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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
4
Local column records visits and travels among residents of Junction Harper Kerrville San Angelo and Sonora. Notable items include deaths and illness, evangelist Rev Lowenberg visiting Harper Pentecostal Church, and multiple family visits across towns.
Mrs Virgie Plummer of Houston arrived Friday for a short visit with her brother Paul Jones and family. The Jones family will accompany her to Arizona to visit their brother Raymond.
Mrs Max Lange, Mrs J W Goerner and Mrs A C Wendel attended a kitchen shower in Fredericksburg Saturday afternoon for Miss Lillah Mae Wend del, bride elect of Wesley Priess.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gamel and son of Midland visited relatives at Harper last week. Dr. Lynn Taylor of Temple visited his sisters Mesd Milton Dyer and Douglas Duder stadt and families during his vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Brown and daughters of Alpine also visited relatives at Harper over the weekend.
Mrs. Cora Nabers of Fredericksburg and Libby Hopf of Austin visited Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopf Sunday. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood and their son Kenneth.
The Gillespie County Soil Conservation District will apply a five year conservation plan to a 67 acre tract on Kerrville Highway using diverse soil and water practices. The site will serve as a demonstrational farm with various crops, records, and technical support from local businesses. Visitors include Dean Hopf and family and G A Kennedy and S A Kennedy on separate trips through Harper.
Mrs. Anita Thurman and her sons returned home Tuesday night after visiting relatives at Marble Falls and Austin. Boyd stayed in Austin. Aubrey Harper returned from a trip to Arkansas visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Strackhbein.
Mr and Mrs Henry Green of New Mexico visit Mrs R B Goff and other relatives in Harper while Mr and Mrs Roy Stieltie and their sons relocate to Fredericksburg. Stieltie works for Stein Lumber Co in Fredericksburg.
Miss Josarene Moellendorf, bride elect of Randall Oehler, received a miscellaneous shower at Peter's Hall on Sunday June 6. About 60 guests attended as pink carnations decorated the venue and Miss Elsie Ann Moellendorf organized the guest book. The honoree wore a white gladiolus corsage. refreshments were served. Out of town guests included Mrs. Hans Wachais and Mrs. Clarence Ernst and daughters, Harper, and Mrs. Stephen O Zam Ear of Chicago Illinois. The wedding is set for June 20 at St Mary's Church at 2:30 p.m.
Mrs Rubin Bernhard and Mrs Oliver Wuest led attendees at candlelight capping at Baptist Memorial School of Nursing in San Antonio. Shirley Bernhard and Cleo Goff received caps. families including Lee and Cleo Goff attended. Dr Henry J Otto of UT Elementary Education authored a new edition of Elementary School Organization and Administration for Appleton Century Crafts.
Mrs Walter McDougal and family attended the wedding of Miss Bernice Wieser to Billy Schnerr at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. Attendance included Miss Mickey McDougal and Reginald McDougal and Mrs LuLa Roberts.
Gillespie County Registered Breeders Association schedules the Range Bull and Female Sale around September 21 to 28 with entry deadline July 10. Entry fee 15 dollars per head, flat 10 dollars, rest on a percentage basis. Membership required. meeting and barbecue June 21 at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds.
Farmers in Texas report strong gains in brush control using 2,4,5-T with diesel oil costing two cents per tree. J. D. Dean and W. L. Lee report 90 to 100 percent kill and no stump sprouting after spraying gum, elm, oak and hickory trees on four acres. In Knox and McMullen counties, ranchers note increased grazing and erosion reduction as brush is cleared at about 100 acres daily. A Tom Miller Ranch case shows 450 percent higher stocking capacity on sprayed acreage, linking grass recovery to post oak management.
Col. E. B. Tilley of Houston urges Texas drivers to prioritize safety during May vehicle maintenance. He warns against focusing on appearance over brakes, tires, lights, and other essential parts and promotes a state program with checks on brakes tires headlights steering wipers exhaust and more.
Mr and Mrs Glen Irving and Jittie daughter of Kerrville visit aunt Mrs John Mesrie on Tuesday amid local society notes. Subscription rate listed as 1 50 per year.
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