Petmecky, Bill 1970-02-24
Retired postmaster Bill Petmecky, a lifetime resident of Frederickburg and a German descendant, relates various aspects of the German-oriented life in the community.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bill Petmecky
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 24, 1970
Location: Fredericksburg, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family biography,
Grandfather participated in Indian treaty (1847),
Gunsmith business in Austin,
The Sunday house,
Purpose,
Description,
The Schtsenfest (?),
History of the tournament,
The tourney today,
Education in Fredericksburg,
Miss Ella Lowery,
Mr. Eugene M. Bittner,
Miss Julia Estill,
Problems during World War I,
Patriotism in Fredericksburg,
The Morris Ranch.
Tape 1, Side 2: Trainers at the Morris Ranch,
Max Hirsch,
Willie Molter,
Frederickburg and the Great Northern Railroad,
Conservation in Gillespie County,
Cotton production in the county,
Bill Petmecky’s career,
Selling magazines for chickens,
Tax assessor and collection,
Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,
Postmaster,
Family biography.
Range Dates: 1847-1970
Bulk Dates: 1847-1970
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