Monument of Flowers Observance Honors Veterans
Billie Veach coordinated the Memorial Day event despite rain low turnout. The 2nd Armored Division Band and First Baptist Church youth choir performed. Don Underwood led both groups in Battle Hymn of the Republic. J. W. Wilson was honored at 11 with Aggie War Hymn. VEW Auxiliary hosted a luncheon at the Veach home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Veach
2Nd Armored Division
56 Strong
First Baptist Church
Don Underwood
Julia Ward Howe
J. W. Wilson
VEW
Veach
Tom O’donnell
Oral History Workshop At Burnet Library
Burnet County Libraries host Audray Bateman from Austin Public Library for an oral history workshop in Burnet on Friday June 6. Staff from Burnet Marble Falls Bertram and Briggs join Home Demonstration Clubs Historical Society area nursing home administrators and county residents to plan interviews for a 15 month study aiming to produce a county history book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet County
Audray Bateman
Austin Public Library
Burnet
End Of Year Luncheon At Sandner Residence
The Bur net Elementary School year ends with an end of year luncheon at Mrs Evelyn Sandner's home. Baby gifts were given to Mrs Kathy Hollenbeck. Farewell gifts were given to several staff members by Principal Mrs Dorothy Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandner Residence
Burnet
Evelyn Sandner
Kathy Hollenbeck
Marsha Cupit
Brenda Jones
Deborah Northccutt
Hollenbeck
Dorothy Schmidt
Baronet
Wilkin
John Sandner
Jancie Caswell
Agnes McCoy
Elizabeth Knox
Priscilla Dayton
Agnes Sims
Deborah Northcutt
Peggy Spiekermann
Lou Helen Box
Betty Monette
Barbara Faris
Donna Bray
Virginia Halfmann
Charles Dagher
Helen Clendennen
Claire Triggs
Linda Smith
Mary Nell Kemper
Vera Johnson
Hazel Garrett
Harold McClung
Joan Reichenau
Grace Kroeger
Louise Mayfield
Red Cross Drive Underway In Burnet
The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW conducts a mail-out Red Cross campaign in Burnet with Mrs. Earline Harris as local representative. Residents are urged to donate within 10 days to support Red Cross relief efforts locally and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Burnet
Felowman
Ladies Auxiliary
VFW
Earline Harris
Highland Lakes Auxiliary VFW Post 6974 Holds Meeting and Plans
The Highland Lakes Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 6974 met to discuss moving meeting nights to the first Tuesday, funding 100 for repairs to the post north room, and selecting delegates Juanita Methaney Aileen Williams and Eurline Harris for the Fort Worth state convention June 20 21 22. They praised Memorial Day helpers and outline for Fair Parade float and Old Fiddlers Contest booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Juanita
Methaney
Aileen Williams
Eurline Harris
Fort Worth
Sarah Hathaway Allen Assists Childrens Art Workshop
Audrey McClinchie a Southwestern University art education instructor leads a workshop at Winedale on June 2 for children ages 11 to 16 focusing on self expression. Sarah Hathaway Allen of Burnet a senior education major at Southwestern assists. visits to museums in Corpus Christi Beaumont Houston and San Antonio are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Town
Audrey McClinchie
Southwestern University
Winedale
Burnet Little League 1975 Schedule and Rules
The 1975 Burnet Little League schedule lists games from June to July with home and visiting teams including Bears Cubs Panthers Rams and more. It notes Tuesday play at 6 00 pm starting June 3, home team responsibilities and a 90 minute time limit, plus listed coaches and parent names for each team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bears Cubs
Panthers Bears
Cubs Panthers
Panthers
Rams Cubs Bears
Rose Cubs
Bears Panthers
Cubs
Bears
Rams Panthers
Cubs Rams
Rams Bears
Pirates
Bill Holly
Bitesipson
Tom Arthur
Clyde Rhoads
Addis Haines
Bill Howell
Rams
Danny Lester
Bud Farris
Bertram Crank Caller Threats Prompt Law Enforcement Action
Deputy Sheriff Frank Hines reports a Bertram resident and others received false bomb and accident reports. Llano and Burnet County officers, plus an ambulance, responded. Officials use all methods to catch the crank, under Texas Penal Code Section 22.07, a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail or a $1000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Telephone Company
