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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1964

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Goldwater challenged on Johnson campaign issues

The text argues Goldwater avoids criticizing Johnson's bills while opposing many pages of Johnson’s reforms. It blames Goldwater for focusing on graft and crime to sway voters, noting Eisenhower and Kennedy failed to curb corruption or reduce crime. It suggests Goldwater’s critique reflects disagreement with Supreme Court decisions.

Congress Johnson Goldwater Kennedy Eisenhower Supreme Court of the United States

Anonymous Propaganda Letters Question Goldwater Vote

A unsigned letter claiming a straw vote for Senator Goldwater is tied to anonymous writers who also issued unsigned notices to the Standard and the We Believe author. The undersigned cautions readers that the report of returned ballots may be falsified and urges readers to treat the letter with skepticism. Alfred Petsch author We Believe.

Senator Goldwater Standard

Man of Year in Texas Agriculture Simon J Burg

Simon J Burg of Stonewall a farmer ranchman and businessman among Hill Country s largest peach producers has been named Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture by the Texas County Agricultural Association He is among six Texans honored and was nominated by Extension District 7 county agents Announcement was made in College Station Burg away hunting in Colorado could not comment He is the first county resident to receive the honor and will be acknowledged at the Association s October 29 banquet at Texas A M University The award honors leaders in agriculture and related fields for contributions to living standards and economic progress Burg has long supported the Extension Service and holds leadership roles in the Texas Fruit Growers Association Hill Country Fruit Growers Association Stonewall Chamber of Commerce and the Stonewall Pearl Jam Boree planning committee

Simon J. Burg Stonewall Texas Texas County Agricultural Association West Central Burg College Station Colorado Thurman Kennedy Bexar County Presi Kennedy Texas A & M University Name Demonstration Agents of Texas Texas Agricultural Extension Service Association Extension Service Texas Fruit Growers Association Hill Country Fruit Growers Association Stonewall Chamber of Commerce

Koennecke Reelected Farm Bureau President

Chester Koennecke was reelected president of the Gillespie County Farm Bureau at the 16th annual convention in the Community Savings Center Hall. Three new directors were elected with him: Lawrence Hartmann, Liston Maner, and Lawrence Heinemann, plus Gus Wahrmund, Henry Wunderlich and Helmuth Klinksick to new two year terms. Holdover directors include David Beyer, Donald Eckhardt, Johnny Wendel, Arthur Ahrens, Martin Rode and Harold Rusenberger. Delegates to the state convention in Houston November 8 to 12 are Chester Koennecke, Marvin Burgess, Donald Eckhardt, Helmuth Klinksick, Stanley Wissemann, David Beyer and J. T. Maner, with Henry Wunderlich and Franz Pressler as alternates. The officer naming and delegate elections capped the evening after a barbecue supper. Speaker Walter Meyer, Texas Farm Bureau commodity director, spoke on marketing and was introduced by J. D. Jordan. Koennecke presided as master of ceremonies and Martin Rode chaired the Policy Development Committee.

Chester Koennecke Gillespie County Farm Bureau Community Savings Center Lawrence Hartmann Liston Maner Lawrence Heinemann Gus Wahrmund Henry Wunderlich Helmuth Klinksick David Beyer Donald Eckhardt Johnny Wendel Arthur Ahrens Martin Rode Harold Rusenberger Walter Meyer Texas Farm Bureau Texas Agricultural Marketing and Development Association Farm Bureau Organization Farm Bureau J. D. Jordan Mason Koennecke

Rev A W Weber to Be Installed in Sunday Rites

The Rev A W Weber a veteran of forty years in the Lutheran ministry will be installed as pastor of St John Lutheran Cave Creek and visitation pastor of Holy Ghost Lutheran Fredericksburg. Installations begin 8 30 a m in Cave Creek with continued rites at the Holy Ghost church.

A. W. Weber Trinity Lutheran Church Blanco St. John Lutheran Church Cave Creek Visitation Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Fredericksburg Holy Ghost Lutheran

Gillespie Drive Opens October 29 for Community Chest

Gillespie County prepares for the 1964 65 Community Chest campaign with advance gifts workers led by Wallace Ottmers. Aiming to raise at least 15000, volunteers including Victor Pressler Milton Herbert and many others sign on, with the Music Study Club meeting October 27 to feature Campaign Music led by Mrs. Alton Klier.

