Corpus Christi Hit by Severe Texas Gulf Hurricane Celia
The piece reports a devastating cyclone named Celia striking Corpus Christi and nearby Texas Coastal towns, causing extensive damage and expected losses well above 200 million dollars. It urges charitable giving to assist victims through Salvation Army, Red Cross, or local efforts, noting ongoing debris searches and the inability to predict or prevent such disasters.
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Texas Gulf
U. S
Sorpus Christi
Texas
Texas Gulf Coast
Corpus Christ
God Tertid
Celia
Beula
Carla
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Fredericksburg
Texas Coast
Corpus Christi
Ingleside
Linton Aransas Pass
Portland
Taft
Rockport
Itea
Harper Area Social News Highlights Visits and Illness
Local residents and visitors fill Harper notes with hospital updates and weekend trips. Mr. Hughes recovers from a heart attack at St Davids in Austin while Mrs. Moore of Milford remains hospitalized in Hillsboro. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Lang, Anita Thurman, and many relatives attending Kneese and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lang
Paul Lang
John Hughes
Mr. Hughes
St. Davids Hospital
Austin
Anita Thurman
Dalhart
Harper
Kneese
Mrs Milton Kramer Celebrates Birthday At Home
Mrs Milton Kramer celebrated her birthday Saturday evening at their Fredericksburg home. Attending were her husband Cindy Jane and Stanley, Mr Anthony Jenschke and children, and Mr Rey Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Kramer
Cindy Jane
Stanley
Anthony Jenschke
Rey Kramer
Fredericksburg
CTEC Crew Heads to Aid Hurricane Celia Stricken Area
Central Texas crew led by Clarence Keath leaves Mason with four vehicles to support Celia relief. The team includes foreman Herbert and operators Mueller and Kothmann traveling to Ketstawia to scout fields and assist recovery efforts.
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CTEC
Central Texas
Cela
Clarence Keath
Delian
Advan Herbert
Dine
Cod Bermhenau
Dack Strut
Franklin Beckuton
K Kruse
Bredermcksbury
Allen Pfster
Bobby Hatburton
Blaine Heavy Equipment
Kenneth Mueller
Kenneth Kothmann
Mason
Phits Group
Tepeti Ete
Youth Faces Harrowing Draft Dilemma Amid War Pressure
A young man confronts a grim choice between conscription and seeking uncertain paths as the war tightens its grip. He weighs duty against personal risk while communities brace for impact and fear.
Five Beauties Vie for Farm Bureau Queen Honors
Five contestants vie for the Gillespie County Farm Bureau Queen title to be crowned August 7 at 8 p m in Community Hall. Contestants listed are Lindy Bierschwale Arleen Crenwelge Jaye Farnhof Betty Harvey and Marilyn Schmidt with Neal Johnson as emcee. Entertainment prizes and refreshments are planned with Mrs Curtis Eckhardt Mrs Lee Harry Eckhardt and Mrs Carol Ann Eckhardt in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Linda Meier
Ruben Meier
Gillespie County Farm Bureau
Lindy Bierschwale
Elmer Bierschwale
Arleen Crenwelge
Gilbert Crenwelge
Jaye Farnhof
Conrad Farn
Curtis Eckhardt
Lee Harry Eckhardt
Carol Ann Eckhardt
Wedding of Meta Hennan Choplas and David Fred Masterman
The ceremony took place at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Thorne dale on Sunday. The bride is a niece of Mrs. Milton Wendel who attended with her husband and two children and her mother Mrs. Lorenz Wendel. Mrs. Emil Hartmann of Fredericksburg accompanied the group.
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Milton Wendel
Lorenz Wendel
Meta Hennan Choplas
David Fred Masterman
St. John's Lutheran Church
Thorndale
Wendel
Emil Hartmann
Fredericksburg
Revival at First Baptist Church in Harper
The First Baptist Church of Harper Texas hosts a revival August 9 through 16 with Lee Craig preaching and Bliss Mapes providing nightly singing at 8 00 p m all events held at the church premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Craig
Bliss Mapes
Gillespie County Fair Set for Biggest Exposition Yet
Gillespie County Fair Association announces the 82nd Gillespie County Fair August 21 22 and 23 led by President Wallace Ottmers. A plant street parade opens the event with 90 plus horses entered for seven purse races daily. Night shows feature acts via Creative Management Associates with free performances before the two grandstands. Bands from Fredericksburg High Schools county fair band and St Marys High School supply daily music. Exhibits promise top garden farm and livestock displays and a large ladies department with needlework baking and more.
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Gillespie County
Wallace Ottmers
Creative Management Associates of
Chicago
Vernon Schwarz
Fredericksburg
John F Nichols services held Friday July 31
John Frederick Nichols 88 died July 29 at his home. Funeral at 1 p m Friday at First Methodist Church Sonora with burial at 4 30 p m Nichols Cemetery Ingram. Survived by three sons, two daughters, a brother, a sister, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He lived at Harper earlier and was a longtime trucking businessman.