Llano
Burnet Creative Arts hosts potter Mr Meyer and monthly exhibits
Jo Ivard reports a June 2 Burnet Creative Arts meeting where Mr Novcliffe Meyer demonstrated pottery with clay turning into objects. Members thank him for an informative morning. May displays by Earl Austin featured jewelry and afghans, June showcases by Lora Martin debut new crafts. Monthly meetings are the first Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ivard
Burnet Creative Arts Group
Novcliffe Meyer
Meyer
Burnet Creative Arts
First State Bank
Barnet
Earl Austin
Lora Martin
BCA
Rachel Corder
United Methodist Church
Public Radio Day Slated For Briggs and Bertram
KNCT FM visited Briggs and Bertram on Monday June 2 to record material for Salute to Briggs and Bertram Day. The project, part of Killeen’s Bicentennial Program, will visit 25 Central Texas communities and air salutes on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knct-Fm
Public Radio Voice of
Central Texas College
Killeen
Briggs
Bertram
Texas
Public Radio
Central Texas
Gatesville
Evant
Marble Falls
Burnet
Briggs and Bertram
Knctfm
CTC
Jerry Yokom
Catherine Mason
Max Rudolph
Wanda Warden
Horace Clinkscales
KNC Tfm
Marei Dee Engaged to Gene Schilling Jr in June Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Arthur announce Marei Dee will wed Gene Schilling Jr. A June ceremony is planned with families Gene Schilling and LaVerne Weisinger noted as parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Arthur
Marei Dee
Gene Schilling, Jr
Gene Schilling
LaVerne
Dr Paul White Opens Burnet County Mental Health Outreach Clinic
Dr Paul White, psychologist with UT Austin ties, begins duty at Burnet County Mental Health Outreach Clinic. He will see patients first and third Mondays, with possible extension as workload grows, and will offer counseling and consultations linked to local Halfway House and Father McCabe inspired projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul White
Burnet County
University of Texas
Austin
Galveston
Indianapolis City Hospital
Baltimore City Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Dallas
White
Halfway House
Father McCabe
Helen
Travelling Tank Man Builds Concrete Storage Tank Near Burnet
Mr L B Morgan of San Angelo visits Burnet area to construct a 5 by 30 foot concrete storage tank using a mobile mixer tractor. C J Fawcett notes ASCS cost share funding and advises on tank size based on stock and grazing needs. Burnet belongs to the Hill Country Soil and Water Conservation District and stresses water supply for cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Morgan
San Angelo
Morgan
Bill Hianszen
Burnet
C. J. Fawcett
ASCS
The
Hill Country Soil and Water Conservation District
Burnet Bicentennial Leader Praises Memorial Day Program
Burnet Texas commemorates Memorial Day with a traditional movument of flowers. The VFW Post and Auxiliary along with the Bicentennial Commission organized an outstanding presentation that moved attendees and honored those who gave their lives for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Burnet
V.F.W. Post
V.F.W. Auxiliary Post
Bicentennial Commission
Campbell Named To Superior List
Richard W. Campbell a Southwest Texas State University senior earned a fall 1974 Dean's List GPA of 3.25 and a spring 1975 Superior Dean's List GPA of 3.6. He majors in Business Administration with a marketing concentration and is a Burnet High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Campbell
Southwest Texas State University i At
San Marcos
Richard
Burnet High School
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Monument OF Flowers
Wilson
Bipiet
Judge Pogue
Ramsey Clinton
Sheriff Riddell
Pinky
Burnet Library
Highland Lakes Auxiliary
Wate
Beeli
Billie Veweh
Sarah Hathaway Allen
Childrens
Art Workshop
HOM
Visttoks
Bears Rams
Pee Wee
Tom Palmer
John Allison
Dodgers
Kelly Hawthorne
Stephen Parker
Kim Newton
Frank Hines
Briggs & Bertram
Weisinger
Brown’s School
John Lopes
Polk Burnet
Dom
Campbell
Superior
Dan Haynes
Burnet Cham
of Commerce
Shepperd Memorial Hospital
Ing
Burnet County Supply
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