Safe hunting through gun safety education and NRA program
The article cites rising hunting license sales from eight million in 1941 to fourteen million plus, notes hunting pressure and injury risk, and explains NRA efforts like the Uniform Hunter Casualty Report and the NRA Hunter Safety Course. It urges members to practice safe handling, know the gun, observe game laws, and promote safety through education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Rifle Association
National Rifle Association of America
NRA
Cooperative Loses Final Stehling Case Appeal
The San Antonio Court of Civil Appeals overruled the cooperative’s motion for a rehearing in CTEC vs. Arthur Stehling. The case transfers to Bexar County, with costs upheld against the cooperative. Stehling had accused the suit of delaying libel actions against several parties including Petsch and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc
CTEC
Arthur Stehling
San Antonio Court of Civil Appeals
Court of Civil Appeals
E. L. Schmidt
District Court
Bexar County
Gillespie County
Stehling
Ferguson
Coop
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Cooperative
Hugo Weinheimer
Chester Schwetheim
Paul Stehling
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Harper defeats London six in district clash 44 to 26
Wade Harper stays undefeated in district play by beating London 44 26 at home. The district Homecoming week features a football queen crowning at halftime and a no admission party at Harper High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
London
Leakey
Harper High School
Fire destroys hunting gear in Corsicana pickup blaze
A Corsicana pickup owned by P. R. Strader and G. E. Miller burned Wednesday morning in front of Super Service Station. Spares, bedding, a spare tire, tarpaulin and hunting gear were destroyed. damage about 150 dollars. Strader could not explain the blaze as they returned from a hunting lease at the J. H. Parker ranch at Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Strader
G. E. Miller
Corsicana
Super
Strader
J. H. Parker
Harper
Beaufort area ties weekend visit with local families
Mrs. Bruce Pipkin of Beaumont and Bruce Pipkin Jr. of Texas University spent the weekend with Mrs. Johnnie Ackel in Beaumont. They visited Mrs. Ackel’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parker, in Beaumont over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Pipkin
Beaumont
Bruce Pipkin Jr
Texas University
Johnnie Ackel
Induction Departure Notices List Local Men
From Gillespie Kerr Kendall and Llane counties several men depart for induction. Names include Dudley N Althaus William P Metzger Andrew A Alberthal Franklin C Lehne Ronald C Doebbler Delton W Behrens Charles L Sharp Amador H Pruneda Hudson L Long Walter L Wallis Elmer L Peefilter Marvin L Seewald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie Co
Dudley N. Althaus
William P. Metzger
Andrew A. Alberthal
Franklin C. Lehne
Ronald C. Doebbler
Delton W. Behrens
Pope Pius XII Voices Sports as Spirit Builder in Rome
Vatican City Pope Pius XII told about 150000 athletes in St Peter's Square that sport can train body and spirit but warned against excess on commercialism and stardom. He praised sport's Christian aims and welcomed Rome hosting the 1960 Olympics while noting competing events overshadowed by a Communist rally.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
St. Peter’s Square
Italy
Rome
Christianity
Castel Gandolfo
Communist Party
Villa Glori
Habenicht Family Visit Ties Kilgore Kinship
Mr and Mrs Harold Habenicht and their two children from Kilgore spent the week visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Mays Searaqyouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Habenicht
Kilgore
Mays Searaqyouge
State Highway Commission refuses caution light in Harper
At the Harper Lions Club meeting a letter from the State Highway Commission declined a caution light at the intersection of US 290 and Farm to Market Road 783 after a survey found an approaching eastbound sight distance of 475 feet for a four inch high object. The club also heard about Christmas gifts for Kerrville State Home patients and planned a Civil Defense Aircraft Watch post with 628 posts district wide. Volunteers were expected to man the post. Mrs. June Spencer chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
Safety Committee
State Highway Commission
Doss Road
the Commission
Kerrville State
PTA
Civil Defense
June Spencer
Veterans Day Observed Across Texas On November 11
Leading Texas veterans groups unite for the second annual Veterans Day observance with the theme Peace with Honor. Parades services and memorials are planned in many communities as businesses close part of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
K. L. Berry
American Legion
Charles L. Downy
Pleasanton
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ted C. Connell
Killeen
United Spanish War Veterans
W. D
Gillespie County 4-H Awards Banquet set for November 10
The Gillespie County 4-H Clubs will hold its annual Awards Banquet on Thursday November 10 at 730 p m at Peters Hall. Committees include Arrangements Crappale 4-H Harper 4-H Albert 4-H Willow City Stonewall St Marys Decoration Cherry Springs Food Dust. Tickets available from any 4-H Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Peter's Hall
