State Capitol Highlights Sidelights by Vern Scanford
State Capitol notes a switch to surplus with a $1.23 million balance in the general revenue fund as of May 18 1961 and warns surpluses will flap in and out before the books square. Texas businessmen lose millions by not using prepayment under the sales tax with discounts rising from one to three percent. Textbook lists will be public with a July 1 filing deadline and August 1 protest deadline. Outstanding youths may be nominated for Bravery and Service awards with August 15 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Jesse James
General Revenue Fund
Robert S. Calvert
Calvert
House
Board of Education
Texas Education Agency
Inal
Price Daniel
U.S. Department of Justice
Robt. Kennedy
Daniel
Justice Department
Green Quay
Jedy
Pecan Field Day and Kimble County Extension Notes
Pecan Field Day invites ladies to Isaack's at 2 pm for expert talks on pecan trees and orchard care. The issue also covers ground squirrels and coons remedies, spraying tips, and a busy calendar including San Angelo judging, 4-H camps, district rounds, and the Junction Billy Sale with focus on pest control and timely spraying for pecan casebearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaack’s
San Angelo
Kimble County
Jimmy
Steve
Sonora
State to build 40 boat ramps from surplus highway funds
Fishermen and boat owners cheer as DC. Greer announces 40 launching ramps will be built from surplus Highway Department funds. The plan uses remaining income from the boat registration act to improve access to highways and private launching facilities. Townsley notes 173 300 motorboats licensed by Nov 30 1961 and calls for stronger water safety legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Greer
Highway Department
R. W. Townsley
Motor Vehicle Division
Texas
Townsley
State Railroad Commission
Gov
Daniel
Daniel Boone
Abilene
C. Herbert Cowell
Houston
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Mildred Blair
Cisco
Texas State Board of ‘Tuberculosis Nurse Examiners
C. D. McKnight
San Antonio
State Board of Barber Examiners
Dinner Guests At Stevens Home Include Kernville Family
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Stevens included Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hurd Mr and Mrs J M Stevens Mr and Mrs Harvey Stevens and Mr and Mrs Tommy Webb and daughters of Kernville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton Stevens
Murray Hurd
J. M. Stevens
Harvey Stevens
Tommy Webb
Kernville
Man Is Steward of God's Earth Tour Highlights Soil Duty
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District presented a soil stewardship tour to local ministers on Friday May 18 at the Ryland Rothmann ranch. Desmond Sagebiel urged preachers to care for earth as stewards for future generations and demonstrated water infiltration and soil stability differences between good and poor condition soil. Soil Stewardship Week runs May 27 through June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
SCD Board
Desmond Sagebiel
SCD
Ryland Roth
Mann Ranch
Rothmann
Boerne White Sox Dominate Harper Cubs 9 2
Dale Minor three hits and a seven run ninth inning collapse power Boerne over Harper 9 2. Klein held Boerne until the seventh before a scoring burst, Cottle and Mains doubled for Harper, and Schmidt closed out the win. Next week Harper visits Fredericksburg while Boerne hosts Kerrville Kats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Minor
Harper
Boerne
Lino Sarabia
Johnny Cottle
Short
D. Minor
Feller
Schmidt
Cubs
Klein
Gombert
Katzer
P. Taylor
G Mains
C Klein
Rhe Boeme
RBI
J Cottle
M Katzer
P Sarabia
Minor
Poppy Day Appeal Urges Tribute to War Dead
Citizens are asked to wear a poppy on Poppy Day to honor and remember those who died in service. The flag and family remembrance traditions are encouraged across communities.
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Sanger and Mrs Nabers
Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers attended a Kerrville birthday gathering Thursday honoring Mrs Arthur Sanger and Mrs Nabers on their birthday anniversaries. A covered dish lunch was served to several friends in a warm, communal mood. Wear a Poppy to honor the war dead and all war’s living victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nabers
Kerrville
Arthur Sanger
Mrs. Nabers
WK Country League Standing This Week May 20
Results show Pat's 4 Helotes 2 Giants 17 Kats 9 Stanley 8 All Stars 1 Boerne 9 Harper 2. Next week May 27 fixtures list Harper at Giants Pat's at All Stars Kats at Boerne Stanley at Helotes.
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Pat
Helotes
Giants
Kats
Stanley
All Stars
Boerne
Harper
Pat's
Naeee lPat’ S
Peeeeeed
Bock Pice
Ren
One
GAZ
Stanley Peeee
Kats Wets
Saees Ene Ewecesese All Stars
Denes Eed Meververase
Graduation Open House for Lawrence Zenner Jr
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Zenner hosted an open house Friday night at their home in honor of their son Lawrence Jr from the graduating class. Refreshments including cookies punch cake and coffee were served to a list of guests including Mr and Mrs Felix Kunz Eugene Kunz Mr and Mrs Charlie Kunz Mrs Frank Rischner Mr and Mrs Felix Rischner Mr and Mrs Joe Mrosek and Miss Darlene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Zenner
Lawrence Jr
Felix Kunz
Eugene Kunz
Charlie Kunz
Frank Rischner
Felix Rischner
Joe Mrosek
Darlene
Dittmar Family Attend Harper High School Commencement
Visiting Mr and Mrs Edwin Dittmar over the weekend were their daughter Mrs Bill Dendy and family of San Angelo. They were here to attend the commencement at Harper High School. Miss Gayle Dittmar was class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Dittmar
Bill Dendy
San Angelo
Harper High School
Gayle Dittmar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vern Scanford
Coleman
Keyser Bierschwale
Finone
Fredericksourg
Remington
Remington “Super
Krauskopf- Bros
Boerne White Sox
Harper Cubs
Lynch
Endres
Cottle
James A. Jimmy
Ville Neaenel
Turmin Action Program
Lawrence Zenners
the Herald
Pait’s Pavilion
Jesse Lee and
His
Texas Valley Boys
Everybody Welcome
J. Patranella
Preston Smith
Georgetown
Dawson County
Sunset
Laniesa
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Ima
St. John’s Methodist Church
Salvation Army Board
Kiwanis Club
The
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas House of Representatives
Senate
Smith
Ben Ramsey
Preston
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