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OLD TEAMSTERS TRADITION
The annual Gillespie County Old Teamsters Reunion took place on Monday, Sept. 4. Many gathered to enjoy a meal, music, dancing and games at the American Legion Hall. The reunion recognizes the families and history that brought freight in and out of Gillespie County often through hardship and dangerous conditions. Pictured are officers, front row from left, James Bilski, director; Lorna Ketron, vice president; Linda Ottmers, secretary; David Ketron, director; Gerald Ottmers, treasurer; back row, Austin Durst, director; Jerry Sample, president; Laird Ketron, director; Larry Crenwelge, director, and Robert Wolf, director. – Standard-Radio Post/Brent Burgess
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September 6, 2023
OLD TEAMSTERS TRADITION

Several attendees of the annual reunion were recognized. Pictured are, first row from left, James Bilski (furthest travel), Makayla and Charles Kuhlmann (most newly wed), Dora Lee Sewell (oldest attendee); back row, Laird Ketron (youngest attendee), Gerald Ottmers and Linda Ottmers (couple married the longest).

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