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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1963

Page

2

Sorghum plant toxicity and livestock risk warnings

County Agent A Stone warns farmers that sorghum and related hybrids can be toxic to livestock, especially when moisture stress or growth interruption occurs. Young plants and stressed growth raise glucoside levels, and wilted forage can poison animals quickly. monitor for signs and remove stock if unrest occurs. Also notes Gillespie County Sheep and Goat Show and Sale to open Aug 23 1965 with member listings and map-backed breeder details.

Leeann Johnson Ptass Gilleapie Gillespie County

Milton Johnny Duecker Named Hamm's Distributor in Texas

The Hamms Brewing Company of Houston appointed Milton Johnny Duecker of Fredericksburg as its Hamm's beer wholesale distributor in the region, effective Monday August 12. He began deliveries to 75 Gillespie County retailers that week and previously distributed Grand Prize beer for two and a half years.

Hamms Brewing Company Houston Grand Prize Brewing Company Milton Johnny” Duecker Fredericksburg Duecker Gillespie County Hamm's Mr. Duecker

Range improvement through brush control and deferment

Doe Maurer ranch six miles south of Harper defers mesquite and oaks to protect grasses like little blue stem and Indian grass. Roberts Zenner and Vitor Germin report pasture deferments aiding moisture and regrowth. Clinton Flatdiut praises cedar removal and mesquite eradication. Chemical treatment around base targets mesquite to conserve soil moisture for grass production.

Doe Maurer Harper Maurier Clinton Flatdiut Coal Creek Vitor Gernun Eckert Clinton Nicon Doss Nixon

Rainfalls across Hill Country shift with scattered totals

Range and Field reports show heavy rain in Spotsy area and wider Hill Country last Thursday. Fredericksburg recorded only 0.02 inches, while Earl Copple’s ranch near Harper logged about 2.83 inches and other locales reported up to four inches near Round Mountain. News notes a small flood near Junction and varied precipitation across San Marcos, New Braunfels, Comfort, and Kerrville.

Fredericksburg Sear Tor Main Street Earl Copple Harper London Road Bear Creek Schmidt Otto Bracatigam Route 4 Crockett Riles Enchanted Rock U. S. 87 Eddie Herbert Stieler Blill Comfort Edgar Herberts Vountain Round Mountain Willman Kempels Korner Marble Falls Big Bridget Raymond Jentsch San Marcos New Braunfels Lockhart New Brauunfels Keriville V. Cluny Mooney Aircraft Kerivilie Junction Glockenspiel von Tain Ora Rum Threobust Hange & Field

Billy Sale and Race Meet Proves Highly Successful

Kimble County notes praise for the Billy Sale and Race Meet with strong crowds and high participation. The event exceeded board expectations, goats improved since June 10, and donations aided fundraising. Rain aided attendance, with ongoing county-wide reports of strong business through the summer despite drought.

Sveral FH Club Luke Hagood Hagood Blackwell Warehouse Ch. Fe Luks Wint

Catholic Church Notices and Schedule

Sunday services include Mass at 9 o clock and 10 30 a m with a 9 30 a m Sunday School. An evening Mass is planned next Wednesday at 8 p m. Servers meeting and Catholic Action Councils gather. Women’s Association meets on the third Thursday. All welcome to attend any service.

Catholic Action Councils Women's Association

Mrs Werner Burrer Buried In Local Service

Mrs Werner Burrer nee Milda Wendel died Friday August 9 at 7 40 pm age 54. Survived by husband stepson Travis Burrer two brothers Lee Wendel and Edgar Wendel three nieces and one great niece. Funeral service held Sunday August 11 at 3 30 pm Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev Theo Sager officiating pallbearers listed.

Werner A Burrer Milda Wendel Burrer Doss Wille Anna Sattler Wendel Werner A. Burrer Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Travis Burrer Lee Wendel Edgar Wendel Beckmann Theo Sager Rudy Olfers Victor Stahl Gerald Wendel Datton Herhbot Albert Burter Lawrence Barker Clarence Durst Reuben Crenwelge

Lutheran events and fair notices in Gillespie County

Community church invites attenders to Sunday worship and Bible classes at St James Lutheran with Holy Communion on Sunday August 18 and service on Wednesday August 21. Gillespie County Fair opens August 23 with 4 H and FFA members exhibiting. premiums noted. Interment recorded at Greenwood Cemetery.

