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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1960
Page
2
Extension plant pathologist outlines common oak leaf diseases including leaf spots and leaf blistery. High humidity areas see more infections though trees rarely die. management covers copper sprays in spring, follow up applications, proper spray equipment, and alternative chemicals for bacterial spots and powdery mildew.
The Harper Cemetery Fund lists donations from October including Mrs John Duderstadt five dollars Ray Bierschwale two entries five dollars Richard Bierschwale five dollars A A Wendel five dollars Alvie Cosper nine dollars Fay Walker thirty five dollars Frances Floyd five dollars Miss Burt Riley nine dollars Floy Bode eighty eight dollars Gillie Pape several entries Mrs Lillie H H Lott zero Elmer Lange forty five dollars Lange's Auto Service five dollars Vanilla Cartons two dollars ten cents Mrs Herbert Jones five dollars Donors asked to send contributions to First State Bank of Mrs A C Wendel The cemetery has been moved for the third time this year dirt removed from four new graves and several old graves filled in Hugh Engelmann transferred to Legion Hospital at Kerrville after a hunting accident last fall he has been at Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio since.
White bass tagging on Lake Texoma by the Texas Game and Fish Commission provides data on movements spawning and age growth. From 1959 returns 330 of 3,253 tagged fish were recaptured showing travel up to 14.5 miles and average 9 miles, with one fish recaptured after 177 days and another after 494 days.
The Hill Country Chapter of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association held a quarterly meeting at Kerr County Memorial Library on Wednesday April 27 led by Mrs Gilbert Anderegg of Harper. A report by Mrs Gandall Rothmann of Junction covered the district Make It Yourself With Wool contest with the district show set for November 19 and state and national contests planned for Denton in January 1961 and Denver Colorado respectively. County contests will precede the district event with Inca district including McCullough San Saba Mason Kimble Gillespie Kerr Real Bandera.
Classifieds advertise a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air two door with six cylinder standard shift heater and good tires alongside a 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne four door V eight with Powerglide radio heater power steering and power brakes. Also listed is a 1950 Chevrolet tan two door.
The piece surveys renowned cosmetic practices from Cleopatra to the French court, noting ancient and historic beauty rituals and the rise of modern regulation by the FDA. It highlights the dominance of soap as a timeless beauty staple and mentions shifting gendered spending on beauty products.
Gillespie County 4 H Council sponsors a western dance at Herman Sons Hall starting 8 p m Friday May 13. Hill Country Pioneers provide the music. Three door prizes totaling 25 dollars. Tickets from 4 H members or county agent in Gillespie County Courthouse. Committee includes Shirley Kasper Randy Sage Biel Roy Jacoby Jr Karen Geist weidt J E Ruebsahm Arlen Burg with Simon Burg and Richard Kasper as adult advisors.
In a Easter recess trip, Fisher visited San Angelo for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and met Farm Bureau reps to discuss agricultural issues. He noted strong range, crops, and livestock in Kimble County and spoke at the Driskill Hotel in Austin on King Fisher and the Rio Grande era, noting Fisher’s death in San Antonio on March 11, 1884.
As of April 25 1960 the Census for the 21st Congressional District is 98.7 complete. William G Stacy district supervisor announced enumeration nearly finished in Sterling Mills Rannels Menard Kimble Concho Irion and Coke with field review underway awaiting Were You Counted campaign results.
Texas Agricultural Extension Service at College Station notes three processed fruit lines likely to be abundant in May. canned blackberries freestone peaches and cranberry products show ample stocks for ordinary trade needs. Large No 10 cans of blackberries from East Texas canneries target restaurant and institutional use. Milk and dairy products also report rising abundance due to green pastures and cool weather.
The notice lists multiple upcoming Home Demonstration Club meetings including Pilot Knob May 6, Fredericksburg 4-H May 9, Town and Country May 1 and Crabapple May 12. It also mentions Geoffrey Chaucer as England's first poet laureate and family updates on the Hopf and Eggert households in Dundee and Harper, Illinois.
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