Remember the Alamo and Texas Women’s Civic Duty
Essay champions Texas women’s role in saving historic sites including the Alamo. It highlights Clara Driscoll the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and other women who funded restored missions and stone structures. The piece calls for public and private groups to preserve Texan landmarks while promoting tourism and pride. It mentions Neale B. Fox’s death and local holiday visits in San Antonio Kerrville Victoria and Port Neches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
San Jacinto
Texas
Clara Driscoll
Republic of Texas
San Antonio
Fferson
Goliad
Ils
AAG
Punerot
Ima Hopp
Houston
Otis Satta
Arnie
Nation
Texas States Historical Survey Committee
Cies
Williamsburg
Willamshburg
Gonzales
Salado
Castroville
Palestine
Rusk
Huntsville
Deer hunt bonds form among Wood Badge Patrol at Mason County ranch
Seven of eight Wood Badge Patrol members meet at Jack Hofmann’s Mason County ranch. Alberto Cuerva is absent with John Groom of Corpus Christi substituting. The group, from across Texas, recalls a previous gathering in Las Flores Old Mexico and plans another Gulf Coast reunion while preparing for Scouting training and later a Troop 288 contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hofmann
Wood Badge Patrol
Mason County
Alberto Cuerva
Monterrey
Mexico
John Groom
Corpus Christi
Wood Badge Troop
Texas
Las Florida
Old Mexico
Hofmann
Mason
Gulf Coast
Scout Weight Lifting Tips and Jamboree Plans Revealed
A health and safety leaflet advises proper lifting of boxes and cases to protect the back with knee bends and spine alignment. It notes scoring in a Troop point contest, announcing prizes for top scorers and a 1967 trip to the International Jamboree at Farragut State Park, Idaho, plus camperships for 1966 and 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanne
Gi Ce Dayton
Dayter
Reber Ulbricht
Lynn Robertson
Steve Kroeger
Cleve Clinton
Te Stria
Robin
Terry Eckermann
Mike Glaspey
Billy Womack
Capitol Area Council
Farragut State Park
Idaho
Tom Wooten
Bull Creek
Joske's Sponsoring Scholastic Art Awards in Central Texas
Joske's of Texas in San Antonio will sponsor the Central Texas Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Entries run January through February for junior and senior high students. Gold keys and merit certificates awarded. blue ribbon finalists advance to the National High School Art Exhibition in New York City for national prizes, scholarships, and cash awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joske’s of Texas
San Antonio
Scholastic Magazines, Inc
Syraphics
Joske's
New York City
Inhetiae
Strathmore
Phoegraphs Division
Tower views need to escalate aid in Vietnam war effort
Senator John Tower reports from U S military installations in Southeast Asia on 25 days of travel with forces in the Philippines Thailand and South Vietnam. He urges additional American manpower better equipment including M 16 rifles heightened airpower and closing Haiphong harbor to curb communist supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tower
U. S
Southeast Asia
Senate Armed Services Committee
Philippines
Thailand
Viet Nam
Texas
America
South Viet Nam
da Nang
Bien Hoa
Cam Ranh Bay
Pleiku
North Viet
Hanoi
Haiphong
Community Savings Votes to Raise Dividend Rate to 41 Percent
Community Savings and Loan Association in Fredericksburg votes to raise the anticipated dividend rate to 41 percent for savings accounts. Board meetings at 300 West Main Street, Fredericksburg with President Fred Mathisen outlining 31 years of service and plans for growth, conservative management, and further service expansion in Hill County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Savings
Mathisen
Community Savings and Loan Association
West Main Street
Fredericksburg
Puescays Community Savings and Loan Association
al- Wass
Weocerjoy
Hell
Community Law
Pips and Loan Association
Tnlot
Fred Mathisen
Stein
Elgin Bleimann
Roy Beckmann
Westerfeldt
Joot
Car Truck Collision Kills Kerrville Man 22
DeWayne Elmer Stieler, 22, of Kerrville, was killed when his car struck the rear of a pickup on State Highway 27 near Kerrville. Funeral services were held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with interment in Comfort cemetery. Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Stieler, brother Allen, sister Diana, and other relatives. The notice lists Christmas visits by relatives and local reflections amid a Viet Nam era column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Elmer Stieler
Kerrville
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Comfort Cemetery
E. A. Stieler
Allen
Diana
Alf
Josie) Stieler
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Alamos
Neal B. Fox
Victoria
Mr Fox
Harper
Fred Gammenthaler
Mrs
Allen Fowler
Debbie Smith
Ben Thomas
Charles Frederick and
Stephania of
Port Neches
Archie Lennon
T-Man
Januars
Lcra Administration
Buchanan Dam
Capitol Area
Joske’s
Scholastic Art
Ned
Ceonmunity Savings and Loan
Tes
Miathisen
Mrcinity Savings and Loansseiatier Oo
Detershare
DeWayne Stieler
Mr. and
Albs
Joe Mack Scarborough
Austin
Mao
Mrs. Mack Scarborough
Mir
Roy Jones
Marton
Mia
Jack Jones
Clarence McDougall
Wreyey Nis
Mia Watkins
Lars
Mary Nell
Ter
John
James Tarr
Barry Gamel
Herbert Gamel
Clifton Fowlers
Air
Jim McMahon
Benno Land
Clemens Maurer
Norman Maurer
Baby
Henry Aurer
Gertrude
J. B. Reiger
Tucson
Arizona
Wilcox, Ariz
Beatnicks
Peacenicks
Armed Services Committee
Congress
Senate
Dover Jewelers
Diamond
Banquette Elgin
Elgin
Marquis Bulova
Dia
Bulova
Elgins
Wylers
Bulovas
Accutrons
Jewelers
Lady Elgin
Ree
Nelson’s Motors, Inc
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Buick
GMC & International
FEXAS
Gwyn Hews
Prop
Junction National Bank
Yexas
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