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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1962

Page

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Kerrville Visitors Pay Social Calls Across Town

Mr and Mrs Walter Parker and Mrs Keen visited Kerrville relatives including Mr and Mrs Joe Parker and their son Chris and Sue and Mrs Walter Parker Jr. in Kerrville Sunday. Harvey Stevens and Creighton Stevens were Kerrville visitors last week.

Walter Parker W. M. Keen Joe Parker Chris Kerrville Sue Walter Parker, Jr Austin Hamilton Harvey Stevens Creighton Stevens

Social Visit Highlights Mrs McDougall and Daughters

Mrs Reginald McDougall and her daughters Rochelle and Marilyn Gayle joined Mrs Fred Gammen thaler for a Sunday afternoon gathering at the Lonnie Frie drich home.

Reginald McDougall Rochelle Marilyn Gayle Fred Gammenthaler Lonnie Friedrich

Sullivan Family Weekend Visit Highlights Local Ties

Lt and Mrs Norman Sullivan and their children Randy Carolyn and David of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lange. Mrs Edwin Lang and daughter Mrs Norman Sullivan were shopping in Fredericksburg Saturday afternoon.

Norman Sullivan Randy Carolyn David San Antonio Edwin Lange Edwin Lang Fredericksburg

Holm Family Visits Rahe Household This Weekend

Dr and Mrs Theo Holm of San Antonio along with their children spent Sunday with Mrs and Mrs Otto Rahe, the longtime residents welcoming them for an informal family gathering.

Theo Holm San Antonio Otto Rahe

Merritt Couple Visits Engleman Household Saturday

Mr and Mrs Bill Merritt of Hunt visited Mr and Mrs Red Engleman Saturday afternoon in a social call.

Bill Merritt Hunt Mrs Red Engleman

Sterile Fly Opens Screwworm Eradication Effort

County agent C A Stone reports the start of a screwworm eradication drive in the southwest using sterile fly releases. The program aims to curb infestation and protect livestock health across the region.

Alrdedy Southwest

Texas and Mexico border join in fly sterilization push

A Federal-State Rancher effort to eradicate screwworms expands in southern Texas with Kerrville and Mission facilities doubling output to 50 to 73 million sterile flies weekly. Ten million sterile flies are released weekly in Bandera through Zavala Counties as inspectors report infestations across thirty counties.

Texas United States United States Department of Agriculture Kerrville Mission Agricultural Research Service Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation Organization of Stockmen Texas Animal Health Commission State Extension Services Mexico-Texas Florida Bandera Bastrop Bee Brooks Burnet Calhoun Cameron Dual Frio Chillespie Goliad Hays Hidalgo Jim Hogg Kenedy Kerr, Kinney Kleberg Live Oak Julano Maverick Medina Refugio Starr Uvalde Victoria Webb Willacy Zapata Zavala Sebring Southeast Mexican United States Department of the Interior

Supreme Court apportionment ruling sparks constitutional debate

The ruling allows federal review of state legislative districting and prompts questions about enforcement and scope. Critics warn of dangerous expansion of judiciary power, while supporters see potential for fairer representation across Tennessee and beyond.

Supreme Court Tennessee Statehouse Justice Frankfurter Congress

Oak Poisoning Warning and Kimble County Meetings Ahead

Kimble County Agent warns brush fever and oak poisoning risk from overgrazing and green forage. Symptoms include droopiness, loss of appetite, and yellow nasal discharge. Agents urge quick treatment and molasses drench, plus roughage. Upcoming events include a April 11 bull session at 2:00 p.m. in the Legion Hall with Dr. Hardy and others. The June 9 Wool and Mohair Show is confirmed with TS and GRA Auxiliary participation. A cautionary note warns locals about unscrupulous termite spraying firms and advises verifying materials and avoiding out of town contracts. Additional tips cover safe chemical handling from Dr. Rudy Radeleff.

