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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1963
Page
20
Demonstration Agent column outlines the essentials of building a suit oriented wardrobe. It covers accessories, shirts and ties, hats, shoes, outerwear, fit, grooming and care, plus overall style and budget guidance aimed at men in public life and students, with a closing note on college attendance rates by occupation.
December 14 is the last day to sign up for the 1963 Wheat Stabilization Program. Raymond Spaeth chairs the Gillespie County ASC Committee and notes only about two weeks remain for growers to file applications. Participants can divert 20 to 50 percent of their allotment to approved conservation uses in exchange for special payments and price support benefits. sign up only for the amount to be diverted to avoid loss of benefits.
Range and Field notes booming autumn colors across the Hill Country with yellow red bronze and orange leaves mingling with greens. Weather remains unusually warm with no freeze yet though several 33-degree mornings reported. Farmers report scarce rainfall and a need for several inches to refill stock tanks. Market Produce runs at capacity through January while pecans fetch higher prices due to tighter supply. hunters flock to Fredericksburg and Pearsall with impressive but not always successful deer sightings. a California million hens project is noted. heavy rain falls in Harper and Will County. local social events and visits are mentioned.
About 2500 delegates and visitors attended the 53rd annual state convention of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers in Fort Worth November 14 to 16. Key leaders included Mrs. Frank Meine and Mrs. Erwin Simon from the local P T A and Mrs. Vern Spiva district president.
The murder case of 1 year old Bill McKnight of Kerrville, charged with the May 8 pistol slaying of Kelley Parker, was moved from Bandera to Pecos County after more than 60 prospective jurors were questioned without selecting a panel. Fort Stockton date not set. special prosecutor is Coke Stevenson Jr.
Adolph Kott and sons report a thriving alfalfa patch with potential to yield good hay next summer and to protect soil. Coastal bermuda grasses from the Kotts and Kurt Hansen perform well despite a dry summer, though some stands are not fully established. February is seen as sprigging time plus cost share programs under the 1963 plan. Soil conservation efforts emphasize terraces waterways and grassed seeding, with soil testing commonly costing two dollars per sample. Thanksgiving guests included Mr and Mrs E R Brown and relatives from Kerrville Junction New Mexico Austin and Kerrville.
The Fredericksburg chamber and the Fredericksburg Jaycees co sponsor Santa Claus Day. The parade starts 10 a.m. at the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. travels east on Main to the Nimitz Hotel then back to the bandstand on Nimitz Drive. Santa on a float will be greeted by about 2200 children between 10 40 and 12 00 and handed candy and fruit. Bert Klein to portray Santa with the Fredericksburg and St Marys High School bands and KNAF soundtrack.
The bulletin lists December events at James Lutheran Catholic parish including December 1 First Saturday meditation after Mass December 2 Mass at 9 30 including School of Religion and St Anthony Society meeting Choir and study club nights December 7 First Friday Masses at 730 am and pm Fast and Abstinence December 8 Immaculate Conception feast Day Masses at 730 am and 730 pm All are welcome to attend any service and walk in.
The text lists Advent Sunday on December 2 with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Worship at 10 45 a m A choir practice is set for December 9 at 7 00 p m A Youth Instruction for Juniors occurs December 8 at 8 30 a m An invitation extends to all to attend The Constance B Wold presides as pastor with Mrs C N Taylor as Sunday School Superintendent Worship at 10 30 a m Sunday School in Wasse at 2 30 p m Official Board meetings occur on the second Tuesday
Carlos B. Parker is pastor. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m. Sunday events include 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship and 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Services. Everyone is welcome.
David J Callagher is the student minister and Francis Floyd is the supply pastor. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m followed by Worship Service at 10 30 a m. Women’s Association meets every third Thursday.
Efies t Baptist Church Kee invites all to attend with pastor Law The Way The Truth and The Life. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7 50 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
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