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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1962
Page
1
Turman, son of a farmer tenant, from Gober in Fannin County, is linked to the case involving advertising and distribution of obscene movies and reading matter.
Lieutenant Governor candidate James A. Turman pledges strong legislation to regulate obscene movies and literature in Texas. He vows to support enhanced law enforcement and Senate oversight if elected.
The Game and Fish Commission in Austin invites applications for a limited number of game wardens. Targeted are young men 21 to 40 with high school diplomas and an interest in wildlife conservation. Applications due by May 15 1962 with exams in June and employment beginning September 1962 followed by a 16 week training at Texas A&M College.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Strackbein and son and Mr and Mrs John Strackbein visited Mr and Mrs Kermit Strackbein and their little son in Kerrville on Sunday for the grandson’s birthday anniversary.
Voters face long lists of decisions on national state and county offices plus pari mutuel betting on horse races. Democrats and Republicans propose constitutional amendments or local options, with repeal of the poll tax also under review. A No. 1964 timing and two-thirds legislative support are needed for any change.
Kimble County 4H members Jimmy Jones and Steve Henley won first place in the farm and ranch management team demonstration on Native Pecan Timber at San Angelo, earning a trip to the State contest in College Station June 5 7. They invite groups to hear their facts about Kimble County pecan industry.
Mr and Mrs Eldane Brown and children and Wallace Brown visited Mr and Mrs Billy Brown at Smithson Valley Sunday. Rev C H Rose Robert Dittmar Alfred Spaeth and Belton Tatsch attended a Lutheran Evangelism conference in Austin. Mrs Dittmar and sons visited their daughter Miss Karen at the University of Texas. Mrs Henry Maurer celebrated a birthday with a Thursday afternoon gathering and well wishers included Mesdames Moses Markwortt Baumann Fritz Maurer and Mr Fritz. Refreshments were served.
Harper's Church urges attendance at St. Anthony's with mass at 7 30 a m on Saturday May 5 and 9 o'clock on Sunday May 6 note earlier mass time in summer Camp Tecaboca youth district gathering in the afternoon and evening next week 8 p m Mass and Confraternity meeting follow all are welcome to walk in and attend any service
May church schedule lists Rev C if Rose and Grace Lutheran Church hosting a Luther League Convention in San Antonio on Sunday at 1 30 p m The Methodist Church led by Mark E Lott shows Sunday worship at 9 30 a m with lessons and meetings through Tuesday Friday activities reference to W S C S and official board meetings.
The St James Lutheran W O C Hope Circle met Thursday night April 19 at the home of Mrs Clifford Bode. Five members and the Pastor participated in the Bible Study with the theme Christ Gives Light to the Blind. They studied John chapter 9 and Pastor Rose gave the introduction while Mrs Gene Harper led the discussion. Worship Offering Meditation was presented by Mrs Orvin Behrens and Mrs C Bode provided cake coffee and punch for all.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stevens returned Saturday from a two week visit with his brother Alfred Stevens and family at Eldorado. Mrs. J. F. Cook spent a few days last week visiting in Fredericksburg. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jenschke and sons Mike Roger and John from Weinbest Texas spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Manske.
Extension Horticulturist Blueford Hancock presented at a Menard pecan meeting with Elmer Parrott and others. Hancock demonstrated new varieties and insect identification guidance. The group invites others to attend the pecan field day on May 25 for more information.
The Harper Herald reports Louis Crump of San Saba seeks re election to the State Senate in District 16 subject to the Democratic Primary on May 5 1962. The notice announces official candidate status for Crump and outlines primary election timing.
Francis Floyd serves as Sunday School Superintendent as church lists morning worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Holy Communion observed during the morning service.
Austin report summarizes Henry Stowers's Texas Game and Fish article on historic and valuable guns. It highlights a buffalo gun valued at 4500 dollars in Col. Leon Jackson of Dallas's collection and notes NRA standards for evaluating condition and risks of fake antiques.
Sammy McDonald of LaFeria visits his sister Mrs. Carrie Valentine for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Trow of Port Bolivar are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maurer this week.
Carlos B. Parker pastors a weekly church program with Bible study at 7 30 p m on Wednesday Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Evangelistic Service at 7 00 p m All are welcome to attend these services at the Harier Pentecostal Church.
Rec. Tommy O Bryant, pastor, preaches Law The Way The Truth and The Life. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesday night at 7 30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
Sunday dinner guests included Polly Ann Louise and Ola Mae Moellendorf and Joe and Miss Polly Ann guests from Fredericksburg, Arthur Moellendorf from Ingram, Rev C H Ruse and family, Will Murphey and son Billy, Vougiss Murphey of San Antonio, Bertha Geistweidt of Maeson staying with daughter Roy Ressman and family.
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