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 | Newspaper Article 1954 09/08 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Allen Vardeman, 27 year old bachelor from Mart, 6'2" tall, 197 pounds, impelling personality, graduated from Baylor University with a Business Administration degree in August, served three years in Active duty in the Navy, was elected as the Secretary-Manager of the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce. |
 | Newspaper Article 1954 09/23 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Allen Vardeman, Secretary-Manager of the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, requested hunting leases information from Kerr County ranchers and land owners. |
 | Newspaper Article 1954 09/24 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
In jest Joe Allen Vardeman was told his first duty as the new Chamber Secretary-Manager was to make it rain in the hill country the next morning. Joe agreed and it rained, flabbergasting the jokester! |
 | Newspaper Article 1954 10/05 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
To ensure four concerts for the 1954-55 season Kerrville Concert Association held a fundraiser banquet. Joe Allen Vardeman, new Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Secretary-Manager was in attendance. |
 | Newspaper Article 1954 10/31 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe A Vardeman to attend the "Ideas Exchange" clinic Nov 4-5, 1954. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 01/19 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe A Vardeman to discuss the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce program at the membership dinner on Feb. 3, 1955 at the Blue Bonnet Hotel. Quarterly membership meetings to follow. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 01/19 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joseph Vardeman, manager of the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, showed the film "It's Everybody's Business" at the January meeting of the "Blue Bell Hills Garden Club". |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 02/03 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Quarterly membership meeting tonight at Blue Bonnet Hotel. The popular film "It's Everbody's Business" will be shown tonight. Joe A Vardeman will be speaking on the Chamber's program. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 02/04 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
100 attended last night's Chamber meeting at the Blue Bonnet Hotel. Joe A Vardeman's address focused on "cooperation". |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 02/09 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Kerrville Chamber of Commerce sponsoring adult classes on Show Card Lettering and Window Display for two weeks at the local Tivy High School according to Chamber Manager, Joe A Vardeman. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 02/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Kerrville Fun Club first bus tour to Ciudad Acuna was a success. Chamber Manager, Joe A Vardeman, promises more tours in the future. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 03/01 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Mr Joe Vardeman. Manager of Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, acted as Master of Ceremonies at the Girl Scout Father-Daughter Supper. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 03/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Wedding Announcement of Chamber of Commerce Manager, Joe Allen Vardeman, and Nell Kelley of Kerrville, Texas to be held on April 9, 1955. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 02/04 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager, received a wedding gift, a Sunbeam Coffee Master, from the Chamber Board of Directors at the monthly meeting. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 02/10 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager married Nell Kelley deGeurin yesterday at the Hays Ranch home. Reception held at the Blue Bonnet Hotel. The Vardemans will make their home at 816 Ford Street Kerrville, TX. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 04/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
About 60 friends attend Wedding Shower for Joe and Nell Vardeman in Waco, Texas. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 05/03 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman selling a mimeograph machine for $25. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 04/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe A Vardeman attended a hearing where permits were issued for construction of three dams along the Guadalupe river in Kerr County. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 05/20 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman went for a helicopter ride. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 05/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe A Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager, to be Master of Ceremonies at Memorial Day Service to honor WWI, WWII and Korean War Veterans. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 05/29 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman said the film being broadcast on 17 TV stations on a show called "Texas in Review" regarding Kerrville's sewage irrigation will bring wide spread publicity for Kerrville. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 05/29 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Memorial Service Flyer - Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager, Master of Ceremonies |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 06/01 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Texas Attorney General to speak to Kerrville Chamber of Commerce's Annual Membership Banquet. A few tickets can be purchased at the door according to Chamber of Commerce Manager, Joe Vardeman. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 06/01 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Hunt School's Eight grade graduation address given by Joe Vardeman, Manager Kerrville Chamber of Commerce. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 06/03 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman said 300 guests are expected at the Sheep, Goat Raisers two-day session in Kerrville. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 07/01 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman to conduct live radio interviews of tourists to Kerrville on Saturday mornings at 10 am to find out what brought them to town. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 07/06 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber of Commerce Manager, interviews tourists in Kerrville for Saturday morning radio show. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 07/08 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman serving as secretary for the Kerr County Centennial Steering Committee to celebrate the County's 100th Birthday. