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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1965
Page
2
Fragmentary description notes Ranch Road 1 near the Pedernales River with sparse trees and numerous peach orchards. Mentions Stonewall and a US Svea at left, indicating a landscape near a Texas region with peach groves.
Local Harper Texas page rounds up brief items from June 25 1965 including community notices and small notices from town. Details remain sparse but reflect typical mid century small town newspaper life.
A three day Fourth of July celebration is planned for Fredericksburg with races from 220 yards to a mile featuring Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse events. Reserved seats are on sale for all three days at Ray Grounds office for 100 dollars. general admission is 25 to 50 cents. The event, organized by the Fredericksburg association, promises larger crowds and high quality horses, with daily thoroughbred and quarter horse racing and a big turnout expected.
Winners listed for bareback bronc riding steer roping calf roping and ladies barrel race at the Stonewall Rodeo. Notable names include Wallace Herbert San Marcos and Joe Hall Crystal City with multiple placements and times recorded. The article also mentions Lake Whitney fishing news and local ranching planning notes.
Texas Supreme Court Associate Justice Joe Greenhill predicts statewide underground water proration akin to current surface water rules. The piece notes depleting well water across Texas, especially in West and South Plains, and mentions federal tax credits for irrigation water and potential surface storage to ease shortages. New York and New Jersey water bans cited as broader national concerns.
Relatives gathered for funeral services for Fred Bierschwale of Rocksprings. Attendees included Mrs Henry Bierschwale Charlie Bierschwale Carlton Bierschwale Segovia Mr and Mrs Clarence Bier Schwale Killeen Mr and Mrs Sam McCaleh Kerrville John Fail McCaleb Florida visiting with his parents aoa Mrs Lee Schmidt visited her parents the Hilmar Wendels Keriville Thursday.
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