surrounded by four flower beds honoring local pioneers and groups. Mayor Sidney Henke and others spoke as the plaza street closed for the event, with the Liedhoch Gemeinschaft performing German songs.
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We Believe Amendments On Ethics Commission Proposals
A historical summary outlines Amendment No. 1 creating a State Ethics Commission with power to set ethics rules for lawmakers and officers, investigate violations, recommend pay for officials, and suggest improvements to the legislative process. Amendment No. 2 allows the Legislature to propose constitutional amendments at any session. Amendment No. 3 removes the cap on total state appropriations for certain needy grants, with continuation noted.
FHS Bands To Present Annual Spring Concert
Fredericksburg High School Symphonic Band and Junior High Band present their annual spring concert Saturday May 15 at 8 p m in the Elementary School Auditorium under Tom C Rhodes. Awards will be given and the band sweetheart introduced. Texas Sound Studios will record the program. parts will be on the FHS Band Record. Reserved seats 50 cents. seating is limited. Contact band students or Rhodes for tickets. Public invited.
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LBJ and Governor Smith Headline 125th Anniversary Program
Fredericksburg marked its 125th anniversary with appearances by Lyndon B Johnson the Texas governor and a German consul general. The event drew over 100 German visitors and thousands from across the United States. Local and civic leaders spoke as the Fredericksburg High School Band performed and the program honored ties with New Braunfels.
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Weather Facts Rainfall and Temperatures Summary
Rainfall figures show 70 this week and 10 for the month with 22.85 total for the year. Temperature data report a low of 52 degrees and a high of 91 degrees in May.
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