14 Feb 1964
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1964
Page
1
Senator Yarborough reviews the history of Panama Canal ownership from 1902 through 1962, noting U S aid, treaties, and sovereignty issues. He argues Panama’s current demands threaten the waterway and asserts the United States must keep the canal open despite pressure.
The Farmers Home Administration announced 1963 loans and guarantees totaling 74 million dollars for Texas rural families. In 1963, 11 977 families used agency programs for farming, housing, community water systems, and conservation. Local office serves Blanco Burnet Gillespie Llano and Mason counties from Fredericksburg.
Six Flags Over Texas begins its 1964 season on Saturday April 18 with extended hours and, for the first time, Friday evening operations. Angus G Wynne Jr says hours are 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Fridays and 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM weekends. The decision follows guest surveys from the 1968 season.
In Austin the filing deadline sparked a party scramble with 28 Democrats and 15 Republicans entering races. Kilgore declines a U.S. Senate bid, Connally files for a second term, and a full slate of statewide offices sees Republican challengers and Democrat incumbents across roles from lieutenant governor to railroad commissioner. The piece notes civil defense expansion, appointments by Gov. Connally, and a hopeful 1964 economic outlook amid tax and policy debates.
The 1964 feed grain signup runs Feb 10 to Mar 27 at the ASCS County Office. Rai mond Spaeth notes the program. participation is voluntary and affects price support eligibility for corn, barley, and grain sorghum. Major changes include higher diversion options up to 60 percent of base acreage and two diversion payment dates with higher rates for more acreage diverted. If an operator signs up to divert 40 percent or more, maximum payments apply for the diverted acres.
The Stonewall Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet at the Stonewall gym on Tuesday night Feb 18 with Bill Mc Reynolds of WOAI TV Farm & Ranch serving as guest speaker. A film on Northern Europe will be shown and new directors will be introduced after ballots are returned by Feb 15.
The notice invites parishioners to attend Mass at 9:30 Sunday February 16. It lists the School of Religion for children, St Anne's Society meeting, Lenten devotions Wednesdays at 7 30, study club Mondays at 7 30, and choir practice Tuesdays at 7 30. Youth bowling tournament is postponed to February 16. Church welcomes walk ins any time.
Church notices list James Luteerban and W E Doerk of CMABCL as leaders. Activities include Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 10 43 a m Junior Confirmation at 3 45 p m on Tuesday Feb 18 Lent services Wednesday Feb 17 at 7 30 p m and Senior Confirmation on Saturday Feb 22 8 30 a m An invitation to all remains open.
Rev Clifford Edge leads morning worship on the first Sunday in Lent February 16 at 8 45 a m. with the first sermon in the Lenten series Great Beliefs of Methodism and church school at 9 15 a m led by Mrs C N Taylor Sunday School Superintendent.
The article outlines soil conservation efforts by the Upper Llanos district emphasizing leaf retention to promote root growth. It discusses agricultural practices, soil health, and potential benefits for crops in the region.
A Bermuda planting program will be held at the Las Lomas Hotel in Junction on Feb 44 at 7 30 p m. The Upper Lilatios Soil Conservation District will sponsor the event with Soil Conservation Service technicians showing pictures of grasses planted last year and motion pictures. The group will discuss reasons for success and problems that prevented it, noting that over 250 acres were planted in the district last year and expect a substantial increase. Coffee will be served and all interested in Bermuda planting are invited.
I thank Dr Perrys and Pi Stein, Keidel Memorial hospital staff for care. I also thank those who sent flowers cards and visited me in hospital especially my daughter Mrs Victor Harper and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler. Mr and Mrs RK EF Manske visited friends in Sweetwater and Loraine Sunday through Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Deltz and children and Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Cash and son of Houston spent Friday through Sunday with their mother Mrs. Nettie Theams and grandmother Mrs. J.C. Casper and other relatives here. Also visiting Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Edga Ellebracht, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Ellebracht and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ben ner and baby daughter, all of Kerviville.
I will not be responsible for debts made or incurred by anyone other than myself Mrs R H Morris dated December 14.
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