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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1964
Page
1
Fredericksburg Jaycees announce a Wednesday opening for the annual carnival featuring thrills, rides, and games of skill. Organizers promise a wide range of attractions and family friendly entertainment.
One of the nation’s leading speakers will visit Fredericksburg High School Gym Thursday to address Fredericksburg and St. Mary’s students in the morning and the general public at 7:30 p.m. Val Gould, “Mr. Quaker,” has spoken to over two million students and adults, promoting Fundamental Americanism and democratic principles. The program aims to renew understanding of heritage and leadership of the Free World.
St Barnabas Episcopal Church of Fredericksburg reports reaching the first stage of its building fund, with $15,000.72 raised toward a $38,000 project. The Diocese of West Texas will match locally to reach the goal, and the church begins a second stage seeking $3,000 by Sept. 1.
Randall McBride was installed as the new Jaycees president at a Saturday night banquet in Fredericksburg Community Savings Center Hall. Joh Prater urged ongoing community projects and unity among officers and members to attract new Jaycee members. State director Wayne Russell installed McBride and several other officers and directors, with multiple awards given to outstanding committee chairs and directors.
The Gillespie County Historical Society held its annual membership meeting Monday May 11 drawing an overflow crowd. Decorations featured miniature German dolls and local relics while Mrs. Werner Reidel Jr. welcomed guests. Young daughters of members performed German folk songs led by Mrs. Erna Heinen. Rev. Jack Langford urged preservation of local German heritage and attractions. A film highlighted Texas historic homes including the Tatson house with several named attendees. Seven directors were elected, six replacing expiring terms.
Open House for the Army Reserve Center in Fredericksburg will run 1:00 to 5:00 p m Sunday May 17 1964 in observance of Armed Forces Day. Displays show equipment used by local Reserve members. Community projects include building a parking lot for the new Fredericksburg High School stadium.
Harper High School leads May 20 exercises with Robert T. Davis as speaker. St Marys and Fredericksburg High School hold May 24 and May 29 commencements respectively. Salutatorian Marie Dehler and valedictorian Eileen Bernhard named. Awards, diplomas, benediction by clergy, and band performances noted.
Gillespie County Democrats met for their county convention and adopted a resolution praising President Lyndon Johnson and pledging support for his nomination and election. The gathering was well attended. Delegates elected Arthur Sterling as permanent chairman and Francis Walch as permanent secretary. Chosen as delegates to the State Convention were Arthur Sterling and others.
May 21 observance announced in Fredericksburg honoring Esther Mueller. The proclamation designates May 21 as Esther Mueller Day and calls for recognition by local residents and organizations.
Attorneys for Clarence E. Ford filed a motion for a new trial in the Second 38th District Court. Ford, sentenced to five years in the penitentiary by a May 2 jury in the Harvey Light slaying on Feb 18, awaits ruling by District Judge Marvin Blackburn within 20 days.
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