West Texas study argues small towns drive growth
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce released a seven month task force report titled The Small Community in West Texas. It details assets and handicaps of 140 towns under 12 000 population with guidance for similar studies statewide. It urges regional planning and supports Heart of Texas COOP and James Connally Tech Institute efforts. It emphasizes town independence and community leadership as West Texas economic vitality.
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Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
WTCC
Waco
Heart of Texas Council of Governments
James Connally Technical Institute
Central
Check Your Social Security Record Regularly say SSA official
James B Meriey urges all persons paying social security taxes to verify their records. The Social Security Administration recommends checking earnings every three years and mailing the Form OAR-7004 self address card to receive a current earnings record. If errors appear bring card and proof of earnings to the Austin office at 531 Barton Springs Road open 8:88 to 4:98 weekdays and Saturdays 9 to 12.
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James B. Meriey
Astin Seclef Security Office
Seciel Security Administration
Social Security
Social Security Office
Austin
Stonewall Peach JAMboree Set For June 23-24
Stonewall prepares for the Sixth Annual Peach JAMboree to be held June 23 and 24 with a rodeo opening the festivities on Friday night. Committees cover events from barbecue to entertainment and queen selection with Texas Peach Queen eligibility noted for area high school juniors and seniors. Miss Connie Rothmanan is the current Stonewall JAM queen seeking the Texas title.
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Gilbert. Eckhardt
Stonewall
Eckhardt
Dale Malechek
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
John Pehi
Hilmer Neages
Charlie Weinheimer
Andrew Nielsen
Harold Woods
Harold Rusenberger
Charles A. Stone
Paul Kiein
Pants Bowl
Ernest Hodges
Fred Grote
Burg
Alvin F. Weinheimer
Beer
James Welgehausen
L. Redner
Calvin Fritz
Jafee
Otto Schumann
Luterteinment
Tom Weinheimer
Herbert Merz
Don Dailey
George Vogel
Lee Rey Behrends
Senewall
Connie Rothmanan
Stonewall Jam
Texas
Hill Country Scout Camporee a Busy Weekend
Nine troops and about 135 scouts gathered for the Hill Country District Camporee with leaders from Doss Fredericksburg Mason Marble Falls Burnet and Johnson City. Events included flagpole lashing popcorn cooking rope rescue and a council fire with a Mason Indian Dance Team.
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Doss
Harry Wahrmund
Roy F. Lange
Nelson Geistweidt
Fredericksburg
SM Bill Kruse
ASM
Hugo Gieshers
Paul Hartmann
G. Homan
SM Nesmond Sagebiel
F. F. Pittman
Balser
Dick Hoerster
E. H. Howler
Allen Rode
Warther Rede Harper
W. E Doerr
Elmer Lange
Mason
R. Brandenberger
Asms
Tfilton Moneyhon
Tommy Reardon
Jack Hofmann
Marble Falls
Willard Janssen
Burnet
Jack Butler
Jess Bogard
David Norris
Johnson City
Aaron Brodbeck
Kermit Klaerner
Francis Rech
John Doe Johnson
Austin
Johnny
JoAnn
John On
Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Zeta Holds Year End Meeting
Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma hosted by Harper members held year end rites at Harper School Auditorium. New initiates Mrs Erlene Dunn and Mrs Barbara Green. ceremony included poetry and Founder’s Day candlelight. further notes mention social hosts and attendees.
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Beta Zeta Chapter
Harper
Delta Kappa Gamma
International Honor Society For Women Teachers
Harper School
James Harvey Stevens
Lewis Stevens
David Schmidt
Douglas Duderstadt
E. Dean Hopf
Frances Flood
Erlene Dunn
Barbara Green
Junction
Joe Felps
Williams to Speak on New Medicine at Southwest Telephone Meet
J o Williams a Kansas born engineer with General Telephone Company of the Southwest will present timely findings on new medicines. He has studied at Clemson, Oklahoma, and Michigan State and served in Vietnam and in engineering roles at La Ango Texas. The Fredericksburg Firemen’s Convention outlines July 21 21 events with 78 departments and 730 to 800 attendees. The event includes a convention dance at the Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall from 9 to 1 and a memorial service at the Community Center Hall.
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Willams
Southwest
San Angelo
Burr
William
Valliant
Williams
Joe Williams
Mars
Frederick
Oklahoma
Pater
Frantin Institute of Technology
Boeton
Mass
Westinehouse
South Vietnam Post and Telephone
P&t
Es da
Texas Bah Veh
Foothill Circlette
Bex
A&m
San Anil
Burg
Sidney McHenke
Wen
Lee Pool
Lampases
Fredericksburg
Alremen
Therm
Puble Uy General
Fair Grounds
GE Country Bay
Community Savings and Loan
Local Harper Weekend Visits and Pumper Races Invitees
Harper locals Mr and Mrs David Whortog ardoon Davie Del Rio spent the weekend with her mother. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Parker and others. Fire department members announced annual convention events with J D Williams of San Angelo as guest speaker.
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David Whortogardoon
Davie
del Rio
Jeff Elam
Mr Elam
W.ler Parker
Jee Parker
Hove
Werttie
Wm Keen
Tine le
Ted Rogers
Eg Hota Lelie
Uvalde
J. J. Rogers
Phil Mro
Stvilfe
Austin
John Hughs
Joseph Tang
Kerrville
Norman Sullivan Pando Caroline
David
San Antonio
Edwin Lang
Oren Cottle
Weet Texas Chamber and John Ben Shepperd Offer State Building Tool
The Waco Tribune Herald notes the Texas Chamber of Commerce and John Ben Shepperd present a tool to help Texas communities build a better state. The piece highlights the potential for untapped opportunities and the role of local leadership in embracing this approach.
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Texas Chamber of Commerce
John Ben Shepperd
Texas
Waco Tribune: Herald
Rahe Family Visits Keidel Memorial Hospital Relative
Mr o and Mrs Dasten Rahe and Mr and Mrs Otto Rahe visited Mrs Henry Sce Biel at the Keidel Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon to check on her health and offer support.
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Dasten Rahe
Mro
Otto Rahe
Lavier
Henry Sce Biel
Keidel Memorial Hlopital
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J. D. Williams
General Telephone Co
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