St. James Lutheran Church Gillespie County Fair FEA Gillespie

Mason Man Killed by Lightning Near Cowles New Mexico

Dr ER Willmann a Mason veterinarian died instantly when struck by lightning while fishing with his nephew Vance Everett near Cowles Santa Fe National Forest Aug 12. Everett survived with minor injuries as heavy rain made roads nearly impassable. Funeral set for Aug 15 in Mason First Methodist Church with family survivors listed.

ER. Willman Cowles New Moxico Santa Fe National Forest Vance Everett Sonora C. Gonzales Las Vegas Willmann al Everett Sonata Everett Hudspeth Memorial Hospital Sonota Los Pinos Dude Ranch Mason San Antonio Odess Vieto Kothmann

Card of Thanks to Kerdel Memorial Hospital Staff and Friends

I thank the doctors nurses and staff at Kerdel Memorial Hospital for the good care. I also thank the ministers for visits and prayers and all friends and relatives for cards and flowers during my hospital and home time. Mrs Paul DeLoves.

Kerdel Memorial Hospital

Local Families Attend Social Gathering This Week

The Bierschwales and Maddosys host a family gathering with several children and relatives. Guests include the Bierschwales and their daughters Fridas, with Miro and Phil Maddosy, at a family residence noted as fpur. Additional dinner guests were Miro and Glen Hopf accompanying Manske Sunetas.

Mro CH Bierschwale Buzz Scott Jemmie Bierschwale Miro Phil Maddosy Fpur Glen Hopf R. EF. Manske Sunetas

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A. Stone Charles A. Stone Cprussye Creted Filfeame Gilesine County Breeders Assn Cuat Ms Office Clarance Strackhein Hartmann Clarence Schroeder BL Wo Fuehs al A. V Welgehatsen Noua Althaus John A. Dittmar Hagel Daiis Bernard Stem Billy Teague Charles Ernst Heidrich Eb, Dietz Felix Maier Harry Jordan Charles Moss Simon Jo Burg Otto Schumann Werner Henke Stanley Feller Kott Bros Ed C. Henke R. J. Sechist Kenneth Maner Samuel Sagebiel Armand Crenwelge Victor Mete Kenneth Kothe Francis Kott H. Bonn & Sons Silver S. Ranch J. T. Manes Clinton Hardin Hamm Kelton Lange Seguin Max Langes Raymond Spad First State Bank Harper Herald Norman J. Dietel A. C. Wlndel Harpur Texas Francis J. Walch Texas Press Assn National Editorial Assn West Texas Press Association Roper District News Robert Zenner White Oak Tie Bareado Othe Post Biota EBOR Craip Bea Aub Mtr Roy Buttman Chicago Geo Kruegerst Tds Cribb PO Haikall Range & Field Kimble County W.C. Mendelson Adolf Barker ASUS Brouth Mystery Man Tulsa San Angelo Bessie McDougall Johnnie McDougall Mike Clarence McDougall Charles Join McDougall A Liverston Corsicana Ihose Landa Park New Kbraunfels Edwards Plateau Range & Fied Blanco Blanca Oklahoma le Vas Cheburne Wasce Strela daQt Ciliser Ube Adaey Altech Pega Asstraliog Directors Veta Karper A. A. Gitter Harper United Presbyterian Church David J. Gallaher van C. Brown Werner Burrer Lutheran W. FE Bob McElroy Alpine Harlingen Cambell Kerr J. J. Rogers Phil Harper and Hill Country FHA Alissa da Ottmers Esther Feuge Luss Gertrude Metzger Cora Blaeutigam Rachel Lemmon Bernice Basse Tno Greemwouou N. M LC Willmann Texas A & M College First Methodist Churce Rodney Mullan Cindy Susan L. Willmann Louis Henry Herbert Willmann Clifford Willmann Madeline Phillips Bessie Phillips Stonewall Leslie Phillips Clifford Edgg Co. N. Taylor Lin Loffler First Methodist Church Canada Worshin Paul DeLoves Chas. W. Barrett Harper, Texas West Main St Fredericksburg, Texas Pentecostal Church Carlos B. Parker Pastor First Baptist Church Ae. Joenny Felix T. Tybor Palace Theatre Bidg Lehne Lumber & Hardware Robert Lehne Aarper Waters Street Melville, Texas Brewster Hubert Brewster Main St Juncton Gywn House Remington-Rand & Smyth Corona
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