Lyndon Baines Johnson Library Dedication Ceremony
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library was dedicated at the University of Texas at Austin in a brief ceremony. A distinguished lineup of guests, akin to a presidential inauguration, attended despite cloudy skies with no rain and a barbecue following the event. Johnson, the 36th U.S. president, had papers and memorabilia housed at the library.
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United States
Lyndon Baines Johnson
University of Texas At Austin
Texas
Washington, D. C
Wag
Austin
St Marys High School Hosts Commencement Exercises
The St Marys High School senior class received diplomas from Msgr. Harold Ehlinger at St Marys Church on May 23 with Rev. Robert Kownacki delivering the commencement address about embracing change and its challenges. The program featured the Mary Chorale and musical pieces, followed by a Mass for graduates and a breakfast hosted by several senior parents.
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St. Mary’s High School
Robert Kownacki
St. Mary's Church
Gounod
Father
Kownacki
Mary Chorale Gang
M. Rafael
Msgr
Harold Ehlinger
Virgin Mary
Mary Chorale
Weiss-Reilly
Kathryn Marie
Susan Kunz
Diana Knopp
Tom McCarthy
St. Mary’s Church
Pat Dooley
Paul Wallendorf
Enoch St. Clair
Douglas Keller
Presidents Nixon and Johnson Honor UT Leaders in Austin Event
A large group of dignitaries gathered for a UT Austin event with President Nixon delivering the keynote and former President Johnson greeting attendees. The front row included Mrs Nixon and UT officials while the back row featured Gov Preston Smith Sec State William Rogers and other national and state leaders.
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Nixon
Johnson
Austin
Billy Graham
Harry H. Ransom
Richard Nixon
Frank Erwin
UT Board of Regents
Agne
Portrait of a relaxed guest after a celebratory day
The subject wore a tan linen suit and appeared happier and more relaxed than Saturday. He smiled through the ceremony and greeted old friends afterward, the genial host enjoying the moment before continuation on page 6.
American Heritage Museum Hosts Formal Opening on Sunday
The American Heritage Museum owned by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Schulze invites all for a gala opening on Sunday May 30 with a 1 pm flag raising by American Legion and VFW followed by a 1 30 pm ribbon cutting. The Arion Men's Chorus performs toward 3 pm and attendance prizes will be drawn.
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American Heritage Museum
Edgar Schulze
American Legion
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Arion
Collins of Texas
KLS
THE
Fredericksburg
U.S. Highway 290
Justice Precincts Re aligned in Gillespie County
Gillespie County Justice of the Peace precincts are re aligned to match the Commissioner Precinct redistricting. Judge Victor H Sagebiel said the action was approved in the May term and takes effect June 1. Maps of new lines and voting precincts will be released once complete.
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Justice of the Peace
Gillespie County
Victor H. Sagebiel
Sagebiel
Commissioners Court
Justice
Tierra Linda Ranch Corporation
Corporation
Claude R. McClennahan Jr
Dallas
Tierra Linda Estates
White Oak Creek
Tom Carr
Fredericksburg
Paul Phillips Jr
Eilers
Memorial Day Services Set At Bethany
Veterans groups select Bethany Lutheran Church at 110 West Austin Street for this year’s Memorial Day service. The event aligns with Bethany’s 10 30 a m Sunday service on May 30. Rev. Wm Rotter to speak. brass accompaniment led by Jackie Bohls. Flanders Field read. taps played. Bethany also holds its 8 a m service that morning.
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Bethany Lutheran Church
West Austin Street
Bethany
Wm. Rotter
Valley Forge Freedom Foundations
Jackie Bohls
Flanders Field
Graduation Exercises For 130 FHS Seniors Friday Night
Fredericksburg High School schedules graduation for 130 seniors Friday at 8 p m in the FHS Stadium with Kerrville District Attorney Bob Barton as principal speaker. Nancy Jane Roos delivers salutatory and Kathy Jo Reichenau the valedictory. John Lee Walker reads scripture. Awards and diplomas presented by district officials. Barton, a Kerrville graduate and UT law alumnus, will speak.
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FHS
Kathy Jo Reichenau
Arthur Reichenau
Nancy Jane Roos
Marvin Ross
John Lee Walker
Charles Walker
Fredericksburg High School
Bob Barton
Kerrville
Girl Scouts Brownies Hold Annual Day Camp at Park
The Girl Scouts and Brownies run a day camp at Lady Bird Johnson Park from May 31 to June 4. Sessions start 8 a.m. except Thursday when activities begin at 2 p.m. A campfire program Thursday at 7:30 p.m. invites Scout families. Brownies sleep is not scheduled. older Scouts may camp up to four nights. New canoeing activities, with Rebecca Howerton as waterfront director, are announced.
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Lady Bird Johnson Park
Frank Meine
Rebecca Howerton
New Officers Installed By Jaycees On Friday
The Fredericksburg Jaycees installed Danny Leyendecker as president succeeding Wayne Zimmermann. Other officers were Danny Meyer and Eddie Ince as vice presidents, Bill Powell secretary, Bruce Boening treasurer, Jamie Wilton inter-club director, and Zimmermann past president. Directors named were Roy Enderlin, Stephen Friedrich, Marion Inman, David Tatsch, Charles Schmidt, Leon Welgehausen.
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Bob Barton
Kerrville
Leyendecker
Danny Meyer
Eddie Ince
Bill Powell
Bruce Boening
Jamie Wilton
Zimmermann
Roy Enderlin
Stephen Friedrich
Marion Inman
David Tatsch
Charles Schmidt
Kermit Ernst
Weather Facts Rainfall and Temperature Readings
The report shows rainfall totals for the week at 1.79 inches, month 2.28 inches, and the year to date 4.70 inches with last year on the same date at 14.38 inches. May temperatures record a low of 52 and a high of 91 degrees.
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Abilene
Austin Highway
US 290
Collins
W. C. Westerfeldt
Vernon Penick
Board of Education
Paul Phillips
Bergner
Leslie L. Phillips
Bob R. Semmler
Sherman Durst
Kermit Menking
Zion Lutheran Church
Jerald Jenkins
Tom C. Rhodes
Barton
Second
38Th Judicial District
Scriener Institute
University of Texas
Kerr County
Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble, Kerr
Bandera Counties
Daniel Engel
Clyde Gant
Jaycees
Fredericksburg Jaycees
Danny Leyendecker
Gillespie County Farm Bureau Insurance Agency
Wayne Zimmermann
Hein Chevrolet-Pontiac Company
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