Burnet County appoints Morris Ray Palmer JP for Precinct 1
The Burnet County Commissioners named Morris Ray Palmer as the new Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 succeeding Francis Farquhar who resigned for health reasons. Palmer, a four year Burnet County resident formerly of Albuquerque New Mexico, has a military police background and 25 years in the Army. His term runs to January 1979.
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Burnet Plans Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League Launch
The City of Burnet recreation department seeks entries from churches businesses and civic groups for a men’s slow pitch league starting June 28. Teams must have twelve players and a coach with a $50 fee. Deadline June 23 7 p.m. a coaches meeting at Oscar Jones Field. Call 756 6279 for players without teams.
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Burnet ISD Board Approves Five New Teachers
Burnet ISD board approved the hiring of five teachers at a special meeting. New staff include Lewis D. Watson Agriculture. Martha Ann Price English and Spanish. Donna Parker Math and English. Jan Bailey fourth grade. Sally Davis Intermediate School.
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Burnet Council Tables Slab Request For Park Extension
Burnet City Council tabled a request to build a 6,000 square foot concrete slab in the Industrial Park as an extension of the stage slab. Bill Howell urged approval funded by the city, while Mayor Benton questioned the benefit to all residents. The council approved $2330 for Christmas decorations and related items at the Chamber of Commerce request.
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Burnet Lions Club
Burnet County Home Demonstration Club Reports At Meeting
Jane Zimmerman and the Burnet County Home Demonstration Club presented their annual report to the commissioners. G A Glimp led a list of education programs and community services including library support and charitable drives. The group funds and volunteers across eleven clubs totaling 1216 members and supports community centers and memorials. Judge B Pogue praised the clubs and Zimmerman for their contributions to Burnet County.
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Plant Summer Tolerant Annuals For Texas Heat
A Texas extension horticulturist notes many annuals endure hot dry summers. Marigolds zinnias portulaca gloriosa daisies globe amaranth tolerate full sun with rich soil and moisture, while impatiens begonias caladiums or coleus prefer shade. Moonflowers morning glories offer later shade on trellises. Castor beans look beautiful but are poisonous.
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Conservationist speaks to Burnet Lions on soil services
Burnet District Conserva tionist Richard Ellis spoke to the Lions explaining the Soil Conservation Service duties in the United States. He noted 45 soil varieties exist in Burnet County and described SCS aid in recreation, highways, pipelines, and municipal soil problems with no charge for requests. The meeting teased a Burnet County soil map forthcoming from the SEAS.
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