Public vandalism strains center funds and ethics
The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington seeks emergency 1.5 million to stay open as vandalism by up to thousands of visitors escalates. Guards, repairs, and replacements surge costs while reflections on environment and public morality surface amid broader wage policy debates from 1971 and 1972. Kerrville’s Frank Jones and Paul Jones return from hospital visit anchor a closing human-interest note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C
Congress
Nixon
49 FFA and 14 4 Hers To Show Entries in Houston Show
Eight Harper FFA members will show in the Junior Division of the Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo Feb 23 to March 5. Names listed include Kevin McMahon Jerry Dittmar J B Rieger Marshall Bailey and others with lambs and barrows. County 4 H members Jill Eckert Ellen Eckert Larry Eckert Ernie Eckert Linda Behrends Jacqueline Behrends Dennis Behrends Linda Meyer Lee Wood Valerie Wood and others will show barrows and lambs. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awards 4000 scholarships to outstanding FFA and 4 H members with 24 awards of 1000 each across 24 counties. The 200000 Research Program supports Texas agribusiness through 12 colleges. Visitors include Mr and Mrs James Tarr and Heather of Austin and Mr and Mrs Dan Ellis of Lubbock with their ranch in Kimble County. Cathy Tatsch of Texas University in Austin visited her parents Belton and Mrs Tatsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Ffa
Houston
Jill Eckert
Ellen Eckert
Larry Eckert
Ernie Eckert
Linda Behrends
Jacqueline Behrends
Dennis Behrends
Linda Meyer
Lee Wood
Valerie Wood
Linda Stehling
Barrows
Pam Massey
Tommy Brandenberger
Barrett Klein
Texas Agricultural Colleges
Texas Agribualness
Women honored for contributions at Junction meeting
Beta Zeta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held a program at the Community Center Junction on Saturday February 12 highlighting ancient to modern women and their service. Speakers included Mrs Tyrus Cox Mrs Zilla Eckert Miss Austin Durst and Mrs Edgar Gold. A white elephant sale followed to fund state scholarships with hosts Mrs Hannah and Mrs Gove assisting. Attendees from Fredericksburg included Mrs Mathisen Cox Gold J W Harper and Esther Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Zeta Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Society of Women Teachers
Junction
Tyrus Cox
Zilla Eckert
Mason
Patricia Nixon
Austin Durst
Golda Meir
Israel
Indira
First Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair At Schreiner Institute
The Texas Tourist Development Agency announces the first Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair to be held at Schreiner Institute Kerrville May 31 to June 4 1972. The event invites Texas resident artists and craftsmen and aims to market their work through a three-part program including a national marketing plan and apprentice training. Exhibitors pay 15 percent commission on sales to visitors, with no commission on large quantity contracts negotiated with retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Austin
Schreiner Institute
Kerrville
Texas
Kerrville State Park
Couple Plans April Rites In Yuma Church
Pamela Jean Parker and Richard R. Remington announce their engagement and spring wedding set for April 4 at St Paul Episcopal Church in Yuma. Pamela Jean, a Kofa High School and Arizona Western College alumna, works for Transamerica Title Insurance. Richard is a Kofa and ASU wildlife biology senior. The couple’s families include Mrs. Stanley Schnerr of Fredericksburg and Eber Parker of Kansas City.
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Lamar Q. Parker
Yuma
Arizona
Pamela Jean
Richard R. Remington
Richard O. Remington
Kofa High School
Arizona Western College
Transamerica Title Insurance Company
Stanley Schnerr
Fredericksburg
Schnerr
Eber Parker
Judge Marvin Blackburn seeks re election for Second 38th District
Judge Marvin Blackburn Jr. of Junction officially announces his candidacy for re election as District Judge in the Second 38th Judicial District. He runs unopposed and urges voters across Gillespie Kerr Kimble Kendall and Bandera counties to keep confidence in his duties. Paul Jones, recently hospitalized, has returned home. Applications for Texas Tourism Development Agency programs due March 3 1972.