Gillespie County Victor Pressler Victor Pahl Milton Herbert Harry Hiartmann Freddie Dietel Hans Hannemann Andrew Kaiser Rolan Schmidt Herbert Schmidt R. L. Frantzen Henry Joseph Eugene Sidle Tyrus Cox Dr. L. Feller Art Kowert L. B. Scully Alfred Pech Rev. L. J. Durkop Henry Iw. Schmidt Perry Woerner Roy Stroeher Alton Klier Harold Stehling Mesdames Emil Schandua Jr Wm. Nettle Freddie Pyka Community Savings Center

Senior PTA Ham Dinner Scheduled at FHS Cafeteria

The Fredericksburg High School Parent-Teacher Association hosts a ham dinner on Wednesday October 28 in the FHS cafeteria. Menu includes baked ham with pineapple potato salad green beans hot rolls cake and tea or coffee. Adult plates cost 1.19, children 75 cents. Service starts 6 pm dine-in and 5:30 pm for to go via outside kitchen entrance.

Fredericksburg High School FHS Parent- Teacher Association

St Mary's Homecoming Weekend Plans Released

St Marys High School announces a weekend full of events for homecoming. A parade featuring decorated cars and the SMHS Band leads to a bonfire near St Josephs Hall Friday afternoon. Saturday night the Indians face the St Louis Comets at 730 PM followed by a homecoming dance 1030 PM to midnight in Turner Hall.

St. Mary’s High School St. Louis Comets FHS Main Street SMHS St. Joseph's Hall Turner Hall Exes

Republicans Rally Attract 4000 In Gillespie Texas

A Saturday night Republican rally at Gillespie Fair Grounds drew an estimated crowd of 3000 to 4000. Senator John Tower, the principal speaker, assailed LBJ and urged a conservative win in 1964 as a stand against communism. Other figures on the program were Libby and Mary Karen Miller, and Congressman Albert Watson, while Pat Boone and John Wayne Jr. could not attend.

FHS Fair Grounds Albert Watson South Carolina Mary Karen Libby Miller Bill Miller New York Mike Goldwater Barry Goldwater Arizona Phil Crosby Bing Crosby John Tower Fred Mathisen Gillespie Republican Julius Neunhoefer Kerr County J. J. Hildebrand Henry F. Treptow Gillespie Fair Grounds Tower LBJ Johnson Texas Libby Mary Karen Miller Watson Goldwater Pat Boone John Wayne Jr Gillespie County

Gillespie Democrats rally for Johnson support in county

The largest Gillespie County Democratic gathering to date, with over 250 workers from nearly every precinct, met at the Legion Hall to back President Lyndon Johnson. Judge Jack Pope of San Antonio urged unity, praising Johnson as a known quantity with a program and support for free enterprise.

Lyndon Johnson the Legion Hall Jack Pope San Antonio Supreme Court of Texas Johnson Gillespie County

Fredericksburg event hosts plateau historical meeting

The Edwards Plateau Historical Association held its annual session on Saturday October 17 in Fredericksburg hosted by the Gillespie County group. Members heard talks on local history including Fort Martin Scott and the Mormon settlement Zodiac, and toured the museum and old city sites.

Fredericksburg Gillespie County Historical Society Edwards Plateau Historical Association Community Savings Center Esther Mueller Fort Martin Scott Zodiac Robert Klingelhoefer Ella Gold Hotel Nimitz J. Hardin Perry Walter Fuhrmann Elton Mims Water Valley Edwards Plateau

Doctor Feller Attends Texas Academy Fall Meeting

Dr Lorence W Feller attended the fall meeting of the Texas Academy of General Practice held in Corpus Christi last week.

Lorence W. Feller Texas Academy of General Practice Corpus Christi

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W. Believe Estes Alfred Petsch Simon Burg Texas Agriculture PTA St. Mary's St. Mary’s Plateau Historical Society Nimitz Naval Museum Erna Heinen Bear Mountain al Fehrenbach Annabel Kasper Mimms Dean Chenoweth San Angelo George Poe Winters Ralph Welershausen Edgar Boelsche Ballinger Bob Weddle Menard
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