Fisherman’s rambling note on lakes and life in Wimberley
A long personal letter style piece describes life in Wimberley and nearby lakes Calaveras and Canyon Lake. It blends warnings about land scarcity and rising values with fishing tales, boat trips, and encounters with other anglers and locals. It notes Galveston and Houston trips and provides practical fishing tips and cautions about others trespassing on claimed spots.
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Wimberley
Galveston
Houston
Canyon Lake
Calaveras Lake
Bass Club
Cowan Family Reunion Draws Members From Far Places
Eighty two Cowan relatives gathered at VFW Grounds for a two day reunion on July 25 and 26. Activities included supper on Saturday night and a Sunday noon dinner. The youngest was a 3 year old grandchild of Woodrow Cowan of McCoy Texas. Oldest was Docia Cowan Adair of Boerne. Carroll and Nona Cowan with their three youngest sons traveled from Vernon the farthest distance from Wimberley.
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Cowan
VFW
Woodrow Cowan
Cowan Adair
Boerne
Carroll and
Nona Cowan
Miller’s Wife Household Hints Prompts El Paso Visit News
A local edition notes the Miller’s Wife column is missing and highlights a charming El Paso family visiting. Reporters describe a Scotch Tea where much talk centers on household tips drawn from Household Hints from the Miller’s Wife.
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el Paso
Forgotten kisses cookies recipe from old notes
Instructions describe making forgotten cookies by beating 2 egg whites with 2/3 cup sugar until stiff, adding a pinch of salt, baking on wax lined sheets at 350 degrees then turning off oven and leaving doors closed overnight. The treat was nicknamed kisses.
Bookmobile Schedules Stops in Wimberley on August 5 and 19
The Tri-County Bookmobile will visit Wimberley on the Square from 9 30 to 11 00 a m on Wednesdays August 5 and 19 offering library services to residents.
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Tri-County
Wimberley
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Fred Garnette
Dripping Springs
Seguin Highway
San Marcos
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Texaco
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Blanco Star Rt
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