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 07/10 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Second family interviewed for radio tourist show by Joe Vardeman, Chamber of Commerce manager. The family was from California and were driving on the freeway when pulled over by the chief of police and escorted to town for the interview! They were driving to Texas to visit a relative. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 07/01 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber of Commerce Manager, Joe Vardeman, and his wife to attend a week of meetings at the Southwestern Institute for Chamber of Commerce Executives in Dallas. Primary speaker will be the President of the United States Chamber of Commerce. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 07/31 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber of Commerce Manager, Joe Vardeman, and his pretty wife lived high on the hog in Dallas for the Chamber of Commerce meeting. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 08/04 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Manager Joe Vardeman of the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce endorses Lions Club fundraiser to promote a public swimming pool on the Guadalupe River. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 08/10 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, a member of the entertainment committee for the 11th annual Heart O' the Hills Golf Tournament. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 08/30 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, General Manager of the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, is helping arrange the high school kick-off football banquet. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1955 09/20 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber of Commerce Manager, Joe Vardeman elected interim music director for the First Baptist Church until a replacement can be obtained. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 09/30 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman present at the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Retail Trade Committee to discuss Christmas lighting of the town and Armed Forces Day. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 10/05 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Fire Prevention Week announced by Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager, Joe Vardeman. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 10/12 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber Manager Joe Vardeman announced two conventions coming to Kerrville in November. One for rehabilitation therapists and the other for postmasters. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 10/13 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber Manager Joe Vardeman to write thank you to the Arcadia Theater manager for hosting a film for fire prevention week. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 10/14 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Six blocks of new Christmas lighting for Kerrville ok'd to be purchased by Chamber Manager Joe Vardeman. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 10/16 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, part of a quartet, that entertained at the Community Chest's Big Gifts Dinner. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 10/19 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Interim Music Pastor for First Baptist Church in Kerrville, TX |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 10/26 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Kerr County Centennial Association elected Joe Vardeman as secretary and approved for 2,000 copies of the Counties history to be published. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 11/09 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber of Commerce Manager Joe Vardeman pointed out the need for more auditorium space to attract large conventions to Kerrville. A membership drive was also suggested as only 50% of Kerrville businesses are members of the Chamber of Commerce. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 11/13 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, gave the welcome address to the 200 delegates at the postmaster convention in Kerrville. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 11/18 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Texas Governor Shivers presented with a souvenir plate and invitation to Kerr County's upcoming 100th birthday celebration in April 1956 by the Kerr County Centennial Program Committee including Joe Vardeman. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 12/08 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber of Commerce Committee including Joe Vardeman to greet Santa in downtown Kerrville. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 12/13 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
The Dallas Chamber of Commerce has offered Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager Joe Vardeman the assistant managership of its industrial department. The salary offered is considerably higher than his current salary and he is taking the offer under consideration. He has been with Kerrville Chamber of Commerce since September 1954. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 12/14 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman announced at the Tuesday board meeting that he had turned down the Dallas Chamber of Commerce's offer. In other business Angora Goat Raisers annual convention was confirmed to occur in Kerrville in August. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 12/15 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Editorial comments about Dallas angling for Kerrville's young men like Joe Vardeman and the city manager as well. |
 | Newspaper Article 1955 12/28 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman still serving as interim music director at First Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 01/01 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Newspaper predicts other Chamber of Commerces will be offering to hire Joe Allen Vardeman. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 02/05 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Allen one of the members of the nominating committee for the Junior Chamber of Commerce. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 02/12 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
