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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1956

Page

4

Conservation efforts advance on Grady Moss Ranch

Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District works with George Allen Gibson on a soil water and plant conservation plan at Grady Moss Ranch. Reports show fair to good hillside cover and use of terrain features to favor better range plants. A field day at Marshall Cook ranch near London, Texas, on January 24 showcases a new self operating irrigation system and brush control progress.

George Allen Gibson Llanos Grady Moss SCS Gibson Marshall Cook London Texas Cook

Noxville WEWS Social Notes and Local Obituaries

Mrs J A Milam records community updates from Noxville including visits by Jess Parker and family members to Fredericksburg and Kerrville, births in Hereford and Waxahachie, a fire related death of Johnny Blackburn and family condolences, plus regional travel to San Antonio Boerne Junction and New Braunfels with weather hints of rain and ice risk.

J. A. Milami Garland J. D. Holder Landa Roberts Barr Austin Chester Dietert Baby San Antonio Carlos Parker Buzzy Walter Parker Walter Parker Jr Jim New Braunfels Oren Parker Boerne Lavon Parker Noxville Johnny Blackburn Blackburns Beaseleys Junction Marshall Brown Fred Whetstone Carolyn Waxahachie J. H. Parker Jess F. Parkers Kerrville Earl Baker E. J Walton Whitworth Gayle Bourland Hereford Kim Patricia Whitworth James Phillips Aes

Mr and Mrs Charlie Rogers Visit Mason With Daughter

Mr and Mrs Charlie Rogers and their daughter were Saturday visitors in Mason, sharing a brief downtown stop and family time in the city.

Charlie Rogers Mason

Local Family Visits. Hospital R Ecuits News

Mr and Mrs Oscar Groff and daughter Sonora visited Mr and Mrs R F Manske Sunday. Vue Fred Bierschwabe, patient in the Legion Hospital, has returned home and is reported to be doing nicely.

Oscar Groff Sonora R. F. Manske Fred Bierschwabe Legion Hospital

Public concerns rise as Texas revises insurance oversight

Texas insurers face public wariness after the U S Trust & Guaranty collapse. Executives push a life policy guaranteed plan to shield policyholders. State insurance officials move to change management at Princeton based Mutual Aid, and halt actions against Atlas Corporation and J A Irwin Inc. Senate panel expands probes while Giles reports to Huntsville prison. Water and energy issues prompt proration and brine control plans. Legal and political notes include Yarborough’s national committee role and potential campaigns.

Austin Texas U. S. Trust & Guaranty Company Legal Reserve Companies Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company J. Ralph Wood Southwestern Life Insurance Company Insurance Commission Vexas Wood P.o.ect Lfe J. Byron Saunders John K. Wilson Mutual Aid Association Princeton American Atlas Corporation J. A. Irwin, Inc Dallas Texas State Senate U.S. Trust & Guaranty Co A. B. Shoemake William S. Fly Victoria Fly Ben Ramsey Searcy Facewell Houston

Drought Aid Expanded for Six Cen Tex Counties

Six Central Texas counties Caldwell Burnet Travis Mills and San Saba were named emergency areas by Agriculture Secretary Benton allowing livestock producers to buy grain seeds at a reduced price under a surplus feed program. The Farm Home Administration said 34 counties remain eligible and local offices will screen applications for purchase certificates.

Texas Agriculture Benton Homer Thornberry Washington Burnet Caldwell Travis Mills San Saba Walter McKay Dallas Texas Farmers Home Administration Blanco Hays Guadalupe Comal Kendall Austin Paul Helms FHA Williamson Travis County McKay Liano Gillespie Mason Kerr Counties Austin American

Driving Safely on Icy Roads Warned by Officials

Temperature changes raise stopping distances on ice and snow, officials warn as winter driving hazards increase. McKadden notes ice and even snow grow slippery near thaw points, urging drivers to ease up and sense road feel to stay safe. Photographs of local residents accompany a brief community notices section.

Ynat Mexadden Imployas Casualty Company Daas Seas Safety Association, Inc Exas Safety Association Department of Jubilc Saety National Safety Council McKadden Mcradden

Fredericksburg Family Visit Highlights Lang Household

Mr and Mrs Howard Bowers and their children of Fredericksburg visited Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang on Sunday. Also present were Edwin Langs Jr of Kerrville and other relatives.

Howard Bowers Fredericksburg Edwin Lang Edwin Langs Jr Kerrville

State Highway 16 Closed for Kerrville Construction

State Highway 16 between Kerrville city limits and the Kerr Gillespie County line undergoes reconstruction. A 64 foot curb and gutter section from the city limits to Peterson Drive is planned with two 12 foot driving lanes and 8 foot shoulders. Through traffic will be rerouted via Comfort on State 27 and U.S. 87 with posted detours.

Kerrville Kerr-Gillespie County Peerson Drive Peterson Drive Fredericksburg

National American Legion Commander Due In Austin

National commander J Addington Wagner of Battle Creek Michigan arrives in Austin Sunday January 22 for four day Texas visit before concluding January 25 in Plainview Wagner will also speak at Sherman and Graham engagements with most meetings slated for night hours Hundreds of American Legion officials expected at the Austin conference aim to discuss post officer matters and Legion policies in the Eighth Annual conference.

Austin Texas American Legion J. Addington Wagner Battle Creek Michigan Plainview Charles L. Downey Pleasanton Wagner American Legion Post

Smith Family Visits In Lovington And Fredericksburg

Mr and Mrs R W Smith and children from Lovington New Mexico visited Mrs Smiths parents Mr and Mrs Ben Thomas Wednesday They will also visit Mr Smiths mother Mrs Zelma Smith in Fredericksburg Mrs Leroy Brandon of Kerrville and Mrs Oren Parker visited their parents Mr and Mrs Ben Thomas on Monday.

R. W. Smith Lovington New Mexico Leroy Brandon Kerrville Oren Parker Ben Thomas

Detour Route Opened to Ease State Highway 16 Traffic

A marked one way detour will guide local residents along State Highway No 16 to avoid congestion and accidents. The plan provides a prioritized path for residents living on the highway, with signs directing traffic flow during the disruption.

Fredericksburg Visit By Rev Gammenthaler

Rev. Richard Gammenthaler of Fredericksburg visited his brother Fred Gammenthaler and Mrs. Gammenthaler on Monday.

Richard Gammenthaler Fredericksburg Fred Gammenthaler Mrs. Gammenthaler

Durst and Goff Families Share Sunday in San Antonio

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Durst of San Antonio visited Mrs. R. B. Goff on Sunday. Also visiting were Miss Cleo Goff of San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Goff for the day.

Daniel Durst San Antonio R. B. Goff Cleo Goff Lee Goff

Mrs Anita Thurman and Son Shop in Fredericksburg

Mrs Anita Thurman and her son shopped in Fredericksburg on Saturday afternoon with Mrs Ben Thomas accompanying them.

Anita Thurman and Son Ben Thomas Fredericksburg

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