New County Home Demonstration Agent Gets Acquainted
Miss Rosa Lee Gilliland is the new Gillespie County Home Demonstration Agent. Fresh from Texas Wesleyan College with a cum laude BS in Home Economics, she met eight home demonstration clubs and eight 4 H clubs, aims to improve county living, and plans to attend many Christmas parties as she learns farming and ranching alongside local women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New County Home
Rosa Lee Gilliland
Gillespie County
Vyvien Duncan
McCulloch County
Brady
Dallaus
Dad's Club
Autiss
Texas Wesleyan Players
Guardians of the Golden Sheets
Ray Smith Associated Companies
Dallas
Miss Gilliland
Ill Gilliland
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Wrede
Rheingold
Willow City
Pilot Knob
Crabapple
Stonewall
Town & Country
Pecan Creek
Cherry Springs
Fredericksburg
Harper
Doss
Albert
Luckenbach
Gilliland
Thelma Casey
District VII
San Angelo
Audrey (Lawrence) Schuch
Maxine Grobe
Christmas Drive Urges Gifts for Austin State School Students
The Austin State School appeals to the public to remember every child during Christmas. The program on December 16 at 2 00 p m will feature students from the academic school and dismissal follows. Gifts sought include personal items games group gifts and other items suitable for children with no families.
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Chrismmas
Austin State School
Kattner Fills Harper Methodist Pulpit Sunday
Rev. Q O F Kattner and his wife of Fredericksburg were on Harper Sunday where Rev Kattner filled the pulpit at the Methodist Church Sunday morning. Rev Lambert continues to be in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. F. Kattner
Fredericksburg
Harper
Kattner
Methodist Church
Lambert
San Antonio
Fowler Family Visits Gammoenthalers in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Allen Fowler and their son Charles spent Sunday with Mrs Fowler’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred Gammoenthaler in San Antonio. Also visiting were friends Miss Marty Iinman and Don Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Fowler
Charles
Marty Iinman
Don Berry
San Antonio
Singing Event Draws Many Haprew Residents
A large turnout attended the regular monthly singing at the Pentecostal Church in Fredericksburg on Sunday afternoon, gathering many Haprew residents for a community musical session.
Happiness of Parents Amid Seven Children
A seven child family reflects on happiness beyond material wealth. Faith, playful moments with Stevie, and simple acts like Joey guiding Stevie show deep joy in parenting. The piece contrasts temporary goods with lasting value and gratitude to God.
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Anderson
God
Harper's Churches Welcome This Sunday
The churches invite the public to attend Mass at 8 and 9 30 this Sunday December 11. A School of Religion for youth and children is offered and an Evening Mass is set for Friday at 8. Catholic Action Councils meet and thanks are given to supporters of the Mexican Supper. You are welcome to walk in and attend any service.
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School of Religion
St James Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
Rev C H Rose leads services and events at St James Lutheran Church with a Christmas program, confirmations, dedication, open house, choir practice, Luther League, and council meeting events across December at Junction and church facilities. The week features worships at 8 30 a m and 10 45 a m with study at 9 45 a m and various practice sessions and community events in the church block.
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Theo. Steenblock
Junction
Luther League
Church Council
Methodist Church Service Noted With Speakers and Music
A church notice lists Rep EH Lambert Pastor Marie Taylor as guiding the service. Miss Scotty Lee Taylor is noted as organist and Mr T J Oehkler as song leader. A welcome is extended to all attendees.
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Lambert
Marie Taylor
Scotty Lee Taylor
T. J. Oehkler
Worship Invitation
A cordial invitation to join in worship at the local church. The note emphasizes inviting members of the community to attend services and participate in shared faith activities.
Chariot Race Highlight At 1961 Fort Worth Stock Show
The 1961 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show Rodeo runs Jan 27 to Feb 5 in Fort Worth with 300 cowboys competing for about 60 000 in prize money. Highlights include a Ben Hur style four horse chariot race and acts by Jay Sisler with dogs and Blondie the greyhound, plus five trick riders and two clowns.
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W. R. Watt
Fort Worth
Jay Sisler
Charlton Heston
Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum
Glenn Randall
Rome
Lew Wallace
Glenn Randall Jr
Blondie
Sisler
P. O. Box
Texas
First Baptist Church Weekly Services
Rev W H Totty leads at First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m and Evening Service at 7 p m A cordial welcome to all to attend the worship and activities at the church named in the notice.
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First Baptist Church
W. H. Totty
Judge Ferguson Honored At Retirement Dinner
Judge Thomas C Ferguson was lauded as a lawyer's judge and a people's judge at a Burnet County dinner honoring his pending December 31 retirement. District Attorney Jack B. Miller credited his understanding of 33rd District citizens, with supporters including F H Hammond and Senator Louis Crump, all signing a tribute resolution.
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Hill Country
33Rd District
Thomas C Ferguson
Jack B. Miller
San Saba
LCRA
Buchanan Dam
Muller
Ferguson
F. H. Hammond
Burnet
Hammond
Louis Crump
Carlos Ashley
Miller
Udge Ferguson
Ife
Burnet County Bar Association
Bryce Taylor
David Burnes
Local Young People Attend Weekend With Family
George Mains of Trinity University San Antonio spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Mains. He was accompanied by Miss Saundra Cottle who visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs V A Cottle. A daughter was born December 6 to Mr and Mrs Elton Spencer in a Fredericksburg hospital welcomed by two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mains
Trinity University
San Antonio
Charles Mains
Saundra Cottle
V. A. Cottle
Elton ‘Spencer
Fredericksburg
Help Wanted in Ingram Texas for Office Work
Unencumbered girl or young woman sought for office work in Ingram Texas. Experience not required but preferred. Must be able to meet the public. Contact Harold Bernhard at Bernhard's Ingram Lockers. December 9.
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Harold Bernhard
Bernhard
Ingram Lockers
Ingram
Texas
Hari Pentecostal Church Weekly Service Schedule
Pastor Carlos B. Parker leads services at Hari Pentecostal Church. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 30 p m Friday prayer meeting at 3 p m Sunday School at 10 a m Worship Hour at 11 a m and Evangelistic Service at 7 p m on Sundays with ongoing weekly events.
Thanksgiving Guests Across Town and County
Mrs. Gus Whitting and her child ren spent Thanksgiving through last week with her mother in Junction. Clyde Floyd of Baytown spent the weekend with his sister, Miss Frances Floyd.
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Gus Whitting
Junction
Clyde Floyd
Baytown
Miss Frances Floyd
Visiting Parents on Sunday With Morris Bode
Me and Mrs. Morris Bode spent Sunday visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Pode.
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Morris Bode
Mrs. Ruben Pode
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