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Fourth of July memories from Wimberley Woodmen celebration
A reminiscence recounts the annual free Fourth of July barbecue by the Woodmen of the World in Wimberley, detailing planning, donated meat, volunteers, and community turnout from nearby towns. It notes speeches by Tom Ball and Jim Ferguson around 1916, with sport and entertainment shaping the day and the pasture location behind local homes.
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Wimberley
Woodmen of the World
San Marcos
New Braunfels
Dripping Springs
Fishhers Store
Blanco
Tom Ball
Jim Ferguson