17 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1964
Page
1
A reader weighs in on Senator Margaret Chase Smith's bid for the presidency, arguing women have the ability to serve but should not shoulder the top national post. The letter suggests women belong in state government roles while acknowledging women's political strength.
John C White announces annual Texas Department of Agriculture check ensures accuracy of weights and measures in Gillespie County. In the past year 76 scales 197 gas pumps 120 food packages and 100? bath items were checked during unannounced inspections of various marketing scales and pumps across the district.
A large crowd attended the Tom Henry Appreciation Day barbecue in Burnet Monday evening with about 300 people present from Laot Lometa Lampasas Brady Goldthwaite and other nearby areas. Jim Luthe Burnet Telephone Company manager acted as master of ceremonies while Henry spoke about his campaign and gave a short biography. He is a candidate seeking the post of representative for the district and addressed the gathering before concluding with a standing ovation.
Rep Townsend received recognition from the town’s sportsmen's club for community service. The ceremony highlighted his support for conservation, hunting, and youth programs.
Archie Kunz spotted two javelinas near his home on Peecattie Road and shot them after locating them in a pasture. The animals weighed about 60 pounds each and were killed by Kunz who reported the hunt to authorities.
The Governor's Committee on Education Beyond the High School told a sub committee that only the top 15 percent of Texas high school graduates should enter the state’s top universities. They urged general upgrading of the college system, expanding enrollments, reducing dropouts, and improving standards.
An airspace restriction around City approves official business flights only and keeps aircraft one nautical mile from the presidential residence. The state offers 369 786 acres for oil and gas leases with bids due May 5, potentially boosting the Permanent School Fund. Attorney General Carr announces civil penalties against 14 slant-well operators in East Texas and one out-of-state defendant in Florida. Gov Connally names Lewis Timberlake to the State Political Survey Committee and Charles King Jr to Labor Statistics Bureau. Timberlake a former Texas JCs leader, King resigns Dallas AFL-CIO post. Judge W T McDonald named chair of the Judiciary Advisory Committee to the US Olympics.
County Agent C A Stone warns Gillespie County residents about two years of severe tent caterpillar outbreaks. Homeowners should monitor trees for small larvae and apply insecticides such as DDT, Toxaphene, Malathion, or Chloradane while observing safety to prevent extensive damage. Use power sprayers for large trees and ensure treated areas dry before allowing children or pets near.
The notice details Sunday Mass at 8 and 9 30 for a Catholic church including a School of Religion for children and youth. It notes a talk by Silver Sylvia C D P for older girls after the 9 30 mass, a St Ann's Society meeting that Sunday, and a C Y O meeting Wednesday at 7 30. May 1 Mass times shift to earlier on Sundays and weekdays except feasts and First Fridays. Congratulations are offered to the C Y O for attendance trophies and to the boys volleyball team for first place. The piece invites general attendance with a welcome to all services.
Household notes describe Hasina Cottle and family visiting Prade Ranch Werthes Gay and spending time with Roy and Gertrude Cottle at Rocksprings. Fredericksburg visitor Gertrude Blersehywne returns home after a week with Alfred Kiume. Rural social mentions mix with lawn care guidance urging proper fertilization and watering practices for Bermuda St Augustine and carpet grasses.
The Rev. W. E. Doerr, pastor, announces Sunday services at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class, then 10:45 a.m. worship. A Junior Confirmation Instruction is set for Wednesday April 22 at 3:45 p.m. Visitors are warmly invited.
Rainbow girls attended services at the Junction Methodist Church with Martha and Kathryn Stevens Jaydean Peril Dolores Duderstadt Eileen Hopf Carla and Carla Anderegg and Gilbert Anderegg plus other Rainbow members. Also notes a companion wanted for Mrs P J Taylor with light housework and salary. Christine Kay Schmidt baby shower at Community Hall with hostesses. Martha and Kathryn Stevens joined parents visiting Homer Lee Stevens in San Antonio. Agricultural notes advise fertilizing Bermuda grass and pastures in spring and using specified herbicides. Shipments of Texas straw hats advertised at Rahe’s Service Station Harper Texas.
Rev Difford Kaye presides at morning worship and Every Member Canvass on the Third Sunday after Easter April 19. Mrs C N Taylor leads Sunday School and 9 45 a m sessions follow at the church altar all members urged to dedicate pledges to the 1964 1965 church budget.
The Harper Herald lists candidates for the November general election district 60 state representative Tom Henry Burnet sheriff Cliff Duecker Gillespie county sheriff Hugo Klaerner re election. County tax assessor collector Milton Durst re election and notes Miss Nadine Barker spent weekend with her parents A B Barker at Brownwood.
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