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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1963
Page
1
An anonymous writer recalls past events in Harper recalling hoaxes and dope rumors from earlier days. The note asks readers to contribute memories and urges support for the Harper Herald with best wishes for the future. The editor notes Mrs. Burris well written Hox Killing Time is published in the Harper Herald.
A garbled letter to the editor from Jo okoloth in Houston Texas appears with scattered mentions of transgender topics and various names. The text is largely incomprehensible, mixing misread words and partial sentences with no clear argument or outcome.
An extended trip through several states to Boscobel Wisconsin notes widespread drought and corn in poor to average condition while Wisconsin hosts numerous cheese factories. The journey includes observations of cheese production methods and regional milk trade trends affecting Chicago and other markets.
A rising toll of accidents and higher claims plus new state rules push Texas auto and disability insurance premiums higher over five months. Most drivers see a rate boost after August 1 under new Board of Insurance rates and a further hike after January due to a new $10,000 per person and $20,000 per accident financial responsibility requirement. The hikes average 5.2 percent for bodily injury, 7 percent for property damage, and 4 percent for collision, costing policyholders about 12 million dollars.
Texas farmers reduced planted cotton by 670000 acres from last year under a federal control program causing a state decline of about 9 percent. The report notes potential production cuts of around 176000 bales if per acre yields stay the same.
The Kimble County Agent discusses nitrogen needs for goats and general pasture care. He notes hydrogen suboxide fertilizers with high nitrogen content and cautions on sulfate versus nitrate forms. Copper addition is advised to protect pastures, with a reminder to check fertilizer labels for the 16-10-0 balance.
Harper's churches invite all to attend services on Sunday July 21 including 9:00 am mass 9:45 am Sunday School and Bible Class and 9:45 am Worship. A. A. Gitter pastor. Weekday Mass not scheduled next week. All are welcome to walk in. Staff meeting Monday 8:00 pm.
Church calendar lists David J. Gallaher as student minister and Van Brown as Sunday School superintendent with services at 9 30 and 10 30. Womens Association meets on the third Thursday. Local notes include horsemanship club activities, show belt buckles, a large trophy, and open classes for all. A long paragraph mentions Robert Kensing a specialist in revenue management with commentary on calving economics and farm tasks, followed by community visits and a Junior Rodeo report with participants and results.
Rev Clifford Edge leads Methodist services with Mornaig Worship speaker Rolan Schmidt at 8 45 am on July 21 and Church School at 9 45 am on July 23. Lydia Brerschwale leads the Woman's Society meeting as the BieerschwalE family thanks friends and helpers after illness and death of a cousin.
Pastor Carlos B Parker leads a series of nightly services starting July 15 at 8 p.m. with guest speaker Rev Paul Bauer. Everyone is welcome to attend through the closing Sunday.
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