We Believe We Dare Not Fail War Critics From Washington
A long opinion piece argues that while Senators Morse Fulbright and Kennedy show bitter animosity toward President Johnson the American public supports his war leadership. It warns that Chinese entry could exploit perceived U.S. disunity and lead to a bloodier war, urging readers to back the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Johnson
Morse
Fulbright
Robert Kennedy
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
China
Morse-Fulbright-Kennedy
Asia
Sisters of Divine Providence Honored At Centennial Events
The Sisters of Divine Providence, marking 100 years in Texas and 96 years in Fredericksburg, were honored with a mass at St Marys Church and a two part pageant at the Elementary Gym Auditorium. Notables included Rev. Joseph Petsch Rev. Alex Kraus Rev. Victor Schmidtzinsky Rev. J. J. Hildebrand and Mayor Sidney Henke who presented a photograph and Johnson letter. The day included a reception and a show depicting the order’s history with dances by students and remarks from Mother Mary Mercedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Divine Providence
J. J. Hildebrand
Patrick Flanagan
Victor Schmidtzinsky
Alex Kraus
Msgr
Gus Staff
Benedictine Convent
Boerne
Carlos Juenke
Alois Gitter
W. W. Schneider
John Walch
Joe Petsch
Paul Eilers
Mike Boulette
Joseph Petsch
San Antonio
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Sisters of Divinive Providence
Texas
Fredericksburg
France
Selma
Bandera
St. Mary’s
Jack Stehling
St. Mary's
Moye
Castroville
Fred
Ericksburg
Louisiana
Oklahoma
O Susanna
Martha Anne
Mary Mercedes
Amata
Sidney Henke
Mother Mercedes
Lyndon B. Johnson
The
Sisters of Divine Pro
Fredericksburg Residents Decide On Oakcrest Park Bond Issue
Voters will decide Saturday on a $250000 Oakcrest Park bond to fund park improvements. Absentee voting ends today March 16. The Parks Committee presented its case to residents and urged a first class facility benefiting youth seniors and visitors in the Texas Hill Country.
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Fredericksburg
Oakcrest Park
Oakcrest
Chamber of Commerce Parks Committee
Texas Hill Country
City Commission and Parks Committee
Parks Committee
Ernie Larmer to Speak at Boss of the Year Fete
Ernie Larmer former Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce manager will speak at the Jaycees Annual Boss of the Year Fete at the Sunnyside Tavern Thursday night. Larmer since becoming chamber manager has risen in the role and holds an interest in AFSCO Fredericksburg. The highlight is the Boss of the Year selection by the Jaycees. Members are asked to bring their bosses to the banquet which begins with a social hour at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Larmer
Fredericksburg
More Added To Nimitz Museum Advisory Board
The Nimitz Naval Museum expands its Advisory Board with notable Texans including John Ben Shepperd and Houston Harte joining the group. State Senator J. P. Ward accepts active membership as Region 12 endorses the project in Burnet. Shepperd, in Fredericksburg, meets the museum board with Ralph Duncan of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
John Ben Shepperd
Museum Board
Andy
Shepperd
Ralph Duncan
West Texas Chamber of Commerce of
Abilene
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
Texas
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz Hotel
Henry Schmidt
Arthur Stehling
Henry Joseph
J. D. Stein
Standard Photo Engraving
Last Day For Gillespie Voter Registration Certificates
Tomorrow is the final day Gillespie County residents may register at the Tax Assessor Collector’s office for conditional voter registration certificates. Milton Durst notes the office will stay open until midnight to issue the certificates as directed by Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr. Durst reported 203 certificates issued since registration opened in March.
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Gillespie
Milton Durst
Texas
Waggoner Carr
Gordon Hauser
Gillespie County
Durst
Who Can Vote In Saturday's Park Election
Mayor Sidney Henke urged all qualified taxpayers to vote in the Oakcrest Park Bond election at the Fire Station in the Municipal Building Saturday. Fredericksby residents who have not rendered property for taxation may still render now to become eligible. The city announced assessments are being taken and property may be rendered for taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Henke
Oakcrest Park
Fredericksby
Voter Eligibility Rules Outlined by City Fiscal Agent
The city fiscal agent explains who may vote in the election. Property owners within city limits with assessed taxes or valid current poll tax receipts, holders of conditional voter registration certificates issued by March 16, those over 60 who turned 21 this year and hold a valid tax exemption certificate are eligible. Continued on page 4 sec. 1.
Lynette Crenwelge Named 1966 Gillespie Fair Queen
Lynette Crenwelge 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Crenwelge, was selected Gillespie County Fair Queen 1966 at Fredericksburg City Assembly. Duchesses Linda Maurer and Raydean Borchers, both 16 and 17, were named alongside 18 entrants from Fredericksburg High Schools and Harper High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette Crenwelge
Gillespie County
Raydean Borchers
Linda Maurer
Harold Crenwelge
Fredericksburg
Roman Maurer
St. Mary’s High School
Roland Borchers
FHS
Miss Crenwelge
Sharon Fitz
Carol Jean
Condemnation Action On LBJ Park Land Delayed
Gillespie County Commissioners postponed land condemnation for LBJ State Park after a packed public hearing. A petition signed by 221 residents protested condemning private property including Trinity Lutheran Church though it was not to be condemned. The court agreed to delay and to pause any condemnation proceedings in progress.
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Gillespie County Commissioners Court
LBJ State Park
Commissioners
Trinity Lutheran Church
Theo Lindig
Fredericksburg
Werner Lindig
Bandera
Earl Sweeney
Theo Sager
Sam Darden
Darden
Marvin Roos
Precinct 1
Levi Rosenbusch
Precinct 2
Courthouse Restoration Board Holds First Meeting
The Gillespie County Courthouse restoration board met to review progress and future plans. They formed committees to broaden community involvement, thanked Dallas benefactor the McDermotts, and set next meeting for April 2 with reports from Milton Moseley and Tyrus Cox on progress and future work.
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Gillespie County
P. O'B. Montgomery
Dallas and
Fredericksburg
George Hill
Houston and
Victor Sagebiel
Henry Joseph
Wilbur Crenwelge
J. Hardin Perry
Sidney Henke
Eugene McDermott
Dallas
McDermotts
Milton Moseley
Tyrus Cox
Perry
Gillespie County Historical Society
Crenwelge
Pioneer Memorial Library Committee
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Alfred Petsch
Nimitz Museum
Gillespie Fair
LBJ Park
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