Paths to the Presidency through Vice Presidents
A retrospective by Frank L. Remington recalls how several vice presidents moved to the White House, including Tyler after Harrison’s death and Adams and Jefferson via the vice presidency. The piece notes pivotal moments, such as contested elections, notable political actions, and the irony of missed chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tyler
William Harrison
Tyler
Henry Clay
Harrison
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Martin van Buren
White House
Daniel Webster
Webster
Taylor
House of Representatives
New York
Stephen van Rensselaer
John Quincey Adams
Andrew Jackson
Adams
van Renselaer
John Quincy Adams
Grover Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Chicago
Frances E. Willard
Blaine
Party
Miss Willard
William Howard Taft
Ti Taft
Philippine Islands
Manila
Washington
Elihu Root
Taft
Milipino Press
Mive
William Jen Hinges Bayub
Paris
President Johnson's Vision in My Hope for America
A review copy discusses Lyndon B. Johnson's My Hope for America from Random House. The president reflects on his rise to the presidency after Kennedy's assassination and outlines hopes for a fearless, united people who work to improve society and realize democracy's full potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon B. Johnson
America
Random House
New York City
President Johnson
Texas
Pedernales River
Mr. Johnson
Kennedy
Election Returns Party at Gillespie County Fair Grounds
Election night plans in Gillespie County center at the Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall on November 3. Fredericksburg High School Band Boosters, Fredericksburg Lions Club, and the Fair Association sponsor. food served by Band Boosters. returns from all precincts posted starting at 7 pm with ongoing updates as tabulation continues. The event highlights Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential candidacy and promises music and fast results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Fair Grounds
Fredericksburg High School
Fredericksburg Lions Club
The
Fair Association
Gillespie
Lions Club
Pelesision
Adios
Othe
Gillespie County
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
Fair Grounds
J.J. Hildebrand
FHS
Tops Stielert
Julius Neunhoffer
Kerr County
Fred Mathisen
Sidney Henke
Senator Tower
Fredericksburg
Neunhoffer
Danke Schoen
Herr Buigermeister
Texas
Watson
Goldwater
America
Mary Karen Miller
Lockport, N.Y
Hill Country BBQ Honors Tower as Goldwater Supporters Gather
Thousands attended a Fredericksburg event honoring Senator Tower with a Texas Hill Country greeting and a Goldwater backing, featuring speeches by Rep. Watson and others. The crowd, totaling 3500 to 4000, heard concerns about socialism and the future of the federal system as the election looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower
Urges Goldwater
John Tower
Texas Hill Country
Fair Grounds
Free World
Teener
Fredericksburg
Senator Tower
Libby
Mary Karen Miller
Bill Miller
Mike Goldwater
Phoenix
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Albert Watson
South Carolina
Phil Crosby
Bing Crosby
Harper High School
Community Chest and Red Cross Drive Details
The Community Chest Drive opened last Monday October 19 with funds shared to Gillespie County American Red Cross. In 1963 61 the local Red Cross received 3200 from the Chest with 16.23 percent sent to National Headquarters and 53.77 percent retained locally. The chapter pays 8 cents per capita to Central Texas Regional Blood Center in Waco as its share of the Blood Program. Red Cross Water Safety program contributed 550 to the Swim Program, aiding 475 children. Home service supports servicemen and families with 200 to 300 dollars annually. Square dancing at Tommy Hickulan’s Saturday Night and a planned Nov 7 Harold Schmidt home event. Anticipated Red Cross Bloodmobile visit on November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillesme County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Gillespie County
Texas
Waco
Munity
Harper Church Dinner Draws Large Crowd and Support
The Harper Catholic congregation held a benefit dinner and small bazaar at Harper Public School last Sunday. About 825 meals were served, with strong community turnout and praise for volunteers. Local figures and bands provided entertainment and aid. Kerr County contributed generously with hundreds of cakes and prizes like a TV set won by Mrs Edwin Beyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Harper Public School
Fredericksburg
Tower
Mathiner
Adelph Streler
Tops Cochahnmen
FES
Tom Rhodes
Harper High School
Eddie Cochran
Drector
Fen Pehls Oompah
Paul Waldendorf
Terxas
Kerr County
Edwin Beyer
John T Noah
Rt. 3
Bandera
Clifford Spaeth Sheds Light on Livestock Team Result
Clifford Spaeth was a member of the Texas A&M University senior livestock judging team which placed sixth at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City. The team planned to compete at the International Livestock Exposition from November 27 to December 9 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Spaeth
Vteads
A&m University
Kansas City
Chicago
Harper to Host County Make It Yourself With Wool Contest
