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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1956
Page
4
Nearly 100000 Texas youths finish high school this week as analysts project record totals for diplomas and degrees. Public high schools yield 64000 to 65000 grads. state colleges add about 20000. private and church schools add several thousand.
Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey campaigns across Texas ahead of an official campaign launch. He urges strict rules on lobbying narcotics penalties and protections for families, including against loan sharks and questionable insurance. Ramsey, a San Augustine resident, positions strong government oversight as key to conservation and public safety.
The Boy Scouts and Scoutmaster spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the J. M. Stevens Dam for a campout. Donnie Bode wed Friday in Pecos with his parents Mr and Mrs Ruben Bode attending. Also present were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Parker and their son Miss Bernice Duderstadt and Buzzy Parker.
Four Farmers Home Administration workers from Texas received Superior Service certificates from Secretary Ezra Taft Benson in Washington D C. The Texas honorees include Mrs Maude T Gray Dallas Miss Nettie Sims Cla rendon Herman F Myatt Kaufman and Aston W Cole Lampasas. A total of 24 employees from 12 states were recognized with the award which included a trip to Washington and continued service to improve farm operations and credit access.
The notes discuss the Supreme Court Pre-emption Doctrine and pending bills that would require explicit Congressional intent to nullify state laws while preserving federal court authority. Hearings occurred in both houses, but committee delays hinder floor action amid opposition from ADA and other left groups.
Guests included Miles High School graduates with sponsors from Miles. Ralph Masterson of San Angelo traveled to a Rotary convention in Atlantic City. Brents E. Kenley, a Navy Research specialist, is in Washington for a two week refresher. A major Capitol front remodeling project seeks a 36 foot extension into Capitol Plaza after decades of debate.
The article notes part time offices operating in Johnson City Llano Junction Mason and Menard providing local services.
Farmers may file for a refund of federal excise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, and special motor oils used on the farm during the first half of 1956. The notice defines farm, farming purposes, and eligibility, including who may file and where to file with the IRS. Proceedings cover January 1 to June 30, 1956, and exclude highway, processing, and personal use cases.
The document warns that refunds are only allowed if claims are filed by October 1, 1956. It outlines criminal penalties for false or fraudulent claims and penalties of twice the excessive amount or $10 for overclaims. It directs readers to the District Office of Internal Revenue for full details and to obtain forms at the County Agent C A Stone's Office.
A list of 4 H Club meeting times and venues for June including Warper HDC at the Youth Center on June 7, Willow HDC on June 8, Pilot Knob HDC on June 11, Crabapple 4 H Club at Klein's Hall, Town and Country HDC, and Albert HDC Club House on June 12. led by Mrs. Werner Feller.
Mrs. Mattie Arnold spent a week with family at Menora and Fort McKavett and returned to Harper Saturday afternoon. Her daughter Mrs Tillman Landers accompanied her to Harper.
Non Glenn Rhines of Legion spent the weekend with Mrs Rhines and family. The brief item notes their visit and time spent together with relatives, reflecting local social activity.
Miss Carolyn Parker who attended college in Waxahachie has returned home for the summer.
Mr and Mrs Albert Land and grandchildren Sandra and Barbara Jungman from San Antonio were visitors in the Hubert Rahe home on Sunday.
Mrs. Anita Thurman and her son visited the Charlie Coffey residence on Tuesday, the occasion noted in local social pages.
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