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Sonora
John Frederick Nichols
First Methodist Church
Nichols
Ingram
Rauff Kerbow
Mr. Nichols
Carrizo Springs
William A. Nichols
Goat Creek
Jennie Ann Monore
Center Point
Lawrence Nichols
Christoval
John Nichols
Eden
Frank Nichols
San Angelo
Herman Allison
Amarillo
Robert Wilson
Tom Nichols
Kerrville
Molly Nichols
Funeral services set for John Frederick Nichols
Funeral services for John Frederick Nichols, age 18, were announced with attendees including Gladys Russell Harvey Stevens Mack Scarborough H J Stevens Mrs Ruben Bode Mr and Mrs Robert Maurer and Douglas Duderstadt. Nichols died Wednesday at his home in Sonora.
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John Frederick Nichols
Nichols
Gladys Russell
Harvey Stevens
Mack Scarborough
H. J. Stevens
Ruben Bode
Mroo
Robert Maurer
Douglas Duderstadt
Sonora
Dry Weather Prompts Fire Safety Reminder In Harper Texas
The Harper Volunteer Fire Department urges caution as dry conditions raise fire risk while praising the public for few grass fires this summer. The department reports many residents completed the Red Cross First Aid Course in late spring and thanks donors and volunteers. contact local firemen in Harper for contributions and emergency numbers.
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Red Cross
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Harper
Texas
Fire Department
Lazy Worm Fish Tale Sparks Dad Daughter Banter
A seven year old out fishing with her father responds to his question about luck by saying the worm is not really trying. The light exchange shows a humorous child’s view of the hobby.
Baethge Buys Lehne Lumber in Harper
Jack Baethge of Doss purchases the former Lehne Lumber and Hardware in Harper from Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lehne. The firm will be renamed Harper Building & Supply and will offer lumber building materials fencing paints and hardware as Baethge moves his family to Harper and plans a formal opening.
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Jack Baethge
Alfred Baethge
Doss
Lehne
Harper
Harper Herald
Baethge
Alfred Lehne
M. R. Duderstadt
Harper Building & Supply
Lorin
Ronnie
Paul
Kina
Harper School
Lynette
The
Weighing for Angus Bull Test Set for Aug 8
George Garretson, president of the Hill Country Angus Association, says the seventy day weighing of bulls at the Rocky Creek Ranch will occur Saturday August 8 1970 starting at 9 am. Sixty nine bulls from twenty one breeders are penned and fed the same ration, with inspection possible any time. Sale is scheduled November 2 1706 in Fredericksburg Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garretson
Hill Country Angus Association
Rocky Creek Ranch
Felix Lindly
Hye
Johnson City
Fredericksburg
Texas
Audrey Schuch
State Pecan Show Highlights From Kimble County
Kimble County earned two winning pecan samples at the State Pecan Show held July 20 22. Mrs. Dave Akers earned second with a Choctaw variety and Ed Barfield placed second with the heaviest native pecan. Regional winners also entered the state contest. Kimble County Pecan Queen Debbie Rogers reported a strong showing in the five finalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kumble County
Dave Akers
Ed Barfield
Kimble County
Debbie Rogers
Gillespie County farmers continue field terraces program
The Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District notes terraces remain a key conservation practice. Several cropland farms have terraces laid out or under construction, including James Wahrmund Rheingold Kermit Ottmers Cave Creek Stanley Meier Alma Kunz Tivydale and Carl Mazinke Pilot Knob.
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Gillespie County
Rheingold
Kermit Ottmers
Cave Creek
Stanley Meier
Cherry Mountain Road
Alma Kunz
Tivydale
Carl Mazinke
Pilot Knob
Pilot Knob 4-H Club Meeting Highlights Slides
Delores Dittmar of Stonewall 4-H showcased the 4H Caravan slides from Holland to Pilot Knob 4-H members. The July meeting at Pilot Knob School House drew 19 members and 13 leaders with Duery Menzies and Leta Ann Thaxton assisting. August 9 set as a club family day. Steven Haethpe led recreation and Rex Maner provided refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Dittmar
Stonewall
Holland
Pilot Knob
Pilot Knob School House
Duery Menzies
Leta Ann Thaxton
Coward Turned Figure Eligible as a Dugician
A man who previously hid behind a Woltan's shirt is now said to have potential to qualify as an au dugician. The remark contrasts his past cowardice with a claim of future expertise in a field linked to the term dugician.
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R. B Pare
Wallie Bierschwale
Junction
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Lady Bird Johnson Park
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Archie Lennon
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Dayton Itz
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Bailey Home
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John Tarr
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Delbert Oehler and Sons
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Texas Electric Cooperative
First Baptist Church
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John F. Nichols
Lehne Lumber & Hdn
Gillespie County Soil & Water Conservation News
Steven Haethpe
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