Tideland and housing battles touch Texas politics
In Congress the tidelands bill faces Senate veto risk after House approval amid renewed debate over federal control of submerged lands and oil rights. A separate economy drive pivots on public housing funding, with a cutback from 50 000 to 5 000 units under Senate action and a heated recommittal vote.
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Alton Eckhardt Promoted To Staff Sergeant
Alton O Eckhardt son of Mr and Mrs Hugo A Eckhardt has been promoted to Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. He enlisted January 8 1949 at Lackland AFB San Antonio received basic training then went to Chanute Field for schooling before being sent to Elmendorf Air Force Base Alaska. He served with a Troop Carrier Squadron for about 20 months and participated in the Berlin Airlift. He enjoys hunting and fishing in Alaska and hopes to be home on furlough in November.
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Four Bands Set For 63rd Gillespie County Fair Lineup
Music Chairman Wesley A. Gold announced at a fall association meeting that four bands will perform August 17 to 19 at the Gillespie County Fair. Fredericksburg High School Band under Kermit Gammenthaler opens the parade and plays Friday and Saturday, Hermann Sons Band led by Lorenz Bading serves as official fair band Sunday, Stonewall Community Band directed by Alfred Pehl appears on the first fair night, and Doss Community Band led by Richard Kasper plays Saturday night with a concert to open the night programs.
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Fredericksburg Hermann Sons Band
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Stonewall
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Doss Judging Contest Set For August In Gillespie County
Gillespie County 4H clubs and FFA chapters may enter teams of three with an alternate for the Doss Judging Contest to be held in August. Prizes include ribbons for each team member and top individuals. Contestants will judge corn classes, oats and wheat, and various hays. County Agents Office must be notified by August 6.
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Kids Opening Night On Lighted Baseball Field Wednesday
The event is set for Wednesday night August 8 as children take the field under lights. Community notes invite participation and enjoyment at the upgraded baseball facility.
Annual Doss and Stonewall Fairs Set for August 11 12
The Doss and Stonewall community fairs return next weekend August 11 and 12 with displays of garden orchard and farm produce plus hand-made items and crafts. Barbecue serves at noon and supper, ball games in the afternoon, and a dance in the Stonewall school gymnasium.
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Family Visits Span Texas Across Week
Mrs. Lem Jones and her children from Junction visited her mother Mrs. Ollie Parker on Tuesday. Mrs. Floyd Boatright departed Friday for Lott, Texas to see her mother.
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Junction
Ollie Parker
Floyd Boatright
Lott, Texas
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