Conservation plan revisions aid Eckert ranch near Fredericksburg
Fitzhugh Lee, cooperator near Eckert, revises his plan to restore cropland to perennial vegetation on 14 acres in the soil bank for three years with two left. Native grasses including little bluestem and plains lovegrass recover, aided by fence rows as seed sources. Lee will manage as rangeland after contract ends. water from a nearby well supports deferred pasture use. Jack Nixon plans to cut about 10 acres of cedar north of Fredericksburg to let grasses regrow after flat chopping.
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Pivsirieé
Fitzhugh Lee
Eckert
King Ranch
Texas
Lee
Golf Bank
Jack Nixon
Fredericksburg
TVMA elects Sears as president at Fort Worth convention
Dr A C Sears of Fort Worth was named president of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association at a three day Fort Worth meeting. Outgoing president Dr W Elmo Crenshaw of Wescga described the event as the largest state convention in the 49 year history, with Col Robert Hummer of Brooks Air Force Base delivering the keynote on veterinarians role in human medicine and space activities.
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Texas
Fort Worth
A. C. Sears
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
W. Elmo Crenshaw
Weslaca
TVMA
Edgar R. Willmann
Mason
R. D. Radeleff
U. S D
Road Hazards Become Extraordinary In Bad Weather
Texass Safety Association General Manager J O Musick warns that bad weather makes ordinary road hazards extraordinary due to reduced visibility traction and temperature changes. Drivers should ensure wipers headlights defroster and tires are in top condition and use cautious speeds and proper braking to avoid skids.
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J. O. Music
Texas Safety Association
Musick
Uninoculated Polio Risk Highlighted by Surgeon General
Dr. Luther L. Terry warns that uninoculated persons face a special polio risk if activity rises. A 1961 Census survey shows large portions of ages 1 to 60 lacking full vaccination, with boosters dominating in 1961 as inoculation lags. Immediate vaccination urged to prevent crippling cases.
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Luther L. Terry
U. S
Census Bureau
USPHS
Terry
Medical World News
Rain Wishes for Full Moon February 19
A reader hopes for welcome rain by the full moon on Monday February 19. They foresee a slow two to three inch shower easing drought conditions and bring needed moisture to crops and gardens.
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Texas
Marines To Defend The Alamo At Alamo Village
Marines from San Antonio and Corpus Christi arrive at Brackettville for a simulated defense of the Alamo replica at Alamo Village. About 400 Marines including the 14th Infantry Battalion and the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion will conduct overnight maneuvers and establish a defensive position near the Alamo. Col William Zaro leads the operation with Happy Shahan overseeing the Alamo Village site.
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United States Marines
Montezuma
Tripoli
Alamo
Alamo Village
Bracketville
Happy” Shahan
Angus
John Wayne
Shahan Ranch
Texas
Santa Anna
San Antonio
Alamo Marines
Corpus Christi
U.S. Nav
Corpus Christi Naval Training Station
William Zaro
14Th Infantry Batttalion
Nabers Family Visit From San Antonio and James River Ranch
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 Mc Dougall and daughter Miss 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
Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome
St. Anthony's Church invites area Catholics to attend services this Sunday with Mass at 9 30 and a full slate of parish activities including School of Religion St Ann's Society and a parish social. Choir practice and study clubs fill the week. You are always welcome to walk in.
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Harper's Churches
School of Religion
St. Ann's Society
Churches Announce Services and Schedules Across Denominations
The notice lists worship and study times for 8T. James Lutheran, Austin Presbyterian student minister, Methodist Church services led by Mark E Lett, Bible study, Sunday School and evangelistic services, and Harper Pentecostal Church schedule with Bible study and worship times. All welcome to attend.
First Baptist Church announces Sunday services and prayer meetings
Rev. Tommy O'Bryant leads Sunday School at 10 am and Worship at 11 am with an Evening Service at 7 pm. Prayer meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday at 7 30 pm. A cordial welcome to all.
Heart Fund Campaign Door to Door Canvass Set for Heart Sunday
Official poster announces 1062 Heart Fund drive in February across America with a major door to door canvass planned the weekend of Heart Sunday February 25. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for heart disease initiatives.
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Heart Fund
1062 Heart Fund
Bein
Heart
Local Guests Attend Social at Gammenthalers
Sunday gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Durst and Pamela Durst from San Antonio with Mrs. Allen Fowler and Charles Allen, Rev. Richard Gammenthaler of Fredericksburg, Charles Gammenthaler of Kerrville, and Mrs. Reginald McDougall and children. Harry Ferguson of Austin, UT student, visited James and Watson Tarr over the weekend. Mrs. Al Mueller of Llano visited her mother, Mrs. W. R. Massey, Friday.
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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 of
Llano
W. R. Massey
Kerrville Visitors Attend Family Gatherings and Rodeo
Mrs. Kelly Elam and Mrs. Ervin Henderson with children visited daughter and sister Mrs. Clayton Massey in Kerrville over Friday and Saturday. Clifton Hopf and family from San Antonio visited Alfonso Hopf and Mrs. Parker over the weekend. Johnnie Bier schwabe and Billy Hogan attended the stock show and rodeo in San Antonio. Victor Fritz of Bishop stayed several days visiting relatives here.
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Kelly Elam
Ervin Henderson
Kerrville
Clayton Massey
Henderson
Clifton Hopf
San Antonio
Alfonso Hopfs
Dennis Parker
Johnnie Bierschwabe
Billy Hogan
Victor Fritz
Bishop
Lange Family Weekend Visit in Seguin
Mr and Mrs Kelton Lange and daughter Lisa Ann of Seguin spent the weekend with the Max Lange and Raymond Spaeth families.
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Kelton Lange
Lisa Ann
Seguin
Max Langes
Raymond Spaeths
Mrs Crenwelge Visits Fredericksburg Family
Mrs Milton Crenwelge and her young son from Fredericksburg spent Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter McDougall.
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Milton Crenwelge
Little Son
Fredericksburg
Walter McDougall
Thanks to Harper Volunteer Fire Department for grass fire help
I express sincere thanks for the quick response of the Harper Volunteer Fire Department that put out the grass fire at my place Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ken Whitewood and their son Todd of Medina visited Fred and Mrs Whitewood on Sunday.
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Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Ken Whitewood
Todd
Medina
Fred Whitewood
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