Local Churches Welcome Parishioners To Services
Harper's churches invite worshippers to attend at First Baptist Church and United Presbyterian Church. Rev. Lynn Mauldin leads 11:00 a.m. Sunday services, with Sunday School at 10:00 or 9:30 a.m. Luther League and Junior Lutherans meet on set Sundays. women groups meet on varying Thursdays. All are welcome.
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First Baptist Church
Lynn Mauldin
Luther League
THE
United Presbyterian Church News
Willard Moster
Clark Bierschwale
Women Assn
A. J. Kinsey
St Anthony’s Catholic Church Bulletin Preview
Rev A A Gitter invites parishioners to observe World Day of Prayer for Vocations with Masses at 8 and 9 30 on Sunday April 12. School of religion for children and confirmation class instructions. Spring men’s retreat scheduled April 24 26. Walk in any time to attend services.
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School of Religion
Coastal Bermuda grass sprigs for sale offered by Van Brown
Van Brown offers coastal Bermuda grass sprigs for sale. Contact after 5 p.m. at 997-3760 for sprigging needs.
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van Brown
First Pentecostal Church Harper Texas Schedule
Rev. Carlos B. Parker leads services with Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Sunday worship at 11 00 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Everyone welcome.
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First Pentecostal Church
Harper, Texas
Carlos B. Parker
Harper United Methodist Church Service Notice
William E. Parrish, pastor leads morning worship at 8.45 a.m. Visitors are welcome in all services at Harper United Methodist Church.
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Harper United Methodist Church
William E. Parrish
Hold Your Census 70 Questionaire Progress Report
District Manager Jim R. Farr notes good progress in the 1970 Census of Population and Housing. Census takers began house-to-house canvassing on April 1 to collect questionnaires distributed by the Post Office. Respondents can speed the count by readying forms and answering with a pencil and blackened circle. At every fifth household, staff collect additional questions for a 20 percent sample. All personal data are confidential under federal law and used only for aggregate statistics.
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Jim R. Farr
Census Bureau
Peach leaf curl in Texas peaches explained by Menzies
Duery Menzies explains peach leaf curl, a fungal disease attacking young peach leaves in cool wet springs. He notes overwintering on bud scales, fall fixed copper sprays, spring ferbam at pink bud, and urges removal of infected leaves to reduce inoculum and minimize alarm though economic damage is usually limited.
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Texas
Parker County
Local Social Visits And Funeral Services Reported
Mrs A A Wendel and Mrs Hugo Sattler of Doss visited Mr and Mrs August Kirchoff and Helen Saturday. Mrs Lydia Bierschwale and Mrs Hilda Burt visited their brother Walter McDougall in Fredericksburg Friday afternoon. Mesdames Alfred Kramer and Allen Bridges attended saywices for Mr Louis Kunz Thursday night at Schaetter Funeral Home.
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A. A. Wendel
Hugo Sattler of
Doss
August Kirchoff
Helen
Lydia Bierschwale
Hilda Burt
Walter McDougall
Fredericksburg
Alfred Kramer
Allen Bridges
Saywices
Louis Kunz
Schaetter Funeral Home
Bettie Nichols Provides Care for Stevens Couple
Ms Bettie Nichols of Ingram arrives to tend to Mr and Mrs M Stevens who have returned to their home after spending part of winter in a small house near her son Creghton and family.
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Bettie Nichols
Ingram
Cancer is not a death sentence says American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society emphasizes cancer is highly curable for many, yet over 100000 Americans may die this year if undiagnosed and untreated. Early detection, avoiding cigarettes, sun protection, and action on risk signals can save lives. society asks public to turn knowledge into action and support the cause.
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American Cancer Society
The
Census enumerators begin 1970 Population Census rounds
Census takers started April 1 in the area and will complete work in three to five weeks. Identified by a red white blue card bearing Department of Commerce seal and official credential, they carry a blue portfolio with 1970 Census legend and supplies. Report impostors to police or the census district office at 20 W. Concho, San Angelo, Texas 76901.
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Census of Population & Housing District
Jim R Farr
Aera
Department of Commerce
W. Concho
San Angelo
Texas
coastal bermuda plantings on Gillespie County farms
Daniel Pehl completed shaping waterways on his Stonewall farm to plant coastal bermuda and prevent erosion. Lawrence Heinemann plans to open and stabilize a waterway to redirect runoff and erase cedar to encourage grass. Franz Pressler planted about 30 acres of coastal bermuda in cropland, using wide sprig density and a harrow to smooth and control weeds.
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Gillespie County Soil & W
Daniel Pehl
Stonewall
Bermuda
Pehl
Lawrence Heinemann
Heinemann
Morris Ranch
Franz Pressler
Pressier
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Ann Dixon in Dallas
Mr and Mrs Phil Dixon announce the birth of daughter Mary Elizabeth Ann on Monday April 6 in a Dallas hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W F Dees of San Antonio and the child has an older brother. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood.
