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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1961
Page
5
J. Musick of the Texas Safety Association warns that winter weather demands extra vehicle care. He urges headlights on in rain sleet or snow, ensures windshield visibility, checks wipers and rear lights, and stresses slower speeds and reinforced chains for icy conditions.
Pink Crenwelge and Clifton Fiedler recount a one night haul totaling 61 raccoons 18 opossums and 4 foxes while a longer period yielded 388 raccoons 51 percent ringtails and two opossums. They blame high fur prices for eagerness and note turkeys moved from the area due to disturbance by animals. Clarence Crenwelge and Emil Deike planted 1600 peach trees across neighbor farms in two days with tractors and beds. Mayor MA Schneider acquired a 65 acre tract and plans more plantings. Deer processing increases locally with Alex Tatsch and Fredericksburg Lockers prominent.
Kimble County Agent urges personal contact about the screw worm program and thanks volunteers. He notes Texas counties organizing fund drives, promotes Rural Areas Development for community projects, and advises planting roses with proper methods. He highlights Herbie Jones of the Kimble County 4-H Club and informs of the Pecans Show and deer hunting industry as local economic drivers.
Monroe McDougall 50 9 21 died Friday December 8 at 1 40 pm after brief illness in Fredericksburg Hospital. A ranchman turned soldier who served from 1942 to 1946, wounded multiple times in Europe, he earned the Purple Heart and other decorations and worked a fishing tackle store. Survived by widow Elnora Grona and family. funeral held December 10 at Schaetter.
The notice invites parishioners to attend services this week including Mass at 9:30 on Sunday, a School of Religion, St. Ann's Society, and a Christmas social at 7:30 p.m. A youth meeting Friday at 7:30 follows a Monday choir practice and no further evening Masses will be held until announced.
James Lutheran Church lists a December 15 practice and December 17 worship plus Christmas programs on December 16 24 and 25 with services and women’s group events. Methodist Church notes Sunday School worship and WSC S meetings plus an official board gathering on the second Tuesday.
Rev. Tommy O'Bryant leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
Alton O. Eckhardt son of Mrs. Hugo A. Eckhardt Rt 2 has been promoted to Master Sergeant in the U S Regular Air Force. Stationed at Alconbury England he previously served at Truax Field Madison Mitchell Field New York and Elmendorf AFB Alaska. He enlisted January 8 1949 and with wife Jackie Blau Plaid and children Laurie Jean and Gregg enjoys Europe during their tour of duty. They visited seven countries Belgium Luxembourg France Germany Austria Italy and Switzerland.
The article notes Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Worship at 10 30 a m with a student minister from Austin Presbyterian Seminary filling the pulpit until further notice. It mentions plans to attend services in August 1962 and reports Kerrville residents Mr and Mrs Bobby Benner visiting relatives and both shooting deer over the weekend.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Alvin Solbrig for several days were their daughter Mrs Charles Stockton and her young son from Brenham.
Mr and Mrs Joe Mack Scar borough of Austin spent the weekend with relatives here Mrs Lydia Bierschwabe who had spent the past two weeks in Austin with her daughter returned to Harper with them
Mr and Mrs Amber Davis of Junction visited the Ray Bier schwaies Friday.
A man awoke to discover all his pajama bottoms had vanished after dreaming he was eating life savers. The odd incident leaves him puzzled about whether the dream caused the real loss or if someone took the clothing.
In Gillespie County Texas a new statewide effort forms around animal health to fight screwworms. Monroe Merbert was elected chairman with Donald Dittmar as secretary treasurer as producers back the Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation. The drive seeks funds for research and field tests to control the pest, modeled on Florida's sterile fly release success, with per head contributions proposed for cattle and other livestock.
Ilff and Leo Wallendorf were interred in Greenwood cemetery, with burial rites conducted for the family and friends.
The Adult Study Group of the Methodist Church announces Bible passages for the December 20 meeting led by Rev. Mark Lett. Readings focus on covenant from Exodus and Revelation with additional study from Modern Man Looks at the Bible. The session is the second of ten exploring key events of Christian faith.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Pape and baby of Prade Ranch visited relatives in Harper Monday. Mr and Mrs Cyrus Schmidt of Midland and friends Mr and Mrs Don Johnson, also of Midland, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Schmidt Sunday.
Ove Pete Runnels and two Pasadena friends spent a weekend hunting at Peril Ranch. The report notes their activity and location with a casual local tone.
Mrs. Edgar Ellebracht called on Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McDougall Monday in a social visit noted in local society pages.
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