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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1976
Page
5
A piece by James Dillet Freeman reflects on butterflies as delicate symbols of beauty. He compares them to flowers that fly and to God's promise, suggesting transformation from caterpillars to something greater than a simple crawl.
In Clyde Hill Washington the mayoral contest ended 576 576 after a coin toss amid a surge in turnout decline. The piece argues low voter participation across elections since 1960 notes 63 percent turnout in 1960 dropping to 36 percent in 1974 and forecasts another drop. It cites Ruth Clusen and Patrick J Caddell on voter disengagement and discusses how nonvoters influence political outcomes and party dynamics. It warns that abstention empowers power brokers and reduces accountability ahead of 1976 elections for President senators representatives governors and local officials.
Walter Cronkite critique of low registration and election interest contrasts with Gillespie County reaching over 6 080 voter registrations. The report notes activity surrounding the forthcoming general election and media commentary.
Absentee voting in Gillespie County for the November general election is strong with 80 ballots mailed by County Clerk Doris Lange. Voters unable to attend may cast ballots at the courthouse office through October 29, after absentee voting began October 13.
Gillespie County deputies investigated the discovery of three yearling calves gutted and their entrails dumped beside a paved road. The heads appeared sawed cleanly, suggesting professional butchery, with no missing-animal report filed by Tuesday. Nearby notes reference voter counts and local social items.
Veterans of World War I I Company 141st Infantry 36th Division attended the Stick Club gathering at Legion Hall and Ag Building with 140 members. The group, organized 1938, honors its cane emblem and planned a 1977 reunion October 8-9 with memorial services led by Mrs Hardin Tobin and Dr Robert Carpenter.
Thirteen new members joined the Fredericksburg Young Farmer Chapter at a chili and tamale supper held October 7 at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds Barn. Attendance reached 75 to 80 with praise for organizers and cooks, as Joe Tatum urged ongoing aims and goals. Other events mentioned include the upcoming Hunters Dance on November 20 and a Tractor Pull in August, with reminders about band boosters and 4-H activities in Harper.
Gillespie County Democrats map a gala rally set for Thursday October 28 at 6 30 p m in Lady Bird Johnson Park Pioneer Pavilion. Congressman Bob Krueger and Democratic candidates Ronald L Sutton Spencer W Brown and Jim Nugent Kerrville are among invitees with tickets at 3 00. Democratic Headquarters in the George Hill Building on East Main Street opens Thursday October 14 for purchases. Volunteers will staff the office and provide voter assistance.
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