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Newspaper
Wimberley Mill
Location
Wimberley, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1966
Page
2
A letters column invites reader submissions to express opinions on local issues. Writers share perspectives on community concerns, policy, and daily life, seeking space for public dialogue and varied viewpoints.
Readers send compliments about the first issue of The Wimberley Mill. Letters praise the paper and request mailing inclusion, noting appreciation from Willie Ellender Groves and others in Texas, with a San Marcos reference to Aquarena Grist Mill.
The Wimberley Chamber of Commerce met March 3 at the school with a covered-dish dinner. Vice-President Jim Garner presided. President Jo Wahrmund attended but had laryngitis. Litter barrels were painted and lettered. Chett Lumber donated paint. Bill Arendall did the painting. Area maps will be lettered and printed. cost estimates to follow. The group approved a vote of thanks to The Wimberley Mill and offered complimentary memberships to local ministers. Roy Avey announced the Corral Theater sale and relocation plans to Rocky River Ranch for summer reopening. Texas history program by the Bowens honored Texas Independence Day. Flags and flagpoles available by order through local contacts. sizes range 2x4 to 4x6 with poles up to 35 feet.
The Wimberley Mill is the official organ of the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce established February 26 1966. Published monthly the edition lists Adelia Scudder as editor Jim Garner as associate editor Mary Bibb as advertising manager and chamber officers Jo Wahrmund president Jim Garner vice president Jack Monnette treasurer and Claire Hamby secretary.
Historic April dates mark Texas milestones from Cabeza de Vaca reaching San Miguel to the decisive 1836 Battle of San Jacinto on Buffalo Bayou. The clash saw 783 Texians defeat 1300 Mexicans in under fifteen minutes, securing Texas independence.
The Wimberley Mill lists block ad rates at 1.30 per column inch per issue with one month free on a five month contract and 1.00 extra for halftone images. A 10 percent discount applies for twenty inches or more monthly. Classifieds in Want and Don’t Want are 10 cents per word with a $1 minimum. Distribution includes free mailing to box holders in Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, plus 1,000 Wimberley merchant clients elsewhere, with free placement in San Marcos, Kyle, and New Braunfels. Advertising inquiries go to Mary Bibb, Adv. Magr., Box 145, Wimberley.
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