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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1964
Page
1
A political column discusses hypothetical leadership, praising President Johnson and the U S Constitution. It argues Johnson would be a better president given experience and bipartisan respect, asserting the nation’s system and citizens’ rights justify criticism and debate.
Gillespie County’s old teamsters plan the 29th annual reunion on Labor Day Sept 7 at Klein's Hall Spring Creek. Gather after noon with visiting, a brief business meeting and memorial program. Barbecue for sale from 5 p.m. a German band plays, free refreshments. Officers include Henry Wendel Sr treasurer Theodore Wahrmund and Alfred Petmecky secretary. The late Carl Enderlin was vice president.
Fredericksburg city schools enrolled 1,948 students on opening day Monday, a rise of 109 from the prior year. The figure reflects the district’s growth and includes all grades across the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Ted Woerner, 27, a Fredericksburg carpenter, died Saturday night from injuries after an auto accident near Leon Springs on U S Highway 87 cut-off. The article also covers school opening enrollments for the city’s two districts, Fredericksburg Public Schools and St Mary’s Parochial School, with totals by campus and grade, noting a new Fredericksburg High School plant and a missing bell system signal.
Harry Jordan of Fredericksburg reports the sale of one registered Horned Hereford bull to Clarence Stahl of Fredericksburg Texas.
Mr and Mrs Eddy Koehne and their son Jerry from Houston spent two days visiting with the Alfred Weirichs, sharing time and hospitality during the trip.
A massive Stonewall crowd attends the LBJ homecoming birthday party at the Stonewall Rodeo Arena as Gillespie County honors the president with barbecued beef songs and speeches. Attendees include Lady Bird Johnson, Hubert Humphrey and Ralph Yarborough along with local dignitaries and Queen representatives.
The Fred District board adopted a 662 354 budget for 1964 65 including a new high school plant and a second campus. Instruction tops at 381 194 with salaries major share. capital outlay 98 985 covers renovations and furnishing the new plant. Administrative costs 24 697. transportation 39 714. maintenance 38 189. health 2 323. fixed charges 4 952. student activities 4 193. Bond retirement 60 507. Revenue from state 361 800 local 189 477 county 406 incoming transfers 4 000 balance 33 543. loan to balance. Continued on page 8.
St Mary's Indians launch the 1964 football campaign by hosting Bandera Bulldogs at the new FHS field at 8 00 p m. Coach Knopp plans a full strength squad after early injuries with 14 returning lettermen led by captain Tommy Grana and co captains Jimmie Koch and Anthony Heep.
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