The Need for Wood Fire Policy and Honest Governance
A Commentary arguing for citizens to demand plain talk and accountability. It critiques political secrecy and foreign entanglements, urges restraint in public spending, praises Adam Smith, and counters Truman and Eisenhower era policies with calls for NO and sober fiscal conduct.
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Earth
Space
Lane
New York City
Washington
Vance
North Africa
Adam Smith
Harry Truman
Truman
Douglas MacArth
Enhower
Eisenhower
Rabies Reports Rise On Presley Arhelger Ranch Near Doss
Four rabies cases are reported on the Presley Arhelger ranch near Doss including a rabid hog two rabid dogs and a rabid calf which died Monday. The calf was brought to Fredericksburg for testing then to Austin where the state health department confirmed rabies.
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Presley Arbelger
Doss
Presley Arhelger
Arhelger
Arbelger
Fredericksburg
Paul Phillips
Austin
State Department of Health
Emil Anderegg
S. Anderegg
Anderegg House
Phillips
Parker Family Visit Highlights Weekend
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Parker and son Terry Lynn of San Antonio visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ruben Bode. Mrs Hazel Gillette returned home after several days visit with Mr and Mrs Roscoe Parker and Lon Parker at Round Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Parker
Terry Lynn
San Antonio
Ruben Bode
Hazel Gillette
Roscoe Parker
Lon Parker
Round Mountain
Local visitors and family visits noted in brief
Mrs Lena Martin of South Dakota and her sister Mrs Emma Bendixon of Alaska visited their aunt Mrs Peter Bernhard Friday night. Also Ove Richard Gammenthaler of Fredericksburg and Fred Gammenthaler visited their brother Emil Gammenthaler at the Hermann Sons Home in Comfort Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Martin
South Dakota
Emma Bendixon
Alaska
Peter Bernhard
Ove
Richard Gammenthaler
Fredericksburg
Fred Gammenthaler
Emil Gammenthaler
Hermann Sons
Comfort
Edith Harper Burris Notes Birthday Hopeful Message
Mrs Edith Harper Burris of San Antonio sends regards to Harper friends and wishes her mother Herman Harper a happy birthday in May She hopes to reach 100 with best wishes for success and happiness.
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Edith Harper Burris
San Antonio
Herman Harper
Harper
Mrs. Burris
N.j.d
Public Works Skepticism Echoes Grover Cleveland Quote
The speaker argues that government programs limit freedom and increase regulation, citing Grover Cleveland’s belief that fewer governed means better governance. He advocates patience with paternalistic rules while endorsing a cautious approach to public works as unemployment relief.
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Grover Cleveland
Roeder and Lehne Families Host Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Ruben Roeder and sons visited his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Roeder. Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne were visitors in the home of Mrs Fred Rode Sunday afternoon. Douglas Tatsch and Gene Bode of Austin visited their parents the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Roeder
Joe Roeder
Alfred Lehne
Fred
Douglas Tatsch
Gene Bode
Austin
Chester Tatsch
Floyd Bode
Visit by Mona residents and Fredericksburg guest
Mr and Mrs Sban of Mona Hans and Mrs Julia Cook of Fredericksburg visited Mrs J J Rogers Monday while en route home.
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Sban
Monahans
Julia Cook
Fredericksburg
J. J. Rogers
Army Reserve Units to Train at Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston will host 67 U S Army Reserve units from the VIII Corps area for summer training. About 3 000 reservists are expected to participate, according to Col H F Taylor, commander.
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U.S. Army Reserve
Fort Sam Houston
U. S. Army Reserve
U. S. Army Corps (Reserve
H. F.taylor
Easter Seal Appeal Set in Texas March 6 to April 6
Carl J. Aldenhoven of Fort Worth will chair the 25th annual Easter Seal Appeal in Texas from March 6 through Easter Sunday April 6. The event supports crippled children with services and programs across the state.
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Carl J. Aldenhoven
Ft. Worthelvic
Texas
Harper Lions Club Invite For Pedernales River Hearing
The Harper Lions Club received a letter inviting members to attend a March 18 hearing at the Johnson City courthouse regarding flood control and conservation on the Pedernales River. Zone meetings and a regional social in Junction are noted, with meal planning for attendees.
