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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1965
Page
2
A historical letter argues rural Americans, especially farmers, are a political minority and face apportionment shifts. It highlights the Gillespie County Farm Bureau with 642 members launching a county-wide enrollment drive to boost farm representation and influence in government policy.
Kimble County Agent reports a county show exceeding expectations with over 300 animals and one million food items plus clothing and handicrafts. The sale carried twice as many items as last year, prompting officials to plan changes for next year and praise helpers and visitors.
Rep. Terry Townsend of Brady is named to five standing committees this week by Speaker Ben Barnes. Townsend will chair Motor Traffic and serve on Agriculture Banks and Banking Criminal Jurisprudence and State Affairs.
A garbled travel and social note lists locals visiting in the area and mentions several named individuals visiting friends and relatives in Texas Florida and Houston. The text references Mrs Path Mr Jaeress Steve and Elma Lampkin among others and notes a rest on the way with family gatherings and visits across Midland and other places.
David Beyer built a diversion terrace system on his seven mile west Fredericksburg property to protect a cultivated field from heavy runoff. Simon Honig added a farm pond and diversion terrace to supply water for pastures and enable deferred grazing. Coastal bermuda grass sprigging begins February with ACP cost share after February 1. Dealing with deer food supply, brush control, and pasture management are outlined as part of local conservation plans involving Ray Bellinger and Dr. Duane Packard.
Pastor A A Gitter invites parishioners to Mass at 8 and 9 30 a m on Sunday February 7 with the School of Religion for children and youth, St Anthony's Society meeting, choir practice Monday night, and notes no Mass next week Tuesday to Friday. Retreat for priests and study clubs start the week of February 14 with census to be taken in late February. You are welcome to walk in and attend any service.
Victor Sagebiel county judge in Fredericksburg proclaims the importance of agriculture to Gillespie County and the nation. He notes farmers and ranchers prosper through educational and technological progress in a free market system and the value of organized cooperation.
Gillespie County observes Farm Bureau recognition with county judge Victor Sagebter issuing a formal in office recognition on January 29. The notice includes upcoming church activities and family notices mentioning local residents Eddie Harlan and Mr Tormmoe Harlan.
Dr. Tommy O Bryant leads Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11 with Evening Service at 7. Brotherhood meets on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 30. All are invited to attend. Also notes Mr and Mrs H L Stevens accompanied their daughter to the University of Texas in Austin.
Texas Highway Patrolman W A Werner releases Gillespie County Rural Traffic Accident Summary for December 1964. In 13 rural crashes that month there were no fatalities, 0 injuries, and property damage totaling $5 720. For 1964 overall there were 111 rural crashes with 13 deaths 62 injuries and $59 733 in damage. 1963 county totals show 58 rural crashes with 8 deaths 33 injuries and $44 053 in damage.
The notice lists services at First Pentecostal Church in Harper Texas led by Pastor Carlos B. Parker. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
The church outlines Sunday worship at 8 45 a m in the sanctuary with a 9 45 a m informal fellowship in the education building. First Tuesday monthly 7 00 p m Official Board meeting. Harper Circle of Woman's Society of Christian Service meets at 2 30 p m.
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