Texas major crimes rise faster than population growth
Texas crime rose 6.6 percent in 1962 over 1961, with auto theft up 10.5 percent and overall crime up about 71 percent since 1955. Col. Homer Garrison Jr. notes one major crime every 22 minutes and provides per capita rates, with urban areas up 8.4 percent and rural areas down 3.9 percent.
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Austin
Texas
Col
Homer Garrison Jr
Department of Public Safety
Garrison
Sargest
All Breeds Registered Cattle Auction Set for San Antonio
The All Breeds Registered Cattle Auction Sale at Union Stock Yards San Antonio on Saturday March 2 begins at noon in the Auction Arena. Auctioneers are Guy Shull and H V Bert Reyes, with Reyes managing the sale and cattle judged for sale order starting 8:00 a m Friday March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
San Antonio
Guy Shull
H. V
Bert) Reyes
Reyes
Beeville
Blanco
Texas
Dude Biggs
Ard BE. Richardson
Hereford Hills Ranch
Palo Pinto Anxiety
Palo Pinto
Santa Gertrudis
Boerne
Heldenfels Bros
Bert Reyes
The Space By George Ours An Age Of Purpose
In this reflective piece George urges dedication to a worthwhile life goal set early in youth. He argues parents should guide but not dictate, emphasize disciplined physical mental and moral fitness, patient work, and learning from past wisdom to serve mankind beyond personal gain. He cites Tomlinson and old furrows as guiding images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. M. ‘Tomlinson
Mrs. Stevens Visits Sister at the Ranch
Mrs. H. L. Stevens spent time with her sister Mrs. Watkins Tari at the ranch, sharing a family visit and familiar surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Stevens
Tostay
Williamson Creek Proj Discussed by Hill Country Officials
Hill Country Association of Soil Conservation District supervisors met February 25 to discuss the Williamson Creek Watershed flood prevention program with A. F. Leesch, chairman of the Texas State Soil Conservation Board. The photo includes J. B. Goar of Johnson City, Desmond Sagebiel, Leech, and Otto Schumann, all SCD leaders from Gillespie and Pedernales counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson Creek
SCD
Hill Country Association of Soil Conservation District Supervisors
Texas State Soil Conservation Board
A. F. Leesch
Radio Post
Boerne
J. B. Goar
Johnson City
Pedernales
Desmond Sagebiel
Gillespie County
Leech
Otto Schumann
Gillespie County Water Control and Improvement District
Arthur Leesch
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District Board
Carlos Grote
Pedernales Scd
Williamson Creek Project Moves Forward In Texas
Representatives from sponsor organizations met with Arthur Leesch, Texas State Soil Conservation Board chairman, on February 25 to discuss initiating the Williamson Creek watershed plan. Leesch outlined pathways to speed up detailed planning, noting priorities include local cooperation, land rights, conservation treatment, and available financial assistance for the planning party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Leesch
Texas State Soil Conservation Board
Soil Conservation Service
Hill Country SCD Supervisors Elect Officers at Llano Meeting
Robert Kassel of Llano County Soil Conservation District was elected president of the Hill Country Association of SCD Supervisors at the February 25 gathering. Forrest Runge of Eldorado Divide SCD became vice president, succeeding Mason County SCD’s Baze Draper. Desmond Sagebiel chaired. Arthur Leesch and others spoke on state and federal district needs and conventions. A Troy Foster ranch tour highlighted weeping lovegrass, coastal bermuda, brush control, and range improvements including a sprigger demonstration.
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Robert Kassel
Llano County
Soil Conservation District
Hill Country Association of Soil Conservation District
Forrest Runge
Eldorado Divide
SCD
Kassel
Baze Draper
Mason Co. Scd
Desmond Sagebiel
Gillespie County
Arthur Leesch
Leesch
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
John Royal
Association of Texas Soil Conservation Districts
Menard
County
L. F. Stewart
State Sol Conservation Board
Sagebiel
Hugo Schulze
Mason Scd
Texas Associaion of Scd
Hill Country Association of
Troy Foster
Foster
Foster Ranch
Liano Co
Menard Co
Pedernales, Mason Co
Kendall Co
Gillespie Co
Texas Sugar Beet Industry Boosted A New Refinery to Open in Hereford
The Dolly Sugar Corporation plans an $18 million sugar refinery near Hereford Texas to process about 4 000 tons of beets daily with potential to rise to 6 000. Construction on a Lin0 acre site two miles east of Hereford is set to begin production on Sept 1 1968. Governor Connally and Agriculture Commissioner White praised the project highlighting job creation and Texas industrial growth. Congressman Bob Poage and other Texas delegation members aided plant location and approvals. Local residents Mr and Mrs Roger Colbuth of Floresville visit Mas Ola Peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Hereford
Dolly Sugar Corporation of
Colorado Springs
Colo
Dennis O.rourke
Holly Sugar Corp
John Connally
John C. White
Holly Sugar
O'Rourke
U. S
Bob Poage
Waco
Lyndon Johnson
Teaus
Washington
Conputssma
Poage
Connally
Family visits and birth notice from Kerrville area
Mr and Mrs Milton Kramer and family visited Mrs Alfred Kramer on Sunday. Other visitors included Mrs Emil Fritz and Mrs Anthony Jenschke of Fredericksburg and Mrs Calvin Fritz of Kerrville. A son was born February 18 to Mr and Mrs Carlton Bierschwale of Segovia at Peterson Hospital Kerrville. He is welcomed by a brother and two sisters. grandparents are Floyd Bierschwale and a great grandfather J C Mangoel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Kramer
Alfred Kramer
Emil Fritz
Anthony Jenschke
Fredericksburg
Calvin Fritz
Kerrville
Carlton Bierschwale
Segovia
Peterson Hospital
Floyd Bierschwale
J. C. Mangoel
Dunns Visit In Oakwood With In-Laws Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Leon Dunn and their sons spent the weekend with Mrs Dunns parents Mr and Mrs Paul Guess in Oakwood, enjoying time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Dunn
Paul Guess
Oakwood
Peach Jamboree slated June 22 in Stonewall
Stonewall C C and Stonewall Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Peach Jamboree on June 22. Simon J Burg was reelected president with Alvin Weinheimer Jr named vice president. Mrs Tom Weinheimer remains secretary and Mrs Kermitt Hahne treasurer.
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Stonewall C. C
Simon Burg
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Stonewall
Chamber
Simon J. Burg
Alvin Weinheimer Jr
Press
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Felix Kuhlmann
Ed Rovers
Uvalde
Fits
Joej. Rovers
Phil
Real
Prince Domino Return
F. T. Diamond
Johnson City, Texas
Lehne Lumber & Hardware
Robert Lehne
Darpet
H. Welge Lewis
BP. O
George
Williamson Creek Project
Hill Country
Roger Colbuth
Floresville
Mas. Ola Peril
Mesdames Chester Moses
Floyd Boatright
Winnie Parker
Jan-Lyn Dress Shop
Adrian Tabin
Judy
Lillian Russel
Brogan & Jennings Candy Juniors
Aspen
Hensen-Kickernick
Texsheen
E. Main
Wwnu
GMC
L.W.B
DODGE
Ton
Chevrolet
Studebaker
S Ton
W. Main Street
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