Stamp honoring Lucy Stone joins Prominent American series
Postmaster General W Marvin Watson unveiled a 50 cent Lucy Stone stamp with first day ceremonies set for August 13 in Dorchester Massachusetts. The design by Mick English features Stone’s portrait and the text Lucy Stone. The 19th century reformer campaigned for women’s rights, voting rights, anti slavery and temperance.
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W. Marvin Watson
Lucy Stone
Dorchester
Massachusetts
Wyoming
U. S
Connecticut
Indiana
West Brookfield
Mass
Oberlin Collegiate Institute
Ohio
Henry Blackwell
Boston
Women's Journal
Haphues
Susan Bo Anthony Phabeth Stanton
Lucretia “Tolt
Ht For Women’s Rights
Mrs Boatright Celebrates Birthday With Friends
Lloyd Boatright was pleasantly surprised on her birthday when neighbors and friends gathered Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Ray Cottle Mrs Roy Cottle Vic or BO Reiger Mr and Mrs VA Cotte David Butler Char Roper and others. Coffee and punch were served and games of 42 were played.
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Lloyd Boatright
Charlie Roger Aund
David Buller
Raymond Cottle
Roy Cottle
Vic
BO Reiger
Mroo
VA Cotte
David Butler
Char Roper
Notice on Radio TV Service and Mattress Company Ad
Advertisement offers radio and TV servicing at Modern Market in Harper with contact Gene Harper. Also promotes innerspring mattresses by Mayefield Mattress Co at Kerrville Texas with guaranteed workmanship and line of new radios TV sets and accessories. Contains multiple firms and service details.
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Gene Harper
Harper
Guarranteed
Mayefield Mattress CO
Kerrville
Texas
Double Ring Ceremony Unites Corrine Klein and Frederick Jung
A large church wedding united Corrine Kay Klein and Frederick Richard Jung on a Saturday in June at St Marys Church. Monsignor Eblinger officiated with Dorinda Heinemann at the organ. The couple, from Kerrville and Austin, now reside at 121 Elm, Austin, after a reception for 200 guests at Hermann Sons.
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United
Corrine Klein
Frederick Jung
Corrine Kay Klein
Frederick Richard Jung
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
H. J. Eblinger
Dorinda Heinemann
Gun Control and Civil Liberties Revisited Editorial
An unsigned commentary argues gun control cannot stop crime and warns against government overreach. It recalls Hitler era confiscation fears, praises law officers, critiques civil rights marches, and contrasts civic virtue with criminal rights while urging clearer rights interpretation.
Presbyterian Women Plan Family Night
The Presbyterian Women Alsa met June 20 with ten members. A family night is set for July 12 at 7 30 p m at the Church with a guest speaker and covered dishes. Mrs Fred Whitewood will announce the Kirby vacuum demo day around June 27 at 430 p m for rug and carpet care. window cleaning session also offered.
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Alsa
Fred Whitewood
Kirby
Strackbein Hosts Family Gathering with Visiting Knutsons
Mr and Mrs Edwin Strackbein entertained a large family group on Sunday including Mr and Mrs A Knutson and daughter from Minneapolis Minnesota visiting relatives. Attendees spanned New Braunfels Seguin Cibolo San Antonio Brady and other nearby towns with several children noted. Mrs J J Rogers Phil and Mrs Bob McElroy planned Colorado trip while the Mack Bierschwales visited their aunt E J Green at Brady.
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Edwin Strackbein
A. Knutson
Minneapolis
Minn
John Strackbein
New Braunfels
Alvin Strackbein
Marvin Strackbein
Seguin
Robert Strackbein
Kinsbury
Harold
Johna Luise
Jan
Tommy Mack Bierschwale
E. J. Green
Brady
Horses Featured as July Fourth Races at Fredericksburg Fair Park
Fredericksburg's four day Fourth of July Festival from July 4 to 7 features horse racing with over 120 entries daily and seven purse races. Appaloosa races run daily sponsored by the Texas Appaloosa Horse Association. Feature races include the Merchants Derby, the Ruidoso Downs Sprint on July 6, and the Independence Derby on July 7. Gillespie County Fair Band will perform each afternoon. Reserved grandstand seats are available through the Fair Office.
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Fredericksburg
Entertainment Daily
Chmn
Victor Krauskopf
Gillespie County Fair
Felix Pehl
Levy Rusenberger
Mooney Plant Shut Down Amid Eastern Strikes
Lycoming workers sideline and lock-in at the Lycoming plant after a midnight May 3 strike. Police escort required for nonstriking employees on June 14 as unions at Alcoa and Reynolds affect Mooney. Plant closed with 250 full-time staff and 500 affected by reduced schedules until engines and materials resume.
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Lycoming
Avco Corporation
Mooney Corporation
Alcoa
Reynolds Aluminum
Mooney
Piper Aircraft
Vero Beach
Florida
Ralph M. Harmon
Local Guard Unit Tops Brigade Honors in Annual Training
Co C 36th Support Battalion returned from 15 days of annual active duty training on Sunday June 16 with top company ratings in the 36th Sep Inf Brigade. The unit, under CPT William B Patty and Lt Gerald King, supports battalions with rationing, petroleum storage and issue, clothing exchange and bath services.