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Fred Whitewood
Phil Dixon
Dallas
Mary Elizabeth Ann
W. F. Dees
San Antonio
Temperature Plummets as Frost Nips Gardens
Temperature fell to 28 degrees on Monday morning in Harper damaging tender garden plants. Cool weather continues to prevail with frost affecting early crops and paths.
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Harper
Kerrville Couple Vacationing With In-Laws This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Jorge Notorio of Kerrville spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Floy Bode during a family visit.
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Jorge Notorio
Kerrville
Mrs
Floy Bode
Gillespie County Sets All-Time Auto Plate Sales Record
Gillespie County reports a new record for license plate sales from Feb 1 to Apr 3 totaling 7 403 plates and 162 896 68 dollars in revenue. County receives 115 146 72 dollars while State Highway Dept. gets 987 410 96.Durst notes renewal mailings aided the rise and urges residents to keep renewal applications for next year.
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Mitton Durst
Gillespie County
Durst
Gillespie
State Highway Dept
Texas State Highway Department
Oehlers Visit Sam Honig in Fredericksburg Rest Home
Mrs. Herbie Oehler and Mr and Mrs Delbert Oehler and their son of Kerrville visited their mother and grandmother Mrs Sam Honig in a Fredericksburg rest home on Friday.
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Herbie Oehler
Delbert Oehler
Kerrville
Gandmother
Sam Honig
Fredericksburg
Senior Barbecue Fundraiser at Harper Park
Community notice announces a senior barbecue at Harper Park on April 10 1970 at 630 PM. Admission is one dollar with proceeds supporting the senior trip. Also advertised Mayfield Mattress Co offers inner spring restoration services at 1217 Broadway Kerrville Texas with guaranteed workmanship.
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Harper Community Park
Mayfield Mattress CO
Broadway
Kerrville, Texas
Lost Border Collie Seeks Owner Near Mrs. Wendel and Jones
A border collie, about a month missing, wears a collar and has four white feet and legs with a white ring around the neck and white on the face. The gentle dog is at the homes of Mrs. A. C. Wendel and Jack Jones and seeks a owner. Contact either Mrs. Wendel or Jones to claim or adopt.
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A. C. Wendel
Jack Jones
Political Candidate Announcement Shown Here
A political notice announces a candidate for public office under sections governing the process. The text references a sum author and a 1840 timeline, indicating a historical public election notice or registration snippet.
New 1970 Texas State Highway Map Released
The Texas Highway Department announces the 1970 Official State Highway Map with enlarged type, expanded interstate coverage, and 11 tourist information bureaus. Over 1.1 million copies to be distributed this year, including a Spanish conversion table. The map promotes the Texas Travel Trails routes and lists safety rest areas and parks.
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Texas
Texas Highway Department
Franklin Mountains
Highway Department
Austin
Culberson County
Kent
Leon County
Centerville
Buffalo
Sutton County
Fort Worth
Denton
Shamrock
Fayette County
Weatherford
Corpus Christi
Ed Roy
Mathis
Dallas
San Antonio
Capitol Building
Department of Public Safety
Tsar Kolokol
Moscow
Harper area families visit relatives over weekend in Texas
Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood Jr visited their son Fred Jr and family in Fredericksburg Sunday with a granddaughter joining them for a short visit. Raymond Segner and his son from San Antonio along with Mrs Calvin Fiedler and two children visited Edwin Klemm’s family. Stanley Reed of Ohio and Erwin Reed of Fredericksburg also visited the Klemm and Ruben families Tuesday night. Gene Tatsch is remodeling his Harper home with Herbert Game and crew. Mrs Harry Wilke and her small son visited her mother Mrs Myldred Hopf in Austin earlier in the week.
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Fred Whitewood Jr
Fred Jr
Fredericksburg
Raymond Segner
San Antonio
Calvin Fiedler
Edwin Klemm
Stanley Reed
Ohio
Erwin Reed
Edwin Klemn
Ruben
Gene Tatsch
Harper
Herbert Game
Harry Wilke
Myldred Hopf
Austin
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Brotherhood
ST. James Lutheran Church
Hill
Jimmy Lucas
Fredericksburg, Texas
Felix T. Tybor
Optometrist
North Llano St. Fredericksburg
Barrett
Auto Parts Wrecker Service
Enco
Werner’s Auto Service Products
Werner Schumpelt
By Duery Menzies
Vapo Butane Company
Call Collect
Fox
Bette
Frederiksburg
Liano i
Barker's Grocery
Friendly Store
Gillespie County Soil & Water Conservation District News
Junction
C. T. Holekamp
Ted Holekamp
Woerner Warehouse
Bredericksburg
Cer
the Herald
William H. Schroeder, JR
Derry
Lochte Storage % Commission Co
New Interstates Incl
Harper Locals
Texas Hill Country
Lipe Insurance
Chas
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Harper Herald
Norman J. Dietel
A.C. Wendel
Texas Press Assn
National Editorial Assen
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