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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1965
Page
1
The Industrial News Review argues that freedom includes the right to work without forced union dues. It cites Taft-Hartley and Section 14(b) as restricting states adopting right to work and warns Congress against repealing protections. The piece emphasizes individual choice in union membership.
A reflective verse praising self containment and personal sovereignty. The speaker values simple pleasures and private life, remaining content whether praised or neglected, and claiming mastery over his own fate.
Reports from Gillespie Soil Conservation District show farmers expanding terrace systems and grassed waterways to protect cropland during heavy rains. Edgar Geld Willow City plans parallel terraces. Arthur Geld will add terraces to existing ones. Oliver Rabke near Fredericksburg starts field terraces. Schlaudt completes waterways west of Fredericksburg and will grass waterways. Martin Mohr Rheingold manages residue with a chisel plow to boost water intake and erosion protection. Milton Smith Nehgen School defers pasture to favor grasses. Pylvanscs Guenther Lochte Beat Creek area builds a farm pond with a natural spillway to aid livestock.
A military helicopter conducting a reconnaissance flight crashed 12 miles northeast of Johnson City near the Pedernales River. The pilot and co pilot were hospitalized with minor injuries. Secret Service Agent Kivett not harmed. The craft struck a power line before the crash.
Lost Valley Downs race track opens at Bandera with crowds near 1000 each day. The one mile track includes a 350 yard straight, stalls for horses, and a grandstand seating 3000 with 50 boxes. Events run Saturdays and Sundays for three weekends, then late October and through November.
Llano Jaycees president Jack Mund says the 4th Annual Llano Junior Rodeo at Llano Rodeo Arena will run 8:00 p.m. July 30 and 31. July 30 is for limited entrants from a local county. July 31 opens to all comers with junior and senior divisions and trophies in all events. Proceeds go to Llano Jaycees projects.
All interested invited to join a tour of the Sonora Experiment Station on Saturday July 17. Dr Lea Merrdo will lead the tour, departing 700 a.m. from the Agriculture Building in Fredericksburg. Attendees should bring lunch and plan for a full day, with calls to Joe Tatum or the Soil Conservation District for details.
County Agent C A Stone discusses proper fertilization to improve pasture and water use, noting nutrient needs and drought resilience. The article covers plant nutrients, lime use, and the impact on forage quality, then shifts to the SMV emblem for slow moving farm equipment, highlighting safety benefits and national Farm Safety Week observances in 1965.
Roy Cottle, a Rocksprings rancher, is honored in a Tuesday funeral service. The piece notes local relatives and friends attending, reflecting a community-centered obituary style.
Mrs Edwin Lange thanks Roy Cottle and family and others for flowers cards and assistance after the eleveth ob ae Joyce. The Dent and Ooreanist Plumiunes Sooth Fuierdl Home and Coff moant are among those named for support and sympathy.
Roy Cottle died after a long illness at his ranch home near Rock Springs on January 15 189 in Bastrop County He moved to Rock Springs 23 years ago and ranched with sons Carroll and Howard He was a Baptist and is survived by wife Josephine two sons and a daughter Vera Elam eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Funeral services were held at Harper Baptist Church with several ministers officiating. Interment was in Harper Cemetery under Plummer South Funeral Directors.
A parish bulletin notes Sunday July 18 Mass at 7:30 and 9 o’clock with no Masses next week except Monday. Pastor absent. Invitation to attend Catholic services.
W E Doerr pastor conducts 8:00 a.m. worship with Rev Clarence Ehler of Zion Lutheran Kerrville. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and Bible classes. Friday 3:45 p.m. Junior Lutherans. Evening services and Brotherhood meetings scheduled.
Small ranch offering 36 acres with Meld fences and gentle stock ready for cattle. Includes utilities and water, finished sheds, and basic ranch equipment. Located in Texas with clean title and year round access.
Carlos B. Parker, Pastor. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. 7:15 p.m. Evangelistic Service. Everybody Welcome.
Rev. Clifford Eage presides at Sunday worship at 8 45 a m with a 9 45 a m fellowship. First Tuesday monthly 7 00 p m Official Board meeting. Each month 2 30 p m Harper Circle of Woman's Society of Christian Service in the education building.
Advertisement for a Singer zigzag sewing machine offering buttonholes and fancy patterns with no attachments needed. Promotes take over small monthly payments or $68.20 cash. Write box 803 Fredericksburg.
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