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U. S. Army Evaluation Board
Co. C
Co. C. 36Th
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
San Antonio
William B Patty
Gerald King
Joe Schmercher
Ted Stehling
Harper Couple Plans September 7 Wedding
Mr and Mrs Joe Esquell of Harper announce the engagement of their daughter Jo Ann Elaine to Lyle Spacth son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Spacth of Harper. Jo Ann is a 1966 Harper High School graduate and Nixon Clay Business College Austin alumna. Buddy Spacth is a 1966 Harper graduate and Uvalde Junior College alumnus. he plans to attend Sul Ross College Alpine. The couple plan a September 7 wedding in Harper.
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Chester Klein
Kerr. Rt
Benno Jung
Jung
Fredericksburg High School
St. Mary’s High School
Austin
Texas State Dept of Health
Woodward Inc
Klein
Gwendolyn Jung
Vincent Jung
Keith Ray Klein
Andrew Klein
Leslie Klein
Stephenville
Patrick Kunz
Lloyd Schumpelt
Harper
Gary Klein
Milton Jung
Joe Esquell
Jo Ann Elaine
Lyle
Buddy) Spacth
Raymond Spacth
Miss Esquell
Harper High School
Nixon Clay Business College
Chas. Schreiner Bank
Kerrville
Uvalde Junior
Dovee French to Wed Stephen Friedrich in July
Mr and Mrs Delton French announce the engagement of their daughter Dovee to Stephen Friedrich son of Mr and Mrs Karl Friedrich of Doss The couple plan to marry July 19 at 8 o'clock in the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.
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Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Fred Whitewood Surprised On 70th Birthday
Fred Whitewood was surprised on his 70th birthday June 19 at the Community Park at 7 30 pm A barbecue supper with the trim mings was prepared for members of his family His sisters in laws cousins nieces and nephews enjoyed the occasion.
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Fred Whitewood
Pioneers in Gods Hills Volume II seeks Haag biography donors
Gillespie County historical project invites donors to sponsor a biography of the Rev Michael Haag for Volume II of Pioneers in Gods Hills. Haag served 18 years as St Paul Lutheran Cave Creek pastor and also served Crabapple church. Donations of $200 or more rally memorial listings.
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Gillespie County
God's Hills
Michael Haag
M. Hung
St Paul Lutheran Church
Cave Creek
St. John Lutheran Church
Crabpple
Haag
Book Committee
Robert Klingebocker
Fredericksburg
Rev. Haag
Volumn
Gillespie County Historical Society, Inc
Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Mrs. Ernest Klein visited her son Edwin Kleit and family Sunday. They took her home after visiting. Mr. and Mrs G Bernhard and family from Fredericksburg spent Sunday with Edwin Kleit. Mr. and Mrs Kelton Lange of Seguin, with no children, visited Raymond Spaeth and Mrs Mix Lange on Saturday and Sunday. They also attended the Werdel teu Sulday.
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Ernest Klein
Edwin Kleit
G. Bernhard W
Fredricksburg
Kelton Lange
Segun
Raymond Spaeth
Mix Lange
Harper Young Homemakers Have Busy Month
The Harper Chapter of Young Homemakers of Texas reports a busy period with projects underway and at least one completed. Members built tables and benches for Harper Community Park, aided by Mr Harry Sultemeier and Mr Don Bode, and prepared redwood stained fixtures. The chapter collaborates with 4-H girls on sewing projects and plans to model garments for the 4-H Dress Review in July. The June 9 meeting featured Mrs Lucille Miller of Fredericksburg presenting wool stitchery articles, while new president Linna Bierschwale announced committees for the coming year.
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Harper Chapter
Young Homemakers of
Texas
Harry Sultemeier
Don Bode
Harper
YHT
VHT
Nila McMahon
Lucille Miller
Fredericksburg
Miller
Nancy Bode
Sharlene Sultemeier
Area VII
San Marcos
Linna Bierschwale
Ernestine Feller
Merte Massey
Leon Dunn
FHA
Cathy Tatsch
Holmes Brothers Reel In 4234-Lb Catfish At Llano River
Darrell and Duang Holmes fished near London on the Llano River last Friday using minnows. Their catch weighed 42 3 4 pounds and highlighted a memorable outing with the two men.
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Holmes Boys
Llano River
London
Darrell
Duang Holmes
Miss Frances Floyd Visits After New York Trip
Miss Frances Floyd of Freders whoburly spent Saturday at her home in Harper. She recently returned from New York where she attended the wedding of her nephew John Fieders.
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Frances Floyd
Freders Whoburly
Harper
New York
John Fieders
Hollywood Crowd Make-Up Boosts California Style
Harper Drug in Harper Texas markets California inspired makeup looks aimed at achieving a four star appearance. Grace and Leslie Harper promote the beauty trend with Harper branding and spin on glamour.
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Hollywood
California
Harper Drug
Harper
Texas
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