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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1960
Page
4
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson returns to his LBJ Ranch Saturday night from Los Angeles to a crowd of 300 to 400 supporters cheering his Democratic vice presidential nomination. He steps from the plane with a staff member close behind and the pilot nearby in the cockpit.
The Federal Land Bank Association of Kerrville will hold its annual membership meeting on Wednesday July 27 at Stovall's Golden Ox Kerrville. Registration at 11 30 followed by a barbecued beef luncheon. Business session led by H T Fuchs with reports by the association manager two directors to be elected and other business. Bill McReynolds WOAI editor will show a South American tour movie after the session. Members are farm ranch landowners in Bandera Blanco Gillespie Kendall and Kerr Counties.
A large crowd attended a Texas gathering for Senator Johnson and Senator Kennedy with Linda Bird and Lucy Baines Johnson present. The event featured music by a Johnson City string band, remarks by Homer Thorneberry and Mrs Thorneberry, and a post-session hand shaking line. Johnson led in early polls with over 400 votes while Kennedy had 806. Johnson accepted Kennedy’s offer to run as his vice president, and the dynamic moved the campaign toward a nationwide effort. Supporters came from Stonewall, Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Blanco, Mason, Kerrville, New Braunfels, Austin, Giddings, San Antonio, Comfort, and nearby areas.
Mrs. Tracy Tobin visiting daughter Mrs. Georgia Darrough of Cotulla returns to Harper. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Tuckness of Austin spend weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orin Parker. Jo Fredericksburg visitors include Mesdames Jung Markwortt Moses and Baumann. Mrs. Fred Bierschwal and daughters visit Sgt. and Mrs. Allen at Big Springs. Kenneth Walker of Midland visits relatives in Segovia with Holland Walker and Hollis. Mrs. Otho Mangold and daughter of Dallas visit J. C. Mangold and Floyd Bierschwak. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dendy and daughter visit with Edwin and Delton Dittmar.
Farmers and ranchers may obtain a refund of the Federal excise tax on gasoline used for farming during the year ending June 30 1960. Claims on Form 2240 may be filed after June 60 and before September 30 1960. Fire details show obtain forms from IRS officers or county agricultural agents and keep records to verify amounts claimed.
William A. Jones of the Omaha District Corps of Engineers, aided by the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, has produced Am I My Brother's Keeper a safety driving guide. About half a million copies have been distributed nationwide, with samples shown to business and government leaders to boost mass distribution.
The Local ASC Office mailed 353 wool checks totaling 220,171.32 and 207 unshorn lamb checks totaling 20,409.35 to 560 Kimble County producers. Net sales for 1,136,706 pounds of wool reached 542,515.61, averaging 47.7 cents per pound after marketing deductions. The 1960 program began April 1 1960 and producers are urged to submit sales data.
Dr. J. C. Neigut heads the Lions as president with Leon Powell and Karl Nelson as 1st and 2nd vice presidents. Albert Searcy is secretary treasurer, R. B. McKinney tail twister, Blake Chenault lion tamer. Directors Joe Parker and Don Burnett begin two year terms. H. K. Caldwell and Jordan Cunningham continue one year. A Ladies Night install preceded this.
For ages three to seven picture books blocks and paper on crayons are welcome in the car. Younger children enjoy wooden weaving looms dolls with travel wardrobes and small suitcases. Boys like tiny rubber or soft plastic cars or airplanes while cards and hand puppets also please. Older kids eight to twelve prefer activity books drawing pads and puzzles. Board games with magnetic or pegged pieces help pass time in moving cars. Include guessing and number games but avoid distractions for the driver such as yo yos balloons balls and loud toys. Don’t allow heavy or sharp toys or liquids. Don’t require active games. Plan stops at interesting places and let children stretch and explore.
Mrs. Nan Mabrey of Odessa visited her sister Mrs. Mack Scarborough in Austin over the weekend while Rev. and Mrs. Ellis Thomas of Alice joined the Theo Oehlers. The Lang family hosted Ed win Lang’s dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes and Dorothy Ann of Austin. Sunday guests included Clifford Wienecke’s family and Kerrville neighbors. Strong rains hit Marper and the Hill Country, ranging from four to eight inches, with Tom Whitworth and Van C. Brown reporting several inches.
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