European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 14, 1967, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The stars and stripes thursday september 14, 1967 it s fest time in Germany bad Buerki Zeim Ger Many is autumn is fest time in Germany a time of year that offers . Service men a Chance to get together with their German neighbors. Typical of the Many Festi Vals is the 550th annual  Wurst fest now under Way in the German palatinate. Originally the festivals were merely Harvest celebrations but what were once parochial affairs have now grown int highly entertaining extra a  come by car train and bus to slake their thirsts with the finest in wine and the Best in Beer and to allay their appetites with sizzling sausages and crispy pret Zels. Any connoisseur will Tell you without urging that there s nothing like the accompanying carnival atmosphere to make everything taste better. At bad Durkheim which winds up its festivities on ept. 18, just picture yourself Fol lowing in the footsteps of the Humble hungry holy Pilgrim for whom the first fest was staged. Eating and drinking an american couple try a Wurst and can then go next door for a Cool Glass of wine in the wine Keg. Music with a View and the band played on As a crowd Waits for the fest opening. A panoramic View of the grounds and bad Durkheim. To the opening the wine bands Are pulled to the Meadow where Uve  Bam l will be to Start the fest. Is photos by Gates