Expanded Red Cross Blood Program aids donor families in Central Texas
The Central Texas Red Cross Blood Program extends coverage to families of donors giving at least one pint, including those outside the region. Eligibility requires transfusable blood and a policy signed by donors, with replacement not guaranteed for illnesses existing at donation.
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Central Texas
Red Cross
Scofield
Othe
Wacoon
Milady Bauer
Central Texas Red Cross Blood Center
Red Cross Blood Center
Peithe
Delta Kappa Gamma Plans Fredericksburg Regional Meeting
Beta Zeta chapter members from Mason Junction Menard and Fredericksburg meet in Mason to plan year activities and a regional event at Fredericksburg High School on October 9 with the theme You Have the Key. The meeting honors Julia Estill and Olga Dittmar and announces yearbooks and scholarships totaling 2010.05.
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Beta Zeta
Delta Kappa Gamma
Mason
Junction
Menard
Fredericksburg
Harper and
Doss
Mabel Reeves
Florence Hannah
Lucille Rembold
Effie Roy Felphs
May Cox
Esther Weaver
Rubye Jordan
Fredericksburg High School
Ella Gold
Max Menzies
Reeves
Julia Estill
Dean Hopf
Olga Dittmar
K. M. Eckert
Walter Lehmberg
Gillespie County
Mesdames Tyrus Cox
Edgar Gold
Fred Mathisen
Elizabeth Walter
W. C. Westerfeldt
Clara Anderegg
Frances Floyd
Esther Mueller
Flora Wertheim
Mesdames
W. H. Stevens
Lewis Stevens
Harper
Paul Sauer
Cautionary note on choking prevention for children and homes
Public health guidance highlights choking risks for children under five and the elderly. It outlines common hazards such as foods, small objects, and dental prosthetics, with practical steps for caregivers to prevent incidents and seek prompt treatment if choking occurs.
Tourist Conference At Austin Opens October
Reported gathering in Austin outlines state tourism development with key speakers and officials from the Texas Department of Commerce and state agencies. Leaders discuss leveraging budget to boost the industry and invite broader community participation in the effort.
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Austin
Neetie
Carive
Daalios Choiman
Pes
de Wetopmert
Neves Alves Boned
Pradster
Dan Redeher
Cardbasl
Weta Batts
Phous Fort Vier
Oat Lee Ann Kae
Scent Bre
CPD VA Eddy Dst
Heeotine
Iway Departiment
Batselon Ambertaratiae
Oygress
J Weld Wagtsee Parks
Ated Walditte Department
John Bern Shepperd
Tenas State Historicad
Surya
Amd Dun
Corinen
Tenas Uiehwas
Texas
Harper Homemakers Attend Area Meeting in San Antonio
Eight Harper Chapter members of Young Homemakers of Texas attended the Area Convention in San Antonio led by Nila McMahon. Delegates included Massey and Schumpelt with McMahon as alternate. Dunn accompanied by teacher Earlene Dunn. Lt Col Vincent To Hack spoke on Color Psychology. Arleigh Duff headlined the awards banquet with Young Farmers joint event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Chapter
Young Homemakers of Texas
Area Association
San Antonio
Nila McMahon
Chapte
Earlene Dunn
Sharlene Sullemeier
Nora Cornell
Carol Cochran
Merle Massey
Alice Schumpelt
Joyce Lange
Alice Schum
EHL
Goodyear Store Names Roberts New Manager
George Edward Roberts named manager of the Fredericksburg Goodyear Service Store succeeding Freddy Miller. Roberts, a Lockhart native with 14 years at the San Marcos store, served as credit manager there since 1959. He will move to Fredericksburg as manager and tire changer. his family will live at 418 Trump Street.
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George Edward Robberts
Fredericksburg
Goodyear
Freddy Miller
Roberts
Lockhart
Goodyear Service
San Marcos
Hear
Mary Louise Castleberry
Lockhardt
Eddie
Peggy Sue
Glenn Eliot
Evelyn Louise
Nusband
Father
Trump St
Amani
Fredercksburg
Lyndon Immel Ceredit
Rayfoerd Rash
Service Omapage
Rasmoend Ottmers
Serview
PTA Meeting October 7 Plans and Activities
The Harper PTA agenda includes Oct 7 at the school cafe with 3200 ppm note. Mrs Gene Harper’s pupils perform dances and Mis Rasmond Spaeth leads youth service groups. Marie Vastor reports on Boys and Girls State. Fall Festival near Oct 30. attendees listed with several local teachers and parents.
