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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
8
Austin notes the 56th Legislature nears swearing in with 49 newcomers among 181 lawmakers. Liberal blocs from Houston mix with Dallas conservatives as budget deficits loom, while speakers pledge economy amid calls to avoid broad taxes.
Elvis like entertainer Tommy Sands will perform at the 27th Annual Texas Prison Rodeo in Huntsville. He appears for a final Sunday show October 26 at the million dollar stadium with other stars. Proceeds go to the prisoners welfare fund to support inmate services. Tickets range 2.40 to 4.40 dollars via the Prison Rodeo Ticket Office.
Mr and Mrs Barl Baker and E J of Kerrville visited the Parkers. Mrs Dillard Stapp hosted her children as Leon Becker vacationed with them. Doyle Parker of Harper rested in Fredericksburg hospital. J A Milam and wife attended a Primitive Baptist meeting in San Antonio. Elder N A Cooper to preach at Milams and Ingram. The Noxville area saw good rains. Garland Milam visited from San Antonio. Bill Berry estivated in Kerrville hospital. E J Baker of Kerrville broke his arm.
The Texas egg labeling law, enacted August 1957, marks its first year with challenges and progress. Preparatory licensing, rules, and an extensive education program preceded enforcement to February, yielding a drop in violations from 35.5 percent in February to 7.8 percent in July, signaling adjustment and industry cooperation for Texas and the eye law.
The article notes sorghum almum as a new grass still unproven, grown in Gillespie District for two years with above normal rainfall. Field observations include Arthur Grobe’s 14 acre patch with grazing by 24 cows and 120 goats for 312 months, Willie Wehmeyer’s side by side plantings, and Palmer Hohenberger’s failed stand. Terracing and farm pond projects are also described amid calls for soil and water conservation to sustain farming.
The Rodeo Barbecue and Old Fiddlers Contest drew strong attendance with Hollis Walker receiving the 100 year violin donated by Wallace Brown and Eldane Brown taking first in the Fiddlers. Visitors included Mrs Cetonia Prochnow and Mrs Jessie Wilkins of San Antonio and the Parker family hosting Pat Rogers and children from Big Springs.
A fragment notes consumers are paying about $1.95 per pound for gas, highlighting widespread concern over escalating fuel prices and the impact on households.
September 1 marks the start of a new inspection period for over four million Texas vehicle owners. The period, extending to April 15, 1959, will utilize more than 4300 authorized inspection stations statewide. Col Homer Garrison Jr, DPS director, urged drivers to inspect early to reduce yearly waits at the deadline.
Mr and Mrs Dalton Monk and Mrs J O Stovall of Fredericksburg visited Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale on Monday for community and Herald advertiser patronage events.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Phelps and their children from Austin spent the weekend visiting Mrs Phelps parents Mr and Mrs Chester Bernhardt.
Wanted to service established route of Self-Service Merchandise Units. Excellent income for qualified person. Must work 9 hours weekly, have a car, references, and at least $398 working capital. Submit work history and phone number for interview. Write Vice President, Box 11647, Dallas 18, Texas. 95 pd.
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