Thanksgiving origins and the shift to a national date
A Virginia historian places the first 1619 Thanksgiving at Berkeley Hundred, while Pilgrims celebrated a 1621 three day festival with local chiefs and diverse foods. Sarah Hale and Lincoln helped establish a national Thanksgiving on the last Thursday in November, later fixed as the fourth Thursday by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Dowdey
Virginia
America
Berkeley Hundrer
Tidewater
England
Massasoit
Washington
United States
Jefferson
Sarah Hale
Lincoln
Yeaowhole Congress
Phankspissy Beame
Stolen Car Recovered Near Sonora After Theft
A sedan owned by Thompson of Groves was stolen while parked at Live Oak Service Station Monday night and recovered Wednesday west of Sonora. Police report the driver fled north then abandoned the vehicle a few miles west of Sonora. no arrests yet.
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Garoes
Live Oak
Dsonot
Sonora
Fredericksburg
Pas
Haglin
Thompson
Tiericksbure
Sonoita
Kiiday
Briendds
Grovsbechated
Predecehsburg
Live Oak Community
Daverner's Park
Monebtsy
Eturn
Brant
Colder Weather Suppresses Early Deer and Turkey Storage
Brisk norther chills Hill Country to 31 and 27 degrees marking the season's first frost. Cold storage plants report a dip in deer and turkey intake after a record first four days, with about 2,700 deer and 300 doe deer plus 197 turkeys stored in the county and adjacent areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Gillespie County
Gbg
Census of Agriculture Questionnaires Sent to Gillespie County
The notice explains questionnaires sent to farmers and ranchers in Gillespie County for the Census of Agriculture. It outlines the purpose, timing, and need for accurate responses, including data on farms, acreage, crops, livestock, equipment, and chemical use. It also mentions a local social note about residents visiting with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census of Agriculture
Gillespie County
Dulstess
U.S
Father Son Leadon Harper Bull of the Woods Contest
In Harper the annual Bull of the Woods contest sees first entry by Heat Phillips with a 103 pound buck scoring 269 points including 103 weight 45 points for points 71 spread 12 inch horn height. Son Jack Phillips leads later with a 271 point buck 99 pounds 99 points 10 pointer 50 points 17 percent spread 71 points horn height 12 inches. Mrs Schmidt adds an 87 pound buck scoring 87 points 10 pointer 50 points 16 inch spread 12 inch horn height 090 points total goals. The season is young and leaders may shift as more entries arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Schmidt
Phillips
Friendly Sewing Circle meeting and next party set
The Friendly Sewing Circle met at Mrs Reginal McDougall’s home on November 12 with 7 members. Members embroidered and hemmed towels, and donations supported the group. The next meeting and Christmas party are planned for December 10 at 6 30 p m at Mrs Joe Mrosch’s home with gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginal McDougall
Fred Gammenthaler
Alfred Kramer
Katherine Lange
Allen Bridged
A. C. Felles
Milton Kiramer
Paul Staudt
Joe Mrosch
Mars. McDougall
Anton Lange
County Make It With Woo Winners to Compete in District Show
Winners Linda Meier and Joyce Meier of Fredericksburg along with Viexi Henig of Harper and Kathy Tatsch of Harper placed in the Make It Yourself With Woo contest. They will compete December 5 in Kerrville. Contests were judged at Harper School Cafetorium starting 9:30 p.m. and garments modeled at 2 p.m. Judges included Kerr County agents and local teachers.
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Kirst
Kerrville
Harper School
Ub Deb
Linda Meier
Fredericksburg
Juntos
Joyce Meier
Viexi Henig
Harper
Kathy Tatsch
Barbara Searcy
Sally Maaschall
Bettye Ersch
Ernestine Fell
Kiaper
Joyce Lange
Fiasper
Rati Borchers
Lynette Spaeth
Bettye Moldenhauer
Bettye Ahrens
Peggy Felle
Jaydean Peril
Kay Spencer
Marlene Jung
Juanita O'Connor
Kerr Co
Carlton Bierschwale
Junction High School
Rees Snodgrass
la Ferm
Te Synop Nkeriville
Chapte
Amthars
Deer Hies Will Be Appreciated By State Hospitals & Special Schools
Mrs Campbell leads the Volunteer Services Council in collecting hides for Texas mental hospitals tuberculosis hospitals and schools for the mentally retarded. Hides are tanned and distributed to 28 000 patients for rehabilitation projects. Hunters are urged to send hides to Austin and charity tags. The event followed a wool themed style show with music and fashion demonstrations.
