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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1955
Page
4
The Texas Game & Fish Commission sees possible open antelope season in Big Bend and Panhandle as weather improves. Census counts support limited hunting with a split schedule west of Pecos and Panhandle, pending July commission meeting and aerial counts.
The Survival Committee urges Congress to have the federal government assume virtually the full cost of building the interstate highway system while maintaining aid to other roads. The appeal cites farm, consumer, and defense needs with data on truck share of markets, employment, car ownership, and projected growth to 1965. President Eisenhower warns that without faster highway development, traffic jams will worsen.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schmidt of Albuquerque New Mexico visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. David Schmidt. Charles will report for overseas duty after his furlough here. Mr. and Mrs. F J Mouser and Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Chambers and two children of near Houston spent the weekend visiting at the Watkins Tarr ranch.
A new recipe titled Apple Kitchen offers a spicy dessert option that promises to delight with a bold flavor and satisfying finish. The dish is described as unusually so and aims to become a staple in home menus.
Dayton Crenwelge son of Mr and Mrs Gus Crenwelge and Fredericksburg FFA member has been named the Star Lone Star Farmer of Texas for 1955 The award honors the year s most outstanding FFA member based on high achievement in FFA work vocational agriculture and farm program impact He exhibited grand and reserve champion steers at Houston and district shows and has invested earnings into a 200 acre farm with Hereford cattle and sheep He has served on judging teams and held FFA offices becoming the second Fredericksburg member to win the state honor
The Texas Health Officer said a second polio inoculation round will occur before month’s end with vaccine makers assuring production and safety tests complete by July. The latest report shows 55 new polio cases, bringing the state total to 509 and Austin to 12.
Mr and Mrs Bier schwale and two children of Harlingen spent the Fourth here with relatives. Mrs Bierschwale and children arrived earlier in the week but accompanied Clark home.
Mr and Mrs Joe Geiger of Mouston visit W H Stevens. Raymond Spaeth hosts guests for the Fourth with Herman Spaeth Harry Spaeth and sons of Mason Arnold Ellebracht of San Antonio Wallace Dube and daughters of Seguin Otto Spaeth and family Mis Meta Spaeth Oscar Geistweidt and daughters Elroy Geistweidt and Elmer Lee Lange with Craig and Alfred Spaeth and Janice from Doss and other local households.
The Hillcrest Magers met at the Presbyterian church on Sunday for a singing session. The next gathering will be at the Cameeh in Guape Frederieheburg on the first Sunday of the month.
The East 4-H Club All-Star Softball team beat the West All-Stars of Gillespie County 12 to 6 Saturday at the annual Fourth of July Race Meet. East squad drew players from Albert Willow City and Stonewall, while West players hailed from Doss Harper Crabapple and nearby communities.
W M Harris of A and M College spent the weekend with his wife and their sons. Mr and Mrs Albert Maner visited the Raymond Speths Sunday night.
Miss Gertrude Mauret spent several days visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mauret.
Harper residents and relatives gathered for the Fourth with visits spanning New Braunfels Abilene Kerrville and San Antonio. Families including the Kramers Dyers Spaeths Baumanns Cottle Lumpkin Holm Wizeal Bethea Durst and Baugh joined in reunions rodeos and weekend gatherings.
Sgt and Mrs Harold B Birt and their children now of San Antonio spent the weekend with relatives here. Mr and Mrs Oren Parker and their son spent the weekend at Wimberly Texas with friends. Kelly accompanied Mr and Mrs Wilson to Houston to spend the week.
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