Miss Stein Wins Doane Scholarship and Legion Award
Miss Rita Stein daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Stein received the Doane Scholarship at Bandera High School commencement exercises plus the American Legion award. Also note local mattress ad offering renovated innerspring mattresses from Mayfield's Mattress Co Kerrville with same day service details.
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Rita Stein
Robert Stein
Doane
American Legion
Bandera High School
Amde
Mayfield’s Mattress CO
Kerrville
Young Man Drowns at Medina Lake
Seventeen year old George Ramiro Mena of San Antonio Texas drowned at Blue Cove Medina Lake while swimming across the cove Tuesday about 4 p.m. His body was recovered in 30 feet of water about 9:30 p.m. He was taken to San Antonio for funeral services and burial.
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George Ramiro Mena
Eldridge Avenue
San Antonio
Texas
Blue Cove
Medina Lake
Fourth Annual Bandera Club Lamb Sale Success
The Fourth Annual Bandera Club Lamb Sale last Saturday drew buyers from across the state. One hundred seventeen lambs sold at an average of 24.20 with the top bid of 66.00 from Jody Smith of Camp Verde. Auctioneer Allie Allsup led the sale followed by a barbecue supper prepared by Harry Clark. Consignors were Raymond Hicks Bradley Richards Leslie W Short Werner Lindig Thomas H Reese and Joe H Short.
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Bandera Club
Jody Smith
Douglas Smith
Camp Verde
Allie Allsup
Harry Clark
Raymond Hicks
Bradley Richards
Leslie W. Short
Werner Lindig
Thomas H. Reese
Joe H. Short
Smith Leads In Bandera County For Texas Governor Primary
Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith led in Bandera County with 676 votes to Don Yarborough's 141. statewide with 235 of 254 counties reporting Smith held 753 820 to 619 482. Buddy Hubble re elected over George Whitehead as Commissioner Precinct No 3 by 234 to 125.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Don Yarborough
Smith
Yarborough
Bandera
Buddy Hubble
George Whitehead
Lions Club honors Charles Hutcheson at installation night
Bandera Lions Club honored Charles Hutcheson during Monday night ceremonies at the Longhorn. Hutcheson received a plaque recognizing him as the outstanding wildlife conservationist, presented by County Agent Werner Lindig.
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Bandera Lions
Jerry Truell
Joe Sellers
Bandera Lions Club
Longhorn Cafe
L. L. Bright
Sam Darden
Marvin Hay
Fred Ender
Max Heinrich
Hubert Dugosh
Werner Lindig
Lions Club
Longhorn
Charles Hutcheson
Lions Ladies
Hill District Rodeo Opens at Medina Children’s Home Arena
The sixth annual Hill District Future Farmers of America rodeo starts Thursday at Medina Children’s Home arena and runs through Saturday night with events at 7 30 each evening. D Ann Crider daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilton Crider is Medina High School Rodeo Queen and will compete for District Queen honors with queens from other Hill District high schools in Friday night’s 7 30 contest. Crider has won many rodeo awards.
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Future Farmers of America
Medina Children’s Home
D'Ann Crider
Wilton Crider
Medina High School
Miss Crider
Big Country Style Barbecue At St Victor's Chapel
St Victor's Chapel at Lake Hills hosts its annual Country Style Barbecue on Sunday June 9 1968. The event on Park Road No 37 Upper Medina Lake Section begins serving at noon with prizes including a 400 pound calf. All are welcome.
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St. Victor’s Chapel
Lakehills
Highway 16
Park Road No
Upper
Medina Lake
Blood Drive At Zion Lutheran Kerrville
Blood bank teams at Zion Lutheran Church Kerrville on June 13 from 1 to 7 p.m. urge everyone to donate. A babysitter will be provided to care for children of donors.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Kerrville
Montague and Howison Wed in Bandera Church
Miss Margaret Virginia Montague daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Montague Jr Bandera and Mr Jack Howison Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jack Howison Sr Austin were married May 24 1968 at St Stanislaus Catholic Church Bandera The ceremony was officiated by Rev George Montague SM with Monsignor Pawl Ellinger assisting Bridesmaids included Jamie Sue Denmore Jetsy Haladay and Kathleen Montague with Mrs Nicolas R Way of Atlanta GA as matron of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Virginia Montague
Frank Montague, Jr
Bandera
Jack Howison, Jr
Jack Howison
Austin
George T. Montague
S.M
Pawl. Ellinger
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Nicolas R. Way
Atlanta
Georgia
Kathleen Montague
Jamie Sue Denmore
Jetsy Haladay
San Antonio
First Rodeo Of 68 Season At Bandera Recreation Center
The Bandera Rodeo Club announces the season opener on June 15 at the Bandera Recreation Center. Plans also include an early FFA rodeo on June 22 with details to follow.
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Bandera
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Announces Director Elections
The Chamber will convene in the Community Room at First State Bank on Monday June 10 to elect directors and officers. Attendance is urged for all members.
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Chamber of Commerce
First State Bank
Vacation Bible School at Bandera Church of Christ
The Vacation Bible School runs June 10 to June 14, from 9 to 11 in the morning at Bandera Church of Christ. Children and parents are invited. Sessions cover Bible study fellowship activities and Christian education taught by an experienced Bible teacher.
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Bandera Church of Christ
Donations to Bandera Fire Department Reported
Fire Chief Coy Ross announced this week three donations to the Bandera Volunteer Fire Department. Richard L. Stevens gave 10 dollars, James B. Brady 16 dollars, and Fritz Weber 15 dollars.
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Coy Ross
Bandera
Richard L. Stevens
James B. Brady
Fritz Weber
D'Spain Named General Service Manager At Langford Hardware
Wiley D'Spain is appointed general service manager for Langford Hardware effective June 1, 1968. He trained at San Antonio College and several service schools including General Electric, General Motors, Maytag, and Jazurk Submersible Pump. O'Spain is highly regarded and many offer congratulations on the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley D’spain
Langford Hardware
D’spain
San Antonio College
General Electric
General Motors
Houston
Maytag
Jazurk
O'Spain
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Miss Stein
ST. Victor's Chapel
Park Rd
Roger Stevens
Beene
Montague-Howison
THE
Real McCoys
BY Buddy
Vacation Bible School
Bandera Fire Department
W. D'Spain
Bandera Washing Machine Sales
Kuntin
J. E. Adamietz
General Insurance
Moseley’s
Bandera Mercantile
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