Old Glory and the Star Spangled Banner Chronicle
A tribute to the American flag from Fort McHenry to Iwo Jima, detailing the flag’s symbolism and history. It notes Francis Scott Key’s inspiration, Keysville and Mt Olivet Cemetery in Maryland, long display practices, 1942 night display law, Taos flag keepers, Kit Carson’s Civil War pledge, and Iwo Jima’s lasting banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key
Fort McHenry National Monument
Baltimore
Key
Keysville
Mt Olivet
Frederick
Maryland
U.S. Capitol
White House
Washington Monument
Congress
Taos
New Mexico
Kit Carson
Iwo Jima
U. S. Marine Corps Memorial
Arlington
Virginia
Ace Reid to Ramrod Bicentennial Trail Drive to Lubbock
Nationally known cowboy cartoonist Ace Reid joins the Texas Tech Bicentennial Trail Drive from San Antonio to Lubbock. The six day event runs June 27 to July 2 with a herd of 70 Texas Longhorns, stops in Kerrville San Angelo Stamford and Midland, ending at the Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech University for opening ceremonies. Reid, creator of Cowpokes, has a long history with trail drives and popular cartoons. Trail Boss Chas Schreiner III of the YO Ranch leads the trek and invites helpers via the YO Ranch address or 512-640-3222.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace Reid
Texas Tech
San Antonio
Dodge City
Kansas
Will Rogers
Texas Longhorns
Chas. Schreiner III
YO Ranch
Ace
Schreiner
Texas
Bell Ringers Benefit Mental Health Drive Led by Rev Gitter
Harper raised 227.30 in a May drive for the Texas Association for Mental Health. Bellringer workers went house to house during Mental Health Month to support the nonprofit aiding the emotionally disturbed and their families. Association President Carroll B Bryant praised Rev A A Gitter and the Bellringers as Citizens Who Do Make A Difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Texas Association For Mental Health
Association
Carroll B. Bryant
Bryant
Rev. A. A. Gitter
A. A. Gitter
Bellringer
Revival Days at First Baptist Church in Harper
Revival planned for June 20 to 27 at First Baptist Church Harper with 8 p.m. weekday services Monday through Saturday. Two after service fellowships and two themed nights All Churches Tuesday and Youth Friday. Sunday services on June 20 and 27 include Sunday School and worship, preacher B H Kendrick and singer Lonnie Rollins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Harper
B. H. Kendrick
Lonnie Rollins
Cherry Henderson Records Two Songs in Nashville Stardom Bid
Cherry Henderson of Dinosaur Creek near Harper records two songs in Nashville for Blue Star Records Magum Gold Productions. The 45 rpm release features Pennies From Heaven and I'm In The Mood For Love with a six piece studio band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Henderson
Robert
Bob’ Henderson
Dinosaur Creek
Harper
Nashville
Tenn
Blue Star Records
Magnum Gold Productions
Arthur Thomas
KNAF
Fredericksburg
KERV
Kerrville
Cherry
Kerrville VA Hospital
Daughters of the American Revolution
Texas Home Demonstration Assa
Syracuse General Hospital
Dinosaur Creek Estates
U. S. 200
Syracuse
N. Y
New York
Mastrel
Florida
Henderson
Harper Float Wins at Junction and Class Reunion Planned
The Harper Community Float won first place in the out of town division at Junction. Harper High School Class of 1956 will hold its first reunion since graduation on Sunday June 20 at the VFW Hall in Fredericksburg, with details arranged by Mrs. Al Armstrong and James Wallendorf. Marilyn Schmidt Brenda Lange Corinne Nielsen Litton among 322 Angelo State University spring graduates with degrees in nursing and business. Local rates listed: $3.15 per year, $5.25 outside area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Junction
Julie Bode
Lions Club
Cookie Jung
Kim Beard
Marilyn McDougall
Harper High School
VFW Hall
Fredericksburg
Ola Mae
Tz) Armstrong
James Wallendorf
Marilyn Schmidt
Brenda Lange
Corinne Nielsen Litton
Stonewall
Angelo State University
Ms Schmidt
Ms. Lange
Ms. Litton
Gillespie Court OKs Ranch Road 3348 bypass plan east of Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Commissioners Court unanimously approved State plans for Ranch Road 3348 forming the first link in a Fredericksburg bypass. The 2.2 mile east side segment will use state and federal funds, with later expansion possible to 1.8 miles to connect Goehmann Lane with U S 200 east. A public hearing will be announced by the Texas State Highway Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Fredericksburg
Llano Highway
Burnet Or
Cave Creek
Goehmann
Texas State Highway Department
Commissioners Court
E. E. Pittman
East Side
Texas
Austin Highway
Gillespie County
State Highway Department
Barons Creek
Old Burnet Road
Pitman
District Court in Session in Gillespie County
Judge Marvin Blackburn Jr. presided in Junction at the Gillespie County Court House on June 10. He signed temporary injunctions in a pending divorce and a 1972 divorce modification to be heard June 16. A personal injury suit Borchers vs Northwest National Bank and Maxey prompted a show cause order for a writ of sequestration to be heard June 15. A rape case and an probation revocation matter were set for June 15 and 16, with Grand Jury reconvening June 16 for a continuing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Blackburn Jr
Junction
Gillespie County Court House
Roland Borchers
Northwest National Bank Anl
Frank Maxey
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Beauty Texas Council
Kerrville Jaycees
Joe Grady Tuck
Dolph Briscoe
Hill Country Preservation Society, Inc
Uss. 290
Allen Keller Company
Harper School
Harper Herald
St. James Lutheran Church
el Paso
Austin
Houston
New Orleans
Ramrod
Lubbock
JOE Printing
Radio Post
Catholic Church
Evelyn Tatsch
Joan Lennon
Juanita Heiman
Joan Reed
Mary Ann Murchison
Denise Fritz
Anna Theresa
Virgilius
Harper Locals
Mrs
Gilbert North
Tommie North
Kattie Taliaferrio
Wilbert E. Doerr
St. John's Lutheran Church
Marton
Waldemar Kroll
Erlink
Victor Marschall
Lawrence Metzger
Teresa Tatsch
Pete Whitworths
Marace Bell
Donna
David Bybees
Ed Kensing
Menard
Robert Kensing
Monroe Kensing
Levi Kensing
C. C. Phillips
Jack Phillips
Keith Kensing
Mullin
Jam Bob Stevens
Bob “Cherry” Henderson
Harper High
the Herald
Gillespie Commissioners Court News
Texas Highway Department
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