Kimble County Legion Hall W. T. Hardy Sonora Experiment Station J. A. Gray Robert Kensing Ted Holekamp

Fredericksburg visit noted in brief Teubner item

Mr and Mrs Levi Kramer of Fredericksburg visited Mr and Frau Mitte Alfrey. Mystery in Seabee d e context. no clear event or dates provided.

Mrs. Levi. Kramer Fredericksburg Mitte Alfrey Mvanier Seabee

State Fair releases women’s department premium list

The 1962 State Fair of Texas premium list for the Women's Department, Exposition of Nations, runs Oct 6 to 21. It totals 11,091 dollars across 804 classifications and three contests. Divisions cover Art, Designer Craftsman, Leather, Hand Painted China, and more. Glass blowing demos will run continuously. requests go to Mrs Leah Jarrett, Dallas.

Leah Jarrett Women's Department State Fair of Texas Dallas

Local Visits Span Belton to San Antonio Families

My and Mrs Ferdinand Tatsch and daughters Cathy and Teresa Ann visited Oswald Feller in Blanco. Howard Sivells from Austin visited Mr and Mrs W E Fletcher. 600 Mrs Tom Whitworth and child visited Pete Whitworth. Mrs Chester attended birthday dinner for Mrs Felix Kunz at Tivydale with family from San Antonio and local relatives.

Ferdinand Tatsch Belton Tatsch Cathy Teresa Ann Max Lange Oswald Feller Blanco Tom Whitworth Chilren Blue Mountain Pete Whitworths Yicon Chester Ipset Felix Kunz Tivydale Saturda Kunz Herbert Williams San Antonio Aloig Kaniz Here Edna Newberry Lillian Sheppard Melvin Petters San Antonia

Guests from San Angelo Visit Manske Household

Mrs Orn Groff and Mrs Ellen Padgatt of San Angelo visited Mr and Mrs Richard Manske over the week end. Also present were Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf for dinner Sunday.

Richard Manske Orn Groff Ellen Padgatt San Angelo Glen Hopf

Cordial Welcome to St Anthony's Church Activities

Harper's announces open church events for St Anthony's Church with mass times 8 and 9 30 on Sunday April 8 after Masses School of Religion for children Catholic Action Councils in Fredericksburg at 130 and State League at 230 Choir practice Tuesday Evening Lenten devotions Wednesday 730 Confraternity meeting and general invitation to all to attend any service and walk in anytime.

School of Religion Catholic Action Councils of Men and Women Fredericksburg State League Confraternity

Easter Week at RT James and Methodist Churches

The notice outlines weekly church events at RT James Lutheran and Methodist Church including confirmations, Lenten services, worship and study times, Luther League activities, and meetings. It lists dates in April with services on April 6 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. and April 10 7:00 p.m. area meeting, plus church council and Sunday school schedules.

Junction Luther League Zion Lutheran Church Fredericksburg

Judges Named For Gillespie County 4 H Girls Contests

Miss Bobye Riney Llano County Home Demonstration agent Mrs Walter Schlaudt Gillespie County Homemaker and Miss Sarah Lewis Fredericksburg High School Homemaking teacher named judges for the Gillespie County 4 H girls contests to be held at the fire station meeting room Saturday April 14. Clubs represented include Stonewall 4 H Harper 4 H and Doss 4 H with eight teams and three individuals on the list. Registration deadline is April 4. The 4 H girls and leaders invite the public to attend the demonstrations these 4 H ers prepared.

Bobye Riney Llano County Walter Schlaudt Gillespie County Sarah Lewis Fredericksburg Fire Station Stonewall Harper Doss Rosa Lee Gilliland

Fredericksburg Social Notes From St James Services to Saturday Visits

Mesdames Romelda Peterman Hulda Sagebiel and Elsie Wendel attended services at St James Lutheran Church in Harper Sunday. Mrs N C Taylor and Scotty Lee visited Roy Cottles in Rocksprings Saturday night returning Sunday morning. Mrs Fred Bierschwale and Mrs Alvin Lange and children visited Mr and Mrs Wester B Parker Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charles Mains and Joe Brent visited his mother Minnie Mains in Menard Saturday. Mesdames Harold Rahe and Otto Rahe were shopping and visiting in Fredericksburg Saturday.

