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Kerrville Mountain Sun from Kerrville, Texas • Page 5

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Obituaries This information if furnished by the funeral homes. Sometimes the information is not; available by our press times of attd Friday. Mrs. R.c. Dickey Services will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday for Mrs. Robert Clement Dickey, 82, who passed away Wednesday in Norfolk, Va. Interment will be in the Glen Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Dickey and her late husband lived in Kerrville for many years and he was a dean at Schreiner Institute.

For the past several years she had been making her home with her son, Dr. Clement Dickey, who is General Presbyter in Norfolk. Max Evans Services were held in Deport for Max W. Evans, 83 of Kerrville, who passed away Monday in a local hospital. Graveside services were held at the Highlands Cemetery following cremation.

Grimes Funeral Chapels were in charge of arrangements. Born Nov. 17, 1890 in Deport, he was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his Mrs. Esther Wright Evans Bird of San Antonio and a nephew, Dennis Leigh Evans of Wichita, Kansas.

Robert Robert Lessiack, 62 of 122 Crescent died Tuesday evening in the V.A. Medical Center. He was cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Kerrville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Born April 29, 1921 in Hackensack, New Jersey, he had been a resident of Kerrville for the past 7 years.

He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Marine Corps as Major. He retired from Panama Canal Company, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone in May 1976. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Lessiack, Kerrville; a son, John K. Lessiack of Ingram; a daughter, Susan Stabler of Panama Canal Zone and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

March 3, 1fl84 Kerrville Mountain Sun Page, Five 24 cars sold in Kerr last week $500 GRANT-Schreiner College has received a grant from the Sears-Roebuck Foundation, and area representative Rick Gilliam, right, presented the check to Karen Kilgore, director of college advancement, and Dr. Sam Junkin, president of Schreiner College. The Sears Foundation gave grants to 37 private colleges and universities in Texas this year. Frank Gelsone Running For Kerr County Attorney Post i-- Frank 6. Gelsome hat announced candidacy for Kerr County attorney in the Republican STY, May 5.

The senior partner of Gelsone and Holland, Attorneys at Law. Gelsone licensed to practice in federal and Texas courts. Upon' completion of U.S. Army service (in which he was awarded the Bronze Star, Medal for service in Vietnam), Gelsone attended Southwest Texas State University earning a Bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice highest honors and became a Texas police officer. He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University and began practicing criminal and cival law.

Gelsone is currently the assistant city attorney and serves as the city's prosecutor. His membership in legal fraternities includes the Kerr County Association, Texas Trial Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association, College of the State of Texas, and the State Bar of Texas. Gelsones' wife, Sharon, is a regulated Bane employed at Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital. A son Jeffery, 13, is an eighth grader at Peterson Middle School and Eddie, 7, and Any, 6, attend Thry Elementaty and Notre hr. Frank, 33, coached Eddie and Amy mesn- ben of the HOI Country Yoath Soeeor AaeociatMft "In my practice of criminal law, I have defended our cival rights and constitutions and have been in the brotherhood of- Texas peace-officers.

I am de- dieted to the enforcement of our criminal laws and fair treatment of of crime," Gelsone said, Gelsone believes he would bring to the office of Kerr County attorney the dedication, ability, courage and commitment to be the effective and efficient advocate for citiaens. "I respectfully request your support and give you mine," Elizabeth Wells Services were held Friday for Mrs. Elizabeth Amelia Wilbur Wells, 81 of 1004-Barbara Ann, who passed away Tuesday. Graveside services were held in the Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, Miss. Grimes Funeral Chapels were in charge of local arrangements.

Mrs. Wells, a resident of Kerrville since 1978, and a prior resident of Natchez, Mississippi, was born Jan. 28, 1903 in Turin, New York. She was a member of Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church in Natchez, Mississippi. She is survived by a cousin, Mrs.

Ray Bass of Lumberton Mississippi. Orrin Parker Services were held in' Harper Monday for Orrhr D. Parker, 85, who passed away Saturday in a Fredericksburg Hospital. Rev. J.C.

Turner officiated at services in the First Baptist Church, and interment followed in the Knoxville Cemetery. He was born April 27, 1898, in Kimble County, and married Bennie Lurene Thomas in Junction on July 15, 1926. He is survived by his widow and four children, Jerreine Cunningham of Marble Falls, Mrs. Calvin Tuckness of Austin and LaVon Parker and Mrs. Worth Duderstadt of Harper.

Also surviving are three sisters, DeVoe Jackson of McAlester, Mrs. Raymond Oestrich of Fredericksburg and Mrs. Lamar Ryan of San Antonio and three brothers, Clayton Parker and DuBoise Parker both of Harper and Roscoe Parker of Round Mountain. There are eight grandchildren. Beckmann Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness and sympathy extended to us at the time of the death of my beloved husband and our dear father. Our special thanks to the Emergency Medical Men of the Harper Ambulance Service, and to Drs. Perry and Feller. Our special thanks to Pastor Turner, Mrs. Turner, Ed Bailey and the choir of the First Baptist Church of Harper, and 'iff who sent memorials, sympathy cards and food.

Also thanks to Beckmann Funeral Home for the kindness and consideration shown us. The Orrin D. Parker Family Special Op Center lists memorials Twenty four new cars were registered in Kerr County during the week according to the records compiled in the office of Doris Lee Smith, County Tax Assessor-Collector. The Auto Registration department has changed their forms and after six years of reporting new cat- registrations, The Kerrville Mountain Sun, will no longer be able to bring this news information to you. Joe R.

Herring, Chevrolet. Thelma B. Garza, Dodge. Mattie L. Sullivan, Plymouth.

Jean S. Porter, Chevrolet. Memorials to Heart Association Pd Pol Adv. by Gil Wain, Chma, Monte G. Morgan.

