50 YEARS AGO in the Standard - Fredericksburg Standard

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News Staff, on December 28, 2022

50 YEARS AGO in the Standard

DECEMBER 27, 1972 The first baby of the new year, born to Gillespie County residents, will be showered with gifts from local merchants. Newcomers to Fredericksburg were guests of honor at a “Christmas in Fredericksburg” party sponsoredbytheChamber of Commerce Wednesday evening. Over 100 people

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