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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1947
Page
4
A jumbled page merges local classifieds for a 1941 Ford and service items with political notes from the 80th Congress. The writer details committee assignments and labor issues, highlights figures like Herbert Hoover and John Garner, and notes Gen. Alvin Luedecke’s wartime service and Texas delegations.
We express our thanks for the kindness shown at our brother's death. Special thanks to Dr Birt Helping Hands club Harper Volunteer Fire Department Smith Funeral Home for courtesies and floral offerings from the Brothers and Sisters.
The National Western Stock show in Denver reports a Hereford bull calf selling privately for 27,500 dollars, said to be the highest price for a calf at auction. Harry Stiekell of Stone Creek Ranch and Don Thornton of Lauson also set top prices, with 17,600 dollars for TT Royal Plus Yth. The first 35 bulls averaged 4,300 dollars, while 48 heifers averaged 1,263 dollars. Nearby notes mention Mrs. Toby Buster's recovery and a funeral in Kerrville.
The show in Fredericksburg at the Fair Grounds on Friday and Saturday February 28 and March 1 will feature 401 prize animals and poultry shown by 5 Future Farmers and 1-H club boys. Grand Champion awards include wristwatches from Moor Man's Mineral Co. Judges include A L Smith, J A Gray, Guy Powell, Paul Martin, C E Nelson, Bill Oliver, and more. The two day program covers classification, sale order, judging of fat lambs and beef cattle, breeding sheep, Angora goats, hogs, dairy heifers, and a mid day auction led by Pete Gulles. Local residents also noted visiting relatives and moving plans in brief society items.
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