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T. Cc. Campbell
Abilene
Volunteer Services Council
Campbell
Texas
Asds
LBJ Attends Kennedy Memorial Services in Austin
President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird attended memorial services for John F. Kennedy at University Methodist Church in Austin, marking one year since Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. Governors Connally and Johnson accompanied by official guests toured the LBJ Ranch after services.
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Lbj
Kennedy Memorial
Austin
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lady Bird
John I. Kennedy
University Methodist Church
Kennedy
Dallas
Johnson
John B. Connally
Connally
Protestant Episcopal Church of
U.S
America
Robert i
Ebenezer Baptist
Willner i
Univertyrian Church
Jehomett ‘Thornberry
JC. Kellam
Johnses
Johnsons
Carl Saders
Richard bBo Russell
Herman Talmruig
Fors Mer
Ernest Vardiver
Court of Appeals
Jude Rouit Russell
J. B. Fuqua
Georgia Friends
Harper Lions Dinner Features McGinley Talk on Business Problems
Harper Lions Club held a Thanksgiving turkey dinner at the school cafatorium with guest speaker W L McGinley owner of several enterprises. He discussed burdensome payroll records tax forms and foreign competition while noting Christmas street lights readiness and road maps for local distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions
Hear McGinley
Harper Lions Club
W. L. McGinley
James Purse III. McGinley
Donald B. Isom
Fred Parker
Mrr. Isom
Dallas
Mr. Parker
Springfield
Ilinois
McGinley
Herbert Felles
Kall Miller
Fredericksburg
Lier
Roberts
Miller
Dolores
Mr. McGinley
Lion Gene Harper
Club
Harper
Survey Aims Lyndon B Johnson State Park at Stonewall
The Texas State Parks and Willi life Commission through interagency agreement with the State Highway Commission authorized the Edighway Department in Gillespie County to survey the proposed Lyndon B Johnson State Park at Stonewall. The survey covers about Jus acres on site between Ranch Road 1 opposite the LBJ Ranch and U S Highway 290 near the Stonewall Boy Scout Hut. Local residents report highway department personnel under KE Pittman supervise the effort with a site near the Pedernales River. Current landowners include Adolf Nebgen, the Dung estate, Ernest Pleightower, Marl W Sweeney, and Richard Sturgill.
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Texas State Parks & Willulife Commission
Ano Interagency
State Highway Commission
Edighway Department
Gillespie County
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Stonewall
KE Pittman
Highway Department
Fredericksburg
Pitmann
LBJ
Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Stonewall Boy Scout Hut
Pedernales River
LBJ Ranch
Adolf Nebgen
Richard Dung
Ernest Pleightower
Marl W. Sweeney
Richard Sturgill
Chilhowie
Vir Hite Thamenly
Secret Service seeks traffic limits on Ranch Road near Stonewall
The U S Secret Service asked Texas to restrict traffic on Ranch Road near Stonewall during presidential visits to the Johnson ranch. The Texas Highway Commission granted the request, directing cooperation from the Texas Highway Department to ensure security and traffic safety.
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Secret Service
Ranch Road
Stonewall
Austin
Terds
U.S
Johnson
Lenas
U.S Highway 290
Pedernales River
Les Stanca
Wood Ranch
Texas Highway Commission
Tensas Highway Department
Se UN
Tafe
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Friendly Sewing Circle News
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Charlee Rogers
Servier
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Fred Bierschwale
J. C. Bierschwale
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Cottage Grove
Oregon
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J. R. Peril
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Charlie Rogers
Future Teachers
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Ola Peril
R. BE. Peril
Arthur Bierschwale
BE. B. Roach
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John Barclay
Central Christian Church
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Houston
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