Graduation Edition Highlights Burnet County Class of 1974
The Bulletin Board notes Burnet and Marble Falls schools will send about 150 graduates into the world as the Class of 1974. Some stay local, others pursue further education or work in cities like Austin. The edition promises profiles of top graduates and community leaders, plus a correction about a date line and recognition of Rosa Lee Maxwell of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
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Burnet County
Burnet
Marble Falls
Austin
United States
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary
Rosa Lee Maxwell
City Offices Closed Memorial Day
City offices will be closed Monday May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no garbage pickup that day.
Burnet Officials Plan Civil Defense Workshop
Mayors and officials from Burnet and nearby towns met in Burnet on May 16 to organize a Civil Defense Workshop to be held this summer.
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Burnet
Burnet Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash
A Burnet woman, Beverly Ann Haynes, died at the scene of a two vehicle crash on Texas Highway 29 near Skyline Terrace Road No. 2. James Kenneth Atkison of Burnet drove a pickup eastbound and passed Haynes as she began a left turn. Haynes' children Toye Lee 9 and Tonya 4 survived but Tonya sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Brackenridge Hospital after initial treatment at Sheppard Memorial. Glen Atkison, a passenger in the pickup, was also treated for minor injuries.
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Beverly Ann Haynes
Texas Department of Public Safety
Johnny DeSpain
Haynes
Burnet
Skyline Terrace Road No
James Kenneth Atkison
Glen Atkison
Burnet Day of Appreciation Hosted by 1st Cavalry
The 1st Cavalry Division from Ft Hood presents a Burnet Day of Appreciation on Saturday June 1 at the Burnet Rodeo Arena. Public displays open 9 30 a m to 4 p m with live shows at 10 30 a m and 2 p m. The event is co organized by the 227th Aviation Battalion and Burnet Chamber of Commerce with Ronald Waggoner as chairman.
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1St Cavalry Division
Ft. Hood
Burnet
227Th Aviation Battalion
Trustees Set Election Policy for Burnet Schools
Burnet school board adopts place system for elections moving away from at large races. Candidates will run only for a specific place, preventing conflict and reducing “singling” where votes skew toward top totals. Superintendent Robert Wilkin cites benefits and historical issues as justification.
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Burnet School Board
Burnet Board of Education
Burnet and
Bertram
Robert Wilkin
Wilkin
Bertram-Burnet
Burnet High confirms 89 seniors for 1974 commencement
Commencement exercises for eighty nine Burnet High School seniors are set for 8 00 p m Monday May 27 at Bryce Taylor Auditorium. Speeches will be given by Salutatorian Gary Ozier and Valedictorian Laura Keith with awards presented by Principal Harry Heickman and Superintendent Robert Wilkin. Baccalaureate services were held May 19 with Rev Tom Keith delivering the sermon and Betty Maxwell singing The Way We Were.
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Burnet High School
Bryce Taylor
Brian Smith
Gary Ozier
Laura Keith
Harry Heickman
Robert Wilkin
Roy Oakley
Burnet Board of Education
Betty Maxwell
Alan Foust
Bryce Taylor Auditorium
Bert Bronaugh
Burnet Presbyterian Church
Dixie Hoover
Joan Weisenhorn
Monument of Flowers schedule announced for Burnet
Burnet County officials announce the second annual Monument of Flowers on Memorial Day Monday May 27 at 12 00 high noon on the Burnet County Courthouse lawn. The event is sponsored by V F W Post 6974 and Ladies Auxiliary with Ramsey Clinton Master of Ceremonies and the Burnet High School Band performing. Donations may be sent to Memorial Day Observance and flowers may be donated or ordered for delivery to the monument site.
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Burnet County
V.F.W. Post
Ladies Auxiliary
Ramsey Clinton
Burnet High School
John Tower
Department of Defense
Air Force
V.F.W
Cementaries
Dolph Briscoe
James Rose
Confederate Air Force
U.S. Marine Honor Guard
Austin
Delaine Sheep Show and Sale Draws Large Burnet Crowd
The 44th Texas Delaine Sheep Show and Sale took place May 18 19 at Burnet County Fair and Rodeo Barn. New officers named include Wilton Watson president Joe Benningfield vice president Mrs G A Glimp secretary treasurer and several directors. Awards went to Cathy and David Caldwell for breeder of the year and Andrew Jenschke for significant service as president. High ram sold for 190.00 to Travis Turley with multiple buyers listed. ewes lambs and raffles noted plus 4 H belt prize and club lamb sale results.
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Gordon Middleton
Donald Elzey
Llano
Jann Baley
Burnet
Burnet High School
Texas
Joan Weisenhorn
Randy Rowney
Texas Delaine
Burnet County
Wilton Watson
Bertram
Joe Benningfield
Goldthwaite
G. A. Glimp
Francis Kott
Fredericksburg
Vernon Watson
F. G.jones, Jr
Floyd
Ada
Rodney Kott
Texas A&m
Andrew Jenschke
Johnnie Reed
Leander
Harper Caldwell
Fort Stockton
Eve
Cathy Caldwell
Ram
Cathy
David Caldwell
Delaine
Travis Turley
Dublin
Dennis Davis
Grafton Brookshier
Talpa
Ballinger
Manor F .F.A
Leslie Sinor
Floydada
Leroy Rabke
Benno Meyer
James Clark
Sterling City
Ewes
Ewe
Gary
Russell Torn
Maor
Benningfield Brothers
Alan Reed
Georgetown
Davis Wall
Glenn Wills
Waymon Wills, Jr
Conley Wofford
Ray Cagle
Obert Sagebiel
Hye
Aubrey Fariss
Leander F. F. A
Fariss
Glen Hopkins Injured in Accident
Glen Hopkins son of Mrs Lillie Fay Hopkins of Bertram was seriously injured in an accident Tuesday afternoon. He was taken by ambulance to Shepperd Memorial and then to Brackenridge in Austin for surgery on extensive leg injuries. His condition was not known at press time.
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Glen Hopkins
Lillie Fay Hopkins
Bertram
Hopkins
Shepperd Memorial
Clements Funeral Home
Brackenridge
Austin
Highland Lakes Blood Drive Falls Short of Goal
Blood donations at the Highland Lakes event totaled about 50 pints, short of the 100 pint goal. Organizers cited Saturday activities for the shortfall and plan a return in September to raise the remaining 150 pints. Thanks were given to Radio KHLB 1340, the Buchanan Dam Home Demonstration Club, area Epsilon Sigma Alpha chapters, Friends Auxiliary of Shepherd Hospital, and volunteers.
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Highland Lakes
Radio
Khlb 1340
Buchanan Dam
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Friends
Shepperd Hospital
Tel Co rate hike aimed at service upgrades in Burnet
Continental Telephone Co sought a rate rise approved by the City Council to fund new facilities and replacements. A $1.25 rise for residence local service and $3.25 for business lines bring Burnet rates in line with nearby towns as wages, materials, taxes, and borrowing costs climb. Woody Hudman notes upgrades ongoing and a trouble free system remains the goal. The Burnet area is one of the ...
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