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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1962
Page
1
Alton Kneese and a Cypress Mills friend visited his mother Ida Kneese Tubsilay. Kerrville guests Mr and Mrs Ellis Ellebracht and son Edgar visited Edgar Ellebracht's parents. Pasadenan Alphon’s family hosted Alphon and son. trip included Galveston. Various others visited relatives and worked on Harper Centennial history.
W. C. Henderson writes the Kimble County agent column sharing agricultural tips, seasonal advisories, and practical guidance for local farmers and livestock caretakers. The column underscores timely farming practices and resource availability.
At the Kimble County Livestock Show Directors meeting 22 members discussed next year’s show. A sale was approved for the event with rules on livestock feed by October 15 and exhibitors signed under 4 H FFA or FHA by the same date. A committee of Gordon McMillan Guss Bannowsky and Jack Jones to finalize details.
The article criticizes federal spending of 482000 on training Mississippians to drive tractors while barring Mexican braceros from similar work amid a farm labor shortage. It cites the $400 million low spirits areas bill, Labor Department rulings on seasonal work, and AFL CIO influence, arguing the policy harms farmers and ranchers. It also notes local social notices of visits and visits to relatives in Edna and Ingram.
Otto Mangelberger reshapes a waterway to replace a washing fence, enabling safe water flow and seeding to K R Bluestein. Plans to prepare a district grass planter, cooperator seedings, and a summer soil and water course funded by Texas associations glow in the meeting. Allen Keller finishes a central stock pond near Hye to improve grazing distribution and water access.
Local churches publish a cordial invitation to attend Holy Week and Sunday services. Harper’s Catholic Church lists Masses Lenten devotions and study groups from March 30 to April 4, followed by confirmations and worship at set times. Methodist Church notes Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. with Tuesday W.S.C.S meetings and monthly official board gathering.
Gillespie County 4-H girls will demonstrate methods at the County Girls 4-H Contests on Saturday April 14 starting at 9 a.m. in the Fred Ericksburg Fire Station meeting room. Contests include Dairy Foods team and individual and Vegetable Preparation as part of 4-H work.
Mr and Mrs Ray Bierschwale were dinner guests of Mrs Chester Moses Sunday. Mr and Mrs W A Beard of San Angelo visited Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf Sunday. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs R F Manske.
Mr and Mrs A A Wendel of Doss visited the Max Lange home one evening last week. Misses Iris and Nellie Riley and Mrs J B Rieger shopped in Fredericksburg Friday. Mr and Mrs Larry Goehmann and children of Austin spent the weekend with relatives here.
Farmers explore methods to remove point rows in row crop fields to increase yield. Study analyzes spacing, tillage, and planting patterns to minimize weed interference and optimize soil health. Results indicate improved stand establishment and potential yield gains with precise row elimination.
Rev C P Owen pastor Francis Floyd Sunday School Superintendent schedules: Sunday April 1 Morning Worship at 10 30 am Sunday School at 9 30 am. Installation of Sunday School officers and teachers. Holy Communion will be observed at the morning service.
The Hill Crest Singers will meet in the Full Gospel Church in Fredericksburg Sunday April 1 at 2 30 p.m. Funeral attendees include G W Duderstadt at Smith Funeral Home Kerrville. Family visits span Killeen Austin San Antonio and Kerrville.
The notice lists weekly Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Sunday events March 18 with Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Evangelistic Service at 7 00 p m Everyone is welcome to attend the services and study sessions.
Rev. Tommy O Bryant leads the church with services on Sunday October 15. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting is the first and third Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
Mr and Mrs Gallegar and their son of Austin visited Harper Sunday. Mr Gallegar a student minister preached at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning.
The Family of the late George W. Duderstadt expresses heartfelt thanks for comforting sympathy, help, the service, and floral offerings extended during their sorrow.
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