A Social Security forum will be broadcoast on the local Kerrville radio station. Joe Vardeman, Chamber of Commerce Manager, will be on the panel. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 03/01 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager, called a meeting for all sportsman. The new state wide organization is changing from the defunct Texas Wildlife Federation to Sportsmens Clubs of Texas (SCOT). |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 03/14 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Allen Vardeman reported that 377 monthly bulletins are being sent out including 7 new prospective chamber members. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 03/15 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Allen Vardeman participated as one of the counselors at Tivy High School's Career week. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 04/06 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman commented on plans for the upcoming Kerrville Centennial celebration. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1956 04/11 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber of Commerce bus tour to six neighboring towns to raise interest in the upcoming centennial celebration scheduled. Anyone interested in going on the bus, especially if they are growing a beard for the beard contest are to contact Joe Vardeman, Manager of the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 05/09 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager, reported there were 173 inquiries in April, 21 prospective citizens, 428 copies of the monthly bulletin were sent out and the Centennial float won honorable mention in the Bondera Stampede. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 05/31 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, manager of Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, attended the opening of Montgomery Wards Catalog Shopping store. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 06/01 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
At the Kerr County Chamber of Commerce's annual membership meeting Joe Vardeman was highly praised. He reported that 73% of all businesses in Kerrville are members of the Chamber. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 06/03 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Name change from Kerrville Chamber of Commerce to Kerr County Chamber of Commerce at the annual Chamber membership meeting. Joe and Nell Vardeman received several suggestions from members in regard to program of work. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1956 06/10 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber of Commerce Manager, participated in Sports Club event on the Guadalupe River. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 06/13 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber of Commerce Manager, Joe Vardeman, reported the Chamber answered 186 inquiries in May, mainly from tourists and mailed out 430 monthly bulletins. He had several people inquiring about summer work on ranches. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 06/15 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Another Social Security round table discussion will be on Kerrville's local radio station KERV. Joe Vardeman, Chamber of Commerce Manager, will ask questions of the Social Security representatives. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 06/19 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager, attended Culligan soft water open house and ribbon cutting of larger facility. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 06/20 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, part of the Main Street decorating committee to hang flags and bunting for the upcoming 4th of July rodeo festivities. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 06/22 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman said a community clinic will be held in October for citizens to express how they think the chamber of commerce should be run. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 06/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Kerrville being considered for a $1 million home for the aged. Chamber Manager, Joe Vardeman, attended the meeting where tracts of land were discussed. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1956 07/29 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber Manager, on entertainment committee for the annual Heart 'O the Hills Golf Tournament. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 08/02 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman on entertainment committee for 12th annual Heart 'O the Hills Golf Tournament in Kerrville, Texas. $1800 in prizes. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 08/08 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chairman of entertainment committee, for Heart 'O the Hills Golf Tournament. List of the week's events including bingo and swimming. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 09/06 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman and other area Chamber of Commerce managers inspect the three dams built on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1956 10/04 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber Manager, encourages everyone in the area, not just chamber members to attend the upcoming clinic with sessions for every type of industry from housewives to retail shop owners to ranchers and even the high school senior class! |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 10/11 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Chamber Manager, Joe Vardeman, met with the Park Board. $10,000 has been earmarked for improvements to Kerrville State Park and is waiting approval by the Legislature. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 10/11 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
"Don't be a litterbug" 13 week campaign to clean up Kerrville. Joe Vardeman assisted on the Monday morning radio show for the campaign. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 10/12 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Over 230 persons attended the Community Clinic sponsored by the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce to gather ideas for a work program. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 10/21 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, suggested a boat dock and lakefront restrooms for the Kerrville State Park. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 10/23 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman in attendance at a meeting regarding the State Board of Water Engineers wanting to include Kerr County as having an underground reservoir. Speaker recommended opposing the action because Kerr County does not have an underground water reservoir. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 10/28 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman on vacation. Methodist church wanting to move forward on securing land for the Methodist Home for the aged. Need to raise $4,800 to buy 12 acres. Junior Chamber of Commerce willing to donate $500 and may help raise more funds. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 10/30 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman came back from vacation to attend a meeting regarding the chamber purchasing the 12 acres for the Methodist Home for the aged and stated that he would want to make sure the county approved putting in an access road. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 11/08 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, attended the State Water Board hearing in San Antonia regarding the Waterich Edwards Limestone Reservoir. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 11/09 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, part of commissioner board that requested Kerr County not be included in the Edwards Limestone Reservoir and was granted. |
