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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1958
Page
4
The 1958 March of Dimes annual appeal runs January 2 to 31 with a goal of 44.9 million dollars. The campaign underscores polio progress from the Salk vaccine but warns against neglecting prevention and care for pre vaccine and affected individuals.
A local March of Dimes program is scheduled for January 25 with activities aimed at raising funds and awareness. Organizers invite families and community members to participate and support the event.
The Harper Community March of Dimes program is scheduled for Saturday night January 25 at 7 30 pm in the Harper School. Dennis Parker chairs the event with A B Barker and Robert Dittmar as officers. The committee named Victor Marschall program chairman and convened a talent meeting at Floy Bode’s Station to finalize plans. No admission charge will be made, but donations to the Infantile Paralysis Foundation are welcome. Cans will be placed in local businesses and at the school for contributions.
The Women's Missionary Society of St. James Lutheran Church met December 18 at 2 p.m. in the parish house with 23 members and the pastor attending. Activities included the program Each Offered Her Best led by Mrs. Milton Casper, readings on Life Membership work in Mexico, candlelit prayers, Christmas carols, gift exchanges, and refreshments.
The Youth Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood Sunday with 10 members and two visitors, the sponsors and several parents present.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gammenthaler and children Janice and Sammie visit Kerrville relatives at Fred Gammenthalers Priday. Bob stays longer with grandparents. St Ann Society members quilted at Legion Hall last week. G F Alsbrook of Houston weekend visit with wife and daughter. Mrs Tom Whitworth and daughter visit. Pete Whitworth Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charles Seenmidt visit his parents Mr and Mrs Dies Seenmidt.
Judith Smith a 16 year old Tivy High School junior from Kerrville was killed when a moving car’s door opened after the vehicle hit a guard post four miles from Fredericksburg on Kerrville Road. Mary Dyer 16 drove the 1954 Chevrolet. other passengers Phyllis Allen 17 and Nanci Allison 16 were treated for shock. Funeral services were held at St Peters with Rev Arthur Geeson.
Milton C Durst Assessor-Col lector reminds Gillespie County residents that January 31 is the deadline for property and poll tax payments. Tax collection through December 31 stands at 75 percent with poll taxes lagging. 1035 poll taxes have been paid. Exemptions required for those 21 to 60, and voters in 1958 must have exemption polls. Durst notes seniors aged 60 plus on January 1, 1957 may vote without an exemption receipt. Tax assessments for the current year begin in the office when taxes are paid.
A 1958 plea from Dr Walton H Springall urges Gillespie County residents aged 18 to 60 in good health to donate blood through the Red Cross Blood Mobile. The note stresses daily need, the life saving potential of a pint, and the community responsibility of meeting the quota. The article also notes local social updates and hospital moves.
The 26th Gillespie County 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Auction will run Saturday at Gillespie County Fair Grounds starting 7 30 am. A total of 357 animals including 36 fat steers and 134 fat lambs are entered with judging and sale activities scheduled from 7 30 am to 7 30 pm.
Lamar Itz son of Mr and Mrs Chester Itz won Grand Champion with his Rambouillet ewe at the Harper Youth Stock Show held last Saturday. Judges Spud Tatum and Jack Groff presided, with a trophy presented by Floy Bede and the C L Green Milling and Grain Co. of Winters. Itz also claimed multiple breed awards across Rambouillet and Corriedale divisions.
Kerr County and Hill Country District Livestock Show set for January 2021 at Kerrville Center Point Road barns. Guy Powell states judges include James Grote Fatrocks Farm beef cattle and Fred Burned Sonora fat lambs with other specialists from Texas A&M Extension. Showmanship judge to be announced after the event. Multiple Gillespie County entries noted.
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