Change for Two Dollars by Joseph C. Salah
A column by Joseph C. Salah discusses the two dollar bill, its potential revival by Treasury officials, and the public’s mixed acceptance rooted in superstition. It recalls Hamilton’s portrait and the bill’s decline, plus assorted reflections and local notes. Congressmen Bob Krueger took the oath of office in Washington on January 14, 1975.
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Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
the Treasury
Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Bob Krueger
New Braunfels
House
Carl Albert
Washington, D.C
Kerrville Teen Wins Texas Junior Miss Title
Kerrville 17 year old Lisa Kay Finley won the 1975 Texas Junior Miss pageant, height 5 11, a Tivy High School senior who plays piano and clarinet. She will compete May 5 in Mobile for the national title and may receive scholarships totaling about 24 000.
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New Braunfels
Kerrville High School
Lisa Kay Finley
Texas
Bryan Finley
Tivy High School
Finley
Mobile
Free glaucoma and blood pressure screening in Kerrville
A Sunday February 2 glaucoma screening and blood pressure test will run 12 30 to 3 30 p m at the Dietert Clain 617 Jefferson St Kerrville. Free glaucoma tests are offered by local ophthalmologists with volunteers from the Bexar County Ophthalmological Society and the South Texas Division Texas Society for the Prevention of Blindness. Glaucoma has no known cure and can cause blindness if untreated. two types exist acute with pain and vision loss and chronic which may present with no symptoms.
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Parks and Wildlife Dept
Parks and Wildlife Department
Ben Evers
Dietert Clain
Jefferson St
Kerrville
Bexar County
Three Texas 4-H Winners Named State Champs
Three Texas youths earned top 4-H honors including Darla Eiles of Victoria Bonnie Luna of McLennan County and Rodney Logsdon of Lamb County. Each received $50 US Savings Bonds and magazine recognition from the Cooperative Extension Service with sponsors Goodyear Hercules and Wilson Co.
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Texas
Darla Kiles
Victoria
Bonnie Luna
McGregor
Rodney Logsdon
Littlefield
Cooperative Extension Service
Missilles
Vistonia
Franklin Eiles
Spon
Alaska hunter showcases 9 foot brown bear trophy
Ricky Parker and his 4 year old son Chance pose with a massive Alaska Brown Bear killed near Port Hikeden in October 1973. Parker used a 458 Winchester Magnum for all shots and was guided by Ron Hayes. The hunt yielded a moose and a caribou as well, prompting Parker to add a display room at home for the trophies.
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Ricky Parker
Chance
Alaska
Parker
Austin
Port Hieden
Ron Hayes
Fiber Fight Urged By National Wool Growers Association
Former U S Rep O C Fisher of San Angelo warned at the joint convention of the National Wool Growers Association and National Lamb Feeders Association that food and fiber producers face danger from powerful Washington lobbies. He urged continued farmer and rancher organization to counter political interests and protect agriculture as the four day meeting opened at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel with about 550 delegates. The convention tour included a feedlot visit in Menard and runs through Wednesday.
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U.S
Washington
U. S
Rpe. O. C
Fisher
San Angelo
National Wool Growers Association
National Lamb Feeders Association
Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel
R. K. Siddeway
NWGA
NLFA
Menard
Hilton
Miss Lisha Wang Weds Dennis Fritz in St Anthony Church
First Lieutenant Dennis Fritz and Miss Lisha Wang exchanged vows in a 4 p.m. nuptial Mass at St Anthony's Catholic Church on December 28. Father A A Gitter officiated with Keith Fritz as altar attendant. The bride from Taiwan worked at a furniture store. The groom is the son of Fran cis and Helen Fritz of Harper and a St. Mary's University graduate now serving in the Air Force. Poinsettias adorned the church and Mrs Edwin Fritz provided wedding music.
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Lisha Wang
Dennis Fritz
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
A. A. Gitter
Keith Fritz
Taiwan
Francis and
Helen Fritz
Harper
St. Mary’s University
Air Force
Poinsettias
Edwin Fritz
USA
Jeanette Fritz
San Angelo
Genevieve Fritz
Kerrville
Meliss Fritz
Mona Fritz
Bernadine Fritz
Barbara Roeder
Joyce Marschall
Francis Lange
Mary Fritz
Judy Rose
Loraine Fritz
Almagordo
New Mexico
Harper PTA Sets February 6 Meeting at 2:30 PM
The Harper PTA will hold its regular business meeting February 6 at 2 30 p.m. in the school cafetorium to discuss purchases for Harper School. Founders Day film by program chair Mrs. Howard Sivells. All charter members past presidents guests and members invited.
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Harper Pta
Harper School
Howard Sivells
County Taxes Due And New 1975 Texas Plates On Sale
Gillespie County tax collector Harold Jung reminds property owners taxes without penalty are due by Friday Jan 31. Penalties rise monthly from 1 to 3 percent then higher. Licenses for 1975 cars trucks and trailers go on sale Feb 2 3 with five year plates and year tabs from 1976. City and county plate breakdowns list Passenger cars trucks farm trucks trailers and more. Personalize plates also available see page 4.
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Gillespie County
Harold Jung
Jung
Texas
Texas State Highway Department
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Joseph C. Salah
J.E. Smith
William Feather
Hummingbird Hill
By Ruth Mincy
Mae Wachals
Rudy Staudt
Reginald McDougall
Marilyn
Charles Fontaine
Roy Ressmann
Judy
Dora Maurer
Bonnie Rahe
Marjorie Stevens
Cody Marschall
Mrs. C. S. Mincy
Houston
Mrs. Mincy
Vanessa Vansouskas
Thomas North
Eugene Mutz
Fredericksburg
Dietert Claim
Miss Eiles
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Muss Eiles
Miss Luna
McLennan County
Hercules Incorporated
T. Q. Luna
Logsdon
Buddy Logsdon
Lamb County
Wilson & Co
Ine
Radio Post
D. C. Fisher
Texas Department of Community Affairs
Office of Early Childhood Development
Q. C. Fisher Wool
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