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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
1
The piece reflects on past presidential assassinations including Lincoln McKinley and Kennedy. It notes Governor Connally’s recovery and Lyndon Johnson’s succession as president. It praises national resilience and the nation’s unity across party lines.
Directors of the Mohair Institute of America met here Monday to establish headquarters in Fredericksburg. The group, organized last August at the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association show, aims to promote and advance the mohair industry in the United States with Edwin M. Jackson as president and C. C. Veltman Jr. as vice president.
The Rev. Kermit Menking will be installed as Zion Lutheran Church pastor during a 10 30 a m service Sunday Dec 1. The installing official will be Rev E A Heye of Austin. Menking comes from First Lutheran Orange Grove Texas and is a Round Top native. He trained at Miles Alice Texas Lutheran College Capital University and earned a BA in 1945 and a Bachelor of Dignity in 1948. He interned at Zion Ann Arbor and was ordained in Alice in 1948 and served Grace Lutheran Linton Texas in July 1948.
Fredericksburg Jaycees present a two hour Hootenanny at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday December 3 at 7 30 p m. Proceeds support the organization Christmas activities and Needy Childrens Shopping Tour. Featured acts include The Night Riders Red River Ramblers John Prewitt Kay Walls and Sam Gainer with Clayton Crenwelge as master of ceremonies Tickets are 75 cents for adults 35 cents for students.
Lyndon Baines Johnson, a Gillespie County native, was sworn in Friday at 2 30 p m in Dallas becoming the 36th U S president after President Kennedy was assassinated. The ceremony followed Kennedy's death in Dallas during a Texas trip and preceded Johnson's return to Washington to begin leading the nation. The First Lady and the Johnson daughters will move into the White House on a date to be announced.
The Fredericksburg Lions Club hosts its annual banquet with guest speaker Milton Jowers of Southwest Texas State College San Marcos. He led the 1963 Bobcats to a 10 game undefeated season and Lone Star Conference title. Traveling squads from Fredericksburg High School Hillbillies and St Marys Indians will attend. No ladies night.
Miss Elizabeth Weber spent the weekend visiting in the home of Rev. and Mrs. David Heidtke in Taylor. The social call highlighted local church ties and community hospitality in a quiet, friendly gathering.
Gillespie County joins Fredericksburg in mourning for President John F. Kennedy after his assassination. City government closed, bells tolled, flags at half mast, and a special council session sent sympathy to the Kennedy family.
The county Wool Sewing contest took place Saturday morning at the Fran k uoom FHS cottage. Contestants modeled garments for judges Mesdames Walkmund Dittmar and Stieler, who evaluated construction, fit, appearance, and accessorizing. Winners from Subdeb Junior Senior and Adult categories advance to district competition in Junction on November 30.
St Barnabas Episcopal Mission will introduce Rev. Mr. Jack Langford and Mrs Langford as priest in charge at a public reception this Sunday. The event invites parishioners and local residents to meet the new clergy and learn about plans for the church.
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