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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1968
Page
2
First Baptist Church invites all to attend services led by Rev. Lyne Mauldin with Sunday School at 9:30 and worship at 10:30 a.m. A Brotherhood meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Luther League and Junior Lutherans meet on set Sundays and Wednesdays, and Women meet the third Thursday at 2 p.m.
The writer notes sea gulls inland warning of imminent storms and recalls recent flood and tornado disasters in Texas. Reports cite Lubbock tornado damage and San Marcos floods with multiple fatalities and millions in losses. Officials promise aid as weather warnings improve, while parish notices urge church events and parish festival preparations.
Mrs Norman Sullivan underwent surgery at Brooks General Hospital in Fort Sam Houston Ward 12B. Visitors and social activity across Harper area include visits to Mrs Minta Jones and Mrs Virginia Davidson in Fredericksburg and gatherings with families from San Marcos and Camp Wood. A tornado scare near Stonewall damaged a metal barn on the P H Reagan farm with minimal collateral damage and no trees affected.
The Lyndon B. Johnson State Park along the Pedernales River in Texas Hill Country preserves the president's legacy and the land that shaped him. Exhibits in the visitor center, including a Behrens cabin addition and Johnson artifacts, trace Native and settler history, with a presidential area and a ranch viewscape. Park features include picnic areas, a pool, playground, auditorium, and planned amphitheater amid native wildlife and oaks. The Johnsons aided planning and frequent visits link park to national memory and recreation.
Troop 198 Boy Scouts thank supporters for aiding a Betty Crocker coupon drive that raised over 2 million coupons and about $5,000 in cash and trading stamps for Larry Parks. Coupons funded a kidney machine and later a transplant, with Larry recovering health.
County agents report that excessive thatch from St Augustine and Carpet grass causes maintenance issues in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. Regular mowing, catching clippings, and prudent nitrogen use reduce thatch. removal may be needed with a verti cutter. Fertilize after removal. consider chemical controls for diseases and insects per package directions.
J D Conlon of Midlothian has joined the Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District, planning two fields on Tivydate Road with coast bermuda and Kleingrass and potential brush control. Also noted are Sultemeier’s coastal bermuda stand east of Fredericksburg, Behrends’ future tame pastures and weed control efforts, plus recommended fungicides and pesticides for bottomland lawn care.
Numerous families and guests from Austin Kerrville San Antonio Albuquerque and Houston gathered for visits and events. Edwin Lang and family welcomed relatives while Mrs Moellen Dorf's illness kept the center of attention.
Dr Willard Moster leads worship at 11 a.m. with Sunday School at 10 a.m. The Women Association meets on the third Thursday each month at 1 30 p m Mrs A J Kinsey is president. Everyone is welcome at any service.
Rev Carlos B Parker pastorates at First Pentecostal Church Harper Texas Bible Study Wednesday 7 30 p m Sunday School 10 00 a m Worship service 11 00 a m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Everyone Welcome Ze
William E. Parrish, pastor leads a morning worship at Harper United Methodist Church at 8 45 a m Visitors are welcome in all services and encouraged to attend.
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