 | Newspaper Article 1956 11/25 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, has received a commitment from Kerr County to build the access road to the property for the Methodist home for the aged. Therefore, the Kerr County Chamber will hold a fundraiser until $4,800 is raised to purchase the property. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1956 11/30 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Santa to arrive by parachute in Kerrville! Chamber of Commerce Manager, Joe Vardeman, received the Christmas candy early and is thawing it out in time for the festivities. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 01/02 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX Page 1 of 2
Red Cross Blood Bank asking for donations. Several towns people's donating blood stories. Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, said he started giving blood when attending Baylor. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 01/02 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX Page 2 of 2
Joe Vardeman's story continues about donating blood and the satisfaction of seeing a woman who needed a transfusion perk back up after receiving his blood. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 01/03 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman present at meeting to transfer land title to Methodist Church President to build Methodist home for the aged. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 01/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, attends West Texas Chamber Directors meeting. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 03/08 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, leader of Kerr County Chamber of Commerce's Membership drive. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 03/22 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman in charge of publicity and Wednesday night Bingo for the Heart of the Hills Golf Tournament. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 03/24 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, to contact Garden clubs to coordinate "Don't be a litterbug" campaign with city wide cleanup campaign. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 03/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, created a handbook for answering all questions related to the membership drive. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 04/14 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
After the first 2 weeks out of 10 weeks of the Chamber membership drive, Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, is pleased with 20 new members. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 04/23 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, encouraged any business who has not been contacted yet to call the Chamber for the membership drive. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 05/21 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, thanks Mr. Starkey of the Kerrville newspaper for his cooperation in the clean up campaign. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 05/24 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vardeman hosted about 50 guests at their home for the First Baptist Church seniors of Schreiner Institute and Tivy High School. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 05/29 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
The annual Chamber membership meeting is scheduled and Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, said there are no long speeches on the agenda. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 06/02 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman believes 1,000,000 tourists (a 30% increase) will visit the Hill Country this season. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 06/04 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
40 new Chamber members as a result of the Chamber Membership drive. Joe Vardeman complimented the entertainment. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 06/28 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly paved portion of Water street. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 07/12 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, lost his President Reel in the lake when fishing. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 07/21 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, nuptial soloist at a wedding. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 07/28 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, a gallon club member of the bloodmobile, has donated 10 pints. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 08/06 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager, significant in organizing the Heart of the Hills Golf Tournament. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 08/25 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe A Vardeman, soloist, sang "Because" and "The Lord's Prayer" at a local wedding. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 08/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Real Estate Transfers - Joe Vardeman listed as transferring 12 acres from County to Methodists. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 09/05 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
State Park Improvements listed for 2 years. Joe Vardeman part of the planning committee. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 09/11 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber Manager, has been with Kerrville Chamber for three years since graduating from Baylor University. The Chamber paid for Joe to attend summer classes for the last three years at Southwestern Institute for Chamber Executives in Dallas. He received his diploma during a Chamber meeting. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 09/15 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman said the Chamber is very interested in helping get hunting and fishing seasons opened again. Some kind of technicality is causing the hold up in the House of Representatives. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1957 09/25 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber Manager, answers letters the same day. Some requests have involved buying shoes from a local store to finding a doberman pup. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 10/09 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Mugs and Plates left over from the Centennial celebration are selling strong. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 10/13 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
