Texas Legislature Debates Board Reforms For State Hospitals
In March a hearing on a trucking standards bill draws lawmakers and the public to discuss reorganization of the Texas Hospitals and Special Schools oversight. Bills would reduce board size or create a three member governor appointed board to oversee operations and two executive directors. Critics cite slow reform and funding needs while supporters praise executive leadership and ongoing improvements.
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Texas State Hospital and Special Schools
State Board of Control
Dorsey B. Hardeman
San Angelo
Board of Control
Ottis Lock
Lurkin
Lock
Larry O. Cox
Local Students Place In District Literary Meet
Harpers High School students joined the District Interscholastic League meet in Boerne. June Draeuligam took second in Story Telling while Eugene Strackeln and Worth Duderstadt earned top honors in Debate. Strackeln won third in Number Sense. Strackbein placed third in typing. Zaneell Parker second in senior girls declamation. Blanco led with 158 points. Harper finished fourth.
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Harpers High School
Boerne
Draeuligam
Eugene Strackeln
Worth Duderstadt
Strack
Vem
Strackbein
C. W. Minter
Zane ‘Lell Parker
Schuuls
Blanco
Johnson ‘Iy
Comfort
Bandera
Center Point
Stonewall
Kendalla
Harper
Sunrise Easter Worship At Center Of Texas
The event marks the geographical center of Texas with sunrise worship atop a natural amphitheatre near Mesary in McCulloch County. Governor Allan Shivers and Dr. E R Bettermann will speak or be heard via 440 Mutual Network stations and the Texas State Network. The audience will include Texans and others gathering at the site on Easter morning.
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Texas
Cross
E. R. Bettermann
Mesary
McCulloch County
Allan Shivers
B.seis H .How. Fi
Pringfieia T
Mutual Network
Fred Thormann
Mercury
Eugene R. Bertermann
St. Lous. Mo
International Lutheran Hour
Revival At 1st Pentecostal Church March 28 Through April 8
Revival at the First Pentecostal Church will run March 28 to April 8 with Rev Roe S Toms and wife from Canada assisting. Pastor Cy Parker announced the event and said the 21st anniversary will be observed with services on Friday night March 23 at 745 pm. Guest speakers from out of town are planned and the week will feature special messages for residents and visitors.
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Roe S. Toms
Canada
Harper
First Penteostal
Parker Wiso
Parker
Fourth Annual Easter Fire Pageant Promised in Fredericksburg
Preparations for the fourth annual Easter Fire Pageant in Fredericksburg are complete. The event, scheduled for Saturday night, will be broadcast nationwide and features community figures and local volunteers in a ceremonial display.
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Fredericksburg
Harper Kimble County 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Harper County 4-H Club held a meeting with several members present. New members were added and a membership committee was appointed by Mr Jennings. The meeting adjourned with no further business.
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Harper Kimble County 4-H
Presen
Sali Litt
Edith Eebebrach
Davene Schimdt
Ola Ma Ita
Mio Jenningss
Cadet Assignment for Armored Field Artillery Cadet Kinsey
Dale S Kinsey from Harper Texas completed L1 weeks basic training with the 5th Armored Division at Camp Chaffee Arkansas and was selected for duty as a cadet with an Armored Field Artillery training unit on post. He is the son of A J Kinsey of Harper. Mrs Floyd Bierschwale of Segovia visited the Fred Bierschwale home Sunday.
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Dale S. Kinsey
Harper
Texas
Sth Armored Division
Kinsey
A J. Kinsey
Floyd Bierschwale
Segovia
Fred Bierschwale
Trophies Awarded at Annual Wool and Mohair Fleece Show
The Lions Club outlines prizes for best wool fleece, top non fleece entries, and champion bag at the Worth Hla Park event on May 21. Awards include a beautiful plaque for the top team, high point boy in the contest, and booths and barbecue for attendees.