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Harper
Gene Harper
PTA
Mis
Rasmond Spaeth
Marie Vastor
Wats
Chatman
Elbert Feller
Alois Jump
Edwin Braeathgam
Clayton Massey
Creighton Stevens
Woe Doetr
Cola. Barrett
Roe. Peul
Elmer Lange
Local Family Attend Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mio and Mrs Roy Steitle and Dwayne Steitle with their families from Mretericksboro and Austin visited Roby relatives for the Silver Wedding Anniversary. Meo Markworth and Walter Markworth hosted, with Mrs Bilton Spencer and Miss Mila Lee among guests. The event honored Gene Jones and family members during a busy weekend gathering.
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Mio
Roy Steitle
Dwayne Steitle
Mretericksboro
Ospert
Meo
Walter Markworth
Roby
Matcom Marsall
Austin
Mis
Bilton Spencer
Harper First State Bank to Observe Fiftieth Anniversary
Harper First State Bank marks its fiftieth anniversary with an Oct 16 observance at Harper Community Park starting at 4 PM. A social hour program and barbecue will be held on the grounds with a community Hall option if weather turns inclement. All patrons and local residents are invited.
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Harper First State Bank
First State Bank of
Harper
Proctor William Rogers Dies in Dillon Montana
Proctor William Rogers age 49 formerly of Harper died Sunday September 26 at his Dillon Montana home after illness. Funeral services set for Sunday October 3 at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church Harper with burial in Harper Cemetery. Born August 26 1906 in Harper he had lived in Dillon four years. Surviving: son Gee Lawson Rogers daughter Geraldine Rogers four sisters Mrs Don Anderson Mrs Betty Nichols Mrs Faye Gann Mrs N A Giblin and three brothers Vernon Lasson Rogers Spence Rogers.
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Proctor William Rogers
Harper
Dillon
Montana
Notong
Don Anderson
Richland
Washington
Betty Nichols
Dallas
Faye Gann
Lamesa
N. A. Giblin
Austins
Vernon
Lasson Rogers
Kernville
Spence Rogers
Spencer 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Mr and Mrs Elton Spencer were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary by their children Mrs Malcom Marshall of Austin and Mrs Johnie Spencer Bas towns ME and Mrs Joe Spencer Kas and Lisa of here. The centerpiece featured white carnations with silver candies and bells. The cake was angel food frosted white with silver balls. Mrs Malcom Marshall served punch while Mrs Doe Spence served cake and Mrs Johnie Spencer served coffee. About 30 friends and neighbors attended the jovial event.
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Elton Spencer
Malom Marsehall
Austin
Johnie Spencer
Bas Towns
Joe Spencer
Kas
Lisa
Here
Malcom Marshall
Doe Spence
Johnie Spencers
Selecting Ewes by Production Not Age Warned By County Agent
County agent urges eliminating unproductive ewes based on performance rather than age. High prices this year justify culling inferior stock that cannot wet and lamb or yield wool. Strong emphasis on selective management to keep productive ewes only.
Filton Hopf Installed Worthy Advisor At Junction
Miss Eileen Hopf daughter of Mire and AMrrs was installed as Worthy Advisor of Junction Assembly 2286 Order of the Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Hall in Junction on Saturday night September 25. Installing officers included Mrs Kathryn Anderege and Mrs Margaret House with several Misses among the aides. The program featured Rev David Gallaher prayers and Miss Nancy Keller with Miss Vickie Honic singing To Believe. Eileen will serve as worthy advisor for four months while she attends Harper High School and leads as Harper Lions Club queen.
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Eileen Hopf
Mire
Amrrs
Dean Hopf
Junction Assembly
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Junction
Kathryn Anderege
Margaret House
Darla Anderege
Marty Ruth Blackburn
Kathryn Stevens
Terrilee Pettigrew
Karla Anderege
Charity
Edith Powell
Hope
Becky Ruff
Sheny Pettigrew
Jeana House
Pamela Bierschwale
Dolores Duderstadt
Immrtality
Debbie Fields
Barbara May
David Gallaher
Nancy Keller
Vickie Honic
Blanchard Attends Texas Vet Service Officers Conference
Leo J. Blanchard sr county service officer for Gillespie County attended the four day statewide rehabilitation conference for veterans service officers at the Commodore Perry Hotel in Austin in September 2023. The Veterans Affairs Commission of Texas hosted it with much supported by major veterans organizations. Topics covered included disability pension compensation government insurance GI loans education training and reemployment rights for veterans and their dependents.
