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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1972
Page
1
A local church directory from Harper Texas lists services across denominations. Includes First Baptist Church led by David Billeiter with weekly schedules and activities, Catholic services, Squaw Creek Primitive Baptist Church dedication in Doss, and Fredericksburg prayer group meeting details.
Job opening in Harper area appeals to all applicants with no experience required and emphasizes good character. Southwestern Petroleum Corp. led by President A. T. Dickerson in Fort Worth, Texas handles training and placement. Also notes a two day church dedication at Squaw Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Doss with services on December 2 and 3 led by Dr. J. P. Dale Jr. and visiting ministers.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hedrick Jr of St Petersburg Florida arrived for their second annual deer hunting trip near Harper. They stayed with Felix Klein and enjoyed Harper last year driving 1300 miles to spend time with the Kleins. Mrs Hedrick praised the area and noted Harper Locker plant’s extra ice and a chunk of ice left from 1971.
Residents are urged to attend a pioneer Memorial Library presentation on Wednesday night December 6. Mr and Mrs Troy Mitcham and Mr and Mrs Troy Foster will show slides and narrate their trip to Alaska and Canada at 7 p.m. in Milam Hall.
The Gillespie County Ministerial Association hosts An Evening with the Covenant Players in Fredericksburg High School Auditorium Friday at 7 30 pm. The program aims to stress Christian commitment and social issues for area residents with performances drawn from faith and outreach.
Gillespie County Savings Bond sales for October totaled 8593 dollars, lifting ten month sales to 93226 dollars which is 103 percent of the 1972 county goal of 90000. Texas ten month sales reached 177041956 dollars, 89.6 percent of the statewide goal. National month sales hit 467 million, 14.8 percent over 1971. Lewis F. Lyne of Mercantile National Bank is new Texas Banking chairman. Covenant Players Dana and Gail Livesay tour area to raise funds with a faith based performance benefiting the ministry.
Leta Ann Metzger highlights Gillespie County Pecan and Pecan Food Show on December 1 2 at Community Savings Hall with entries in adult and youth divisions including cakes cookies candies pies and breads. A Lone Star Gas Christmas Demonstration follows December 5 at the Girl Scout Cabin with prep ideas and packaging tips for gifts.
A promotional note advertises 82 weeks of The Radio Post for 5.25 dollars incl tax in Gillespie and nearby counties with higher price elsewhere. It also promotes laminating diplomas for posterity and invites diploma or certificate photos. Real estate listing mentions 500 acres ranchland with lakes, pasture roads, terms, via Moris Witt Realty Harper office contact numbers.
The Gillespie County Pecan Show returns December 1 and 2 at Community Hall. Entries accepted 2 to 6 pm December 1. 40 pecans per entry. two items per class per person. youth and adult divisions with cookie candy and cake contests. judges will award champion shelling shell in shell and native pecans. door prizes from local merchants listed. prizes last year included categories for adults and youth with baked goods and candies.
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood and daughters from San Angelo College visit for Thanksgiving as Gillespie County hosts a Pecan Foods Show. The event opens to the public at 10 a.m. with judging starting at 8 a.m. Saturday December 2 at Community Hall. Judges are horticulturists from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and home economists urged entries and attendance to see quality pecan growers and cooks.
County Agent announces the 2nd annual Gillespie Co Pecan and Pecan Food Show on December 1 and 2 in Community Savings and Loan Hall. Entries accepted until Friday 6 p.m. and judged Saturday at 9 a.m. Open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Door prizes from local merchants drawn throughout Saturday. Contact the County Extension Office for details. Agricultural notes urge creep feeding for lambs and warn about stomach worms with guidance on drench and treatments. Texas livestock and livestock products account for over 60 percent of agricultural income with beef cattle contributing 40 percent.
An eight year old Corpus Christi boy Hank Austin wandered from the L C Devillier Ranch and was found 13 miles away on the Francis Fritz Ranch. Sheriff Maples deputies and local officers led a search, and hunters brought him back safely to his grandfather. He said he had been walking around.
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