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Terap
Chan
Fltis
Warn Junction Watehouse
Juaeta
Weel & Mohatro Wateloutse
Junottea
Ragehimean’s Wool & Moai
Woeroer Warehouse
Leehte Storage & Cormissiamn Ce
Bredelichahut
Faust Place Teant
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Cake Hills Study Club
Presbyterian Women Met Last Thursday
Presbyterian Women met last Thursday with members attending from local churches. New officers were appointed to oversee church duties including chutes cleaning and Easter decorations. Mrs A L Speliarian was named to decorate the church for Easter and Mrs Dennis Parker was elected delegate to the Spring Presbytery in San Antonio to be held in April. The hostess served jello and fruit cocoanut cake. Next meeting will be at Dean Hopf home with Mrs Jim Peel as co hostess. Mrs JR Perth to lead lesson on Korea Today April 1. Several Legion Auxillary members attended a school of Instruction in Kerrville including Mrs Mac Scarborough Mrs W E Fletcher Mrs Jack Jones and Mrs Jed Kiser.
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Ata Bats
Havermee St. Clair
A.‘ Wettdel
Che Costapy
A.L. Speliaian
Dennis Parker
San Antono
Dean Hopf
Jim Peel
JR. Perth
Price Stabilization Speaker To Explain Price Laws Mon
County Health Doctor Victor Kerdel warned against rash dog killing and urged tying dogs for two to three weeks to monitor rabies symptoms. If symptoms appear, contact a doctor. definitive diagnosis requires head submission to the State Health Department in Austin.
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Victor Kerdel
Kerdel
State Health Department
Austin
Keidel
Barbecue Supper Honors 4 H Club and FFA Members
Mr and Mrs Arnold Mark worth attended the barbecue supper at Fredericksburg on Thursday night honoring 4 H Club and FFA members.
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Arnold Markworth
Fredericksburg
FFA
Shower Honors Mrs. Lamar Parker Bride to Be
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Lamar Parker bride to be was held Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. Belmore Roberts with Mrs. Charlie Barrett Mrs. Kenneth Parker and Miss Parker serving as hostesses. About 35 guests attended and a cake and punch were served. Mrs. Parker received a lovely lot of gifts.
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Lamar Parker
Belmore Roberts
Charlie Barrett
Kenneth Parker
Miss Parker
Local Delegates Set for Woodmen of the World Meeting
J P Wedekind and Roy L Roberts will be delegates to the Head Camp Meeting of the Woodmen of the World in Fort Worth April 2 to 4. A joint reception with Woodmen Circle is planned April 1 at Hotel Blackstone followed by a memorial service and opening sessions in the Recreation building. Also noted is the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frances Fritz on March 17.
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J.P Wedekind
Roy L Roberts
Juris Diction
Woodmen of the World
Kurt Worth
Io:tel ‘Teans
Topcom
Hotel Blackstone
Woodmen Circle
Fort Worth
Sophomore Class Presents Just Ducky This Week
The Sophomore Class plans a two night presentation of the comedy Just Ducky on Wednesday and Thursday at the junior high. Under teacher guidance and with student cast members, proceeds benefit the Jumptojumper annual event.
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Maxwell Bone
Ber Betts
Maxwell 3
Bernadine Smith
Josephine
Local FFA Boys To Compete In April Judging Contests
Members of the H BRA Chapter and dairy and sheep judging groups will travel to Stephenville in April for livestock and dairy judging contests. Several freshmen culture class buyers plan to enter the dairy event and the group may include Jule Meats and Keurvall Api, though no selections were finalized.
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FFA
Severd
HBRA
Palrlerpe Alooven Julius Meats
Uledot Worth Duderstadt
Welton Lange
Kei Mather
Othe Sea Agriculture
Pedime Tuys Cutloul
Stephersvil
Keurvall API
Stephenville
Howe
Manos Reveal Daughter's Truth in Devine Wedding Plans
Local interest centers on the engagement of their daughter Kunive Bernard Lange to Mr Joseph Lange. The couple has set March 31 for the wedding at St Joseph Catholic Church in Devine. Miss Mann attended Our Lady of the Lake College and Mrs A J Arnold visited relatives in Menard.
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Devine
Kunive
Ty Bernard Lange
Joseph Lange
Harper
St. Joseph Catholic
Miss Mann
Our Lady of the Lake College
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