Two American centenarians named and honored in Coleman
Sam H. Gilliland of Coleman and Frank A. Mason of Clyde Ohio are celebrated on their 103rd birthdays born December 14 and December 19 1858. Gilliland a Democrat never missed an election and Mason a Republican did not deviate. Both long active in their communities and Gilliland resides in Holiday Hill Home. Also notes visitors W G Garrett Kerrville and Harriett Ahrens Sylvia Rusche Fredericksburg recent Future Business Leaders Association delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Sam H. Gilliland
Frank A. Mason
Clyde
Ohio
Gilliland
Mason
Gilliand
Masonic Order
Holiday Hill
W. G. Garrett
Kerrville
Harriett Ahrens
Sylvia Rusche
Fredericksburg
Washington
Future Business Leaders Association
Texans told Fourth of July traffic could be disastrous
Governor Price Daniel urges a statewide Fourth of July traffic safety drive to slash deaths and injuries in Texas. He cites that the second half of the year accounts for about 60 percent of traffic deaths, with speed and drinking drivers most at fault, and calls on law enforcement and the public to curb risky driving during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Daniel
Daniel
Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
Gillespie County 4-H Sets November Awards Banquet
The Gillespie County 4-H Council met in the Court House Grand Jury room and set the Awards Banquet for November 8 at 7 00 p m at Nimitz Hotel. Each club received duties for the event with Shirley Kasper presiding and La Verne Duecker named reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
4-H Council
Court House
Nimitz
Shirley Kasper
la Verne Duecker
Council appoints committee and seeks stock show concession
The Council appointed a committee and decided to apply for the concession stand at the Stock Show, outlining plans to operate a sales point during the event.
Austin Doctor Voices Price Of Football in Schools
In the May Texas Journal of Medicine an Austin physician argues that contact sports have no place in adolescent health programs. Dr Morris D McCauley notes Travis County Medical Society findings and recounts Austin efforts to block football as seventh and eighth grade electives, urging a universal physical education program for all grades and both sexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas Journal of Medicine
Texas
Morris D. McCauley
Travis County Medical Society
Austin School Board
Willow City Matron’s Birthday Visit Highlights Week
Mrs. John Holland of Willow City spent several days with her daughter Mrs. W. R. Massey. Mrs. Holland who celebrated her birthday last fall is hale and hearty and enjoys visiting. Visiting Mrs. Massey Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Al Mueller of Liano.
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John Holland
Willow City
W. R. Massey
Holland
Massey
al Mueller
Liano
Stonewall Church School draws eighty students and staff
Trinity Lutheran Vacation Church School at Stonewall reports 80 pupils registered with 24 in junior, 28 in primary, 12 in kinder, and nine in nursery. Rev. G C Senff leads confirmation for three girls and four boys. teachers include Mrs Ophelia Weinheimer, Emmie Lou Itz, and helpers. Daily lessons center on God’s Holy Law with a film strip The Ten Commandments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Vacation Church
Stonewall
G. C. Senff
Ophelia Weinheimer
Emmie Lou Itz
Maynett Jacoby
Kathy Wahl
Nolan Ottmers
Genevieve Seewald
Gladys Hartmann
Kerrville Eyes Mohair Plant Feasibility in Hill Country
Kerrville Citizens weigh a mohair scouring plant with 200000 dollar estimate. Jack Groff notes raw mohair supply nearby and freight savings possible if processed locally. Chamber board to study feasibility and financing while evaluating market and staffing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Stevens
Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Tower Sworn U S Senator From Texas First Republican
John G. Tower took the oath of office on Thursday June 15 as United States Senator from Texas becoming the first Republican ever elected to the Senate from Texas. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson administered the oath in the Senate chamber amid cheers from about 300 Texans in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Tower
United States
Texas
U. S. Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Tower
Johnson
Ralph Yarborough
Washington
Wm. Blakely
Gov
Daniel
Austin Visitors Return With James for Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Tarr visited their son James in Austin Friday and Saturday then returned via San Marcos with John for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Whitworth and children of Doole visited the Kinsey and Whitworth families Sunday through Monday. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rogers and Jeanette Whitworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Tarr
Austin
James
San Marcos
John
V. C. Whitworth
Doole
A. J. Kinseys
Pete Whitworths
Whitworth
Charlie Rogers
Jeanette
Churches Extend Welcoming Message This Sunday
A Catholic church invites all to attend services this Sunday with an open invitation to walk in and keep the Sabbath holy. The message emphasizes hospitality and accessibility for everyone seeking spiritual worship.