197 Keltoge KerrvUto, Tx. 78028 VOU HOVE EVER WANTED ft MICROWAVE OVEN NOW IS THE TIME! CIUNTRV KINTAL Albert Sprowls at Sari Diego Navy Seaman Albert L. Sprowls, son of William G. and Mildred D. Sprowls of Comfort, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, San Diego.

During the eight-week training cycle, trainees studied general military subjects designed 10 prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy's 85 basic occupational fields. Write, or print clearly, we'll goof on your free ads. See classified pages for details. The Special Opportunity Center, 200 South Lemos Street, received contributions from the following people during the month of January 1984. Reverend and Mrs.

Richard E. Dunham, Mrs. Helen L. Dunton, Kerrville Lioness Club, Keystone Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church, Mary Kitts. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert 0. Koch, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, Mrs.

Paul E. Pape, Mary Paul, Edmund W. Shannon, Wheat Family Trust and Constance White. Memorials were received to honor the following: J.W. Colvin, Evelyn "Davis, Barbara Lewis, H.T.

Paul, Hartleigh N. Trent and L.C. Youse. Drug program in Boerne The Boerne Police Department will present a drug program March 6 and 7 in conjunction with Public Schools Week. The program is sponsored by the Boerne Area Masonic Bodies.

An English presentation of the program will be held March 6, 7 p.m. at St. Peter's Hall in Boerne. A Spanish presentation will be held March 7, 7 p.m. at the Crusaders Hall in Boerne.

For further information, contact Lt. Walt Myers, Boerne Police Department, 249-9511. Memorials were received during the month of February totaling $578.50 by the Kerr County Division of the American Heart Association for the following: A.L. Liesmann, Lorn a Morriss, O.L. McNealy, Tommy Heartfield, Pauline Davis, Laura Stalling, Barbara Lewis, James Loitz, Homer Mansfield, Edward F.

Nash, Hedwig Letz, Fred Cannon, Fred Sample, Venie Kirby, Donald R. Green, Joe Smith. H.D. Fortinberry, Mickey Perry, Joseph R. Cockrell, Tommy J.

Allan, Ralph Watts, Vernon Wagner, Marj Bermann, Cele Campbell, George Truron, R.L. Sabins, Rev. Clifford I. Kelly, Mrs. Forrest (Jeanne) Salter.

Otto J. Hahn, Alvy Wolfrum, Paul Collens, Mrs. Willeford, C.F. Mackey, Edward Bratcher, Clarence Eugene Gray, Pearl Lukenback, Bessye G. Cooper Love, Katherine Grisham Crawford, Richard Thompson.

Memorials may be sent to Lois Baker at the First National Bank of Kerrville. Jaine A. and Raul Mejia, Jeep. Philip O. and Annette B.

Gilbert, Plymouth. Maurice B. Johnston of Fredericksburg, Dodge. Auturo A. Quinones, Chevrolet.

Dilia R. Schmerber, Chevrolet. Donald L. Callahan, Oldsmobile. Chas.

O. Champion, Ponitac. James Pattison, Chevrolet. Marilyn Morris of Bandera, Ford. Oscar G.

Dominguez, Oldsmobile. Salvador R. Castillo of San Antonio, Buick. J. Louis Odle, Oldsmobile.

Tom Flournoy of'San Antonio, Yamaha. Warren J. Graybill, Mercury. Mildred I. Kirby, Ford.

Raymond W. and Emma L. Snyder, Oldsmobile. Bernard A. Hunter, Jeep.

Kerrville Electric Ford. Curtis L. Meek, Chevrolet. Marguerite M. and Alton 0.

Crawley, Continental. If you have guests, a party, wedding anniversary, go on a trip or anything you would like published, please let us know. There is no charge. Send the information to the Kerrville Mountain Sun. P.O.

Box 1249 Lenten concert series The First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville, will be sponsoring the Lenten- Concert Series. This series of five recitals during thia year's Lenten season will be performed in the sanctuary of the church. Admission is free and open to the public. March 11, Eleanor Page, organ dedicatory recital, 7' p.m. March 30, Austin College A Capella Choir, p.m.

April 1, Dan Long and Friends, 3 p.m. April 8, Ruth Ann Harmon, soprano, 3 p.m. April 15, Robert Williams III, piano, 3 p.m. Announce birth in San Antonio Mr. and Mrs.

David Bernhard of San Antonio, announce the birth of a- daughter, Sarah Elaine. She was born Feb. 20 in the Methodist Hospital and weighed 7 12V4 ounces and was 20V4 inches long. She is welcomed by sisters, Karen and Amanda and a brother, Brandon, also grand-. parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Milton Bernhard of Kerrville, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Trevathan of Houston and Mr. and Mrs.

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As always, First National offers you a variety of investment opportunities. All accounts are insured to $100,000 by the FDIC. MONEY MARKET INVESTMENT ACCOUNT $2,500 Minimum 9.23% Rate is compounded monthly. 9.23% Annual Yield (based on current rale which may change weekly) In-person withdrawals or checks can be written on this account without penalty. Ask for details- Pays passbook rate below $2,500.

6-MONTH MONEY MARKET CERTIFICATE $2,500 Minimum 9.58% Annual rate subject to change maturity. 2-YEAR CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT $1,000 Minimum 10.50% Rates effective as of 2-28-84 and may change wttfcly, SHORT TERM CDs These are also available in various denominations and maturities to suit your requirements- JUMBO CDs $100,000 or more. Rates available on request. There is a substantial interest penalty for withdrawal of CDs before maturity. MEMBER 0 I FIRST NATION Al fc i 3Q1 Junction 99S-3434.

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