Conservation plan revamp funds native grasses on Eckert ranch
Fitzhugh Lee near Eckert revises his soil bank field to restore perennial vegetation across 54 acres. The area, three years into the contract with two remaining, returns cropland to grass and supports native grasses like little bluestem and plains lovegrass while a nearby well aids water supply for deferred grazing. Jack Nixon plans cedar removal north of Fredericksburg to boost grass growth by freeing sunlight and moisture.
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Pistriet
Fitzhugh Lee
Eckert
King Ranch
Texas
Lee
Jack Nixon
Fredericksburg
Texas veterinarians elect TVMA leaders at Fort Worth convention
Dr. A C Sears of Fort Worth elected president as the Texas Veterinary Medical Association wraps a three day Fort Worth convention. Outgoing president Dr W Elmo Crenshaw of Weslaco notes it stands as the largest state gathering in TVMA history. Keynote Col Robert Hummer of Brooks Air Force Base discusses vets role in human medicine and space activities.
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Texas
Fort Worth
A. C. Sears
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Pr. W. Elmo Crenshaw
Weslaco
TVMA
Edgar R. Willmann
Mason
R. D. Radeleff
Kerrville
Col
Robert Hummer
Brooks Air Force Base
Range & Kfield
Road Hazards Rise In Bad Weather Says Texass Safety Chief
J O Musick general manager of the Texas Safety Association warns that ordinary road hazards become extraordinary in bad weather due to reduced visibility inadequate traction and temperature changes. He urges functioning wipers properly aimed headlights defroster rear mirrors and careful speed control with good tires and proper braking to avoid slips and skids. He also notes drivers must be alert to traffic and use essential equipment to stay visible and safe on wet icy or foggy roads.
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J. O. Music
Texas Safety Association
Musick
Uninoculated Polio Risk Warns Surgeon General
Dr. Luther L. Terry warns that uninoculated individuals face a special risk if polio rises again. A 1961 Census Bureau survey shows many under 60 have not had shots, with 18 percent of ages 1–5 never inoculated and only 28–40 percent fully boosted in young adults. Immediate vaccination urged to prevent crippling cases.
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Luther L. Terry
U. S
Census Bureau
USPHS
Terry
Medical World News
Marines Plan Alamo Defense Drill at Brackettville
USMC Reserve units from San Antonio and Corpus Christi will stage a two day exercise near Brackettville starting March 3 advancing from the Alamo Village recreation area. The drills involve about 400 Marines including the Alamo Marines and the 1st Recon Battalion with support from naval trainees and San Antonio volunteers. Col William Zaro leads the operation with rancher Happy Shahan, owner of the Alamo Village site, guiding the training over his Angus ranch.
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United States Marines
Montezuma
Tripoli
Alamo
Alamo Village
Bracketville
Happy” Shahan
Angus
John Wayne
Shahan Ranch
Santa Anna
San Antonio
Alamo Marines
Corpus Christi
U.S. Nav
Corpus Christi Naval Training Station
William Zaro
14Th Infantry
Batttalion
Alamo Village Vacationjand
Nabers and McDougalls Visit Harper Weekend
Mr and Mrs Gene Nabers and son J David of San Antonio spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers. Mr and Mrs Clarence McDougall and daughter Mary Ann of James River Ranch were Harper visitors Saturday.
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Gene Nabers
J. David
San Antonio
Fred Nabers
Clarence McDougall
Mary Ann
James River Ranch
Harper
Church Announcements at St Anthony's Church
Harper's welcomes parishioners to St Anthony's Church with Mass at 9 30 Sunday February 18. School of Religion for children and youth St Ann's Society meeting after Mass and parish social at night. Choir practice Monday 7 30 Adult Study Club Tuesday 8 00 Youth Mass and meeting Friday 7 30. All walk in welcome.
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School of Religion
St. Ann’s Society
Local Church Schedules and Pastor Titles
Multiple church notices list worship and study times for St James Lutheran Methodist and Hari Pentecostal churches with pastors Rev C H Rose Rev Mark E Lett Carlos Parker and Rev Tommy O Bryant. Dates February 19 21 and October 15 appear, with services prayers and choir notes. Everyone is welcome to attend all services.
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ST. James Lutheran Church
C. H. Rose
Heart Fund Campaign Poster Announces February Drive
Official 1962 Heart Fund Campaign poster outlines nationwide effort throughout February. The campaign peaks with a door to door residential canvass on Heart Sunday weekend February 25.
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Heart Fund
Local social visits span Kerrville and nearby towns
Mrs. Kelly Elam and Mrs. Ervin Henderson and children from Kerrville visited daughter and sister Mrs. Clayton Massey on Friday with Henderson staying through Saturday. Clifton Hopf and family from San Antonio visited his parents Alfonso Hopf and sister Mrs. Dennis Parker over the weekend. Johnnie Bier schwabe and Billy Hogan attended the stock show and radio in San Antonio. Victor Fritz of Bishop visited relatives here for several days this week.
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Leon Linn
Paul Guess
Oakwood
Kelly Elam
Ervin Henderson
Kerrville
Clayton Massey
Henderson
Clifton Hopf
San Antonio
Alfonso Hopfs
Dennis Parker
Johnnie Bierschwabe
Billy Hogan
Rodio
Victor Fritz
Bishop
Harper United Presbyterian Church Service notice
Rev O P Qwen pastor Harper United Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Worship Service at 10 am A student minister from Austin Presbyterian Seminary will fill the pulpit until further notice Everyone is welcome to attend any service.
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Austin Presbyterian Seminary
Local social notices list guests from several Texas towns
Sunday visitors included Carl Durst and daughter Pamela, Allen Fowler and son Charles Allen of San Antonio, Rev. Richard Gammenthaler of Fredericksburg, Charles Gammenthaler of Kerrville, and Reginald McDougall with children. Harry Ferguson of Austin, UT grad student, stayed with James and Watson Tarr. Mrs. Al Mueller of Llano visited her mother Mrs. Massey. Kelton Lange and daughter Lisa Ann of Seguin spent the weekend with the Langes and the Spacts.
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Fred Gammenthaler
Carl Durst
Pamela
Allen Fowler
Charles Allen
San Antonio
Richard Gammenthaler
Fredericksburg
Charles Gammenthaler
Kerrville
Reginald McDougall
Here
Harry Ferguson
Austin
University of Texas
James Tarr
Watson Tarrs
al Mueller
Llano
W. R. Massey
Kelton Lange
Lisa Ann
Seguin
Max Langes
Raymond Spacths
Fredericksburg Visitor Spends Weekend With McDougalls
Mrs. Milton Crenwelge and her young son from Fredericksburg spent Saturday visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDougall.
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Milton Crenwelge
Little Son
Fredericksburg
Walter McDougall
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary May 1962
The Harper Herald announces candidates and incumbents for election or re election subject to the Democratic Primary on May 65 1962.
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Harper Herald
Cards of Thanks to Harper Volunteer Fire Dept
Mrs. C N Taylor expresses sincere thanks for the Harper Volunteer Fire Department rapid response that quickly extinguished a grass fire at her place Saturday afternoon.
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Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Medina family visits kin on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ken Whitewood and their son Todd stayed in Medina to visit Fred and his wife Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood during a Sunday gathering.
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Ken Whitewood
Todd
Medina
Fred Whitewood
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P. O. Box
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Rev. O. P. Qwen
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Palace Theatre
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