May CenTex Events Roll Across the Region
May CenTex events are announced spanning May 4 through May 29. Highlights include Killen Rodeo on May 4–6, Burnet High School Swim and Dive May 5–6, Wimberley Market Day May 6, Austin Flora Festival May 6–7, Juried Show May 7–21, Burnet Aqua Carnival May 12, All Girl Rodeo May 12–13, Laguna Gloria Arts and Crafts Fiesta May 21–26, Brady Heart of Texas Golf Tourney May 26–29, and Burnet Aqua Quarter Horse Show May 27 along with Fredericksburg Shatzler events.
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Wimberley
Tagram
Burnet
Brady
Heart of Texas
Navy Seafarer and Airman Recruit Enlistment Programs
The U S Navy introduces two new enlistment programs Seafarer and Airman Recruit offering a three year term with sea duty assignment for Seafarer and airport Coast. Navy recruiters at 702 Colorado St Room 408 Austin Texas provide details. American Cancer Society appeals for donations to fund cancer research and treatment. Kerrville State Arts and Crafts Fair runs May 31 to June 4.
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U.S. Navy
Navy
Colorado St
Austin
Texas
Kerrville
Texas Revenue Sharing Bill Promises State Aid to Llano County
Governor Preston Smith discusses the General Revenue Sharing bill approved by the House Ways and Means Committee, noting total Texas city and county funding of 202 million in the first year and retroactive allocations starting January 1, 1972. Early estimates show Llano County receiving 88,236, with 72,137 to county government and 16,099 to the city of Llano, as observers anticipate broader fiscal relief and service improvements statewide. The piece also mentions the 1917 organization of the first Girl Scout troop for physically handicapped girls in New York City.
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Preston Smith
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Texas
Wilbur Mills
Llano County
Llano
Pecan Orchard Pest Spray Advice For Llano County
Llano County Agent John Kuykendall urges spraying pecans in the Llano area for pecan nut casebearer around May 10 to 12. Expect heavier populations and a possible second spray 7 to 10 days later. Malathion or toxaphene with a spreader sticker, zinc sulfate, and systemic insecticide Di-Syston are recommended steps to protect the crop.
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Llano
John Kuyken
Dali
Lone Grove Social Roundup Brims With Visits and Rain
Residents from Georgetown Austin San Antonio Llano Madisonville and Brownwood shared weekend visits with local families. A2 inch rain brightened the town while a new colt drew attention at a local gathering.
Llandans Attend Kerrville Funeral for J L Huitt
Mr and Mrs Linden Foster traveled to Kerrville on Tuesday to attend the funeral of their brother in law J L Huitt who died Sunday night The Huitt family connections include Louise Foster Linda Faye Rabb and Wayland Wilson with Dawn of Austin visiting their relatives last weekend to share time with their parents and grandparents The item also mentions new leukemia treatments and a call to support the American Cancer Society
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Linden Foster
Kerrville
J.L. Huitt
Linda Faye Rabb
Wayland Wilson
Dawn of Austin
Final Sprigging Date May 15 for Conservation Program
Land operators are reminded that May 15 is the final date to seed or sprig permanent grass under the Agriculture Conservation program. Practices completed must be reported with cost statements to recover unearned shares and fund other needed practices. Public support for the Cancer Crusade Month aids the fight against cancer.
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Department of Agriculture Conservation Program
Girl Scouts Reach 32 Million Members Since Founding
The record notes that nearly 32 million girls and women have joined the Girl Scouts of America since its founding in 1912 1920s era phrasing referenced.
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The
Girl Scouts of America
First Lady Honorary Scout Leader Role Through History
Beginning with Mrs Woodrow Wilson in 197, every First Lady has served as honorary preale ment of Girt Scouts.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Killen
Fredericksburg-Shatzler
American Cancer Society
ACS
Architects
Negley
Smith & McCullough Lumber Company
Public School
New York City
Ee Jon
Snape
Corner
Llane
John F. Sanders
Lone Grove
Thelma Thiers
Raymond Lykins
Georgetown
Clebert Bohanan
Duwane Genini
Brenda
Evelyn
Steve
Sonora
Clent Reager
Valley Spring
Hollis Reager
San Antonio
Clay Carta
Sharon Estepp
John Graham
Lana Kay McPherson
Ira Shroyer
Lakeshore Drive
Ford Clinger
Ola Mae Hazelett
Joe Rouse
Pat Beanie
Patty
Tina
Wesley Wilson
Brownwood
Kenneth Hazelett
A. K. New
Dalas
Eddie Overstreet
Jim Ed
Robert Ratliff
Walter Overstreet
Jeff Scott
Horseshoe Bay
Eddie Baker
Melissa
H. L. Robinett
Clytie Hagemann
James Thiers
Gladys Box
Llandans
John Whit
Liano
Western Mattress Co
Austin Ave
Stoewnwood
Drace Williams
Precinct
Railroad Commission Race
Texas Railroad Commission
Byron Tunnell
Vy Bryon Tunnell Campaign Committee
Helene Curtis
Doral Beauty Salon
Doras Johnson Sanderson
Debbie Ratliff
Ollie St
Ben Barnes
Guy Newman
Howard Payne College
Robert S. Tate
First Methodist Church
Stormy Shelton
Abilene
Barnes Camp
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