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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1962
Page
1
A garbled 1926 notice cites the Post Office Haaren Texas and Falaganya61x with subscriptions at 1 50 per year. It references the Act of March 8 1874 2 and professional associations including the Texas Press Assn and National Editorial Assn. The ad promises big returns for advertising and suggests subscription retention.
The Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill cites Dr. Hocking on science as a corporate body of truth. A refugee home in Salonica opens, with support from the World Council of Churches and UNHCR, housing people from behind the Iron Curtain.
A Paulst Feature Service piece from Washington recounts Abraham Lincoln as a giant formed by small deeds and trials. Tolstoy calls him a humble instrument of God while detailing poverty and loss that tempered his resolve. Lincoln’s career in law and politics shaped his views on Union and slavery as he rode the circuit and faced critics.
Daniel S. McKay of the Internal Revenue Service in Kerrville reminds taxpayers that Form 1040A is available for those with simple returns. To be eligible, total income must be under 5000, mostly wages or wages plus dividends and interest with limited external income. The short form does not allow itemized deductions. If eligible, use Form 1040A for a potential refund, or compute via Form MAYA to remit or request the refund.
The U S Army invites teachers to apply for positions in Army operated schools for American children in Germany France Italy Japan and Okinawa for the 1938 39 school year. Openings include elementary and secondary teachers guidance counselors librarians and administrators with salaries from 4525 to 5440 annually.
Gillespie County soil and water conservation actions focus on deferred grazing, drainage terraces, and grass waterways. Max Green, former SCS range conservationist, resigns to pursue physics degree at Texas A&M. Local technicians urge terraces and waterways to prevent erosion and improve soil structure for drought resilience.
Ben Wormeli advises high quality chicks bred for high production and proper management. Early preparation of breeding equipment, heating, litter, and clean facilities is essential for productivity, with emphasis on feeding and waste reduction.
More than 2,300 veterans are released from liability to the Government on their GI home loans under a 1996 VA law. The veteran may be released if a new purchaser meets credit rules and assumes all obligations to the Government. The new buyer need not be a veteran and the change can remove the veteran from future liability.
Harper churches extend a cordial welcome with multiple services on February 16 and 1% month calendar. Catholic Masses, Ash Wednesday rites, Lutheran events, and Presbyterian worship details include times, locations, and special activities for youth, women, and choirs.
Sunday schedule lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Worship Service with 6:30 p.m. Training Union and 7:30 p.m. Worship Service The pastor listed is J Bennett and the church location is Denver PSALM 1:1 quoted in the notice.
Senator Sparkman assailed President Eisenhower over Wall Street money and rural power co-ops mismanagement at the NR ECA convention. Texas Governor Price Daniel urged opposition to high interest rates and backed co ops, pledging continued effort from the governor's office. Senator Yarborough praised the militant stance and pledged to keep rates in check. Cooper and Ky will speak at future Convention events.
County Agent C A Stone reminds egg graders and poultry producers of an egg grading school at Gillespie County Court House on Wednesday March 12 and a poultry clinic on April 2. Both programs aim to aid those in the poultry and egg business.
A humorous note recalls St Peter inviting the devil to a baseball game with legendary teams Dodgers Giants and Yankees in heaven. The devil cautions they will lose as the heaven umpires are all here. The tale hinges on a playful twist about celestial sporting guardians.
The VA states that a veteran's GI home loan entitlement is not automatically restored upon release of the veteran from the loan. Restoration may occur only under certain conditions including release of VA guaranty stability. Information is available at VA offices.
Advertises 400 monthly earnings from refilling and collecting money from high grade Nut Machines. Needs car references and 600 cash secured by inventory. Requires 68 hours weekly and percentage of collections may net 400 monthly with potential for full time. Interviewants should include phone number and mail to P O Box 413 Fort Worth Texas 2 13.
Mr and Mrs John Hughes and daughter Dorothy Ann of Austin spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang. Visitors included Mr and Mrs George Wahl of Fredericksburg. Mrs Martha B Whetstone and daughter from Kerrville came to visit friends and attend Patricia Browns birthday party last Monday.
The Surper Pentecostal Church led by Pastor Carlos B. Parker invites attendance at a revival service series through Sunday February 16. Evening services begin at 7:30 p.m. with special music and Evangelist Rev. Chester Yeazel from Denver, Colorado.
Mrs Alma Roeder of Fredericksburg and Mr and Mrs Charlie Klaehn visited the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne Sunday night. Pfc Gordon Parker son of Mr and Mrs Eber Parker of Arkansas recently stationed at Carneth Field was here to visit his aunt Mrs Lulla Roberts and was enroute to El Paso.
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