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Harper Lions Club
Pedernales River Hearing
New School
Alfred Spaeth
Johnson City
Army Corps of Engineers
Pedernales River
Mrs. A. S. Parker Dies in Fredericksburg Hospital
Ida Grace Bierschwale Parker 67 a Harper area pioneer daughter of Rev. and Mrs. William Bierschwale died March 1 1958 in Fredericksburg Hospital. She married A. S. Parker in 1914 and lived in Harper. survivors include husband two sons six brothers two sisters two daughters and a stepson. Funeral March 3 at Harper Presbyterian Church. Burial Noxville cemetery. Beckmann Funeral Home Fredericksburg.
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A. 8. Parker
Harper
Fredericksburg
Ida Grace Bierschwale
William Bierschwale
Texas
Wm. Bierschwale
Hill Country
A. S. Parker
Harper Presbyterian Church
Vester B
Dennis Parker
Kathryn
Gilbert Anderegg
Dorothy
Loyd Carter
Dallas
Roger Parker
Driftwood
Pat Bierschwale
Clarence Bierschwale
Carrol Bierschwale
Carlton Bierschwale
Charlie Bierschwale
Parker funeral attendees from out of town listed
Out of town relatives gathered for the Parker funeral Monday afternoon. James Parker of Roosevelt Som Parker and numerous Parker relatives from Round Mountain Kerrville Copperas Cove Rockdale Junction Segovia Rocksprings Belton San Antonio Kingsville Bandera and more attended.
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Parker
James Parker
Roosevelt
Som Parker
Roscoe Parker
Round Mountain
Dubois Parker
Kerrville
Lemuel Jones
Jill
Copperas Cove
Lavon Parker
Rockdale
Willie Bierschwale
Junction
Floyd Bierschwale
Carlton Bierschwale
Segovia
Charlie Bierschwale
Rocksprings
Clarence Bierschwale
Belton
Raymond Parker
San Antonio
Fred Garland
Kingsville
Jim Wright
Pat Biersehwale
Bandera
Livestock Judging Team Meeting Scheduled March 8
All 4-H Club members interested in Livestock Judging are urged to attend at the county courthouse Saturday morning March 8 at 8 00 a m Those in Stonewall area meet Roy Weinheimer place at 9 00 a m Dairy judging session for 4 H ers set for March 13 at 7 30 p m in the county agent s office
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County Court House
Stonewall
Roy Weinheimer
Local Social Roundup From Kingsville and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Fred Garland of Kingsville attends the funeral of her aunt Mrs Vester Parker on Monday. Miss Davene Schmidt a Texas University Austin student visits her parents Mr and Mrs David Schmidt. Mr and Mrs J E Mauld en of Midland visit Mr and Mrs Herbert Gamel and children. A1O and Mrs Paul Lang of Bryan visit Lang parents Friday through Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dale Cook and son of San Antonio visit Mr and Mrs Arthur Lang Sunday. Edwin Klein home hosts Mr and Mrs Albert Mueller and children from Fredericksburg.
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Fred Garland
Kingsville
Vester Parker
Davene Schmidt
Texas University
Austin
David Schmidt
Paul Lang
Janna Beth
Bryan
Edwin Lang
Dale Cook
Little Son
San Antonio
Arthur Lang
Edwin Klein
Mrs
Albert Mueller
Fredericksburg
Kerrville Visitors Spend Sunday with Behrens Family
Mr and Mrs George Marlow and their children from Kerrville visited Mr and Mrs Orval Behrens on Sunday, sharing time and hospitality with neighbors.
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George Marlow
Kerrville
Orval Behrens
Townsend of Brady Announces Candidacy for State House
J T Townsend of Brady announces his bid for District 74 Representative. The district includes Burnet Gillespie Lampasas Llano McCulloch and San Saba Counties. Townsend, a UT law student and former undersecretary to the district representative, cites full time service and community ties in Brady and Austin.
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James T
Terry) Townsend
Brady
House of Representatives
Burnet
Gillespie
Lampasas
Llano
McCulloch
San Saba
Townsend
University of Texas
Texas House
Sylvia Nixon
A. L. Townsend
First Methodist Church of
Central Texas
DeMolay
Chavelier
DeMola
Texas University
Interfraternity Council
Texas
University
National Interfraternity Council
Colorado
College of Business Administration
Phi Alpha Delta
Logan Wilson
Silver Spurs
Forests Visit Masseys in Boerne Visit
Mr and Mrs Steve Forest and their children from Boerne visited her parents Mr and Mrs W R Massey on Tuesday afternoon.
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Steve Forest
Boerne
W. R. Massey
Family visit unfolds in Iredell area this Sunday
Mr and Mrs Orval Harvey and their children from Iredersburg visited her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Wlenecke on Sunday, sharing time with the family.
