Debts and Budgets Across Eras Highlight Fiscal Strains
A reflective piece traces U S debt from Hoover era to Eisenhower years, noting debt growth, per capita burden, and the need to balance the budget. It discusses Eisenhower aims to reduce debt, Byrd’s skepticism, and the risks of wartime spending. Also mentions a weekend visit by Kerrville and Midkiff families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asit
Eisenhower
Sen
Byrd
D.-Va
The
Treasury
Congress
L.A. Light
Soil Conservation Service Explains Proposed Water Control Project
The focal aspect of Public Law 566 aims to control flood waters upstream to prevent reaching flood stage. The plan includes two phases: watershed protection through conservation practices and flood detention structures. Landowners bear primary responsibility for the conservation practices in the basic plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Federal aid planned for watershed flood prevention project
The Soil Conservation Service will plan and fund detention structures on small creeks to reduce flood risk. Local landowners must provide easements, engage in watershed protection, and help with ground work and maintenance. The Gillespie County WCID coordinates, with state and civic support, for the Upper Pedernales and Williamson Creek watersheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Gillespie County Water Control and Improvement District
WCID
Soil Conservation District
State Conservation Board
Pedernales
Williamson Creek
Vets in Texas Receive $285 Million in 1959 VA Benefits
Texas veterans and their families received $285,492,349 in cash benefits and services during fiscal year 1959 per the Veterans Administration annual report. Payments covered disability compensation, pensions for total disabilities, death benefits, GI insurance, rehabilitation, and cash allowances, with totals by category and program details for World War II and Korea era beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Veterans Administration
Government Printing Office
Washington, N.C
Families San Antonio Weekend Visits Across Texas
Mr and Mrs Robert Kensing of College Station visited relatives Mr and Mrs Pete Whitworth and Mrs Eddie Kensing. Rochelle Grona spent the weekend with cousin Janica Gamenthaler in Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kensing
College Station
Pete Whitworth
Eddie Kensing
Rochelle Grona
Janica Gammenthaler
Kerrville
Ruby Dietrich
San Antonio
Hulda Sagebel Sunda
Sagebiel
Mrs. Dietrich
Miss Barbara Huber Visits Quinn Hopf in Austin
Miss Barbara Huber of Austin spent the weekend visiting Miss Quinn Hopf at the Oliver Hopf home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Huber
Austn
Quinn Hopf
Oliver Hopf
Whitworths Visit Junction Amid Goat Shearing Talk
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Whitworth traveled to Junction on Tuesday afternoon. The note mentions goat shearing in swing and lunchmen hoping for better weather as spring begins Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Whitworth
Junction
Miss O'Donnell and Joe D Parker Wed in AFB Rites
Norene Joan O'Donnell and A2C Joe D Parker wed Saturday February 27 at 10 in the Chapel at Plattsburgh Air Force Base New York. Chaplain Major Grayson E Terbush officiated. The ceremony was followed by a reception in Montreal and plans to settle in Texas after July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss O'Donnell
Joe D. Parker
Afb, New York
Norene Joan O'Donnell
Plattsburgh Air Force Base
New York
Grayson E. Terbush
W. J. O'Donnell
Montreal
Canada
Walter W. Parker Jr
Harper
Jaqueline Irving
Toronto
Ontario
Parker
Paul Bryan
el Paso
Henry Ferraro
Cunard Steamship Company
Harper High School
Air Force
Plattsburgh
Texas
Mrs Joe D Parker Honored With Gift Tea
Mrs Joe D Parker was honored at a gift tea hosted in the home of Mrs Walter Parker Jr on Thursday afternoon. Hostesses included Mrs Gilbert Anderegg Clint Brown Carlos Parker and Earl Raley with guests receiving the honoree and her son’s mother and grandmother in attendance. A blue and white table featured a bowl of blue carnations as cake and coffee were served by Mrs Levi Ellebracht and Hazel Gillette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe D. Parker
Walter Parker Jr
Mmnes
Gilbert Anderegg
Clint Brown
Carlos Parker
Earl Raley
Walter Parker Sr
W. M. Keen
Levi Ellebracht
Hazel Gillette
Trustee Election April 2 in Cafetorium
The trustee election will be held April 2 in the school Cafetorium. Polls open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. On the ballot for two vacancies are Victor Marshall Gene Harper Colon Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Marshall
Gene Harper Colon Barrett
Harper 4-H Club Hosts Workshop Meeting
The Harper 4-H Club met March 10 at the fire station for a workshop session. Members and parents prepared embroidered pot holders while others worked on leather belts and items. Miss Darlene Mrosek ordered candy bars to boost the treasury. The next meeting is set for March 24 with a business focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper 411 Club
