19 Mar 1965
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1965
Page
1
County Agent C A Stone outlines March garden work including rapid spring growth, pruning of early bloomers like crepe myrtle, delaying pruning for frost concerns, starting annuals from flats or seed, and careful soil and container plant care. Indoor plant soil mix favors 50 50 perlite and peat with nutrients. water weekly and feed quarterly.
Kimble County breeders dominated show results with 23 of 26 premium lamb sales locally bred and three from nearby areas. The San Angelo show highlighted Doc and Festus for their clean act and positive crowd reception. A screwworm campaign runs March 29 to April 12 with a county quota of 36006, urging landowners to contribute via Dr Holckamp or First State Bank while maintaining regular spray and livestock care.
Pastor Alvin Durst urges reliance on a higher power amid global turmoil. He notes world anxieties and wars, calling for calm, courage, and spiritual guidance beyond human answers. The message centers on seeking peace in uncertain times.
Locals report the largest Cypress tree in the U S may be at Cypress Mills by Cypress Creek near Round Mountain with others claiming larger specimens on Wille Gohe and in the Rio Frio area. The piece notes pioneer use of such trees for building and shingles and cites fishing reports in the Highland Lakes region as spring conditions improve.
The text urges youth to seek spiritual refuge, citing moral unrest and danger from indulgence. It emphasizes trust in Christ, peace, and conversion as remedy amid concerns about youth delinquency and societal disruption. It then shifts to economic data on farm and nonfarm populations and per capita income across states, noting shifts and comparisons.
Pastor A A Gitter outlines Holy Day observance with Mass at 8 and 9 30 and school of religion. Adult study club Monday at 7 30 choir practice Tuesday Lent devotions and Mass Wednesday. Sunday March 21 Catholic Women convention at Gunter Hotel San Antonio.
A Gillespie County Ministerial Association message urges Catholics to seek salvation through Christ, attend youth and church activities, and resist sin. It emphasizes inner peace through faith, scripture, and holy living, warning that evil acts stem from sin and unbalance.
A church invites attendance at Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m Monday March 22 staff meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday March 24 Lenten Service at 7 30 p m with Rev Wm F Lange Jr as guest speaker Fellowship Hour afterward all are welcome to attend.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service 7:00 p.m. Brotherhood meets first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Invites all to worship. Also notes visitors from Dallas Llano Kerrville and Austin and local social mentions. Advertising lines for sewing and service station rentals accompany church notices.
Sunday services listed for Rev. Clifford Edge and church events. discussion of Houston Chronicle figures show U.S. farm income at 12.6 billion dollars last year with increases in government payments and declines in Texas farm net income per farm.
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