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Orval Harvey
Iredericksburg
Otto Wlenecke
School Board Approves Harper Cafetorium Building
Harper School trustees accepted the new Cafetorium Band Hall at their March 3 meeting. The auditorium seats 360, with total district cost of 531,420. Engineer Frank Thomason from Center Point inspected it and all recommendations were implemented. The Junior Class play debuted in the new facility and runs again tonight.
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Harper School
Board of
Frank Thomason
Center Point
Thomason
Friendly Sewing Circle Meets February Twenty Seventh
The Friendly Sewing Circle gathered at Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler’s home Thursday afternoon February 27 at 2 30 p m with seven members present. Mrs Alfred Kramer led the business meeting and the group decided St Ann s Society will quilt for the club. The next meeting is set for Mrs Lorenz Zenner s home on March 27. Hostess served sandwiches cake and coffee.
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Friendly Sewing Circle
Fred Gammenthaler
Alfred Kramer
St. Ann’s Society
Lorenz Zenner
Band Booster Club plans spring concert and fund drive
The Band Booster Club met March 3 at 2 30 p.m. at the school house with Mrs Floy Bode presiding. They scheduled a Spring Concert for April 12 and a sweet sale and reported band funds of about 500.00, aiming to buy coats for members soon.
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Floy Bode
Amieurt
Coate
Brady Man Named To Head Racing Circuit In 1953
Hicks Campbell of Brady was named president of the Texas Racing Circuit for 1953 at the annual meeting in Fredericksburg. J A Stutts of San Antonio is vice president and Harold Ranzau of Guerre is secretary treasurer. Judge J L Mayes of Floresville remains presiding judge and Willis N Lee of Willow City is alternate judge. Directors include Walter Ottmers, Alien Haag, Wesley Young, J A Harkrider, Marcus Adams, Rip Martin, and Stutts. The group endorsed parimutuel betting at Texas race tracks and adopted color post positions for fans. The season runs Sonora May 16-18 and ends New Braunfels Sept 26-28, with Fredericksburg hosting two three-day meets on July Fourth and during Gillespie County Katy in August.
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Fredericksburg
Hicks Campbell
Brady
J. A. Stutts
San Antonio
Harold Ranzau
Guerre
J. L. Mayes
Floresville
Willis N. Lee
Willow City
Jude
Walter Ottmers
Alien Haag
Boerne
Wesley Young
Sonora
J. A. Harkrider
Marcus Adams
New Braunfels
Rip Martin
Junction
Stutts
Texas
Gillespie County
Allen Keller Named President of Turkey Dressing Plant Corp
Allen Keller was named president of the turkey dressing plant corporation at a board meeting held last Thursday. H. H. Fricke is vice president and Jarvis Wieser secretary treasurer. The company has raised over 100000 dollars for plant construction and aims to start building May 1 with plans by April 15. A. L. Myrick of Market Produce Co Fort Worth discussed equipment and site plans. The project seeks 150000 dollars more from SBA or lenders.
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Allen Keller
Turkey Processing Plant Corporation
H. H
Fricke
Jarvis Wieser
A. L. Myrick
Market Produce Company of
Fort Worth
Keller
Gillespie County
Small Business Administration
Two Gillespie Highway Projects Up For Approval
The State Highway Commission plans to approve two Gillespie County projects at its March meeting. Plans include widening 7.2 miles of State Highway 16 from Fredericksburg to the Pedernales School at an estimated cost of 316000 dollars and surfacing 10.8 miles from Blumenthal to near Hye on US 290 costing 73000 dollars.
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Austin
State Highway Commission
Gillespie County
Marshall Formby
Kerrville Highway
Fredericksburg
Pedernales School
Gillespie
Bianco
Blumenthal
Hye
US 290
Cattlemens convention set for March in San Antonio
The Last annual convention of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will be held March 17 to 19 in San Antonio with headquarters at Gunter Hotel.
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
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Herald
Patronize Herald Advertisers
Hola
Bode
Sons Club
Texas Racing Circuit
Fredericksburg Fire Station
Herbert Gamel
J. E. Maulden
Midland
J. T. Townsend
School Board
Turkey Dressing Plant Corp
Gillespie Highway
Cattlemen's Convention
Gary Real
San Antonio Livestock Exposition
Peggy Seay
G. Ragin
Pioneer Flour Mills of
Pioneer Flour Mills
Boysville
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