Swimming gains popularity while health officials push safety
A nationwide survey finds swimming as the favorite sport for many Americans and Texas reports over 50 000 pools. The State Health Department sponsors six hour courses for pool operators to teach disinfection safety and sanitation while warning of disease risks linked to pools. Public notices note visitors including Mrs Pete Ney Brownwood and others visiting relatives.
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Texas
State Health Department
Texas Beach and Pool Association
Mroo
Pete Ney
Brownwood
J M Stevens
Faye Walker
Dale Walker
David
San Antoni
Walker
Hus- Pearse
Bloodmobile to Visit Fredericksburg United Methodist Church
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will operate at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church on Wednesday June 9 from 1 to 5 30 p m Volunteers are coordinated by Mrs A L Barker for the Gillespie County Red Cross Blood program led by Harry Hartmann and aim to inform the public about eligibility and donation requirements in Gillespie County where about 10 597 residents may receive blood at no charge The article also notes RH factor concerns for newborns and explains that only 20 to 25 percent of Gillespie residents can donate
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Fredericksburg United Methodist Church
Red Cross
Gillespie County
Red Cross Blood Program
Harry Hartmann
Guillespie County
Central Texas Red Cross Blood Center
Waco
Hartmann
Red Cross Blood Center
Bloodmobile
Methodist Church
Honored on 75th Birthday at Harper Park
Mrs Bertha Geistweidt was feted on her 75th birthday Sunday at Harper Community Park. Family from Midland and Doss attended a noon Bar-B-Q with trimmings. She wore aqua blue with a yellow orchid corsage as relatives and friends celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Geistweidt
Harper Comunity Park
Don Geistweidt
Midland
Reuben Geistweidt
Doss
Roy Ressmann
Harper
Dance at Pat's Hall featuring Dale Keith and the Starlite Ramblers
Music at Pat's Hall showcases Dale Keith and the Starlite Ramblers in a lively evening of standard dances and upbeat tunes. Patrons are invited to enjoy classic Norwest coast swing numbers and festive ballroom selections.
Master plan guides homemaker landscape redesign
OCLL4S urges careful planning for yards with a master plan drawn to scale using graph paper. It outlines public private and service landscape zones, plant selection advice, soil prep and fertilization, and watering guidelines endorsed by Extension horticulturist Everett Janne. Local visitors include Richard Harbordt Wim berly Mac Anderson Gene Blanton and Ginger Myers with social notes on Jim Armstrong and Landa Park event attendees.
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Jimmy
Everett Janne
Janne
Richard Harbordt
Wimberly
Mac Anderson
Gene Blanton
Ginger Myers
San Marcos
Jim Armstrong
Highlights and Sidelights From Your State Capitol
A sweeping 62nd Legislature session closes with a record 6.9 billion biennial budget and a 617 million tax bill with new liquor taxes and higher rates on sales and beer. Other actions include redistricting, a 100 million sewer bond fund, and revisions to welfare budgeting, plus numerous appointments, park projects, and a pilot housing market study in the capital region.
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House Senate
Texas
AG Opinoins
Texas Industrial Accident Board
Atty
Crawford Martin
Martin
Lable
Texas Board of Licensure
State Department of Public Welfare
U.S. Supreme Court
Georgia
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Abilene
Texas Rockwool
Belton
State Air Control Board
State Board of
Easy Dress-Up for Vegetables
A simple method to heat vegetables with a dairy sauce. The dish uses a lightly warmed pan and a pale color to finish the vegetables, then is served hot with the dairy sauce poured over.
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Stu
Gillespie County Fair Hosts 10th Hunter and Jumper Show
The Gillespie County Fair Association presents its 10th annual Hunter and Jumper Horse Show at the Fair Grounds June 11 12 13. Approved by the American Horse Shows Association and the Texas Hunter Jumper Association the event is under the management of R A Alexander of San Antonio with officials including John H Wallace of Ocala Florida hunter judge Mrs Frank Lewis of Houston jumper judge and William H Greer of San Antonio as steward. The show offers 13 divisions or 53 classes overseen by Evelyn Tatum and co chairmen head the event providing local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Gillespie County Fair Association
Fred E. Dietel
Fair Association
American Horse Shows Assn
Texas Hunter Jumper Assn
Manzement
R. A. Alexander
San Antonio
John H. Wallace
Ocala
Florida
Hunter
Frank Lewis
Houston
William H Greer
Evelyn Tatum
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Nenpaper Association
Accent
A. L Barker
National Park System
Maine
California
Tattle
Ann McDougall
Warren McDougalls
Pat’s
Fredericksburg
Dale Keith
Starlite Ramblers
Mrs
James Metzger
Ronnie Armstrong
Landa Park
New Braunfels
Tommy Shannon
Fort Worth
Gus Mutscher
Brenham
House of Representatives
George W. Horan Jr
George Dillman
Dallas
Texas Tourist Development Board
Preston Smith
J. H. Bain Jr
Stockdale
Finance Commission of
Smith
John T. Duncan
Bryan
Marcella Perry
U. S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Texas Park
General
Fort Belknap
LaPorte
Carver Park
Texas City
Seawolf
Galveston
Monterrey Park
Brownfield
Bledsoe-Miller
Southland Park
Polk County
Bishop City Park
Bailey Mills
Jaycee Park
Martin Lake Park
Amarillo
Brooklyn Park
Fairmont Park
Pasadena
McKinney Falls
Austin
Barnes
Ben Barnes
Herman Bennett
State Capital Area Planning Region
Governor's Office
University of Houston Institute For Urban Studies
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
State Board of Insurance
Aransas
Brazoria
Calhoun
Cameron
Chambers
Jefferson
Kendy
Kleberg
Matagorda
Nueces
Refapio
San Patricio
Willacy
State Board of Education
State Heritage Bank of
Tyler
Eugene
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Longhorn
Harper, Texas
Mr. and
Mrs. Doyle Parker
Werner’s Auto Service
Werner Schumpelt
Enco Products
Storage & Commission CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
Vapo Butane Company
Call Collect
Sess Bette
Fredercksburg
St. Llano St
Woerner Warehouse
Jack Lawrence
Gene Harper
Uehlew Sales & Engr., Inc
P.O
Junction
Harper and Trade Territory
First State Bank
F.d.ic
Moormans Quality
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