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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

4

Case Hammer Mills Available Through Moritz Farm Equipment

Classified ads announce a shipment of Case Hammer Mills from Moritz Farm Equipment Co Fredericksburg. Also advertised Molasses Mill service on Goehmann road near Austin Highway and a tire sale featuring Mansfield Tires with many sizes in stock at H Welge Lewis Fredericksburg.

Moritz Farm Equipment CO Fredericksburg Goehmann Austin South Heights Emil Eberle Mansfield H. Welge Lewis

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

Sincere appreciation is expressed for sympathy and help after the bereavement of Charles Edenborough. Thanks are given to Mrs. Carl Oehler for the song service and Rev. W A Richardson for comforting words, with floral honors noted. Relatives Mrs Charles Edenborough Dennis Bergman thank friends for kindness, flowers, and support. Evelyn Honig of Texas University visited. Alan Taylor family and Santa Anna visitors visited.

Carl Oehler W. A. Richardson Kerrville Christian Church Charles Edenborough Dennis Bergman Evelyn Honig Texas University At Austin Oon Alan Taylor Santa Anna Hannah Welsh Henry Hopf

Bible Gave Church Strength Not Fear for Readers

An editorial argues the Catholic Church never sought to suppress the Bible. It notes medieval bibles were costly and hand copied, with shelves and desks designed to aid readers. The piece stresses church leaders urged frequent scripture reading and defended the Bible from attacks. Listings for local services and ads follow.

Local Notices and Social Scribbles From Harper

A collection of brief society items and notices from Harper includes thanks to patrons of a local cafe now passed to Mr. and Mrs. Massey, mentions of Mrs. Buchanan and Miss Joe Locke, and social visits by Miss Ann Brown and families. Local figures such as Charlie Barrett and Bruce Hagee are noted visiting, with Porto Rico and Kerrville trips referenced.

Agricultural engineers showcase efficiency driven farming devices

A survey highlights new farm machinery from flame weeders to integrated harvesters and planters promising major labor and cost savings. Stories include rancher George Rae at ninety six sharing Border Collie expertise, onion juice boosting herbicide strength, and a planned Citrus and Vegetable Training Center at Texas A M College Weslaco. Peggy O Neal the undefeated American Quarter Horse joins Texas A M College.

George Rae Talpa Coleman County Kerrville Rae Scotland South Texas Toome J. T. Hill San Diego - Agua Soil Conservation District Hill Texas A. & M. College Miss O’neal Peggy R. L. Underwood Wichita Falls Bill Warren College Station O'Neal

V. F. W. Receives Wheel Chair For Gillespians

The Fredericksburg Frantzen Ahrens Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars received a new wheel chair this week. Clarence Ratliff said it will be sent out free of charge to any Gillespians in need, aiding local veterans and community members.

Fredericksburg Gillespie County Post

Texas Angora Goat Show to Gain National Publicity

The Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association will hold its annual show and sale in Fredericksburg on Saturday. Bill Shomette of WOAT plans a nationwide salute via the National Farm and Home Hour broadcast from 12:45 to 1:15 PM on August 9, with wire recorded interviews and show highlights to be aired on WOAI’s Farm and Ranch Roundup at 6:30 AM August 9.

Texas Angora Goat Raisers’ Association Fredericksburg Bill Shomette WOAT National Farm and Home Hour National Broadcasting Company Shomette Woai Farmand Ranch

Whitworth Party Visits Kensings Near Rocksprings

Mrs Pete Whitworth and daughter Barbara along with Mrs W H Whitworth of Junction visit Mr and Mrs Robert Kensing near Rocksprings on Sunday in a social gathering.

Alfred Lehne Fredericksburg Pete Whitworth Barbara W. H. Whitworth Junction Robert Kensing

Also Mentioned on This Page

Catholic Information Frank Rischner Harper Texas Tal Sam Wiley Old Divide School Harper, Texas John Deere Arthur Reed Spring Creek Hall Kerrville Bakery Wanda Pennsylvania Wanda E. O. Longren Starper Wm. Massey Margaret Buchanan Joe Locke Uvalde Joe Casper Charlie Barrett Paul Jones Belmore Roberts W.O.W London Ann Brown Olive Parker Bruce and Clyde Hagee Near Cherry Springs Martin Rode of Doss Sam Honig Ooo- Elmer Strackbeing Porto Rico W. R. Root Carolyn Henke Mary Virginia Stevens L. A. Stevens Harold Coggeshall San Antonio Blanco County Fair & Rodeo Johnson City, Texas Fri Sat Ooo Willie Rischner Herald Herman Schoenvogel Moods New Braunfels M. R. Dudessadt Schoenvogel Maxine Lange Mrs Max Lange Ida Smith Center Point Seguin Eda Lee Smith David Schmidt Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico Colorado Wm. Kaiser Henry Jenschke Loretta Jenschke Arthur Baumann Guy Schultz Post, Texas S S. Stewart Mrs. O Ruskey Giants Harper-Fredericksburg Road Hill Country Boys Lee Hal Chevrolet Ford Tudor W. Main St GEO W. Howell Optometrist Water Street Campbell’s Travis Prop Gold Leon F. Zwiener THU Country Livestock Protective Association Hill Country Livestock Protective Association P. O. Box Whonl U17 Alex Mittendorf Porletts Buick Selma Guanville Gene Stover Whoney Esas Warren McDougall Hill Crest Station Magnolia Gas & Oils Edwin Lang Harper Texas Firestone & Goodyear Southland Strackabein Sinclair GULF Gulf Pride Gulf Station Richard Roeder Mobilgas Mobiloil Batteries Hearts Delight Bode Fairbanks Morse Krauskopef Bros Freoe SBURG Elmo Baethge Carl's Grocery Welge Lewis Amd Goodyear Schumann - Heil Sales CO Fredericksburg, Mexas Dealers Willys Automobiles and Trucks and Willys Jeeps
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