Shivers kicks off second Texas gubernatorial primary race
CAPITOL Austin Texas Both candidates in the Texas gubernatorial second primary campaign are off and running. Governor Allan Shivers, only 6 267 votes short of success in the first race, was buoyed by apparent county convention control at the September 14 State Democratic Convention at Mineral Wells. He promised an around the clock fight for votes and toured the state for regional pep talks while opening the second primary with a focus on breath and water problems. He urged Texans to write him about their needs water issues and proposed solutions and campaigned in some cities with street level handshakes.
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Hap Thomas Fights Hay Fever With Weed Inspector Role
A town health officer Hap Thomas is named rag weed inspector to help hay fever sufferers. He mocked the idea, but after sneezing and red eyes he admits he was wrong. The piece notes the humor and its message about respecting others choices and opinions.
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Hap Thomas
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Yarborough claims rise of Democratic chances in Texas race
Ralph Yarborough campaigns across Texas challenging Shivers as he vows a Texas Water Board and 25 new dams to combat drought. He cites voter pledges and accuses opponents of misdeeds while urging bond financing and state intervention.
Blood Mobile Sees 248 Pints Collected In Final Visit
The Red Cross Bloodmobile at St. Mary’s School in Fredericksburg collected 248 pints over two days August 3 and 4, led by chairmen and supported by volunteers from St. Mary’s, St. Francis Xavier and St. Anthony’s churches. Donors included longtime contributors earning toward a One-Gallon Certificate. organizers thanked many volunteers, canteen staff, and medical staff for their efforts.
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Red Cross
Fred Mathisen
Mathisen
Central Texas
Waco
St. Mary's School
Fredericksburg
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Hugo Klein
St. Mary’s
Felix Rischner
Harper
Reuben Ruebsahm
Stonewall
Betty Wuest
Andrew Kaiser
Kay Hahne
Helen Meurer
Carolyn Kaderli
Jeannette Weidenfeller
Ellie Mae Jung
Calvin Bierschwale
Wesley Gold
Ella Schmidtzensky
Roy Bierschwale
Roy Stroeher
Harvey Jacobs
Hans Hannemann
Marcus Rode
Dan Lemmon
Norman Rech
Local families visit during rodeo weekend
Mr and Mrs Allan Fowler of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents and attended the rodeo. Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and children near Rocksprings visited Mrs A C Wendel and the Jones family. V C Whiteworth and son David of Doole came for the rodeo and saw relatives. Michael, visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs A J Kinsey, accompanied them home. Mrs Charlie Mahler and daughter Mrs Bud Davison and family of Eldorado visited Mrs C Mahler. Fred Mahler of Houston stopped in to visit his mother Mrs C T Mahler. Mr and Mrs Herbert Gamel and son of Midland spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Harper. Other visitors in the Harper home were Mr and Mrs Earl Walker and Roger Harper of Midland.
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Allan Fowler
San Antonio
Jack Jones
V. C. Whiteworth
David
Doole
Michael
A. J. Kinsey
Charlie Mahler
Bud Davison
Eldorado
C. Mahler
Fred Mahler
Houston
San Angelo
C. T. Mahler
Herbert Gamel
Midland
Gordon Harper
Harper Home
Earl Walker
Roger Harper
Max Wayne Hopf
Clifton Hopf
E. C. Hopf
Kerrville
Alfonso Hopf
Walter Parker, Jr
New Braunfels
Walter Parker
Little Jim
Harper Herald Briefs From Harper Texas Fragments
Local notes report visitors and residents in Harper Texas including L D Polk and sister Bert Riley moving to a ranch. J O Robinson and children from New Orleans visiting. Hodges and Hopf families attending the Harper rodeo. Parker family from New Braunfels and Round Mountain visiting. mentions funeral of Mrs J A Parker at Noxville Cemetery.
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Posese Parker
Lou Parker
Round Mountain
Gillie Steitle
San Antonio
R. Oestreich
Fredericksburg
H. Pugh
Pat Rogers
Dallas
J. A. Parker
Noxville
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