New Miss Wool Heads to Kimble County Event
Kimble County Agent notes Tom Wallace of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association reports New Miss Wool arrives June 9, with Miss Mohair also present for the browout. The column covers pest timing for pecan trees, brain fever in calves, and a county meeting with plans for tax and inheritance law discussions, plus a birth announcement for Eldane and Mrs. Brown.
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Tom Wallace
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association
Texas
Tom
Hill Country and Highland Lakes 1962 Guide Goes to Press
The 1962 Hill Country and Highland Lakes Business and Vacation Guide, to be expanded to at least 60 pages, is moving to press. Publisher Norman J. Dietel notes growing advertising and distribution, with Stonewall and Johnson City chambers securing multi-page ads and maps. The brochure covers Fredericksburg to San Antonio area cities and Highland Lakes towns, free copies via advertisers, chambers, and state offices, with a 15 cent price for the printed edition.
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Texas Hill Country & Highland Lakes Business & Vacation Guide
Norman J. Dietel
Radio Post
Dietel
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Stonewall
LBJ
Peach Center of Texas
Johnson City Chamber of Commerce
Johnson City
Highland Lakes
Buchanan Dam
Tow Valley
Roy Inks Lake
Granite Shoals
Marble Falls
Lake Travis
Spicewood
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Bandera
Ingram
Junction
Segovia
Mason
Llano
Burnet
Blanco
Comfort
Boerne
Harper
Rocky Creek
San Antonio
Chambers of Commerce
D. C
Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting Elects Junction Officers
Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society met at Junction High School cafeteria on Saturday April 14. New officers were elected for a two year term and noted, with a round table on promoting literacy. Guests and speakers from Mason, Fredericksburg, and Junction attended the event with Easter decor and refreshments provided by Junction hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Anderegg
Fredericksburg
Mabel Reeves
Mesd
August Albuorn
Eidith Grote
Mason
Fred Mathisen
Grenade Peters
Junction
Sther Weaver
Troy Foster
H. Welgo Lewis
Elizabeth Walter
W. C. Westerfeldt
Jered Mathisen
Parking problem haunts Texas Capitol as lawmakers emerge
As hundreds vie for state seats, Austin faces a new capstone issue for newcomers: parking at the Capitol. An interim committee, chaired by Rep. Obie Jones, studies state lands for possible parking lots. Debate rages over scrapping ad valorem tax to shift funds to cities and schools amid looming January actions and voter pressure.
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Austin
Tex
Texas House of Representatives
Texas Senate
Capitol Grounds
James A. Turman
Turman
Statehouse
Capitol
Obie Jones
Wilson Foreman
Charles Sandahl
Texas colleges endure 54 percent of requested funds
Texas higher education leaders faced funding cuts as the Texas Commission on Higher Education distributed only 54 percent of requested amounts for enrollment increases. The 19 state schools shared $1.5 million for salaries, far short of the $2.77 million sought, triggering staff prorating and salary strain while three more colleges seek state entry. Land issues also surfaced as Jerry Sadler dismissed Padre Island park plans, urging recovery of Laguna Madre land and warning against federal seizure.
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Texas
Texas Commission On Higher Education
F. L. McDonald
Lamar State College of Technology
Beaumont
Commission On Higher Education
Odessa
San Antonio
Loredeo
Shell Game
Jerry Sadler
Padre Island
U. S. Senate
Sadler
Laguna Madre
Will Wilson
Depaut
Library growth and highway plans mark Texas developments
State librarian Dr Dorman H Winfrey reports 13 new public libraries and over 250000 additional books across Texas raising branch total to 106 and total library construction spending to 44 million. Rural Liberty Service Division praised for support as towns like Taylor Rockdale Navasota Alvin fund raises noted. Highway Engineer D C Greer says April bid settings will total about 28.6 million and cover nearly 952 miles of roads including interstates. A local parish hall barbecue honors Johnny Molder and Marjorie Moellendorf with guests from Kerrville Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg affiliates.
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Dorman H. Winfrey
Texas
Texas State Library
Taylor
Rockdale
Navasota
Alvin
D. C. Greer
Highway Department
U.S
John Molder
Theo Moellendorf
Lutheran Parish
Johnny Molder
Marjorie Moellendorf
Hugo Klein
Fredericksburg
Willie Meier
Rufus Jenkins
Kerrville
Joe Moellendorf
Polly Moellendorf
C. Rose
Kerrville Visit Highlights Family Gatherings
Mrs. Ida Kneese spent several days visiting her children Mrs. Forest Green and her family and Tommy Kneese and his family in Kerrville last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Jones and Sandy of Seguin visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lang from Saturday through Sunday.
