Leisure and future of American work culture debated
A broadcast panel weighed threats to society from rising leisure time and automation. Eric Sevareid warned leisure could undermine work as cultural foundation while noting shifts from a 60 hour 1900 workweek to 40 today and projections toward 0 to 30 by 1980. The letter to the editor urged constructive use of leisure amid social change.
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Eric Sevareid
America
Amirecas
Robert McKenzie
Harper Rodeo and Roundup Weekend Opens with Parade and Barbecue
The Harper event runs September 4 and 5 with open show entries at Floy Bode’s, phone 4 2030, starting 8 a.m. Friday. A Saturday parade at 4 p.m. leads to a barbecue, outdoor dance, and 8 p.m. rodeo finish with ongoing social gatherings and a reunion invitation.
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Harper
Floy Bode's
Tragedy Discovered After Weekend Missing Person
Leslie Durst a 40 year old electrician was found dead Monday morning by a local fireman in the nearby Crenwelge home. A two hour search by peace officers and firemen followed his parents report of disappearance Sunday afternoon. Durst died from a self inflicted 22 caliber gunshot wound according to Justice of the Peace G B Worley.
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Leslie Durst
Edmund Crenwelge
Kerville
Durst
Justice of the Peace
G. B. Worley
Ruben Durst
Duecker Electric Co
Hugo Klaerner
Sultemeier Hosts Barbecue Dinner For Silver Wedding
Mr and Mrs Harry Sultemeier honored her parents Mr and Mrs Walker Wood with a barbecue dinner on Sunday August 22 for their Silver Wedding Anniversary. Mrs Wood is Ruth Tanner of Camden Arkansas and Mr Wood is son of Jesse Wood of Albert. They wed August 17 1940 in Stonewall. Thirty six guests attended with out of town relatives from Johnson City Albert Taft and San Antonio.
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Harry Sultemeter
Walker Wood
Wood
Ruth Tanner
Warren Tanner
Camden
Arkansas
Mr. Wood
Jesse Wood
Albert
Stonewall
Sultemeier
Johnson City
Taft
San Antonio
Sageser Haas Legion Auxiliary Meets August 7
The Sageser Haas Unit 600 American Legion Amnillars held its regular meeting on Friday morning August 7. A joint session with the Post followed as Walker presented on her Austin trip. Officers and members discussed plans for the coming year and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sageser Haas
American Legion Amnillars
Tray Walker
Austin Blue
Wetner
Texas
Gay
Chatian
Alanne Paster Thessaty Oes
Veteran Barbecue Set For Saturday August 28
The American Legion Post announces a veteran barbecue at Community Park on Saturday August 28 at 6 PM. Members and past volunteers are invited to attend. The unit will provide meat and drinks, and barbecued items will be available for purchase.
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America
Increased Tax Rate Budget Approved By Commissioners
The County Commissioners Court approved a record budget of about SHS2.008 TL and raised the Gilliespie County tax rate by 14 cents on the Monday session. The new budget is nearly 500000 higher than last year’s, with broader home stead exemptions and state tax considerations impacting overall assessments.
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County Commissioners Court
Gilllespie
Plovine Sesston
Ps Caestecad
Mle
Renner
Wight
Alt Paeponty
Durst
Fredericksburg
New Controller Appointed at UD University
Phillis Venats Toe DP announces the appointment of John Paine as controller at UD. Paine holds a Bachelor of Arts in business and a Master in public administration from Saint Marys University, and previously served as an assistant at Zachary Company in San Antonio, Texas.
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Phillis “Venats
Cowan
Uiversity of
Dallas
John Paine
Laatige
San Antonica
Pilor
Bishop Metzger Visits Alois Jung Home Before Rome Trip
Bishop Sidney M. Metzger of the Diocese of El Paso relaxed with family in Hill County and at his sister’s home before flying to Rome for the final Economical Council session on September 6. He stayed with Alois Jung and Rev. A. A. Gitter of Harper.
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Metzger
Alois Jung
Rome
Sidney M. Metzger
el Pao
A. A. Gitter
Harper
Amilia Metzger
Hill County
el Piso
Vnr
Heinemann Reed A&M College Degree Candidate List
Eugene Heinemann of Harper & Ten ds is named among 243 Texas A and M University graduates receiving bachelor degrees in range management. The registrar released the summer session results listing 33 doctoral and 197 master's candidates, with classes running to Thursday and Friday. Lange of 2417 Maclin and his family are noted among the community members.
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Eugene Je.bethe Heinemann
Harper &Tends
Hl de Heaton
Tenas A & M
Caution Urged In Treating For Cattle Grubs
County agent C A Stone warns Texas Hill Country producers to be cautious with systemic grub treatments this season. Large grubs in the gullet risk rapid kill and severe inflammatory reactions, with bloat and potential death if administered late. A July 1 cutoff for grub control is anticipated. observe cattle 36 to 48 hours after treatment.
