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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1976
Page
2
A compact notice lists weekly church activities across multiple congregations including First Baptist Church, United Presbyterian Church, and First Pentecostal in Harper Texas. It notes worship times, Sunday School, youth groups, and monthly meetings, plus a July barbecue pit start and contact points for Bar BQ services.
The Harper Herald announces candidates for public office in the November 2 1976 general election. Robert R Barton of Kerrville seeks District Attorney in the 214th Judicial District Spencer Whitewood Brown of Kerrville runs for District Judge in the 214th and Ronald L Sutton of Junction for District Judge in the 216th Judicial District.
Parish bulletin from St Anthony’s Catholic Church by Rev A A Gitter, noting no weekday Masses after Wednesday until July 2 and a Wednesday morning service at 8 o’clock, with Sunday Mass at 9 00 a m at Sand. Visitors invited to attend services any time.
Real estate ad lists multiple tract sizes from 2 to 116 acres with features like running water and highway access. Prices range from 595 to 995 per acre. Edwards Realty invitesCalls or letters to PO Box 224 Harper Texas 78631 and provides phone numbers 512-864-4411 and 864-4063.
An advertisement urges couples to visit The Radio Post for wedding invitations napkins and printed items with suggestions on all printed wedding needs.
Rain swept through last week with totals from one inch to over two, delaying gardens and farm pens but expected to dry. Local families vacationed in Brenwood and Nashville while Hereford events near Canyon featured a top individual award for Joy Weinheimer. Upcoming events include the Improvement Club on July 23 and 4-H County Camp at Camp Gene Ashby from July 25 to 27.
Consumer trends predict strong fall sales for ethnic kitchen items like French crepe pans and Oriental woks. A compact deep fat fryer for one or two servings debuts as a partner to the burger cooker, appealing to singles and families seeking quick meals.
The Texas Oil Company seeks an aggressive distributor in Harper area for premium maintenance materials. No franchise fees, small initial order, high volume, steady growth. Contact C. J. Russell at Southwestern Petroleum, Fort Worth, TX.
For sale registered Brangus bulls in Kerrville call 257 5654 after 5 pm. Bulls are big boned and suitable for crossing with existing cattle. Price range from 500 to 750 dollars.
Readers learn about reversible surface cookers serving as griddles for eggs or sandwiches and models that grill hot dogs or hamburgers. Portable indoor grills promise authentic charcoal flavor with built in exhaust options and self cleaning toasters. Slow cookers connect to a grill base enabling baking roasting stewing and serving. Shoppers are urged to compare brands prices guarantees and extras across stores. Magnesium rich foods aid temperature control and nerve function while a three ounce beef liver portion has about 200 calories. For sanitary dishwashing set faucet water to 140 160 degrees and run hot water before cleaning with a thermometer. New York designers hint at a fall 76 menswear trend with tailored suits slim skirts vests and feminine accessories in tweed and pinstripes.
Shirley Ann Klein of Fredericksburg died unexpectedly at a sister’s home in Los Angeles on July 8 1976 at 1 45 am aged 31 2 17. She is survived by her parents six sisters and four brothers with funeral services July 13 at Schaetter Funeral Home Greenwood Cemetery officiated by Rev E L Arhelger.
Mike Summers a career agent with Texas Farm Bureau Insurance earned a Texas All Star title for achieving quotas in casualtys and life insurance across a nine state area. He and his wife Glenda enjoyed a four day all expense paid Houston visit including Astro World NASA and an Astros game. Summers has represented Texas Farm Bureau and Gillespie County Farm Bureau since September 1975 and built an outstanding sales record.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court approved the Northeast Loop project to connect Llano Highway with Goedmann Lane, intended to divert heavy traffic from Fredericksburg Main Street. A public hearing at the courthouse is set for August 17, with alternate routes rejected and funds allocated for road work and equipment purchases.
Admitted to Hill Country Memorial Hospital this past week were Luther Burgon of Boerne Chuck R Moehle Mrs Travis Burrer Ernest Hodges of Stonewall Stanley Ginter of Kerrville Benno Eckert Jr of Stonewall Francis A Molberg Mrs W B Aubrey of Mason Mrs August Schmidt of Mason Mrs Jacob Casper Fritz A Seilhneuer Mrs Fritz Duecker Bender R Jones Mrs Roy Zesch of Mason Rebecca Thomas Mrs Joe Nelson Mrs Richard Kunz Mrs James Welch Miss Candy Hanson Mrs Francis Kher Truman C Fiedler and Martha Alvarado
The Sth annual Pen of 3 Carcass Evaluation will be held at the Gillespie County Livestock Company with pens delivered Monday July 19. Entries accepted all day through Friday July 23 with measurements by Dr Frank Orts at Roegelein Packing Company and a family night barbecue at Lady Burd Johnson Park.
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