The annual Make it Yourself With Wool County Show will be held November 21 in the Harper School Cafetorium. 4-H clubs and home demonstration groups will compete under leaders Mrs. Rosa Lee Meeks, Miss Sarah Lewis, and Mrs. Erlene Dunn. Contest rules require 100 percent American wool garments and self made entry in age divisions with district state and national eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper School
Rosa Lee Meeks
Fredericksburg High School
Sarah Lewis
Harper High School
Erlene Dunn
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Women's Auxiliary
National Wool Growers Association
American Wooal Council
America
Kerrville
Newly Formed Harper Young Farmers Hold First Meeting
The Harper Young Farmers held their first regular meeting October 19 in the Harper High School agriculture building. Twenty members joined, each paying 2.25 dues, with Fredericksburg Young Farmers leaders Jim Brandenhberger M G Bud Smathers and Glenn Dittmar in attendance to advise on programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Young Farmers
Harper High School
Fredericksburg Young Farmers
Young Farmer
Jim Brandenhberger
Area VII
M. G
Bud) Smathers
Glenn Ditt
Gillespie Urges Blood Drive Nov 4 at First Methodist Church
Gillespie County Red Cross appeals to citizens to donate a pint of blood on Wednesday November 4 at First Methodist Church from 1 to 7 pm to meet the annual quota of 352 pints. Blood program chairman Harry Hartmann warns if the quota is not met the county will rely on credit at other banks for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Bloodmobile
First Methodist Church
Harry Hartmann
Gillespie County
Red Cross Blood Program
Gillespie
Editor's Note Endorses Johnson Book for Readers
The Radio Post editor praises President Lyndon B. Johnson for his notable societal contribution in a published book. The note urges readers to engage, seek enlightenment, and understand a truly great American leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Post
Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
N.J.D
Democratic Rally and Parade in Fredericksburg Saturday
A Democratic Rally and a Children’s Parade are planned for Fredericksburg Saturday morning. A caravan from Austin arrives about 10 a.m. on the Austin Highway, with children invited to ride bikes up Main Street. Betty Weinheimer leads Gillespie County efforts with LBJ materials provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Austin
LBJ
Austin Highway
Main Street
Betty Weinheimer
Gillespie County
Democratic Committee
Court House Square
Weia
Absentee Voting Opens for Nov 3 General Election
Absentee voting began last Wednesday and runs through Friday October 30 in the County Clerk Felix Scherer’s office. Eligible voters unable to appear on November 3 may apply weekdays 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to noon. As of Monday 3 pm, 53 ballots have been mailed or cast, with potential for a county record if this pace continues. The piece also notes a Gillespie County Young Citizens for Johnson rally and a LBJ for President parade involving local teens, with organizers and contact numbers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Scherer
Court House
Scherer
Young Farmers Elect Officers At October Meeting
The Young Farmers Chapter met Monday night October 19 at 8 00 p m to elect permanent officers. Charles Schmidt was elected President Gene Bode as Vice President James Wienecke as Secretary Herbert Feller as Treasurer Donnie Bode as Reporter Clayton Massey as Advisor. A wildlife film by Mr Massey followed the business meeting and refreshments were provided by the Harper FFA Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Farmers
Charles Schmidt
Gene Bode
James Wienecke
Herbert Feller
Donnie — Bode
Clayton Massey
Massey
Harper Ffa
Missions Night at Fredericksburg Methodist Church Set
A special Missions Night organized by the Edison Street and Harper Methodist Church missions groups is planned for Sunday night. A 6:30 covered dish supper precedes a 7:30 film and service, inviting all ages, with a study series starting Oct 29 led by Mrs. W. L. Heiman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Commission On Missions
Edison Street Methodist Church
Fredericksburg
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Harper Methodist Church
New Nations
WSCS
W. L. Heiman
Marie Taylor
Unclear fragmentary report on visitors and trip
The text appears to note a Friday trip to Wyoming by Billy Hogan and mentions visitors Ugo Mro and Mrs Victor Wended along with an unclear reference to Max Lange and Sunday activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hogan
Wyoming
Mro
Victor Wended
Max Lange Homme
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank L. Remtengton
Lincoln
de Tocqueville
William Kloward “Taft
Wath Peotiessagan
Columbia
Fairgrounds
Julius Neuenhoffer
J. J. Hildebrand
H. F. Treptow
Hildebrand
Adolph Stieler
Libby Miller
Newton, Mass
Barry Goldwater Jr
Community Chest and
Tommy Hickulan
Neat
Harold Schmidt
Harry Blaatmann
Reve A Gitter Publicits
Mia
Donnie Bode
Little Sul Stout
Lam Pasas
Donnie
Lus
American Sheep Producers Council
Clint Brown
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Mar Harper Young Farmer
Ken
Stormy) Maner
Gillespians
Hartmann
Hlartmann
Amelia Legion
Austhary
Legion Hall
Frede Oticksdale
Sevial
Keimer
Weinheimer
Democratic Party
Young Farmers Chapter
the Herald
Ugo
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