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Marvin Blackburn Jr
Junction
Second
38Th Judicial District
Blackburn
Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, Kendall
Bandera
the Fair
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Capitol Station
Austin
Texas
March of Dimes Reports Strong Show Despite Weather
The 23rd annual March of Dimes program on Jan 29 drew about half the usual crowd yet raised 431.16 in cash and in kind. Felix Klein will join the head committee, replacing retiring Hubert Rahe, as annual disbursements and receipts total 379.35 to The National Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Rade
Joe Esquell
Walter Parker Jr
Floy Bode
Felix Klein
Hubert Rahe
Radio Post
Rahe
National Foundation
Barton seeks re election as Gillespie District Attorney
District Attorney Bob Barton announced his candidacy for re election to the Second 38th Judicial District seat in the Republican primary on May 6 1972. He praised serving Gillespie County and asked voters to allow another term. Barton has been elected director of the Texas District and County Attorney's Association and serves on a committee revising the State Penal Code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Barton
Rdio-Post
Second
38Th Judicial District
Barton
Gillespie County
Texas District and County Attorney's Association
Klein Couple Mark Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Felix Klein celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a social hour barbecue dinner and dance at the Harper community hall. About 150 attendees heard music by Earl Bowers and The Tune Wranglers. Klein, foreman at Cameron Ranch, and his wife Lenora Staudt Klein, longtime Radio Station KNAF staffer, are parents of five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Klein
Harper
Klein
Bertha Klein
Fredericksburg
Willie Klein
Tivydale
Lenora Staudt
James Staudt
Comfort Area
Cameron Ranch
KNAF
Francis Walch
Patricia
Allen Oatman
Kevin
Stehling Bros
Cheryl
Denise
Adriane
Harper Public School
Benjamin Allen Oatman, Jr
Felicia Lynne Oatman
Andy
Earl Bowers
Tune Wranglers
Werner Tatsch
Chester Tatsch
Hilda Tatsch
Victor Klein
Margaret Peck
Gene Tatsch
Cynthia (Tatsch) Hamilton
San Antonio
Bronze Star Awarded To St Mary's Sixth Grade Teacher
Michael Armstrong of Fredericksburg St Marys School receives the Bronze Star for outstanding combat duty as a squad leader with the 23rd Infantry Division in Vietnam. The citation notes his meritorious service from July 1 1970 to May 31 1971 and his professionalism under combat conditions.
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Michael Armstrong
Fredericksburg
St. Mary's
James L. Armstrong
Inf. Div
Viet Nam
United States of America
Republic of Vietnam
Predator control topic at Sheep and Goat Raisers meeting
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers District meeting will be held at Birck's Bar-BQ in Fredericksburg on Tuesday February 22 beginning at 1 a.m. A Dutch Treat lunch is served. Plans cover the predator control referendum and its impact on producers. Directors for 1972 73 will be elected. District 6 includes Bexar Blanco Comal Gillespie Hays Kendall and Travis counties. All sheep and goat producers in these counties are urged to attend.
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Birck’s Bar-Bq
Texas
W. C. Abbey
Carlton Hagelstein, Jr
San Antonio
Curtis W. Bremer
Leslie Ehlers
New Braunfels
Jack Esser
Allen Haag
Kendalia
Alfred Herbst
Harold Ranzau
Boerne
David Schmidt
Harper
Harold Schmidt
Fredericksburg
Kurt Seidensticker
Comfort
R. R. Coreth
Adolf Stieler
Louis L. Farell
Austin
Ace
Firemen Vote Omissions In Donor List
Harper Volunteer Fire Department corrects 1971 donor list by adding Douglas Duderstadt and Mrs. E H Kensing. Spokesman apologizes for oversights and invites further corrections. Expresses thanks for past support and hope to continue emergency service. Contact number 0068.
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Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Douglas Duderstadt
E. H. Kensing
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Monster Polluter
Frank Jones
Paul Jones
Johnnie Bierschwale
Tommy Mack
Lydia _ Bierschwale
Kevin McMahon
Jerry Dittmar
J. B. Rieger
Marshall Bailey
Clark Bierschwale
Bob Dittmar
Gene Rahe
Ronnie Behrends
Houston Livestock Show
James Tarr
Heather
Watkins Tarr
Dan Ellis
Lubbock
Kimble County
Cathy Tatsch
Texas University
Mrs
Belton Tatsch
Beta Zeta
Junction Meet
Pamela Jean Parker
Marvin Blackburn
Marvin Blackturn, Jr
March Dimes Report
Silver
ST. Mary’s
Bob Brown
San Angelo
Clint Brown
United States
United States Army
Wolmes
Darrell Holmes Harper
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