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Leo J. Blanchard
Gillespie County
Commodore Perry
Austin
Veterans Affairs Commission of Texas
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans of Wold War II Amvets
Veterans County Service Officers Association of Texas
Texas
Til Crest Singing Club Set At Harper Methodist
The Til Crest Singing Club will meet at Harper Methodist Church on Sunday October 3 at 2 30 P M. The public is invited. Rain touched parts of the county last week easing dust and aiding pastures. Some areas had heavy showers while others stayed dry. The break in the heat wave brought relief and October looks cooler than last year.
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Til Crest Singing Club
Harper Methoist
Taxes Due Oct 1 In Gillespie County Texas
County Tax Assessor Milton Durst announced October 1 start for collecting 1965 county state and school taxes with a 3 percent discount in October, 2 percent in November and 1 percent in December. Some districts exempt. January 1 net taxes, penalties apply from February 1. Poll taxes issued for 1966 elections. Tax rates listed. estimated total collection 455,489.14 with breakdown by state county and districts. Office hours 8:00 to 5:00 weekdays and 8:00 to noon Saturdays October through April.
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Milton Durst
Fredericksburg
Harper Independent
Rocky Hill
Stonewall
Doss
Gillespie County
Durst
Ind
Wool Sewing Short Course Opens Tuesday at Courthouse
Four sessions begin Tuesday October 5 at 9 15 a m in the July Dormitory Courthouse. Mrs Rosa Lee Meeks Gillespie County Home Demonstration Agent leads the workshop with wool fabric samples and portable sewing machines encouraged. Child care available if needed and contact Court House Office 997 3157. The course covers wool fiber properties plus labeling rules under the Wool Products Labeling Act with emphasis on imported fabrics and country of origin. Additional workshops follow on October 12 19 and 26.
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Rosa Lee Meeks
Gillespie County
Eral Trade Commission
Lutheran Church Women Meet at St James
The St James Lutheran Church Women held a joint meeting with 25 ladies. Rev W E Dock led a Bible study on Love One Another. Officers elected for two years include Mary C Bode president and Mrs Moelendorf treasurer.
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St. James Lutheran
Wilsean
Ovteter
Mother Dauchter
Mery C. Bode
Ao Meetleandorf
Ff Moelendorf
Milton Casper
Atrs Belton Tatsch
Free Hunt Snubbed Limits Common Doves at Matador Zone
The first phase of a free dove hunt near Matador Management saw low participation with about one hunter per day. Biologists planned studies on attractants and dove behavior at impoundments amid gun pressure from a 28,000 acre tract.
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Paducah
Texas Parks and Wardlife Department
Jack Omere Elected President of Kirchoff Reunion
Jack Omere was elected president of the Kirchoff Reunion at the annual gathering held Sunday September 26 at Grapetown Hall. About 150 attended for a basket lunch and barbecue. Other officers named include Mrs Chester Borchers vice president and Erhard Treiber secretary treasurer.
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Jack Omere
Kirchoff
Grapetown Hall
Chester Borchers
Erhard Treiber
Secretars
August Borchers
Kimberly Ann Pizzini
J. Pizzini
Mia
Withe Klinksich
Gordon Green
Cosnast
Sam Homg
Benno Krirchoff
Concord
New Flampshire
Wright
Monroe Klinksick
Ted Nealson
San Antonio
New Hampshire
Muissouri
Califormid
Corpus Christi
Sam
Tonio Austin
Mason, Comfort
Harper Nearevilles
Summer Oett
Mayfields Mattress Company Innerspring Service
Old mattresses transformed by Mayfields Mattress Company in Berryville. innerspring services and felting work guaranteed.
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Mayfields Mattress Company
Berrville
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Mita Creuwelpoe
Mii
Otal
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Ane
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Governen Denmally
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Mead
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Mao Ati Mis
Laie
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Kev Ville
Ehatper
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Viotois Ratneh
Mis Cleon Hopf
Robert Maurer
Robert Matures
Gailbet
Fredereksburgp
Mis A
Bo Bather Si
Mro
Mis Riehwal Biersehwate
Ouuo Vw
Mis J
George E. Roberts
Herbert Jones
Mila Lee
Gene Jones
Mrs
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E County
Blanchard
Lutheran Church
Kirchhoff Reunion
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