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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1962

Page

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Local residents host visitors during weekend gatherings

Jimmie Hart and a Kerrville friend visited Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Harper Sunday. Kerrville residents including W. C. Swischer Corine Aldous and Vivian Williams called on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Na bers Sunday afternoon. Students and locals attended the March of Dimes program Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Segner of Fredericksburg visited Maurer family this week.

Jimmie Hart Kerrville L. H. Harper Fred Nabers W. C. Swischer Corine Aldous Vivian Williams Harry Davidson Fredericksburg Charlie Barrett Robert Maurer Otto Segner

Kennedy moves on urban department despite House Rules split

The House Rules Committee balked at Kennedy's proposed Department of Urban Affairs prompting the president to plan creation by executive order. He signaled naming Robert C. Weaver, a Black nominee, to the cabinet if Congress does not override the action. Observers call the move a political test aimed at opponents.

House Rules Committee Kennedy Department of Urban Affairs Sam Rayburn House Rules Committee Congress Robert C. Weaver

Standing by principles quoted from 1898 Uyalde Leader

The article recalls a political stance from the first issue of The Uyalde Leader dated January 22, 1898 with a Democratic pledge. It then reports a 23 year old Washington restaurant worker who, defending himself in court, was identified by a night auditor during a robbery accusation.

Harry Hornbu Uyalde Washington Nance

Postal Rates To Be Increased

A fierce postal rate hike passed the House with no recorded votes on amendments. The bill would raise about 690 million annually plus 248 million for public service and 85 million for parcel post, totaling roughly 1.024 billion, aiming to erase the 1962 postal deficit and fund a potential pay raise.

National Edstorial Association Interstate Commerce Commission House Penta NEA Bernard E. Esters Olin D. Johnson 5. C Senate Post Office Committee Senate Johnson Bit U.S

Legal Checkup Warns Preventive Practice Saves Cost

A Texas Bar State feature urges proactive legal planning for life changes and major transactions. It warns against signing or entering contracts without full facts and cites upcoming postal rate debates as context, noting hearings set to begin February 6 and potential Senate adjustments.

State Bar of Texas

Harpers Churches Invite Attendance This Sunday

Local churches extend a cordial welcome with schedules for Mass youth programs bake sale and parish meetings at St Anthony St Ann St James Lutheran and Methodist churches. Activities include adult study, confirmations, choir practice and W S C S meetings. All are invited to attend services and events.

Harper's Churches School of Religion St. Anthony’s Society St. Ann's Society

Weekend visitors and gatherings around Kerrville

Baylor student Lonnie Mayhugh visited his parents between terms. Kerrville guests attended Helen H Prade's funeral. Abilene visitors dined with McDougalls. Sonora's J W Bierschwale stayed with relatives. quilting groups met at Spring Creek. Kerrville and area residents hosted and visited over the weekend. Ground Zero noted as nuclear detonation reference.

Lonnie Mayhugh Baylor University Waco

Harper United Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Change

Rev C P Owen retired with Francis Floyd as student minister filling pulpit until further notice. Harper congregation invited to attend all services. First Baptist Church announces October 15 services with Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 and 7 evening service plus midweek prayer meetings.

Austin Presbyterian Seminary

Whitewood family and visitors spend weekend in Harper

Fred Whitewood Jr. and his father Pettus spent Saturday and Sunday with the Whitewood family. Mesdames Johnny Whitworth and Howard Babbs, visiting their father Doug Jobes, were guests in Harper Sunday.

Fred Whitewood Jr Pettus Fred Whitewoods Jr Johnny Whitworth Howard Babbs Rocksprings Doug Jobes Harper Sunday

Lifeguard Candidate Fails Test With Odd Answer

A humorous exchange shows a lifeguard applicant bragging about height and claiming to wade well despite admitting he cannot swim. The dialogue highlights a dubious qualification moment at a poolside interview.

Spare Time Dispenser Route Seeks Boise Area

Refilling and collecting money from new type high quality coin operated dispensers in this area. No selling. To qualify you must have a car and provide a reference. Require $660 to $1900 cash. Seven to twelve hours weekly can net up to $100 monthly. For interview send details to P. O. Box 2753 Boise Idaho including a phone number.

P. O. Box Boise Idaho

Card of Thanks from Harper 4-H Club

The Harper 4-H Club thanks buyers who purchased livestock at the Stock Show sale. The note expresses gratitude to supporters and participants in the event.

Harper 4-H Club

Religious Schedule Block

The notice lists weekly services: Wednesday 8 00 p m Bible Study Sunday 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Worship 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service All are welcome.

Home for Sale in Kerrville Texas 6 rooms and bath

Property offers 6 rooms and a bath with a large porch hot water heater and washer connection. Features include 250 gal mutant tank two wells one electric pump and a windmill with tank three large lots a storm house and brick heat table. Located in town near Post Office Bank churches and stores. Contact Hobson Hopf 400 W Main St Kerrville Texas.

Hobson Hopf Main Kerrville Texas

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