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Ida Kneese
Forest Green
Tommy Kneese
Kerrville
H. O. Jones
Sandy of
Seguin
Edwin Lang
Church Announcements Welcomes Harper Parishioners This Sunday
St Anthony's Church invites worshippers to Holy Week services with Good Friday at 8 p.m. Holy Saturday at 8 p.m. Easter Sunday high Mass at 9 a.m. and second Mass at 11 a.m. Upcoming May 1 Mass changes noted. Weekday Masses 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. parishioners urged to attend any service.
Easter Services Schedule At St James and Methodist Church
The notice lists Holy Week and Easter services at St James Lutheran Church led by Rev C H Rose with Good Friday and Easter worships, an Easter egg hunt, and staff meetings. A Methodist Church program under Mark E F Lett includes worship, Sunday School, W S C S, and official board meetings across the week.
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ST. James Lutheran Church
C. H. Rose
Deanery Executive Board Sets Nomination Plan
Fredericksburg Deanery Executive Board met in Kerrville on April 9 with Father Gilbert Cruz opening prayer. Panels from each parish will talk to at least two organizations. nominating committees were appointed to pick candidates for the Deanery Office. Elections set for May 6 at Kerrville Youth Rally. Father Hirscher spoke on Delinquency of a Socialist and Christ life, followed by a Boerne Sodality meditation and Kerrville Sodality refreshments.
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Fredericksburg Deanery
Kerrville
Gilbert Cruz
David Maurer
CYO
Father Hirscher
Boerne Sodality
Kerrville Sodality
Crump Runs for State Senator District 16 in May Primary
The Harper Herald announces candidates for the Democratic Primary on May 5, 1962. Louis Crump of San Saba seeks reelection to the State Senate in District 16.
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Harper Herald
Louis Crump
San Saba
Morning Worship and Sunday School Schedule
Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 9 30 a m Installation of Sunday School officers and teachers Holy Communion will be observed at the morning service
Commercial Angora Goat Show and Sale Slated in Junction
One of the nation’s largest groups of Angora goats will be judged at Ranchers Commission Company livestock pens in Junction on April 25 with a following sale. About 10 000 head from registered sites bred onto foundation stock will be offered. prizes total 50 30 and 15 for top lots. Judges include Marvin Skaggs with aides Bob Corder and Roy Bratton.
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Ranchers Commission Company
Junction
Marvin Skaggs
Aurora
Bob Corder
Rocksprings
Roy Bratton
Mason
Ben Hyde
Mrs Winnie Parker Visits Fredericksburg Family
Mrs Winnie Parker visited her daughter Mrs Raymond Oestreich and family in Fredericksburg last week.
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Winnie Parker
Raymond Oestreich
Fredericksburg
Harper Pentecostal Church Weekly Schedule
Carlos 8. Parker, Pastor announces Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning Worship at 11 a m. Evangelistic Service at 7 p m Sunday March 18. Everyone welcome.
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Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos 8. Parker
First Baptist Church Service Times and Welcome
Rev. Tommy O' Bryant pastors the First Baptist Church inviting all to attend Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all. fA
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W.S.C.S
Guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf Host a Fish Supper
Guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf for a fish supper Monday night were Mr and Mrs R F Manske and Mr and Mrs Robert Maurer. Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and Jennifer visited Mr and Mrs Creighton Stevens Sunday afternoon. Raymond spent Saturday night with Jim Bob and accompanied his parents home.
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Glen Hopf
R. F. Manske
Robert Maurer
Jack Jones
Jennifer
Creighton Stevens
Raymond
Jim Bob
Fishermen Repair Shop Offers Rod and Reel Service
Sports Center in Fredericksburg Texas advertises rod and reel repair for all makes and models with custom trotlines available.
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Sports Center
E. Main St
Fredericksburg
Texas
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Kimble County
Internal Revenue Service
Eldane Brown
Wallace Browns
Here
Hill Country
Beta Zeta Chapter
Dkg
Price Daniel
Diézel
Sanford
Texas Commission On State and
Texas Research League
Texas Municipal League
Hale-Alkin Committee
Ment
Interior
U. S
Joe Kilgore
McAllen
House National Parks
Washington, D. C
Krauskopf Bros
John Deere
West Main St
Fredericksburg, Texas
H. Welge Lewis
P. O
Frederickshillsg
Distributors of
Robin Hood
A. C. Wendel
Harper, Texas
Francis J. Walch
Weat
Texas Press Association
National
Puen
Texse
Harper's Churches
Mark EF. Lett
C. N. Taylor
Texas Hill Country
Chas. Schreiner
PoetecBy
Federal Deposit Insuranse Goerp
Deanery
Warper United Presbyterian Church
Rev
C. P. Owen
Francis Floyd
First Baptist Church
Tommy O’ Bryant
Felix T. Tybor
Palace Theatre
Lidy
Chas. W. Barrett
Water Street
Kerrville, Texas
Brewster
Hubert Brewster
Main St. Junation
Remington-Rand & Smith-Corona
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