Mesdames Romelda Peterman Hulda Sagebiel Elsie Wendel Fredericksburg St. James Lutheran Church Harper Sunday Mrs. N. C. Taylor Scotty Lee Roy Cottles Rocksprings Fred Bierschwale Alvin Lange Wester B. Parker Charles Mains Joe Brent Minnie Mains Menard Mesdames Harold Rahe Otto Rahe

Midland visit by Lennon family relatives

Mrs. W. J. Lennon and daughters Mary Lou and Twinkles of Midland spent the weekend with relatives in the area.

Read and Label Livestock Care Guidelines

Read the label and follow it to store safely away from children and protect yourself with a raincoat to keep chemical spray off your body. Use proper containers and avoid partial or risky storage. Careful handling is essential for livestock safety and personal life protection.

Harper United Presbyterian Church Service and Sunday School Schedule

Reverend C P Owen presides as Francis Floyd leads Sunday School. Morning Worship at 10 30 a m with Holy Communion observed. Sunday School at 9 30 a m including installation of Sunday School officers and teachers.

Francis Floyd

Rev. Tommy O'Bryant Visits Mother in San Antonio

Reverend Tommy O'Bryant traveled to San Antonio to visit his mother Mrs Elenore O'Bryant on Friday night.

Tommy O’bryant Elenore O'Bryant San Antonio

Fishermen gear shop repairs rods and reels in Fredericksburg

Sports Center at 153 East Main Street Fredericksburg Texas offers rod and reel repair for all makes and models and custom trotlines from a dedicated fishing equipment provider.

Sports Center E. Main St Fredericksburg Texas

Church Services and Schedules Published by Local Faith Groups

Hariver Pentecostal Church led by Pastor Carlos B Parker announces Wednesday night Bible study at 7 30 p m and a full Sunday schedule including 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship and 7 00 p m Evangelistic Service Everyone is welcome First Baptist Church under Pastor Rev Tommy O Bryant invites worshipers to a Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m and Evening Service at 7 p m with prayer meetings on the first and third Wednesdays All are welcome to attend.

Thanks for the Sympathy in Our Loss

We express gratitude to Rev. Tommy O’Bryant Rev. Jack Minter the Choir the Pall Bearers the ladies who sent and helped with food and everyone who offered flowers cards and sympathy after our loved one’s death.

Tommy O’'Bryant Jack Minter

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John Strackbeln Theo Ochler Fred Jones Lagos Africa P. F. Jones Jack Jones Jackie Philips Jimmie Peril San Angelo College Anna White Mitch Thomas George Duderstadt Douglas Duderstadt Swayze Studio F. H. Swayze Kerrville, Texas Postoffice Rita VW Jim Looker Lucille Looker Don Schumacher Ingram John Deere West Main St Fredericksburg, Texas H. Welge Lewis Distributors of Robin Hood AKD Commission CO Harper Herald Norman J. Dietel MAS A. C. Wendel Harper, Texas Francis J. Walch Texas “Presa Asaiz National Editorial Assn West Texas Press Association Tational Editorial C. A. Stone Mar Pare D Fisher TS & Gra Rudy Radeleff State Fair Howard Sivells of W. E. Fletcher Harper’s Churches A. A. Gitter RT. James Lutheran of C. H. Rose Methodist Mark E. Lett C. N. Taylor W.S.C.S Texas Hill Country Chas. Schreiner Federal Depech Insurumenterp Ouri Harper United Presbyterian Church C. P. Owen Oman Kay Co West Richfield Minnesota Louis Crump San Saba Hariver Pentecostal Church Carlos B. Parker First Baptist Church Tommy O Bryant C. A. Spencer J. M. Stevens Alfred Stevens Spencer Felix T. Tybor Chas. W. Barrett Ell Water Street Hill Country Brewster Hubert Brewster Main St Main Street Gywn House Rerington Rand & Smith-Corons
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