$4,100 donation by local businessmen to be used for tourist brochures to attract tourists to Kerrville. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 10/22 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Football Contest $10 prize promoted by Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager and Kerrville businesses. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 11/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Help wanted ad for man to act as S.C. for Christmas season. Apply to Joe Vardeman, Chamber Manager. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 11/21 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Local businessmen supporting high school football district game including Joe Vardeman. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 12/20 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerr County Chamber Manager, said the deadline for "Name Santa's Reindeer" contest ends at 5pm Saturday. |
 | Newspaper Article 1957 12/24 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber Manager, announced the winners of the "Name Santa's Reindeer" contest. 1st place received a bicycle. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 01/19 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Happy Birthday January 19th to Joe Vardeman! |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 01/21 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman had a birthday party with 25 guests. Mrs. Vardeman entertained and a Buffet dinner was served and the dominoe game "42" was played afterwards. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 02/11 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
According to Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber Manager, the Chamber will have a booth at the San Antonio Boat show in March to attract tourists to Kerrville. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 02/18 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, Kerrville Chamber Manager, will give a talk about Chamber activities to the Rotary club. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 02/28 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Industrial week to be observed in Kerrville in April. Joe Vardeman was part of the planning committee who came up with 33 manufacturers in Kerrville to promote including an airplane made by Mooney Aircraft. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 03/04 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman heading to San Antonio to man the Kerrville Chamber booth at the San Antonio boat show. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 03/11 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
San Antonio Boat show a huge success! 76,000 people attended and 4,500 Kerrville brochures were passed out according to Joe Vardeman. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 03/12 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman receiving requests from local businesses to participate in the Industrial Week promoting manufacturers. Site is being determined. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 03/13 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Due to the success at the San Antonio boat show Joe Vardeman said the Chamber will host a booth at the Odessa boat show. Also an article came out in a magazine geared to oil men to vacation in Kerrville. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 03/14 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
The Armory selected as the site for the Industrial Week exhibits. Door prizes to be given out every hour. Joe Vardeman still receiving requests from local businesses to participate alongside the manufacturers. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 03/18 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe A Vardeman to serve as a juror in April. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 03/25 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, called up as a juror for two criminal cases in March and April. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 03/27 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
All 26 exhibit spaces have been taken according to Joe Vardeman for the Industrial week at the Armory. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 04/03 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Industrial week joint meeting of the Lions Club, Rotary and Kiwanis at the Blue Bonnet Hotel presided over by Joe Vardeman who introduced speakers regarding bringing new industrial firms to Kerrville. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 04/04 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman, CC Manager, is shooting for 2,000 guests total for the two night industrial week exhibits. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 04/06 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Final count 1,576 guests at the Industrial Fair. Joe Vardeman said this is the first of an annual industrial fair due to the huge success. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 04/10 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Joe Vardeman reported a representative from the State Parks Board is due in Kerrville this week to ensure work has started on Kerrville State Park. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1958 04/25 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
A five-man committee will be screening applicants to replace Joe Vardeman who turned in his resignation effective June 1st. He interviewed at Irving Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday with their screening committee and was hired almost immediately. He will be the manager of the Irving Chamber of Commerce. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 05/20 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
46-year old television executive unanimously selected by screening committee to become Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Manager. Joe Vardeman will leave after the annual Chamber banquet on May 29th. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 05/21 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vardeman attending multiple farewell parties. They will be leaving for Irving May 30th. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 05/28 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Annual Kerr County Chamber of Commerce Banquet will not be selling tickets at the door according to Joe Vardeman. Advanced tickets must be purchased by noon to ensure the proper number of steaks are prepared. A special feature of the banquet will be the introduction of the new Chamber of Commerce Manager, Brecht. |
 | Newspaper Article 1958 05/29 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
A review of last year's chamber activities and next year's goals will be the theme of the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. This will be Joe Vardeman's last official act as Chamber Manager. He is moving on to become Irving Chamber Manager. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1958 11/28 The Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Kerrville Chamber Manager position open again as Brecht has given notice that he is taking a different position as of Dec. 15th. He replaced Joe Vardeman June 1st. |
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 | Newspaper Article 1955 09/02 Kerrville Times Kerrville, TX
Mr. and Mrs. Martice Vardeman Jr of Waco, Texas arrived in Kerrville, Texas for a visit with his brother, Joe Vardeman. |
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1927 - 2011 (83 years)
