English spelling reform debate in a world of standardization
An international group of scholars could standardize English spelling across nations for consistency within countries and between British and American usage. The proposal notes fixed differences like colour and behavior, and suggests consolidating forms under dictionaries without adopting phonetic spelling.
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Britain
Europe
United States
Canada
South Africaustralia
New Zealand
French Academy Coes
Bernard Shaw
Alfred Lehnes Have Great Success In A Day Of Fishing
Alfred Lehnes of Harper enjoyed a day of fishing at Moss Lake Oxford Texas on Friday May 19. He baited with a dead minnow and landed a 3 lb blue catfish then hooked a 13 lb blue catfish after switching to frozen shrimp. His wife Mrs Lehne helped land the big catch.
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Alfred Lehnes
Oxford
Alfred Lehne
Harper
Moss Lake
Texas
Llano
Lehne
Johnsons Return to Washington After Memorial Day
President Lyndon B. Johnson and Mrs Johnson left the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall Texas after Memorial Day weekend. Private memorial services were held at the ranch for the President and First Lady, with aides and employees present. Clergy from three churches conducted the services and prayers for all who have died in the nation’s wars.
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Johnson
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
White House
Washington, D.C
LBJ
Stonewall
Texas White House
Lrst Christian Church of
Baptist Vacation Bible School Closes with Notable Attendance
Memorial Day services and a church gathering in Fredericksburg featured remarks by Rev Gerald McAllister of St Barnabas Episcopal Church and Father Von Schneider of St Mars Catholic Church. President and family visited the local ranch, with a coffee hour following the Service conducted by several area sponsors.
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Johnson
Gerald McAllister
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Fredericksburg
Father von Schneider
St. Mars’s Catholic Church
West Texas Sightseeing Trip With Frances Floyd Group
Miss Frances Floyd and Mrs Wendel toured West Texas on Tuesday visiting Harper Rock Springs Del Rio Comstock Amusted Dam and Uvalde College. They lunch in Villa Ma Crosby's Cafe Mexico and shopped sightseeing before returning to Harper through Bracketville Leakey and Garrrens Store. The day was warm and dry with a storm forming as they returned arriving at dark.
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Frances Floyd
Wendel
West Texas
Harper
Sam Thes
Rock Springs
del Rio
Comstock
San Felipio Springs
Mexico
Crosby
Villama
Valde Bracketville
Fort Clark
Uvalde College
Leakey
Garrrens
Rochsprings
Marper
Hospital Building Fund Reaches 550 309
Hill Country Memorial Hospital reports the building fund has climbed to 550 309 as of a May 29 meeting. Allen Keller, chairman, calls for recognition of original contributors and a cut‑off date for the contributors book to be displayed in the lobby and library.
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Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Allen Keller
Keller
Sandra Spaeth Receives Materials Science Grant
Sandra Spaeth, daughter of Raymond Svaeth, has received a materials science grant to pursue graduate work at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. She has taught science in Renhaea Tainier Haigh in Odessa for three years and will take two geology courses with field trips to Carlsbad Caverns and the Mountains of New Mexico. The eight week classes run June 12 to August 4.
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Sandra Svaeth
Mroo
Raymond Svaeth
Easters
New Vee Wo
Portales
New Mexico
Roy F Steitle Rites Held Last Thursday
Roy F Steitle of 105 Longhorn St died at Fredericksburg Hospital after a heart attack on Thursday May 15 at 2 00 p m at age 48. Born March 15 1900 in Gillespie County he was married to Mildred Markworth Steitle served in World War III and worked for Stein Lumber Co. Survived by wife Mildred two sons Roy Steitle Jr and Robbie Steitle one daughter Lee Ann Steitle his parents Mr and Mrs Otto Steitle of Fredericksburg and in-laws Mr and Mrs Markworth of Harper. Funeral held at Bethany Lutheran Church with Rev G Wolf officiating. Burial at town cemetery with Louis Jordan Post AmVets and others in attendance.
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Longhorn
Fredericksburg
Clinte
Mr Stettle
Gillespie County
Texas
Arnold
Otulhe Gold Stettle
Mildred
Roy) Steitte
Robbie Stele
Vietnam
Stewthe
Stein’ Lumber Couse
Lee Ann Stetle
Otilhe Stele
Frederikshure
Maco
Walter Markworth
Jlarper
Edwin Stele
Marvin Steitle
Dear Stele
Elfrieda
Paul Barrep
Dora
Elein Stolle
San Antonio
Amita
Jake Pehl
Luckenbach
Hind
Gilbert Sterdle
Beckmann Funeral
Bethany Lutheran Church
Dip Om
Vietnam casualty buried in Kerrville May 13
Funeral services held for Sgt Anthony Kunz 21 of Kerrville who died in Vietnam. Burial was in Gardens of Memories with full military honors. Kunz served in the infantry and had been overseas about eight months. Survivors include wife Mary Clark Kunz and his parents, three brothers and a sister. He attended Notre Dame School and Kerr High School and worked with LORA before entering service.
