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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1964
Page
1
President Lyndon Johnson and his official party attended the 10:45 a m Sunday morning church service at Edison Street Church as part of a routine public appearance during a weekend trip. The visit highlighted Johnson's religious observance and continued outreach during his presidency with local officials accompanying him.
President Lyndon B. Johnson and Mrs Johnson with their daughter Lynda attend services at Edison Street Methodist Church after a busy weekend that included a UT honorary degree and a commencement address at Lyndon B Johnson High School. The trip saw weather shifts move UT exercises to Municipal Auditorium.
Democrats and Republicans in Gillespie County vote in Saturday run off primaries June 6. Democrats pick Joe Pool against Robert W. Baker for Congressman at Large. Republicans choose George Bush against Jack Cox for United States Senate. Democrats vote in a single polling place in the Commissioners Courtroom. Republicans use four polling sites. Voters who participated in May must vote in the same party primaries.
Edison Street Methodist Church was designated Church of the Year by the Southwest Texas Conference and welcomed the President his wife and party at Sunday services. Rev H Ellis Thomas presented the award as other church representatives from Harper Methodist attended and were named Rural Church of the Year.
James Weinheimer, second year Vocational Agriculture student and Fredericksburg FFA member, won first at Area 7 public speaking during the area convention in San Antonio. Three third year members were approved for Lone Star Farmer degree, and George Walker was installed as area vice president. The state committee will review area recommendations for July state convention.
More than 500 Young Homemakers and Young Farmers are expected Saturday for Area VII Field Day in Fredericksburg. Activities include tours of LBJ Ranch and Stonewall, visits to historical sites, a noon barbecue, and a cattle weight demonstration after lunch. Registration opens 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Junior High auditorium.
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce manager Ed Weimer says four industries have made simultaneous information requests about moving to the city. He did not reveal names, noting this is the first time so many have sought details at once.
Albert Elmore 55 died in Kerrville Veterans Hospital from injuries in a two vehicle crash near Fredericksburg on US 87 Saturday he had lived in Fredericksburg a decade and perished after a left turn collision with a San Antonio driver Raymon L Clausse 34. Elmore survived by his wife Theresa Valverde Elmore and three nephews funeral set for Friday at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery
The Gillespie Soil Conservation District honored Frank Kroll Emil Heimer Mrs Harold Rusenberger and Radio Station KNAF for outstanding conservation work at the Fredericksburg Lions Club meeting. Arthur Leesch Boerne State Conservation Board spoke on conservation and its social economic impact. Lions endorsed a Field House for FHS and planned sales, plus a $50 donation to the Jaycees. Alvin Davidson received a District Governor citation for new members in October. Plans for June 24 club anniversary and ladies night were discussed.
Ninety graduates of FHS heard Davis assistant Texas attorney general speak on life’s chasms and opportunities. He praised the high school diploma while urging education and American values. Dr V B Spiva introduced him as diplomas were distributed. scholarships honored Kay Keller, Dolly Hensley, and John Wendel, with Ella Schaefer and Esther Mueller scholarships also announced.
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