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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1973
Page
4
A compiled church notices page lists service times and events for Harper churches including St James Lutheran First Pentecostal United Presbyterian Harper United Methodist First Baptist and Catholic mass times. Highlights include Sunday worship at 9:30 11:00 and 8:00 pm various youth groups and midweek activities plus a mobile home ad from Hatch Homes.
A calm, understated Nixon speech defends himself against Watergate attacks. He reiterates no advance knowledge of the break in, cites lack of corroborated testimony, and urges public support while urging courts to determine guilt. He stresses leadership resolve and highlights Vietnam, China, and Russia efforts for world peace.
Harper locals report Mr and Mrs H D Sivells and sons returning from a Colorado vacation. Victor Wendel and family attended Texas A&M graduation where Lloyd Wendel earned a Master of Science on August 17. Bryan visitors Don Leinweber and three children spent the weekend with his parents and aunt Dollie Leinweber at the Divide.
In Gillespie County, Doss and Stonewall host annual Range & Field fairs as preludes to the County Fair. Readers note mutton and beef barbecues, agriculture displays, and community gathering plus predictions of a record maize crop due to favorable rains. Poaching and rustling reports accompany fair coverage. The 85th Gillespie County Fair opens this Friday through Sunday, continuing a long tradition since 1891.
Officials from the USDA Screwworm Eradication Program warn livestock owners as peak shearing season approaches in the Trans-Pecos Edwards Plateau and Hill Country. Dr J E Novy notes rising regional cases and urges stocking owners to spray newly shorn animals with USDA approved products KORLAN or CORAL to prevent infestations. Comal Irion Menard and San Patricio counties report first 1973 cases for the week ending August 1, part of 140 Texas cases in 24 counties. six-county region cited for high incidence with method changes underway.
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