Atomic war stakes color 1964 election plea
A political opinion piece warns of atomic war risks in the 1964 presidential race. It contrasts Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater, condemns slander against Johnson, references J. Evetts Haley and the book A Texan Looks At Lyndon, and challenges the truth of published allegations as it calls readers to vote for Johnson.
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Johnson
Goldwater
United States
J. Evetts Haley
Lyndon
McCormick
Dallas News
Haley
Lyndon Johnson
FHS Exes Homecoming Friday and Saturday
The FHS Exes host their annual homecoming this weekend with a Mason–Hill Billy game at the new FHS Athletic Stadium Friday night. District 8-AA stakes loom as Billies lead the loop while Mason battles to stay alive. Alumni register at field entrances. half time crowns the 1964 Homecoming Queen. postgame coffee in the cafeteria. The Turner Club hosts an 8:30 p.m. Saturday dance by Lawrence Bading and The Premiers. A 1944 class reunion also occurs on Saturday.
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FHS Exes
FHS Athletc
Billies
Mason
Tay
Victor Pressler
Delton French
Turner Club
Lawrence Bading
New Braunfels
Red Cross Calls for Donors on November 4 in Gillespie
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will operate November 4 from 1 to 7 p m at the First Methodist Church in Gillespie. The 88 pint quota remains, with donors aged 21 to 59 eligible, and 18 to 21 require parental permission. Donor volume aids accident victims disease prevention surgery and childbirth and can be given every eight weeks up to five times a year. Contact WY 7-2597 for an appointment. Mrs Thelma Phillips leads volunteers for the visit.
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Gillespie County
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Red Cross
Hartmann
First Methodist
Thelma Phillips
Fredericksburg Law Officers Honored At Jaycees Banquet
Law officers from all branches were praised at the Fredericksburg Jaycees annual law enforcement appreciation banquet at Sunnyside Tavern. Glen H. McLaughlin of the State Department of Public Safety urged officers to possess faith, resourcefulness and dedication. James Kraus led the program as Randall McBride and Sheriff Hugo Klaerner spoke.
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Fredericksburg
James Kraus
Randall McBride
Jaycee
R. L. Frantzen
Hugo Klaerner
State Department of Public Safety
Secret Service
Jim Morris
DPS
Austin
McLaughlin
Jaycees
Schmidt
Gillespie 4-H Awards Banquet Set November 9
The Gillespie County 4-H Awards banquet will be held at the Community Savings Center Hall on Monday November 9 at 7 pm. Awards will honor 4-H club members and the outstanding club boy and girl along with adult leaders and a business person. Turkey and all trimmings will be served. Tickets are 130 for large plates and 90 cents for small plates tax included. Tickets available from 4-H Club members or the County Extension Agent office. must be purchased by November 6 at 5 pm. No tickets at the door.
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Gillespie County
Community Savings Center Hall
Court House
PTC Turkey Dinner On Sunday At St Mary's
The St Marys PTC invites the public to attend the third annual turkey dinner on Sunday November 1 in the school basement lunch room serving from 11 a.m. to go orders available from the outside kitchen. Adult plates 1.25, children 12 and under 60 cents with cake and candy stands and door prizes featured. Co chairs Francis Heep and Andy Knopp with Mrs Rubin Tatsch and Mrs Henry Molberg assisting.
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St. Mary’s
Parent - Teacher Club
Francis Heep
Andy Knopp
Rubin Tatsch
Henry Molberg
PTC
Ways and ‘Means
Parish
National Historical Group To Tour The City Sunday
About 500 people will join the 18th annual meeting of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in San Antonio. A Sunday tour will depart St. Anthony Hotel and travel to Austin then Fredericksburg to view historic sites including the Gillespie County ranch home of President Lyndon B. Johnson and the Tatsch and Klingelhoefer homes.
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J. W. Langford
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Lyndon Johnson
Orville Freeman
Secretary of Agriculture
Robert S. McNamara
Secretary of Defense
Willard Wirtz
Secretary of Labor
LBJ
Texas
Fredericksburg
National Trust For Historic Preservation
San Antonio
United States
St.Anthony
Austin
Gillespie County ‘Ranch
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johann Peter Tatsch
Klingelhoefer
White
Election Returns Party Slated at Fair Grounds
Extensive arrangements bring next Tuesday's General Election returns to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds via Fredericksburg High School Band Boosters Lions Club and Fair Association. Music by three school bands, food from Band Boosters, and up to the minute state and national results via television and radio are planned with volunteers posting results after polls close.
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Gillespie County Fair Grounds
Fredericksburg
Tom Rhodes
FHS
Fredericksburg High School
Fredericksburg Lions Club
Richard Bruns
Fred Mathisen
Elgin Heimann
Lions Club
Exhibition Hall
Rudy Olfers
Johnson Best For Us Best For America Editorial
Gillespie County voters should support President Lyndon B. Johnson for a full four year term. The Standard endorses Johnson, arguing his leadership, experience, and commitment to peace and prosperity best serve America and Gillespie County in the November 3 election.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
White House
Gillespie County
America
Standard
Johnson
Gillespie County Voters Brace for Record Presidential Vote
Gillespie County faces a heated general election with Lyndon B. Johnson atop the Democratic ticket and campaigns in full swing. Local races draw keen interest as Sheriff Hugo Klaerner faces Clifford Duecker, and four contenders contest Commissioner Precinct 1. Other candidates include Milton C. Drust for Tax Assessor-Collector and Richard Hoerster for County Attorney, while Jarvis Wieser retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Lyndon B. Johnson
Democratic Executive Committee
Arthur Stehling
Gillespie
Homer Fikes
Hugo Klaerner
Clifford Duecker
Precinct 1
Guido L. Kuhlmann
Commis
Antlerless Deer Permits Issued in Gillespie County
Gillespie County land owners lined up at the courthouse this morning to receive antlerless deer permits. The program spans Oct 28 29 30 and Nov 2 3 with a potential record deer intake across Texas exceeding 200000 in total. Wildlife officials say the effort aims to reduce overpopulation and is growing in popularity among landowners and hunters.
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Gillespie County
E. A. Walter
Parks and Wildlife Department
Gillespie
Walker
Texas
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Bar‘ry Goldwater
Alamo Stadium
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