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Newspaper
Burnet County Bulletin
Location
Burnet, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
2
Commissioners note 20 gates priced from 597.40 to 791.00 with choices by selection. Other bidders listed include Burnet County Supply and S. H. Taylor Hardware. They plan to meet at 4:00 p.m. June 26 to canvass the local option election results.
A city ordinance makes storing selling exposing or using fireworks a misdemeanor with fines from 100 to 200 dollars in municipal court. State Fire Marshal and local authorities may set rules for supervised public displays and permit issuance. Damages may be pursued in civil or higher courts.
Camp organizers reached a decision with majority support after limited agreement. Three campers hail from Burnet County Clarence Michael Kelly Theresa Sue Mallett and Marilyn Dora Philpott from Marble Falls plus many others from Weatherford Duncanville San Antonio Dallas and Arlington. An open house at camp’s end will invite all to view the youths’ progress.
Two Burnet area obituaries reported for Ela Buckelew aged 87 and Cora Talitha Johnson aged 83. Buckelew, a 31 year Burnet County resident born in Ohio, survived by two sons, a sister, multiple brothers, grandchildren and great grandchildren. funeral held June 25 at Clements Chapel. Johnson, a Tow-born homemaker with church ties, survived by daughter Pauline Hardin and three sons, a sister, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. service June 25 at Edgar Memorial Chapel followed by Burnet Cemetery interment.
Andrew J Champion 83 of Cottonwood Shores died Wednesday June 18 1975. Born January 27 1892 in Williamson County he was the son of Jim Champion and Talitha Law. A former Austin resident he moved to Burnet County in 1972 and worked for the Austin Statesman 20 years. Funeral Friday June 20 at Clements Chapel Barnet with David Mills officiating burial at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by one daughter Audrey Knox of Marble Falls three sisters Harriet Garner Naomi Harris Martha Brown Vienna Virginia and several nieces and nephews.
Cecil T Herridge 57 died June 22 1975 in a Temple hospital after a long illness. Born September 1 1917 in Bluffton he was a rancher and is survived by his wife Elizabeth of Leander mother Bessie Ellen Herridge of Burnet daughter Margaret Ann Leander two stepdaughters Mary Elizabeth Moore Gayla Walden son C T Herridge of Leander two stepsons Toney Moore Michael Earl Moore sister Mrs Dick Purdue Pharr brother James E Herridge Burnet. Funeral Tuesday June 24 at 4 PM Bluffton Cemetery Jess Hall officiating pallbearers named Jim Burkett George Brown Red Taylor Pete Whitehead Eugene Salyer Harvey Richter.
Mrs Glady Sullivan 72 died Sunday afternoon June 22 1975 in a local nursing home She was born September 2 1902 and had lived in Burnet one year Survived by two daughters Jolene Hudman Burnet and Eloise McDavid Quemada three grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday June 24 at 2 00 p m in the Melton Funeral Home Breckenridge with interment at Woodson Cemetery.
Burnet residents and visitors from Austin Fort Worth Albuquerque and Jasper gathered for weekend activities including surprise birthday parties for Mrs Zimmerman and Mrs Carrie Alexander. Several locals underwent or recovered from surgery at Holy Cross Hospital in Austin while others hosted or visited relatives in Burnet and nearby towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Eckert welcomed a son, Lyle Hugh, June 18 at St. David’s Hospital Austin. He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces. The Eckerts’ other children are Eric, 5, and Laura Ann, 9. Maternal grandmother Mrs. R. H. Strawn of Burnet. Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Eckert, and paternal great grandmother Mrs. L. J. Henderson, Sr.
James A Williamson of Kingsland died June 19 1975 in a Burnet hospital born February 28 1900 in West Virginia Funeral services were held in San Antonio Local arrangements were by Clements Funeral Home
United States Army Chaplain Captain Paul S Norris will preach at the 11 o clock morning worship service Sunday June 29 at Burnet Presbyterian Church. He is a Burnet native, son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Norris, with tours in Vietnam West Germany and Pennsylvania. He is married to Pat McClendon and they have four sons. Also ordained deacon service for Ervin Spiekermann of Burnet will be conducted during the same worship service at the church across from the post office.
June 16 Jack Lewis Wendt and Mary Louise Wendt. June 17 Curtis Frank Pesky and Sharon Jane Alderson. June 18 Billy Gene Sanders Jr and Brenda Sue Turner. June 18 James Thomas Heine and Betty Ferrell Oldham. June 20 David Paul Seals and Sharon Kaye Tipton. June 20 Jimmie Doyle Harkins and Laurie Elizabeth Gentrve.
A Burnet Presbyterian youth John Muehlhouse acted quickly when a four year old slipped toward a deep hole in swift Llano River waters near Kingsland. With an inner tube entangled, the child neared danger as witnesses called the rescuers who pulled him to safety. John is the son of Walter and Mrs. Muehlhause.
The AARP met June 19 at the Burnet Housing Authority recreation room with guest speaker Mrs. Eliza beth Loessberg assisting to organize Burnet County Chapter. Officers include EraDell Alexander president Jeff Nall vice president Modette Nall secretary Isabel McCord treasurer. Directors are C. L. Alexander Don Palmer and P. H. Nall. Next meeting set for July 14 at 8:00 p.m. Refreshments served to 11 members and nine visitors. Senior citizens welcome.
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