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C. A. Stone
Texas Hill Country
Texas
Band Boosters Meet in School Cafetorium
The Band Boosters held a Wednesday night meeting in the school cafetorium with 11 members present. Mrs. Felix Bernhard was elected vice president, replacing Mrs. Jack Jones who resigned, and a plan to paint the annex and add water to the sink was approved. Five members will cover one football game each for concession stand duties.
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John Honig
Felix Bernhard
Jack Jones
Exhibition Hall Fair Winners and Local Events Highlight
The fair awarded top ribbons for watermelons peaches corn and educational displays. Fredericksburg FFA and 4-H clubs led youth exhibits while Doss and Stonewall clubs vied for best agricultural display. A Kern Co Junior 4-H Horse Club show is planned Sunday at 2 00 pm at the San Antonio Highway Ag Building with pole bending barrel racing calf roping and more entries close at 1 00 pm.
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John Immel
Fredericksbuug
Louis Evans
John
Doss Community Club
Stonewall Community Club
Fredericksburg
FFA
Harper
Luckenbach
Doss
Harper Ffa
Stonewall
Enderle & Nixon
Werner Pehl
Kern Co
San Antonio
Maxine Ogle and Jerome Lange Wed in Fort Worth Nuptial Mass
Miss Maxine Ogle and Jerome Lange united in marriage in a Nuptial Mass at All Saints Catholic Church Fort Worth officiated by Rev John Hampsch. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace L Ogle wore a satin gown with lace panel and chapel train. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lange Del Mar College and University of Texas graduate and a General Dynamics engineer. Reception for about 160 guests at 2011 N Houston Fort Worth.
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Maxine Ogle
Jerome Lange
All Saints Catholic Church
Fort Worth
John Hampsch
Horace L. Ogle
Ft. Worth
North Sideligh School
Texas Wesleyan College
All Saints Catholic School
Joseph Lange
Harper
Harper High School
del Mar College
University of Texas
General Dynamics
Ogle
Emmett Grossman
San Antonio
Marlene Ogle
FC Alvin Lange
Leeseville
Willliam Lange
Texas A&m University
Arthur Ogle
Julia Sifuentes
Roy Cox
Glorl
Sifuentes
Mos
Lange
Bonnell
Fr. Worth
Gulf Coast
Bhew Pees XI
Alvin Lance
Leesville
Felix Lange
Teving
Historic Marker Unveiling Set for Tatsch House
The Gillespie County Historical Society will unveil a historic marker at the Tatsch House on N Bowle St Sunday at 2 30 p m. The Texas State Historical Committee medallion will be joined by a new medallion plate detailing the building’s highlights. Mr and Mrs Walter Tatsch of San Antonio sponsor the plate and will attend, followed by open house hosted by Misses Esther and Emmie Mueller until 3 30 p.m. Public invitation extended.
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Gillespie County Historical Society
Tatsch
N. Bowle St
Texas State Historical Committee
Walter Tatsch
San Antonio
Esther
Emmie Mueller
Lutheran Women Meet at St James in August Meeting
The Faith and Hope Circle of St James Women of the Church met August 18 at 4 00 p m for a combined meeting. Pastor W E Doerr led devotion and Bible study and Mrs Chester Itz and Mrs Victor Wendel presided over business. The September 16 3 00 p m meeting will be a combined meeting with officer elections.
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Radio Post Engratvig
Ute
Tivy High School
P. C. Simmonds
Doss
Notre Dame Catholic Church
Kerrville
Faith and Hope Circle of
St. James
W. E. Doerr
Chester Itz
Victor Wendel
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R. E. Schmidtke
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Lloyd Woodley
Lampasas
Miss Clarice Maurer
Pangburn
Alicia Hahn
Arthur Hahn
Doss 4-H Club
Gillespie County Fair
Victor G. Sagehbiel
The
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Radio Post
Nion
W. D. Pangborn
Houston
Levy Rusenberger
Ttt
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Harry Suitemeter
Sageser-Haas Legion Auxiliary
Nic
Mas
Qu.t
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Ucop
Baghdad Sts
Mathess
Min
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Otto Spaeth
Maco
Elgin Dittmar
Press
James Lutheran Church
Sunredlets
Barre Gamel
Austin
Nixon
Miso
Gammel
Victor Pizzini
San Antondo
Ld Simuath
Puesday
Eugene Heinemann
A&m University
Ino
United States Army Transportation Corps
Mio Lange
Mactoin
Alvin’ Feller
Steve Stugss
New Iberla
Raymond Spaeth
Buddy
Bellville
Myron Schneider
Schneiders
de Kilb
Ilinois
Myron
Northern University
Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
Schneider
Pat Rogers
Watkins Tarr
Mary Nell
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Wayne Rogers
Charlie Rogers
Jeanette
Aon
Revo
Charlie Price
Hondo
Res Price
Fist Baptist Church
Annie McDonald
Menard
Richard Bierschwale
Wifelus
Charles Wanner
Annie Moellendorf
Ida Warner
J. Robertl
Ola Peri
Jimmie
Swts College
San Marcos
V. A. Cottle
Billy Deltz
Touston
J. C. Casper
Nettle Theams
Wy. Carlton
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Elbert Fuller
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