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Newspaper
Wimberley Mill
Location
Wimberley, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1970
Page
1
A 1967 Chamber of Commerce testimonial honors Parks Johnson for decades of service to Wimberley. The tribute lauds his steady support for the community projects and his role as driving force behind local improvements.
Parks Johnson died Sunday at Sabine Ranch after 24 years in Wimberley. A churchman, rancher, banker, and national entertainer, he wrote the News from Wimberley for ten years in the San Marcos Record. His friends recall a man of varied Texas life and deep community ties. November in Wimberley brings deer season football and family gatherings.
A local calendar lists activities for November including Lions meetings and fundraisers at Dinner Bell and school gym, Chapel-in-the-Hills Guild, WMU, and Chamber of Commerce. Other items cover Book Club, Arts and Crafts Club, VFW meetings, and a Christmas decorations project with notes on times and venues.
A tribute to Parks Johnson highlighting twenty years in Wimberley and two decades on radio. The piece praises his integrity speed in questioning decisive action and dedication to community service. Johnson helped found Chapel in the Hills and was a practical faith driven figure admired by Chamber and Council members.
Twenty three years ago in 1948 the Wim berley Booster Club began and Parks Johnson led as a key supporter while declining officer roles for decades. His fundraising and committee work built the Chamber of Commerce groundwork making Wimberley a better place, with early brainstorming turning ideas into community realities.
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