Jehovah's Witnesses cancel meetings for three day circuit assembly
In Fredericksburg and nearby areas, Jehovah's Witnesses cancel all local meetings from May 21 through June 2 for a three day circuit assembly in Mineral Wells. Fifteen congregations from Witzk to Fredericksburg and Aupene will meet to fortify and stimulate one to be the right kind of Sister Walter E. Ker, congregation officer in Fredericksburg, said families will attend the three day ministerial aging program.
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Iewah
Frederiets
Vacinity
Walter E. Ker
Cseer
Fredericksburg
Publishing Company Buys Property Plans Expansion
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co. buys 108 East Main Street and adjacent Saenger's site for expansion. Final papers authorize July 1 possession with extensive renovations to support publishing, printing, and office supply operations. Buildings are historic native stone, long owned by the Wahrmund family.
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East Main Street
Saenger’s
Alfred Petsch
Andrew Moursund
University of Oregon
Eugene
Loreen Moursund
Austin
E. H. Wahrmund
Fredericksburg
Moursunds
Andrew Mourland
Art Kowert
Marcus Wehmeyer
Fredericburg
Wahrmund
Fredericksburg High School graduation awards list
The 1963 Fredericksburg High School commencement featured multiple awards. Kathy Davidson won the PTA Scholarship. Eileen Sauer and Jon Ann Hilburn earned alternates. I Dare You Awards went to Jon Ann Hilburn and Mike Penick. Explorer Post 136 scholarships to Dennis Enderlin and Mike Penick. alternates Pete Adams and Jerald Gold. Perfect attendance honors to Mary Louise Ersch, Gary Brodbeck, Clinton Hartmann, Jerry Klein, George Meine. American Legion Awards to Jo Nell Engel and Mike Penick. Jay Ward won a UT trainer’s scholarship. Elmo Ahrens won a Texas Tech football scholarship. Numerous ceremony certificates were given by Dr. V. B. Spiva. a surprise portrait presented to Art Kowert. Diplomas presented by Art Kowert. class president Michael Hagee presented a $150 class gift. The band, directed by Tom C. Rhodes, played all events amid light rain.
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Lomb Science
Kathy Davidson
PTA
Eileen Sauer
Jon Ann Hilburn
Jean Ann Crittenden
I Dare You
Mike Penick
Explorer Post
Dennis Enderlin
Pete Adams
Jerald Gold
Mary Louise Ersch
Gary Brodbeck
Clinton Hartmann
Jerry Klein
Michael Hagee
Fredericksburg High School
Tom C. Rhodes
Jaycee Carnival on Market Square Dr Fetches Rides and Prizes
The Jaycee Carnival will be set up on the Little League practice field at Market Square with rides such as a merry go round ferris wheel octopus and pony ride and many skill games. Dr W E Crenwelge chairs prizes and Glenn Dittmar handles publicity with Wayne Zimmermann Dan Rhoeder Clifton Fiedler Don Dittmar Leroy Loth Kermit Ernst Bob Seiter and Jimmy Metzger in charge of activities.
Harper Centennial Mail Service On Time Despite Parade Rumor
Harper Postmaster Frank Staudt announced no postal holiday on June 8 for the centennial fete. All star routes will operate from the Harper office at 7:30 am with a possible noon close. Kerrville routes may depart earlier to speed up deliveries and allow carriers to join the parade or watch with families.
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Harper
Frank Staudt
Staudt
H. M. McMillan
Star
Harper Post
Harper Post Office
Transportation Division
Vance L. Jones
Kerrville
Camp Fire At Day Camp Thursday Night
Camp Fire at Girl Scout Day Camp held in Dekcrest Park Garden Club area Thursday May 30 at 7 30 p m. An inspiring program by campers. Spectators urged to bring cushions to sit on. Camp Friendship enrolls 145 Brownies and Girl Scouts with many adult Scouters. Four Brownie units and four older Scout units. Some troops camped overnight Tuesday and Wednesday and will again Thursday night.
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Garden Club
Dekcrest Park
Charles Andrews
Camp Friendship
Quilting Ladies Enjoy Party At Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
The Quilters of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church held a May 28 barbecue dinner and games party in the church Sunday School House. Paul Hohenberger supplied chicken while each guest brought a dish or dessert. The afternoon featured bingo followed by cake and coffee with pastors Rev. L. J. Durkop and Rev. Geo. Krueger as guests. George Meine graduates from FHS celebrated at the Frank Meine Jr. home with grandparents Dr and Mrs. Frank Meine Sr. of Houston and great-aunt Mrs Emma McCormick of Edna in attendance.
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Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Paul Hohenberger
L. J. Durkop
Geo. Krueger
Frank Meine Jr
George
FHS
Frank Meine Sr
Houston
Emma McCormick
Edna
St Marys Gradeu Graduation Recital Ends With Bells
The St Marys graduates witnessed a television style program with a tribute to the late Patrick Koch by Jimmy Kamm lah. Paulette Walch delivered the valedictory as seniors left in caps and gowns, singing the Bells of St. Marys and exiting to the band recessional.
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Patrick Koch
Jimmy Kammlah
Paulette Walch
St. Mary's
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