Bells in ancient rites and art across civilizations
A survey traces bell use from classical authors through Cleopatra and Roman figures to early Christian practice. It notes bronze and copper bells in Mesopotamia and Peru, discusses early clappers, and credits Paulinus of Nola with shaping the bell’s modern form amid sectarian secrecy.
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Euripides
Rhesus
Aristophanes
Phaedrus
Ovid
Tibullus
Martian
Statius
Manalius
Strabo
Plutarch
Brutus
Xanthus
Lycia
B. C
Egypt
Cleopatra
Actium
Porsena
Alexander the Great
Josephus
Cybele
Herodotus
Sparta
Thucydides
Totidaea
Macedonia
Brasidas
Henry Austin Lavard
Niniveh
Nimrud
Western Hemisphere
Mexico
South America
Leif Ericsson
Christopher Columbus
New World
Paulinus
Nola
Campania
Italy
Pattie Ems
Cewnithop
Lialia
Four State Candidates Cite Records and Pledges
John White, a re candidate for Agriculture Commissioner, hosts statewide farm conferences to map proposals for the Texas Legislature. He pledges self supporting Department programs, eliminating the need for extra tax money. Land Office operates with new efficiency. he is commended by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Born in Eden, now living in Brady.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Eden
Brady
John White
Texas
Four state candidates campaign for Democratic nomination July primary
Four state candidates issued ads and news releases to the Radio Post citing records and pledges as they seek the Democratic nomination in the July 28 primary. The Houston Chronicle editorial praises Lt. Gov. Ben Hamsey for his restrained, deliberative leadership and influence over Senate proceedings while Aikin pledges farm to market road funding and county right of way aid.
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Radio Post
Houston Chronicle
Ben Hamsey
Senate
Ramsey
A. M. Aikin Jr
Paris
Texas
Gilmer Aikin
Commissioners Court
Earl Rudder
Land Office
Bascom Giles
Ofice
Veterans Land Program
Gillespie County petitions for water control district
At a Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce meeting the Water Conservation Committee agreed to circulate a petition to form Gillespie County Water Control and Improvement District No 1. The aim is to secure 50 signatures and gather wider support to authorize bonds and federal aid for dams, irrigation canals, and water management across Gillespie County.
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Gillespie County Water Conservation District
Chamber of Commerce Water Conservation Committee
Gillespie County
Farm Bureau
Fredericksburg
Farmers Grain Inc
Humble Company
Floy Bode
Harper
Chamber of Commerce
Kaiser Furniture Store
Charles Klinksick
Grapetown
Charles Peril
Ben Every
Doss
Harry Jordan
Pecan Creek
Otto Schumann
Albert
Tom Weinheimer
Stonewall
Troy Foster
Willow City
Gillespie County Farm Bureau
Hilmar Weinheimer
Water Conservation Committee
Art Kowert
Weinheimer
Menard
Victor Sagebiel
Menard Water Conservation District
Gillespie County Water Control and Improvement District NO
Texas
Absentee Voting Opens in Gillespie County Primary
Absentee voting is in progress at the Gillespie County Court House for the July 28 Democratic primary. The last day to cast an absentee ballot is Tuesday July 24. Voters traveling over the weekend are urged to vote by July 24 to participate in the election.
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Gillespie County Court House
Milam Couple Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J A Milam marked their 60th wedding anniversary with a July 8 gathering at the Parker ranch by the river. About 200 friends relatives and neighbors attended a barbecue dinner hosted by their children Jess F Parker Marvin Ernst and Garland Milam, and gifts were exchanged.
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J. A. Milam
Jess F. Parker
Marvin Ernst
Garland Milam
Milams Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Family Visit
Mr and Mrs J A Milam hosted grandchildren for Sunday lunch marking their 60th wedding anniversary. Attending were Harold Taylor and Kay from Austin. Robert Taylor and daughters Susan Peggy and Kathy from San Angelo. and L E Milam and wife from Austin.
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J. A. Milam
Harold Taylor
Kay
Austin
Robert Taylor
Susan Peggy
Kathy
San Angelo
L. E. Milam
Mrs Emil Wendel Dies In Meyersville
Mrs Emil Wendel, well known here, died at her Meyersville home after a lingering illness on Monday July 9. Funeral services were held Tuesday. She is survived by her husband three daughters and two sons.
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Emil Wendel
Meyersville
Aingering
Reverend Arthur Spellman Honored at Texas Barbecue
A Louisiana group visiting Trinity University in San Antonio for a leadership training course attended a barbecue at the Fred Whitewood ranch. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Whiteworth and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Parker.
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Arthur Spellman
Metairie
Lousiana
San Antonio
Trinity University
Fred Whitewood Ranch
Pete Whiteworth
Dennis Parker
Son Honored With Turkey Dinner On Solemn Communion
Mr and Mrs Joe Heinemann honored their sons Sidney and Eugene with a turkey dinner and all the trimmings on Sunday July 8 The solemn communion of the two boys was celebrated Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Esquell and children Mr and Mrs Emil Crenwelge and daughters Mr and Mrs Joseph Mrosek and Darlene Mr and Mrs Laurence Heinemann and children Mr and Mrs Willie Maurer Kermit Heinemann of Kerrville and Ruben Heinemann of San Antonio.
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Joe Heinemann
Sidney
Eugene
Joe Esquell
Emil Crenwelge
Joseph Mrosek
Darlene
Laurence Heinemann
Willie Maurer
Kermit Heinemann
Kerrville
Ruben Heinemann
San Antonio
Making Home In Stephenville
Mr. and Mrs. Junior Tatsch married June 9 and plan to live in Stephenville after a wedding trip to New Mexico and Harper. The bride, Elizabeth Stocks, is from Paluxy Texas. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Tatsch of Harper. Rev Howard Kelth officiated at the ceremony held at his home. Attending were the bride and groom’s parents. The bride is a Tolar High School graduate. the groom studied in Harper.
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Junior Tatsch
Stephenville
New Mexico
Harper
Elizabeth Stocks
Floyd Stocks
Paluxy
Texas
Edmund Tatsch
Howard Kelth
Cedar Point Baptist Church
Kelth
Tolar High School
Tolar
First State Bank of Harper Reports Small Drops in Deposits and Loans
The First State Bank of Harper reports deposits totaling 368 541 89 as of June 30 down 9 870 30 from March 31 and loans and discounts totaling 178 548 19 down 6 198 57 from the prior report. Farm crops suffer from rainfall shortages. bank remains solid with cautious optimism for late summer rains.
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First State Bank of Harper
Herbst elected president of Hill Country Telephone Co op
Robert C Herbst, a Comfort citizen and civic worker, was elected president of the Hill Country Telephone Co op at a July meeting in Ingram. He succeeds J M Durden of Doss, who resigned due to ill health but remains on the board. Dial telephone work is underway in Comfort Center Point after acquisition from Z A Green.
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Robert C. Herbst
Hill Country Telephone Co-op
Z. A. Green
Two Independent Candidates Announce for County Offices
Two contenders declared for the November general election on the independent ticket. Milton C. Durst seeks a fourth term as county tax assessor collector and Jarvis Weiser runs for a second term as county attorney. both are unopposed so far. Marvin Blackburn is the sole candidate for district attorney.
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Milton C. Durst
Jarvis Wieser
Marvin Blackburn
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