We Proffer Appreciation For L B J Park Sponsorship
A Texas Parks and Wildlife endorsement of the L B J Park development by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce is celebrated. The piece praises John Ben Shepperd and officials, notes the future transfer of park sites to federal control, and predicts national park status for the combined properties. It frames President Johnson’s legacy in historical terms and urges continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
L.B.J. Park
West Texas
State of Texas
L.B. Park
Shepperd
West “Texas
White House
Johnani
Johnson
L.H. Ranch
Texas
Final Day For County State Tax Payment Tuesday
Tuesday January 31 is the final date to pay county state and school taxes without penalties per Milton Durst Gillespie Tax Assessor-Collector. It is also the last day for free voter registration with applications available at the Assessor-Collector's office or by mail. The office is open at noon during final days but closed all day Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Durst
Gillespie
Assessor-Collector
Growth Shown In 64th Savings and Loan Statement
Community Savings and Loan Association of Fredericksburg reports strong growth in the 64th semi annual statement. Faust Mathisen president notes total assets over three and one half million dollars and savings up 4.76 million with loans up 2.93 million. Total assets at year end 1960 were 20.18 million. The 32 year old institution funds members with 15 thousand dollar insurance from the FSLIC and offers 5 percent returns. Branch offices in Brenham and Marble Falls.
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Community Savings and Loan Association
Frederickspurg
Faust
Mauthasen
Tae
Mathisen
United States Savings and Loan League
Texas Savings and Loan League
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Texas Savings and Loan Department
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Community
Home Loan
Brerne
Marbie
Alton Oehler Named OYM By The Jaycees
Fredericksburg Jaycees announce Outstanding Young Man OYM Outstanding Young Farmer OYF and Outstanding Young Educator awards. Alton Oehler vice president Fredericksburg Machine and Appliance Campains named OYM 1960. Kenneth Stormy Miner OYF near Ross. Sarah Eckhardt home economics teacher Fredericksburg High School. Captain Joseph Schott spoke on Viet Nam and democracy.
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Fredericksburg Jaycees
Kenneth “Stormy” Maner
Sarah Eckhardt
Aiton Oehler
Joseph Schott
Viet Nam
Alton Oehler
Fredericksbure Machine
Kenneth
Ross
Fredericksburg
Schott
United States
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Funds In Trust Here For Buying of Sweeney Land
The sum of 62500 was placed in trust with Gillespie County Clerk Felix Scherer by former Attorney General John Ben Shepperd for land owned by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sweeney of Stonewall. The move empowers the State Parks and Wildlife Department to immediate possession for LBJ Park development across from the LBJ Ranch. The Sweeney land dispute includes a condemnation suit in Gillespie County with Rep Roy Garwood Jr. hired to assist, drawing criticism for delaying the trial through legislative connections.
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John Ben Shepperd
Earl Sweeney
Stonewall
Shepperd
LBJ Park Fund
State Parks and Wilslie Department
President Johnson
Gillespie County
LBJ
Sweeneys
Roy Garwood Jr
San Antonio
Ernest Hightower
Rock House
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Johnson City
Hye
Fredericksburg
Texas
Alamo
Meier Angus Steer Champ Of Gillespie Youth Show
Edward Meier 18, Fredericksburg FFA, showed a medium weight Angus steer to the grand championship at the 35th Gillespie County 4-H and FFA Stock Show. Terry Bonn earned reserve with a lightweight Hereford steer, while other champions were named in Shorthorn, Angora, lamb and ram classes.
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Edward Meier
David Meir
Fredericksburg
FFA
Angus
Gillespie County
Meier
G. H. Ricks
Lampasas
Brady
Terry Bonn
Roland Bonn
C. H. Bonn
Charles Bierschwale
Wogei Lamb
Cathy Tatsch
Karen Reed
Russell Ressmann
Warren Ottmers
Southdown
Ronnie Ottmers
Betty Usener
Linda Stehling
Brad Massey
David Moellendorf
Harper Ffa
Rodney
Russell Kott
Delaine
Dudley Parker
Ewe
Wayne Parker
Dennis Wunderlich
Duroc
Barrow
Jessie Mitchell
Hampshire Barrow
Danny Roeder
Lester Meier
Clinton Grena
Hill Country Angus Assn
Hereford
Gillespie
Bobby Kott
W. R Henke
Hill Country Hereford Association
C. H. Bonn and Sons
Kott Brothers
Annual C of C Meet Saturday in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting and women’s night Saturday January 28 at 7 p m in the American Legion Hall. Allen Dale of WOAT will speak and Alton Oehler will be inaugurated as president with new board members welcomed and retiring directors honored. A life membership for Mr and Mrs Eugene McDermott of Dallas is planned for their support of restoring the old courthouse. Kent Blohm notes the McDermotts will try to attend. A banquet and brief business session cap the event.
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Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Allen Dale
San Antonio
WOAT
Alton Oehler
Eugene McDermott
Dallas
Kent Blohm
C of
Changer
McDermotts
LBJ State Park Advisory Group Holds First Meeting
The LBJ State Park Advisory Committee met at the President's Johnson City home to plan rapid park development across 245 acres. They voted to seek federal and state funds, reviewed donations, and launched active fundraising in Johnson City Hye and Stonewall with tours of the President's boyhood sites and the nearby park headquarters site. Local representatives included Mrs. Betty Weinheimer and Alfred Petsch, with John Ben Shepperd to announce donors soon.
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LBJ State Park Advisory Committee
Gillespie County
Betty Weinheimer
Alfred Petsch
Kent Blohm
C of C
John Ben Shepperd
Odessa
Park Fund
Johnson City
Sam _ Ealy Johnson Sr
Adult Education Classes To Be Discussed Friday
Adults 18 and older without an eighth grade completion meet Jan 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Fredericksburg Junior High Room 103. Coordinator Rudy Becker says federal funds aren’t submitted yet. district proceeds voluntarily. Teachers donate time. contact Becker at 997-4483. Program focuses on reading writing and speaking English with potential social studies health and math.
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Rudy Becker
Fredericksburg Independent School District
Becker
Fredericksburg
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W. Peters
Pedernales National Park
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Oym
The
Jaycees
South Viet Nam
Oehler
Felix Scherer
Sandi Blohm
St. Mary’s
Michael Keely
St. Mary's High School
Community Savings Hall
Peter Zenner
Angus Steer
Champ
LBJ Park Advisory Group
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