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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1963
Page
1
The readable text resembles a scattered coastal scene with mentions of bass fishing, rivers and lakes, local residents, and dated notes from past decades. It references a large bass catch, a stone bridge, and local places like Redo, Walter pinata, and Bluebonnets, but several lines are garbled and place names are inconsistently rendered.
The Texas State Department of Public Welfare announces openings for field workers across the state to provide social services for the aged, blind, disabled, and dependent children. Applicants need 60 semester hours of college credit and must meet the four year state residence requirement. Both male and female qualified applicants may apply by calling local offices or writing the Merit System Council in Austin for details. Salary starts at 329 dollars per month with opportunities for advancement.
A Texas House bill proposes three tag slogans Lone Star State Vacation State and Texas Has Everything with $150 cost to add. The article notes a front license plate bill to save 40,000 annually and discusses aeronautics commission abolition and annexation compromise affecting cities and industries.
Gas Basse plans three field terraces on the lower slope to reduce erosion while winter peas seed is maturing as a cover crop. A. F. Hoffman fights brush with goats and mechanical removal, aiming for range improvement. Gilbert Meyer installs a livestock water pipeline and Henry Eberle converts land to permanent grass. Calvin and Elgin Hohnsman build a stock pond, seeking better grazing distribution.
Fred Mathisen, president of Community Savings and Loan Association of Fredericksburg, is named to the 1964 Insurance Committee of the United States Savings and Loan League. Announcement by Frank Bo_yielding of Birmingham, president of the League, which represents over 24,000 savings institutions and cooperatives. The committee studies insurance hazards facing savings institutions and makes recommendations on coverage to management.
J B Phillips of the Texas Game and Fish Commission stated uniform Lake Travis fishing laws to clear confusion across Burnet and Travis counties. Daily bag limits: channel blue and flathead catfish 25 each. crappie and white bass 25 each. black bass 15 with up to 10 over 11 inches and none under 7 inches. No more than 200 minnows. no limits on other species. Allowed methods include rod and reel, handline, set line and trotline with 30 hooks. Spear guns and bows may be used for rough fish. certain nets and minnows nets allowed if non metallic.
IRS official R L Phinney in Austin warns taxpayers must include all income on 1962 returns. Beyond salaries, interest on savings, Series E bonds, and proceeds from property sales are taxable. penalties and interest apply for underreporting.
The Marschall and Spencer wedding rehearsal supper took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Marschall Thursday evening after the church rehearsal. About 23 guests enjoyed a turkey supper with all the trimmings.
Gov. Connally proclaims April 1 to 7 as Texas Industrial Week in Austin. He says a strong business climate boosts manufacturing, jobs, income, and investment and urges Texas to pursue new plants while maintaining stable government and good labor relations. The proclamation was presented to Richard B. Witte of Mission Manufacturing Company.
Catholic church invites all to Mass at 9 30 this Sunday with a School of Religion for children and youth. Monday choir practice, Wednesday Mass and Lenten devotions, Friday First Friday April Masses at 7 30 am and 8 pm with Holy Hour, Saturday First Saturday Mass at 8 am and meditation. Walk in anytime.
Thirty five representatives met in the Catholic church hall in Harper for an executive session and a general meeting. After Benediction and the Sacrament, new officers were elected and installed. Lunch followed, served by local parish ladies.
The Pilot Knob 4-H Club met at the Pilot Knob schoolhouse with 12 members, 6 visitors, and 2 leaders. Gary Neffendorf gave a 4-H report and plans were made for a Rifle meeting at 1:30 p.m. on March 3. Mrs Adolph Cornell demonstrated on ways to improve the bedroom and Tommy Shifflett, assistant county agent, demonstrated on dairy cattle.
Mrs Anita Gould of Gonzales visits with her daughter Mrs Vain C Brown and family for a few days.
Mro and Mae Walter Menash Waordt visited relatives in Winters and Ovals last week for several days. They traveled to see family and staying with relatives during the visit.
A proposed House Bill 510 in Texas aims to ensure fair shares from oil and gas by establishing pooling. When neighbors disagree the Railroad Commission would enforce equitable rights and protect all landowners. Proponents say responsible oilmen favor the measure. opponents fear concessions to industry. Citizens are urged to contact their Austin lawmakers to back the bill.
PTA members meet on Thursday April 4 in the school cafeteria. The program features guest leader Miss Ho Wo Gammel discussing good citizenship through physical fitness with hotel guest Carlos Pathel Debe. All parents invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Phelps and children of Plainview and Mr and Mrs Rudi Marschall of Fast lant attended the Spencer and Marschall wedding. Also present were Mr and Mrs Larry Goehmann and children of Austin and Mr and Mrs Ralph Harris and two children of Austin.
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