National Bible Week Promotes Bible Reading Amid Bicentennial Tie
The 1976 National Bible Week yearlong observance highlights the Bible as a moral resource shaping American founding principles. The Laymen's National Bible Committee conducts a nonsectarian campaign with support from Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish groups to encourage younger generations to read the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bible Committee, Inc
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
Jewish Committee For National Bible Week
National Council of Churches
The
U.S. Catholic Conference
Christian Scientists
Mormons
Bible Societies
Bible Week
Swine Flu Vaccination Efforts Draw Mixed Results
The article notes low participation in the swine flu vaccination in cities especially in poorer areas and outlines issues with the vaccine program. It cites San Antonio's rate under 25 percent for adults, holiday closures of centers, and concerns over linked Victoria A flu coverage and potential impacts if Victoria A recurs.
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San Antonio
Federal Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Victoria
Arthritis Symposium At Kerrville December 2
A Kerrville public symposium on arthritis will run December 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m at the Kerrville Municipal Auditorium. It aims to inform all ages about arthritis treatments and research. Presenters include Dr Richard M Pipe UT Medical School. Dr John Allan Evans Orthopaedics. Dawn E Rambo and Kathleen A Anamosa from the Bexar County Hospital District. Sponsored by the Kerr County Committee on Aging with School and The Arthritis Foundation of San Antonio.
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Kerrville Municipal Auditorum
Richard M. Pipe
Division of Pheumatology
University of Texas Medical School
John Allan Evans
Dawn E. Rambo
Bexar County
Kathleen A. Anamosa
Kerr County Committee On Aging
Arthritis Foundation
San Antonio
Three Prominent Leaders Die in Texas Hunting Tragedy
Three prominent West Texas businessmen and civic leaders Henry J. Schmidt Rudolph P. Smith and Dr Vern B Spiva Jr died of accidental asphyxiation while hunting near Van Horn in Culberson County The party slept in trailers and a butane heater caused the deaths with six degrees cold air and snow reported at the site
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Henry J. Schmidt
Rudolph P. Smith
Vern B. Spiva Jr
Posey Ranch
Delaware Mountains
van Horn
Texas
Harry Mitchell
Rudolph
J. Hardin Perry
Dr. Perry
Bob Heinen
Dick Bristol
J. Hardin Perry Jr
Justice of the Peace
Culberson
Dr. Spiva
Mr. Smith
Mr. Schmidt
Santa Claus Day Parade to Launch Fredericksburg Christmas
The annual Santa Claus Day Parade Saturday Dec 4 at 10 a.m. marks the start of Fredericksburg’s 1976 Christmas season. Sponsored by the Jaycees with Lester Frantzen as president and Tim Dooley and Robert Menking directing, the parade runs from Kraus Bottling Works down Main Street to the Minitz Museum. Santa then visits the Gazebo on Courthouse Square to hand out candy and hear wishes before touring local nursing homes and hospitals to share cheer.
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Fredericksburg
Jaycees
Lester Frantzen
Presi
Courthouse Square
Santa Claus
Alcafar Shrine Temple
San Antonio
Court House
Louise Hays Park
Texas 4-H Winners Share 3800 in Scholarships at National Congress
Six Texas 4-H members earned 3800 in scholarships at the 59th National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Winners include Trent Finck 16 of Tula with 1000 and Joanna Warminski 17 of White Deer with 800. Regional grants of 500 went to Sherry Vinyard 18 of Kress Nila Hunt 19 of Longview Regina Everett 17 of Ozona and Larry Wilde 16 of Uvalde.
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Chicago
Ill
Texas
Cooperative Extension Service
Trent Finck
Tula
International Harvester Company
Joanna Warminski
White Deer
Kerr Glass Manufacturing Corp
Santa Fe Railway
Sherry Vineyard
Kress
Nila R. Hunt
Longview
Regina Everett
Ozona
Larry Wilde
Uvalde
Two Bucks Entered In Past Week of Bull of the Woods Contest
E J Tatsch killed an eight pointer on November 22 scoring 267 points. David Wilson bagged a 94 pound dressed buck on November 2 4 scoring 277 points. Totals rise to eight bucks and two turkeys in two weeks with Billy Holmes and John Ferguson leading as of November 30. Local hunters report fewer bucks and speculate on a rebound once conditions improve.
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E. J. Tatsch
Emil Tatsch
David Wilson
Delton Wilson
Dressed
Pee
Billy Holmes
John Ferguson
Kerrville Christmas Parade Set for Saturday Afternoon
Kerrville prepares for the Happy Holiday Christmas Parade dubbed the Parade of Parades. The event on Saturday December 4 at 3 p.m. is expected to exceed past local celebrations, said parade marshal Jim Johnson. Coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce VFW Fire Department Kerrville Shrine Club and other groups.
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Kerrville
Jim Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
VFW
Fire Department
Pearl Harbor Memorial Fly-in adds festive parade Dec 5
San Marcos hosts a Pearl Harbor Memorial Fly-in at the municipal airport with more than 60 units including WWII fighters bombers and trainers. Highlights include P-51 Mustang P-38 Lightning F4U Corsair and a Nakajima Kate torpedo bomber. Gates open at 10 a.m. with acrobatic displays from 2 p.m. and a parachute team.
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San Marcos
Pearl Harbor Memorial
Pearl Harbor
Marine Corps
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Dick) Bristol
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John Hudeck
Elmer Burrow
Comfort
Charles Stone Jr
David Stone
Carleton
Bubba Schnelle
Kermit Fritz
Oliver
Ollie’ Schaetter
Schaetter Funeral Home
Balmorhea
Davis Mountains
Byron
Neal
Scott
Pecos
Rodolph P. Smith Sjr
Windy City
4-H’ers
Sday
America
Keynater Russell G. Manby
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Nashville Brass
Maynard Ferguson
International Paper Company
General Motors
Spurrlows
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Standard Brands Incorporated
Purdue
American Income Life Insurance Company
Ford Motor Company
Art Institute
First National Bank of Chicago
Simplicity Pattern Company
Theresa Scott
Rising Star
Congress
Mary
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Paul W. Schumanns
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William Cosper
Allen Bridges
Levi Kramer
Ft. Worth
Clifton Hopf
Daisy Hopf
Hopfs
Dennis Parker
Reynald McDougall
Paul W. Schumann
Matthew Paul
Dana Chandler
Werner H. Schumann
Hye
Matthew
Honey Darlene
Monte Edwin
Harper School
Dedmon
P.T.O
Harper
Santa
Harper Post Office
Harper Young Homemakers
Harper Weather Report
Emil James Tatsch
Kramer
Emil
Emil A. Tatsch
Frank Staudt
Eddie Parker
Joe Parker
Noxville
Eddie
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