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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
8
Everett Geske, 49, died Monday in a Burnet hospital. Funeral services were held at Clements Funeral Home in Burnet.
Donald B. Johns, Administrator of Veterans Affairs, announced in Washington that all applicants for VA home purchases must sign a fair housing certification before approval. The form requires agreement not to discriminate based on race color religion or national origin in future sale or rental of the property. Information is available from VA offices, county service officers, or local veterans service organizations.
The 83rd Gillespie County Fair in Fredericksburg runs August 20 to 22 with seven purse horse races daily and match races. A large horse contingent fills the racing cards amid top live stock shows, exhibits, Poultry displays, ladies divisions, and cooking and canning contests. Gene Ledel's Shows of Fort Worth provides the midway with rides and concessions.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Buzz Homesley, the former Veronica Wooten, was held Thursday evening at the homes of Mrs. Iven Bode. Attendees included mothers of both families, grandmothers, and several co-hostesses, with red and white decor and serving by Mrs. Shelton and Mrs. Inks.
The Verena Honig family reunion, held at Lady Bird Johnson Park near Fredericksburg, gathered 45 relatives from Austin to Llano. James Honig became president, Adolph Honig treasurer, Diane Dee Vooght secretary. a covered dish lunch preceded next year’s gathering set for July 9 at Pavition No. with attendees bringing dishes. Prizes honored the oldest member Sam Honig and others for family milestones.
Mrs. H G Wallace returns from Corpus Christi where she tended her ill brother Joe McInnis for weeks. She reports he is slowly improving.
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