Harper
Albert
Willow City
Stonewall
St. Mary’s
Cherry Springs
Jung Couple Visits Temple Clinic Scene
Mr and Mrs James Jung travel to Temple as Mrs Jung undergoes a clinic visit. The pair are seen in the city during the medical appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. James Jung
Temple
Mrs. Jung
Harper Area Nimrods Extend Club Joining Deadline
Frank Staudt, chairman of the Harper Bull of the Woods Club, says Harper area hunters have 11 more days to join. Applications accepted until midnight November. Bucks may be killed in Gillespie or adjoining counties. Two prizes: two thirds to top man or lady, one third to second. Jackpot entry fee $1. Registration at Hopf Locker Plant. Winners announced January 3, 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Staudt
Harper
Bull of the Woods Club
Harper Area
Staudt
Gillespie
Gillespie County Game Protective Association
Elmer L. Lange
Hopf
Mr and Mrs Arthur Biersch Wabe Visit Eagle Pass
Mr and Mrs Arthur Biersch Wabe made a business trip to Eagle Pass Thursday and returned Friday. Nichols Ney of Quemanda was a visitor in Harper Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bierschwabe
Eagie Pass
Nichols Ney
Quemada
Harper
Albert E. Klett Dies Prominent Gillespian At 79
Albert E. Klett longtime Gillespie County official religious and civic leader died Friday at his home at 6 15 am age 79 He served as Gillespie County clerk for 20 years taught in county schools led church and choir groups and worked as rural mail carrier and bank teller Funeral services were held at Bethany Lutheran Church with multiple choirs and a graveside service at City Cemetery He was born October 26 1876 in Cave Creek and survived by his widow three daughters two sons a sister 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haines
Eugene Parker
Parker
J. W. Bierschwab
Harper
Corus Schmidt
Poole
Cyrus Schmidt
Fletcher
Albert E. Klett
Gillespie County
Klett
Echo Gesangverein
Bethany Lutheran Church
Security State Bank
G. A. Poehlmann
Bethany
Echo
Ernst Crenwelge
Wallace Ottmers
William Dietel
Victor Stahl
Kermit Stahl
Milton Knaup
Guido Klett
Wesley Gold
Reno Dammann
Beckmann
Mr. Klett
Cave Creek
August
Martha Wendel Klett
Germany
Olga Herbert
Toska
Edwin Selpp
Fredericksburg
Viola
L. G. Hannemann
Bishop
Ruby
Harvey Ransleben
Kerrville
Edgar
Walter Klett
Selma
E. C. Ottens
Robert Klett
Lydia
Henry Heineman
Elise
Charles Dittmar
Friendly Sewing Club Meeting Highlights
The Friendly Sewing Club met at Mrs. Anton Lang on October 27 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Kramer, president, called the meeting to order. Members voted to order material for 10 pillow cases to be sold as Christmas gifts. Eight members attended and a lovely supper by Mrs. Lang followed. The next meeting is set for November 30 at Mrs. W. Cottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Sewing Club
Anton Lang
Kramer
W. Cottle
Out of Town Relatives Attend Mrs Lon Whetstone Funeral
Out of town relatives attended the funeral for Mrs Lon Whetstone last Thursday. Attendees included Mrs L A Warren Carrizo Springs Mrs G R Beeman and daughter Mrs Eva Mae Scarborough Winters Frank Obenchain Menard Mrs Rance Pettitt Brownwood Mr and Mrs D L Tobias and son Houston Seth Whetstone and son Mullin Mrs Minnie Blunt and son Milton Blunt Kerrville J R Mayhugh Corpus Christi Mr and Mrs Albert Whetstone and Mrs Gordie Dodd Midland Jim Whetstone Jimmie Oille Aaron and Raymond Whetstone all of San Antonio Mr and Mrs Milton Dyer and daughter View and Mr and Mrs Marshall Brown of Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Whetstone
L. A. Warren
Carrizo Springs
G. R. Beeman
Eva Mae Scarborough
Winters
Frank Obenchain
Menard
Rance Pettitt
Brownwood
D. L. Tobias
Houston
Seth Whetstone
Mullin
Minnie Blunt
Milton Blunt
Kerrville
J. R
Hunters Return Home After Colorado Pursuit
Glen Hopf and Hubert Rahe spent the past week hunting in Colorado and returned home Monday night Hubert the lucky hunter though the text notes a bugging due and a possible miscue in note context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hopf
Hubert Rahe
Colorado
Hubert
Hat Vale
Gillespie County Deer Contest Rules Set by Game Protective Assn
The Gillespie County Game Protective Association announced the annual deer hunting contest rules for Gillespie and nearby counties. Prizes are 75, 50, and 25 dollars for first through third. Entry requires the hunter to be a member and, if from an adjoining county, landowner as well. Measurements count points for dressed weight, beam width, horn points, and specific fractions. judges' decisions are final and deer must be brought to the Chamber of Commerce office for measurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Game Protective Association
Gillespie
Chamber of Commerce Office
Death Includes Longtime Local Woman Mrs Lon Whetstone
Mrs Lon Whetstone died in a Fredericksburg hospital on October 26 at age 75 years and seven months. Funeral services were held October 27 at 2 p.m. at Noxville Cemetery with Rev B E Breihan officiating and a mixed choir singing. She is survived by three daughters Martha Mayhugh Alma and one other, plus siblings and six grandchildren. pallbearers included Dean Whetstone and Albert Whetstone.