Luther League Banquet at St James Church Friday
Rev A H Rose invites all to the Luther League Mom and Dad Banquet on Friday at 7 30 p m Speaker Rev Virgil Pecht of Immerial Lutheran Church Comfort will speak Attendees are welcomed to all church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Virgil Pecht
Immerial Lutheran Church, Comfort
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule Includes Services and Meetings
Pastor Mark E Lett leads worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 30 a m Mrs C N Taylor serves as Sunday School Superintendent Miss Scotty Lee Taylor is pianist The W S C S meets Tuesdays after the first Sunday at 2 30 p m Official board meets on the second Tuesday at 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark E. Lett
C. N. Taylor
Scotty Lee Taylor
W.S.C.S
Harper United Presbyterian Church
Francis Floyd
John Tarr
C. P. Owens
Frances Floy
First Baptist Church welcomes all to services
Rev. W. H. Totty presides at Sunday School 10 a m Worship Service 11 a m Evening Service 7 p m with cordial invitation to attend all gatherings at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. H. Totty
Gillespie Peaches Featured At Santone Dinner
Gillespie County peaches highlighted a San Antonio luncheon for 150 North Carolina bankers agriculturists and farmers on a one day tour of modern local agricultural facilities. The group flew in on two chartered planes sponsored by the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company of Winston Salem. Simon Burg of the Stonewall peach packing plant noted the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce asked Gillespie peaches for each plate at noon at the S W Research Institute. The visitors toured terminal market Belgian Gardens and the Van De Walle Packing Shed then visited Essar Ranch George Luckey Feed Lots and the Alamo. An evening social at the Granada Hotel preceded a San Antonio River boat trip and a Mexican meal along the river banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
San Antonio
North Carolina
Alamo City
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
Simon Burg
Stonewall
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina Visitors Given Texas Hill Country Guide
A Texas Hill Country Vacation and Business Guide was distributed to guests visiting North Carolina, providing them with regional information and local resources. The distribution aimed to showcase attractions, lodging, and services for travelers from North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Texas expands wildlife regulation to 19 counties
About half of Texas now conserves and harvests wildlife under Scientific procedures. Nineteen counties plus extensions in Bexar Comal Nemmit and Zava la Counties fall under Game and Fish Commission regulatory authority. Legislation also extends powers over Lake Texoma and Matagorda Island areas.
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Texas
Game and Fish Commission
Hill Country
Brush Country
Uvalde
McCulloch
Gillespie
Burnet
Borden
Frie
Walker
Burleson
Mitchell
Harrison
Jasper
Newton
Tyler
Trinity
Kerr
Kendall
Webb
Menard
Cochran
Bexar
Comal
Nemmit
Zavala
Commission
Lake Texoma
Matagorda Island
San Antonio Bay Area
Aransas
Calhoun
San Antonio Express
Card of Thanks for condolences after loss
The family thanks friends and neighbors for thoughtfulness and acts of kindness during the long illness and at the time of the passing of our wife and mother.
Memorial notice for Gordon J Harper and family
Mrs Gordon J Harper thanks Rev C P Owena and Mr Mark Lett the pallbearers the choir and those who opened and closed the grave Also those who brought food flowers sent cards memorial offerings and memorials and everyone who helped in any way Sheep Wanted We are in the market for several hundred yearling or two year old ewe sheep Prefer a well bred Ram bouillet breed B L Weiden feller Kerrville 623
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C. P. Owena
Mark Lett
B. L Weidenfeller
Kerrville
Mrs H C Frantzen Visits Kin. Attends Sister’s Funeral
Mrs H C Frantzen of Palestine is visiting her brother Max Lange and Mrs Lange. She attended the funeral of her sister Mrs Otto Duecker in San Antonio Thursday. she died Tuesday in Corpus Christi. Mr and Mrs Lange could not attend.
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MUU
H. C. Frantzen
Palestine
Max Lange
Lange
Otto Duecker
San Antonio
Corpus Christ
Weekly church schedule of services remains steady
The notice lists Bible Study Wednesday at 7 45 p m and Sunday activities including Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Evangelistic Service at 7 45 p m Everyone is welcome to attend
Kothmann Family Reunion Held Sunday in Mason
The Kothmann family reunion gathered 193 attendees in Mason at the old Grammer Grades School Building due to heavy rain, after originally planned at the Mason Fair Grounds. As of June 18, 1386 Kothmann descendants lived in Texas, with 1027 direct descendants of pioneer Hennig Kothmann. Glenn Kothmann of San Antonio organized arrangements.
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Mason
Grammer
Mason Fair Grounds
Texas
Kothmann
Hennig Kothmann
Frank Jordan
Glenn Kothmann
San Antonio
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A Onae
C Fisher
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Comfort
Comtot
Felix T. Tybor
Alase Theatre
Swayze
F. H. Swayze
Postoffice
Harper Herald
Norman J. Dietel
A. C. Wendel Harper
Francis J. Walch
Texas Press Assn
National Editorial Assn
West Texas Press Association
Harper, Tenne
Blake
Stonewall Church
Groff
France
England
Boston
Range & Fixld
Brady
Kimble County
Commissioners Court
Junction
Coke Stevenson
W. W. Leamons
Junction Eagle
Kimble
Llano
Kerr County
Guadalupe River
Kerrville Times
Jack W. Gregory
Gregory
Ker
Kaamue & Field
McCulloch County
N.J.D
John Tower
L.B.J
Texas Hill Country
Chas. Schreiner
Member
Federal Deposit Insurar
Harper's Churches
ST. Anthony's Church
A. A. Gitter
ST. James Lutheran Church
A H. Rose
Chas. W. Barrett
Harper, Texas
Lydia Blerschwale
Gordon J. Harper
Fermaglas
Stoner
Permaglas
A. O. Smith
Butane CO
Gene Sidlo
S. Llano St
Westinghouse & Small
Zenith TV
Dukwanted
Floy Bode
Harper
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos B. Parker
Wanda & Allen Bowers
Junction, Texas
T-Bone Dowell
North Main Junction
Mrs. T-Bone
the Three Little T-Bones
James - Modell - Lanny
Wanda
Bobby
Brewster
Westemm
Hubert Brewster
Main St
Sf. Oat
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