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Newspaper
Burnet County Bulletin
Location
Burnet, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1975
Page
1
The Marble Falls Swim Team edged Kingsland 442 to 410 in a dual meet. Depth and young swimmers boosted Marble Falls with many firsts and high placements across medley relays and individual events, earning crucial 3rd and 4th place points.
A Kingsland man was advised to file charges against Cook for misdemeanor assault and Cook pled guilty, paying a $42.00 fine in Justice Court. Williams sought further guidance, was referred to Bruhl, examined by Dr William G Wilkerson, and underwent X rays and neurological tests showing facial fractures a brain concussion and brain stem injury. The case remains under investigation by Ranger Porterfield and Sheriff Ligon.
Ines Welch of Kingsland displayed her oil paintings by invitation at the Mason Art Club Show held at the Mason Feed Store during the Mason County Roundup last weekend. She won a ribbon and sold several paintings. Welch is a member of the Buchanan Dam Arts and Crafts Club.
The text warns that imported fire ants invade fields, pastures, parks, and yards, preferring sunny areas. They are 1/8 to 1/4 inches, red or black, with a needle like stinger and can deliver hundreds of stings quickly. Reactions range from burning and itching to severe chest pain. treatment is urgent for hypersensitive individuals.
In this column the writer notes rising gasoline costs and promotes a large top quality square dance club in the area. He mentions national debates on fuel prices and oil dependence, then invites readers to a club dance night this Thursday July 24 at 8:00 pm hosted by caller Johnny Mathis with refreshments available.
The Lutheran A L C W of St Peter's Lutheran Church hosted a farewell party Sunday evening July 19 for Mr and Mrs Bill Ordelt. Ordelt has served as assistant pastor in Burnet and Marble Falls churches this past year and will return to college in Pennsylvania this fall.
Nettie Williams notes guests from San Antonio Phoenix and Bonham over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Paul Gass from Spring Branch visited Tuesday. A sister from the Valley visited last week while Evette Arledge returned home after visiting grandparents. Kamper's Korner stays lively with vacationers and fishermen.
Home Economics notes a method to preserve figs as fig berry preserves using mashed figs sugar gelatin and quick boiling then sealing in hot paraffin. The write up includes tips to make black berry raspberry and other seeded fruit preserves with this recipe.
The Lone Star Gas Company reports Texas system rates for general service to residential and commercial customers average across 410 Texas cities. Rates shown reflect 10 thousand cubic feet of natural gas use by residents as of June 1, 1975.
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