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Noxville
Lon Whetstone
Fredericksburg
B. E. Breihan
Winona Lee Whetstone
Junction
Charles Obenchain
First Christian Church
Martha
Fred Whetstone
Harper
B. J. Mayhugh
Alma
D. L. Tobias
Houston
Rance Pettitt
Brownwood
Fred Obenchain
Waco
Frank Obenchain
Menard
Dean Whetstone
Milton Dyer
Carl Ochler
Marshall Brown
Charlie Peril
Albert Whetstone
Smith Funeral Home
Three Teens Seized After Gillespie County Manhunt
A large manhunt in Gillespie County ended with three teens captured after a high speed chase from Behrend's Wrecking Yard. Felipe Villareal 15 Brigido Menjares 18 and Rudy Gonzales 16 allegedly stole a 1955 De Soto from William Allman of San Antonio. Menjares remains jailed on burglary charges while the other two are returned to San Antonio on car theft charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
San Antonio
Sheriff's Department
Felipe Villareal
Brigido Menjares
Rudy Gonzales
Willam T. Allman
N. W
24Th St
Allman
Earl Treibes
Behrend
Ben Fiedler
Fiedler
Albert Mauldin
Mauldin
Mason Highway
Mason
Liam
Kerrville
Hugo Klaerner
Flighway
Bob Werner
Carl Bauer
Travis Bawcom
Castellon
Liano
Shorif Oliver Moore
Walter Moss
Texas
Lee. Purvis
Klaemner
Villareal
Manjares
Viola Dubray
Louis Durst
Werner
Nimitz Hotel
Fall Festival Nets $375 for Harner PTA Projects
The Harner P T A reports after expenses the Fall Festival cleared about $375.00. Funds will support the School Library and Home Economics Dept with contributions from candy, balloons, spook house, quilt, program, and other items. Many volunteers and donors including Bro Long, the band, sewing circle, Quality Grocery, and Leo Lumpkins aided the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Oehler
Ways and Means
Bro Long
Mr. Paulson
Sewing Circle
Quality Grocery
Leo Lumpkins
Pahl et al vs CTEC Case Set For Trial Here Nov 15
District Judge Jim Weatherly set the case for trial on November 15 in a suit by Clem H. Pahl Willie Maurer and R C Hagee against the Central Texas Electric Cooperative Board of Directors The plaintiffs seek an injunction to bar using co op funds to defend libel suits against Alfred Petsch R E Lee and others and allege at least 6000 of funds were used for defense and paid to Petsch and Lee who were later relieved as attorneys of record for the cooperative
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim W. Weatherby
Clem H. Pahl
Willie Maurer
R. C. Hagee
Central Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc
Thos. Ferguson
Alfred P. C. Petsch
R. E. Lee
Petsch and
Lee
Paetsch and
Pahl
Maurer
Hagee
Alfred Petsch
Cooperative
Arthur Stehling
Hugo Weinheimer
Paul Stehling
Chester Schwethelm
Mack Scare Borough Visit Spans Weekend
Mr and Mrs Joe Mack Scare borough of Austin visited their parents Mr and Mrs Mack Scare borough and Mrs Lydia Bierach wale Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mack Scare
Austin
Mrs. Mack Scare Borough
Lydia Bierachwale
Joneses of Uvalde Visit Friends Saturday
Mr and Mrs P F Jones of Uvalde spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends and relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Jones
Uvalde
Ibllcrest Singers to Sing at Baptist Church This Sunday
The regular monthly singing by the Ibllcrest Singers will be held at the Baptist Church at 2 30 p m Sunday. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
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Harper Downs
Wade
Man
Induction
Kerr Co
Charles L. Sharp
Amador H. Pruneda
Llane Co
Hudson L. Long
Walter L. Wallis
Kendall Co
Elmer L. Péeilter
Marvin L. Seewald
Pentiff Lands
Lions
Nimrods
OUR Democracy
Pahl Et al
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