Belton Tatsch
Johm Hentg
Darlene Mrosek
Edwin Bracutigam
Hazelle Calcote
Louis Lott
Betty Calcote
Friendly Circle Sewing Circle Holds February Meeting
The Friendly Sewing Circle gathered February 25 at Mrs. Louis Lange's home for a quilting party with five members present. Members donated fabric and supplies for aprons and cup towels while a $5 donation was approved for City Cemetery Carnolb Cemetery and the Harper Volunteer Fire Department. The next meeting is April 28 at Mrs. Pat McDougall's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Sewing Circle Club
Louis Lange
Reubert Lehne
Joe Mrosek
Simon Casper
City Cemetery
Carnolb Cemetery
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Pat McDougall
Lange
Kerrville Visitors and Weekend Visits Reported
Mrs M R Duderatadt and daughter Miss Mary from Kerrville were Harper visitors Sunday. Mrs John Acker of Beaumont spent the weekend at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Parker Sr. Visiting Mrs Ida Kneese Friday were Mr and Mrs Forest Green and children from Kerrville. Sadie and her friend Mildred Elaine Schmidtke remained for a longer visit until Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Kneese
Wayne
Kerrville
Clayton Kneese
Kermit and
Lloyd
Ida Kneese
M. R. Rduderatadt
Miss Mary
Harper
John Acker
Beaumont
Mca
Walter Parker Sr
UQQ
Forest Green
Sadie
Mildred Elaine Schmidtke
Harper Lions Plan Junior Rodeo Set for June
Harper Lions Club discussed a Junior Rodeo to be held Saturday June 18 at Community Park pending no conflicting events. Alfred Spaeth was named to lead a road signs committee while Clayton Massey reported on livestock parasite testing materials. Guest Bennie Barker attended. the February 16 meeting featured Judge Ed Lemmons who spoke on Texas heritage with historical photo copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
Community Park
Elmer Lange
Alfred Spaeth
Clayton Massey
Bennie Barker
A. B. Barker
B. D. Parker
Ed Lemmons
Junction
Texas
Mexico
Lyndon Baines Johnson Becomes Avait of His Heart as American
The fragment notes Lyndon Baines Johnson’s rise to national leadership and reflects on his role in American life within Texas context. It emphasizes his ascent and influence during his era.
Gordon Harper Named Harper Deputy By Commissioner
Gordon Harper was named deputy sheriff for the Harper area by Gillespie County Commissioners Court on Monday and Tuesday. He succeeds W. R. Massey who resigns effective March 1. The court reappointed G B Worley as county juvenile officer for another year and approved a $30 000 apportionment from the Special Road fund to the county four precincts. A motion to study tax valuations by October aimed at revising tax money apportionment among precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Harper
Hugo Klaerner
Harper
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
W. R. Massey
G B. Worley
Howard Payne Band to Visit Harper Church Event
Rev Totty announced Howard Payne College Mission Band will visit Harper Baptist Church on Sunday March 21. The group will lead a morning service at 11 o clock and perform a religious play at 730 p m. All are invited and the event is sponsored by Harper Baptist Church youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Totty
The
Baptist Church
Howard Payne College
Baptist Church of
Harper
Rural Residents Key Role in Nation's Civil Defense Program
Texas farm and ranch families will study their role in civil defense against nuclear attacks. County agents, with civil defense officials, will run programs using 600 mailed kits containing safety guidance for protecting families livestock and crops. The effort is sponsored by the State Division of Defense and Disaster Relief and Texas A and M Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Farm and Ranch
State Division of Defense and Disaster Relief
Ks As A. and
M. College Extension Service
James H. Garner
Garner
Extension Service
John E. Hutchinson
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United States
Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Truman
White House
Frank Migkief
Midland
O. Midkiff
Midkiff
Dick Midkiff
Mayfield's Mattress Company
U.S
Catholic Bishops’ Relief Fund
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
Taraguay
Peru
America
Catholic Relief Services
H.cw.g
Uruguay
Montevideo
Chile
Caritas
Harper 4-H Club
Harper Lions
Lyndon BaInes Johnson
Blanco County
Johnson
Mis
Throwen College
Samuckneow
Rebtram (Baines) Johnson
Baylor V
Lyndon Baines
Jonhror
Carly
Avait
San Warcos
Tavent School AT
Rotulla
Ano Av Moucton High School
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Occame Congress
Senate Atomic ‘Energy
Eras Patparganess
Laoyriro, Taylor
Milred Gummenthe
Clela L. Russell
IMBLE
le Montesn
Humble O1l & Beoliguns
Wemgorestly
Turne
Throshusel
Lus Bambles
Bbalugs Ullice
Ehuna
Aude
Humble Division
Ray EL. Borton
Fos Cympleiva
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