New Library Nearing Completion in Burnet County
The Burnet County Free Library moves to a new building after 29 years at its current home. The overhaul is funded by grants totaling 275000 led by a 218000 Brown Foundation grant, with 245000 already spent. The summer reading program continues with 50 signups, plus a viewing of Courage of Lassie on June 9 at 2 30 p.m.
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Burnet County Free Library
Burnet County Library
Willie Mae Price
Burnet County Free Library System
Brown Foundation
Moody Foundation
H.E. Butts Foundation
Goodrich Family
Poteete Signs With Tarleton State University
David Michael Poteete son of Mr and Mrs Leon Poteete of Marble Falls has signed a football letter of intent with Tarleton State University TSU athletic director Buddy Fornes announced Poteete 61 195 offensive tackle was second team all district at Marble Falls He also ran track in the yard dash 220 yard dash and spring relay The signing brings TSU Texans total to 50 freshmen and transfers this spring TSU competes in the Texas Inter collegiate Athletic Association with Trinity Sul Ross Austin College and McMurry College
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Stephenville
David Michael Poteete
Leon Poteete
Marble Falls
Tarleton State University
TSU
Poteete
TSU Texans
The
Texans
Trinity University
Sul Ross State University
Austin College
McMurry College
Drama At Palo Duro To Start Summer Run
Palo Duro's outdoor Pioneer Amphitheatre opens June 15 with the musical drama Texas in its 12th season. The Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation with West Texas State University and Parks and Wildlife Dept. present about 80 cast members in a historic pageant running through August 20 with barbecue dinners and varied ticket prices.
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Austin
Palo Duro
Texas
Nature
Canyon
Retiree Group Plans Health Foods Talk In Burnet
Burnet County Chapter No 2289 of the American Association of Retired Persons will meet Monday June 13 at 10 a.m. in the Burnet Housing Authority Community Room. Mrs Norma Barnes will discuss Health Foods and their benefit to Senior Citizens, an authority on the subject who has spoken to many county groups. President Burke invites all aged 55 and over to attend.
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Burnet
Burnet County
American Association
Tractor Pulls Set For Taylor Rodeo Weekend
Taylor hosts a two night tractor pull starting Saturday June 18 at 7 p.m. with about 40 tractors. Sponsored by the Taylor Rodeo Association and Central Texas Tractor Puller Association, the event features stock and open classes on a track at the Taylor Rodeo Arena. Tickets are 275 in advance or 3 at the gate.
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Taylor
Taylor Rodeo Association
Central Texas Tractor Puller Association
Weldon Berger
Smiths announce daughter Brenda Kay wedding
Burnet residents Mr and Mrs Harvey Smith announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Brenda Kay to George XK Munson son of Mr and Mrs Joe A Munson of Angleton Texas The wedding is set for June 25 in the First Presbyterian Church in Angleton.
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Burnet Burnet
Harvey Smith
Brenda Kay
George XK. Munson
Munson
Joe A. Munson
Angleton
Texas
First Presbyterian Church
Picture Your World contest offers travel and cash prizes
The Photo Marketing Association International launches Picture Your World for amateur photographers. Entries through October 31, 1977 may be color or black and white 8x10 or smaller taken after May 15 1977. Prizes span three categories human interest sports and travel with first prizes including a European style vacation plus cash and second and third prizes cash or trips. Judging is by an independent panel with final decisions.
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Jackson
Photo Marketing Association International
American Airlines
Martinique
Guadelupe
Acapulco
Mexico City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
American Express
West Indies
Sealed bids sought for Burnet school tools and Texas highway work
Sealed bids for assorted machine tools at Burnet High School Vocational Building due June 21 1977 at 7 30 p.m. Sealed highway construction bids for 63 372 miles of seal coat in Gillespie Llano Mason San Saba Blanco and Burnet counties due June 23 1977 at 9 00 a m in Austin. Plans available from E E Pittman Fredericksburg and the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
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Burnet
Burnet High School
Robert Wilkin
East Brier
Texas
Gillespie
Llano
Mason
San Saba
Blanco
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Austin
EE. Pittman
Fredericksburg
Bertram City Council Budget Hearing Scheduled
The Bertram City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 1977 budget on Thursday June 23 at 7 p.m. in the Old Elementary School Building. Bids for three Burnet School buses will be opened June 21 at 7 30 p.m. at the district office.
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Bertram
Burnet
Chevrolet
Dodge
International
Burnet Bus Garage
Robert Wilkin
Brier
Burnet County 4H Dress Revue Set At Burnet High
The Burnet County 4H Dress Revue will be held on Thursday June 23 at 7 p.m. in the Burnet High School Auditorium. 4H clothing project members will display sewn garments while Betty Wall of the Marble Falls 4 club provides commentary. Refreshments follow hosted by the Burnet County Home Demonstration Council and clubs. all are invited.
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Burnet
Burnet County
Burnet High School
Betty Wall
The
Marble Falls
4+ club
Public works bid notice for Cheyenne sewage plant contract
A formal invitation for bids on construction of a gravity sewage collection system and complete treatment plant appears. The notice details bid deposits, performance bonds, and required certificates, with submission due dates and compliance rules for the City of Cheyenne.
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Sud
Howe Feel
Carter Pipe
Classified ads collage from Burnet Texas area sale notices
Listings include porch sale at 808 South Main Burnet on Saturday June 11 offering dishes furniture clothing and misc items. Also wanted aluminum canoe and various employment ads for day night weekend work and a cafe manager applicant. Items for sale include a 1969 Chrysler Newport a White's coin master detector a 1969 Glastron boat and carpet deals. Any contact numbers provided for local inquiries.
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South Main
Burnet
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Buddy Fornes
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Camila Butler
Ensign Thomas
Burke
Taylor Rodeo Arena
National Weather Service
George Shoop
Burnet Water & Sewer Plant
J. Lawson Gibbs
Water & Sewer
Secretary of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Smiths
Brenda Smith, George Munson
U.S
Nyse Lay
Texas Highway Construction
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Willoe
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Gwvitesee
Agerer
Chrysler
Bluebonnet Cafe
Buchanan Dam
Johnson
Four Seasons Studio
6Th & F Streets
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