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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1973
Page
1
Local church notices from Harper and Fredericksburg list Sunday worship times, Sunday School, and midweek activities across Methodist Lutheran and Catholic communities. Includes event dates, meeting times, supply ministers, and parish visits among area families.
In a public service piece by Will Bernard for the American Bar Association and the Texas Bar Association, the article explains that insurance does not cover damage from a fire deemed friendly to its location, such as a cigar, envelope in a furnace, or dentures in a trash fire, with exceptions when the fire becomes damaging beyond its intended place.
County Agent Duery Menzies outlines soil preparation with loose friable beds and peat moss mix to improve clay and sandy soils. He advises 8-8-8 fertilizer at 10 to 13 pounds per 100 square feet, regular watering after transplanting, deep soaking every 5 to 7 days, and promotes new hybrid varieties while warning against saving their seed for future crops.
More than 30 volunteers attended the kickoff on February 21 at the Sunday House Convention Center to promote a Salvation Army fundraiser. Campaign chair Tony Sauer led 15 captains and 60 workers as they collected over 400 prospect cards and target March 1 cont actions. Local and statewide program support details and donor options were shared, with church and community figures listed alongside neighboring area families and funeral attendees.
Rick Timmons notes Stephen F. Austin was a POW in 1832 and details Texas path to independence. The piece recalls Gonzales on Oct 2 1835 Alamo events and the 1836 Texas Declaration of Independence. Washington on the Brazos State Park hosts this year’s celebration expected to draw ten to fifteen thousand attendees.
The article emphasizes parenting to foster learning in children with trust, listening, praise, and a positive home atmosphere. It notes March 4 Texas festivities at Washington on the Brazos State Park featuring Governor Dolph Briscoe and other officials, opening events at 10 a.m. with tours, a museum, and exhibits on Texas history.
U S Senator Lloyd Bentsen urges legislation to give courts greater latitude in admitting evidence. He cites police errors and minor violations, arguing lawful safeguards remain while avoiding unjust dismissals. He notes support from Chief Justice Burger and the American Law Institute while ABA members split.
Texas dieters can enjoy seafood as a low calorie high protein option with digestible energy. Cindy Gray of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department notes seafood satisfies appetite, supports weight goals, and provides essential vitamins and minerals.
A garbled OCR fragment mixes seafood references with wildlife department terms and scattered food terms. The text mentions fish dishes and sauces, with unclear place names and individuals, yielding a cryptic, partially illegible note on meals and nature topics.
Mrs J M Scarborough expresses gratitude for prayers visits flowers and cards during illness. She notes deep appreciation and asks friends and relatives to remember the kindness.
We express sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy at our loved one’s death. Special appreciation goes to Mrs Romilda Petermann Dr Chas Burg the Hill Country Memorial Hospital staff Beckmann Ambulance and Funeral Home Rev Carlos B Parker the organist and trio the pallbearers and for flowers cards memorial gifts and any act of kindness.
The film about the Doolittle raid will be shown at Admiral Nimitz Center on March 14 with showings at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Call 997-4379 for more information.
The author opposes U S reconstruction aid to North Vietnam and predicts minimal external help for South Vietnam. They cite Soviet and Chinese noncooperation and note massive casualties and destruction after the war, reflecting on leadership decisions and the lasting impact of the conflict.
For sale 640 acres of Hill Country ranchland with hunting access and highway frontage. Priced at 200 dollars per acre. Shown by appointment. Contact Morris Witt at 912-864-2009 or other listed numbers.
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