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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1962

Page

6

Turman backs strong laws to curb obscene movies in Texas

Texas candidate James A. Turman pledges to push strict legislation to regulate obscene movies and reading matter. He vows to back tougher enforcement as Lieutenant Governor and presiding officer of the Senate, noting his Gober, Fannin County roots.

James A Jimmy” Turman Texas Turman People of Senate Ing Gober Fannin County Texas Supreme Court Eastland Court of Civil Appeals State Board of Insurance Court of Appeals Bexar Billy van Williams Insurance Board Nee Price Department of Public Safety Supreme Court

Dept Invites Game Warden Applications

The Game and Fish Commission in Austin invites applications for a limited number of game wardens. Candidates aged 21 to 40 who are high school graduates with an interest in wildlife conservation are sought. Applications due by May 15, 1962, with exams in June and employment starting September 1962 followed by a 16 week training at Texas A and M College.

Austin Tex Game and Fish Commission H. D. Dodgen Game and Fish Texas A. & M. College

Strackbein Family Visits Kerrville for Grandson Birthday

Mr and Mrs Edwin Strackbein and son and Mr and Mrs John Strackbein visit Mr and Mrs Kermit Strackbein in Kerrville on Sunday to celebrate the grandson birthday anniversary.

Edwin Strackbein John Strackbein Kermit Strackbein Little Son Kerrville

Texas voters face long ballot on parimutuel betting and poll tax repeal

In Austin Texas voters will decide in the Saturday primary on parimutuel wagering legalizing and revenue sharing with counties plus a poll tax repeal question. Democrats back a constitutional amendment and Republicans back a local option measure while both seek to gauge public sentiment. The outcome could take years to settle, requiring two thirds in both houses and a statewide majority.

Austin Tex State Democratic Executive Committee Texas Isue NEW Life Internal Revenue W. W. Bean el Paso Phil Willis Kaufman County Bean

Native Pecan Timber team wins in San Angelo

Kimble County 4 H members Jimmy Jones and Steve Henley won first place in the farm and ranch management team demonstration on Native Pecan Timber at a San Angelo contest and earned a trip to the State contest in College Station June 5 7. The piece emphasized pecan industry facts for local groups.

San Angelo Jimmy Jones Steve Henley College Station Kimble County

Church Announcements Invite Attendance at Local Catholic Services

Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome to attend services this weekend. Mass schedule changes include 7 30 a m Saturday devotion and 9 o clock Sunday Mass, with a note on earlier times in summer months. A youth district gathering at Camp Tecaboca is planned, plus a Confraternity meeting next Wednesday night.

Harper's Churches Camp Tecaboca

Lutherans and Methodists Schedule May Services

ST. LUTHERAN CHURCH lists services and meetings from May 6 to May 11 including worship, Sunday School, Luther League convention in San Antonio, and church conferences. METHODIST CHURCH notes Mark E. Lott as pastor with worship, Sunday School, W.S.C.S., and official board meeting dates.

Grace Lutheran Church San Antonio Junction Holy Ghost Lutheran Church St. John Lutheran Church

W C C Hope Circle Meets At Mrs Bode Home

The St James Lutheran W C C Hope Circle met April 19 at Mrs Clifford Bodes home. Five members and the Pastor attended the Bible study with the theme Christ Gives Light to the Blind. They studied John chapter 9 with Pastor Rose introducing and Mrs Gene Harper leading discussion. Mrs Orvin Behrens gave the Worship Offering Meditation. Mrs Bode provided cake coffee and punch.

St. James Orvin Behrens C. Bode

Stevens Return From Eldorado Visit

Mr and Mrs J M Stevens came back Saturday after a two week visit with his brother Alfred Stevens and family at Eldorado. Mrs J F Cook stayed a few days in Fredericksburg while Mr and Mrs W C Jenschke and sons Mike Roger and John from Weinbest Texas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R F Manske.

J. M. Stevens Alfred Stevens Eldorado J. F. Cook Fredericksburg W. C. Jenschke and Sons Mike Roger and John Weinbest, Texas R. F. Manske

Pecan Field Day Scheduled May 25 In Menard

Elmer Parrott and others attended a productive pecan meeting in Menard last week. Extension Horticulturist Blueford Hancock demonstrated new pecan varieties and insect scouting tips, inviting locals to attend the field day on May 25 for more information.

Jetton Elmer Parrott Menard Blueford Hancock

Crump Files Re election Bid for State Senator District 18

The Harper Herald announces Louis Crump of San Saba seeking re election to the State Senate in District 18 ahead of the Democratic Primary on May 5, 1962. The notice affirms Crump's candidacy and official filing for the election.

Harper Herald Louis Crump San Saba

Harper United Presbyterian Church Service Note

Rev C P Owen leads morning worship at 10 30 with Holy Communion observed. Sunday School superintendent Francis Floyd directs Sunday School at 9 30.

Harper United Presbyterian Church Francis Floyd

Valuable Guns Described In Magazine Story

Austin readers learn about historic and valuable firearms in Texas Game and Fish April issue. Henry Stowers profiles a buffalo gun valued at 4500 dollars and notes NRA standards for condition. Col Leon Jackson of Dallas is featured as a gun collector and appraiser with photographs of his collection.

Austin Tex Henry Stowers Texas Game and Fish Magazine Stowers National Rifle Association Leon Jackson Dallas

Visits of Local Residents This Week

Sammy McDonald of LaFeria is visiting his sister Carrie Valentine for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Traon of Port Boliver are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maurer this week.

Sammy McDonald LaFeria Mrs Carrie Valentine Edgar Traon Port Boliver Robert Maurer

Harier Pentecostal Church Services Notice

Carlos B Parker pastor invites public to midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Evangelistic Service at 7 00 p m Everyone welcome

Pentecostal Church Carlos B. Parker

First Baptist Church Announces Weekly Schedule

Rev. Tommy O Bryant leads services at 11 a.m. worship and 7:30 p.m. evening service. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Prayer meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.

Ian the Way

Moellen dorf Dinner Guests Include Moellendorf Family

Mrs Anna Moellendorf hosted Sunday dinner for Polly Ann Louise Ola Mae and Joe Moellendorf and Saundra of Fredericksburg. Also present were Arthur Moellendorf of Ingram Rev C H Ruse and family Will Murphey and son Billy and vougiss Murphey of San Antonio. Bertha Geistweidt of Marion spent Mon night and Tue with Roy Ressman family.

Anna Moellendorf Polly Ann Louise Ola Mae Moellendorf Joe Moellendorf Saundra Fredericksburg Arthur Moellendorf Ingram C. H. Ruse Here Will Murphey Billy Vougiss Murphey San Antonio Bertha Geistweidt Marion Roy Ressman

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