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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1972
Page
1
A public reflection on prejudice as a mind barrier and the path to a fairer society. It urges open minds, recognition of shared humanity, and active steps to foster friendships across differences, ending with a plea for compassionate leadership and understanding.
Soil Stewardship Week with the theme Creative Conservation will be observed nationwide May 7 to 14. Gillespie County residents are urged to join conservation efforts sponsored by soil and water districts to improve life quality and protect natural resources. The message emphasizes stewardship of soil and water and a community effort toward a more pleasant environment. Reprinted from Walnut Bureau, Walnut, Iowa.
First State Bank of Harper Gillespie County shows an all time high in deposits at 1,269,076.75 and assets at 1,488,705.46 in a April 18, 1972 statement. Deposits rose 223,040.14 since December 31 and include 286,446.31 in savings. The report credits savings growth and strong rural economics along with regional rainfall and wool and mohair subsidies for the gain. Community events include the 15th annual Junior Rodeo and local club activities.
The 7th annual Harper FFA and Young Farmer rodeo will be at Harper Community Park arena on Saturday May 13 with rodeo events at 8 p.m. A barbecue begins at 6 p.m. plated $1.25. Events include bull riding calf roping bronc riding wild cow riding and boys pole bending with girls pole bending and barrel racing. Admission $1.25 adults 75c children. Western dance follows weather permitting. Proceeds support local FFA 4-H Young Homemakers and Young Farmers.
The University of Texas at Austin runs a Regional Science Advisor program in central Texas with NSF funding for 1971 72 and state support to expand in 1972 73. Drs Dykla and Synek serve as regional advisors guiding physics astronomy chemistry outreach, daily field visits, in service courses, student scientist sessions, and directed tutorials for 42 teachers and over 4,000 students.
Gillespie County voters head to the polls on Saturday May 6 to cast ballots in Democratic and Republican primaries. The Governor race features seven Democrats including Dolph Briscoe Ben Barnes Frances Farenthold and six Republicans led by Joseph Jenkins Hank Grover and Albert Fay.
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