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Kerrville
Vietnam
Notre Dame Cathal
Revo Charles
Roger
Kunz
Tilt
Mary Clark Kunz
San Antoio
Narent Mroo
Wal Kunz
Marcus
Charles
Daean
Mary Elaine
Hugo Jenschke
Frederikksburg
Notre Dame
LORA
Fourth Infantry
Mrs Moore Dies at 91 in Kerrville Funeral Services
Mrs Arti mece Bierschwale Moore aged 91 of Kerrville died after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at Plummer Fair Funeral Home with Pastor Leon Patterson officiating and burial in Harper Cemetery. She was a Kerrville resident for 22 years, born December..., survived by two sons Oliver Moore of Kerrville and Wella Moore of Rankin, 220 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and three sisters Delph Peru Alfred Wilson and Bevi Pawehild.
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Guadalupe
Plummer Fair
William de Moore
Oler Moore
Kerrville
Wella ER Moore
Rankin
Delph Peru
Alfred Wilson
Mes Bevi Pawehild
Que Made
Friendly Sewing Circle Hosts Annual Prelude Dinner
Harper locals report the Friendly Sewing Circle held its annual Preme Sunday at the Community Park with a barbeque chicken dinner for about 60 attendees. Joyce Stanley of Justin visited the Wilkes, and Kermit Boos of Frederichs bury joined for a Sunday dance.
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Friendly Sewing Circle
Giames
Rumiaite
Frontier Day Youth Rodeo Kicks Off Saturday Parade
Parade rolls Saturday at 3 PM along Main Street with the Harper Lions Club hosting Frontier Day Youth Rodeo events for age groups up to 18. Activities include calf riding, roping, pole bending, barrel racing, bull riding, and a grand entry. Local teams, judges, and the Harper High School band participate. entry blanks available from local organizers. A barbecue meal is planned, with a night show featuring Dale Manning and The Western Notes.
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Harper
Hee Schmdt
Bo Roach
Albert Maneroon
Vickie Henry
Gene Harper
Rogers
Floy Bode
Texas
FFA
Dale Manning
Western Notes
Hospitalized Res Link Billings Receives Care
Friends and relatives report Res Link Billings is in Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic. Mr and Mrs Howard Walden of Corpus Christi visited with Mr and Mrs H L Stevens over the weekend. Mrs Fred Gamenthaler dined with Mr and Mrs Carl Durst and family at Doss. Vacation Bible School began Monday at St James Lutheran Church with strong attendance.
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Res Link Billings
Fredericksburg Hospital
Chinic
Howard Walden
Corpus Christi
H. L. Stevens
Fred Gamenthaler
Carl Durst
St. James Lutheran Church
Harner Locals Share News of Visits and Weddings
Harner locals report visits from friends and relatives including grandparent visits, travels to Kerrville and Mason for rodeos, and family dinners. Notable events include graduations, a move to a new residence, and Eddie McDougall's hospital discharge after a back injury. The community notes a church meeting at St James Lutheran and plans a Bible study on Jesus as Teacher.
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Eddie McDougall
T. James Lutheran Church
Jesus
Ranch Home Burglarized Between Harper and Doss
Sherif Hugo Klaerner reported the ranch home of Mr and Mrs W L McGinley between Harper and Doss burglarized Saturday night May 27. Edwin Jung caretaker found the loss Sunday morning and a $50000 reward was posted for information leading to arrests. Missing items include guns binoculars and other items.
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Sherif Hugo Klaerner
W. L. McGinley
Harper
Doss
Edwin Jung
Mr. McGinley
Wayne Behrens Honored At St James Luther an Reception
Wayne Behrens son of Mr and Mrs Orvin Behrens was honored at a Friday evening reception at St James Lutheran parish hall. The Imediate family and local friends attended along with Wayne’s grandparents and relatives from Kerrville Ingram Kerrville and Fredericksburg. The event featured a sewing table display with miniature figures of eight girls and ten boys representing the graduating class and candleholders with white candles. The cake was German chocolate iced in white and green the class colors. Wayne’s sister Vary served the cake.
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Orvin. Behrens
Ju Harper High
St James Luthran Parish
Wayne
Iysner Han
Vary
Behrens
Mero
Willie Meter
Kerrville
Ingram Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Notice of altered hours at Warper Drug Store Kerrville
Store announces new mon lunch hour opening and ongoing hours until further notice. Grace and Leslie Klarper advertise as part of Mayfield Mats Uress Co. and Innerspring Specialists Vl work Freed-All Work 4 subtouneed. Kerrville Texas.
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Mayfield Mats Uress CO
Kerrville
Texas
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