25 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Burnet County Bulletin
Location
Burnet, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1977
Page
1
Bertram residents gathered Tuesday to discuss the firing of Burnet County Sheriff Deputy Chuck Johnston. The Briggs Historical Marker dedication will be held Sunday at the community entrance, announced by the county historical commission.
Bertram residents and children gathered Tuesday to protest the firing of Deputy Sheriff Chuck Johnston by Burnet Sheriff Wallace Riddell. Led by Bill Lentz and Mayor Ken Odiorne, the meeting in the Bertram schoolhouse drew about 65 people who voiced support, formed adult and minor petitions, and criticized alleged jailhouse and patrol conduct linked to Doyle Knight and others.
Lorene Hibler Bolt, sister of Precinct 3 County Commissioner Beck Hibler, sends a 14 page letter to Burnet County media accusing press of unfair battering and misrepresentation. She demands publication in full or payment of typesetting costs while denouncing reporters and editors named in the conflict.
Burnet County commissioners rescinded a vote to purchase West's Texas Forms for the county law library after retired judge Tommy Ferguson said the set has no use in a prosecuting attorney's office. The meeting also discussed library budgets, staffing, and equipment, plus a delayed payment claim for carpet cleaning work.
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