High Water Washes Car at Barons Creek Crossing
A local incident reports high water at Barons Creek sweeping a Chevrolet station wagon off the crossing. A youth and others escaped unharmed as flood conditions and debris hindered passage.
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1965
Page
7
A local incident reports high water at Barons Creek sweeping a Chevrolet station wagon off the crossing. A youth and others escaped unharmed as flood conditions and debris hindered passage.
A fragmented community page recounts a flood related car incident on Barons Creek crossing and a rescue tale. It notes a station wagon recovered by a local parts firm, insurance inspectors deeming it a total loss, plus past drownings at the same crossing. Also includes social visits and school events with local families and students.
More than 20 homemakers are expected to enroll in the Fonds and Nutrition School opening Thursday May 6 in the Jury Dor mititory room of Gillespie County Courthouse. Conducted by Mrs Rosa Lee Meek, the course features five sessions on consecutive Thursdays from May 2 to June 3, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Topics include variety of foods and nutrition relations.
Elizabeth Esquell was honored at a personal shower hosted by Mrs Z Weiden and Mrs Henry Esquell on April 22. The event at the Weiden home featured pink and white silver decor, with 23 guests in attendance and Mrs Esquell pouring coffee while Mrs George Kott served cake. The couple plans to marry on a later date. the bride elect is Elizabeth Esquell and the groom-to-be is in the row Weiden family circle.
District and state boards prepare physician drafts amid a broad national call for service. The notice lists enrollment details and contacts for those interested, including Miss Tabby Poplid and Miss Mars Kensington, with instructions to mail forms to Box 431 in Frederickburg.
Funeral services were held at Lackland Baptist Church in San Antonio for Sam Shells Jobes age 61. He died Thursday in a San Antonio hospital after being a captive of Junction, with survivors including his wife Visima, two sons, and grandchildren.
One hundred ten descendants of Mathias and Julia Schmidt gathered at the Harper Community Building in Harper Texas on Sunday April 25 for a beef barbecue. Attendees read minutes, elected to meet next year at the same time and place, and enjoyed prizes, entertainment, and games. Notable participants included Chester Fries of Rochelle and multiple Schmidt relatives with officers named.
A chaotic OCR pass resembles a county cattle show with references to Parcc 2eta aw President oes crz ord Association. The piece mentions the Ec Camnts blereford As ers and a sale show at Afsana. It notes stock farms in Lead Herefore and a seven county coverage, plus members and events around ble lines and exhibitions.
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