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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1963
Page
1
The observance May 19 26 emphasizes soil and water stewardship amid shifting land use. It calls all citizens including urban residents to conserve and plan for future needs, noting 2900 soil and water conservation districts and a shared responsibility across generations.
Residents report heavy rain and high winds with some damage in the Crewed To warped region. Guests at a Sunday dinner included Mrs E J Green Mrs Freeman Green of Biads and Lydia Birerschwale among others at the home of Mr and Mrs Johnie Birerschwale.
Texas lawmakers move to raise bodily injury and liability limits under the driver financial responsibility law from 5000 and 10000 to doubled figures. The bill, backed by Rep. Bob Fairchild, faces debate over affordability and uninsured motorists. The regular session winds down with numerous bills pending and a shift in priorities.
Kimble County Agent urges pecan growers to spray for the pecan nut casebearer now and monitor nut clusters daily. Sevin, Malathion, nicotine sulfate, and DDT are noted options, with caution about aphid buildup when using DDT. Screwworm reports near Junction prompt sample submission with proper labeling to prevent spread.
Funeral services were held for 83 year old rancher Leon Parker of Round Mountain Blanco County with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson among the honorary pallbearers. Parker died at his home after a long ranching life and membership in Woodmen of the World. Service was at Crofts Funeral Home in Johnson City with graveside rites at Noxville Cemetery near Traiper and honored by numerous officials and friends.
Loretta Stenting of Kerrville announces Fredericksburg DCCW Executive Board for 1963 with members Hans Wachhals Stonewall Henry Beckmann Stonewall Emethea Kalka Bandera Ernest Lidiak Kerrville Frank Martines Kerrville Felipe Castillo Kerrville Frank Lous Kerrville Ralph Hintman Kerrville Rubin Tatsch Fredericksburg Johnny Evers Fredericksburg Steve Velchoff Kerrville Hl Wagner Pipe Creek Fred Schwin ing Kerrville Robert Davis Boerne Parish presidents listed Henry Jurecki Bandera Paul Person Boerne Charley Broun Comfort Johnny Evers Fredericksburg Louis Lange Harper Lad Hubesak Kerrville Roy Weinheimer Stonewall A 4H Club camp set for May 27 29 at Harper with wildlife talks films and a snake show plus reservations due by Friday May 2.
The state notice states that on May 12 1965 at 9:00 am in the Gillespie County Court at Fredericksburg a beer license application by Harper Community Park Association Inc for a retail premises license at 50 yards west of Harper Public Schoolhouse on US Highway 290 Harper Texas will be heard. Officers listed are Elbert Feller president John Honig vice president and C F E Rogers secretary treasurer. Any party may contest the application by posting security for costs as provided by law. Witness Felis Scherer county clerk Gillespie County Texas.
Tarper's Churches extend a cordial welcome with services listed for Sunday May 26 including Mass at 7 30 and 9 00. Also notes School of Religion for children and youth and Wednesday evening Mass with CYO meeting. First Saturday observance emphasized. All are welcome to walk in and attend.
Sunday after Ascension May 26 with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9 45 am and Worship at 10 45 am. Monday May 26 8 00 pm Sunday School Staff Meeting. Constance B Wold Pastor Mrs C N Taylor Sunday School Superintendent extend cordial invitation to attend all services.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Worship Service at 10 30 a m are announced. The Womens Association meets every third Thursday.
A cleanup at Community Park drew many volunteers as men worked hard and ladies provided refreshments. Miss Janice Spaeth, teacher at Bay Springs school, visited her parents Alf and Mrs Spaeth. Meta Spaeth and Alfred Sagebiel of Fredericksburg visited the Allitmees and the Rasmoned Spaeths nearby.
Mrs Raymond Space spent several days with her daughter Mrs Kelton Lange and family. They socialized with relatives and other men in the group and welcomed a new grandson born on May 13.
Faith Circle of St James Lutheran WOC met May 15 at 2 00 pm in the parish hall with 12 members and two visitors Rev Doerr led the Bible study Christ is Our Victor and God Will Take Care of all was sung The offering meditation was given by Mrs Delton Witson Business meeting thawed and was presided by Mrs Chester Bernhard president The group closed with On Saviour Precious Saviour and the Lord's Prayer
The Harper Presbyterian Women Study group met at 2:30 p.m. with six members. They decided to start a Bible study chapter, study lesson No 5, and plan the next meeting for 9:30 a.m. on June 20. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Watkins Tate and H. L. Stven.
Carlos B. Parker pastor leads Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Sunday services at 10 00 a m Bible School 1 00 a m Morning Worship and 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service announced for ARPA Pentecostal Church members.
Pastor Rev. Tommy O Bryant leads services with Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting 1st and 4th Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Cordial welcome to all.
A note of gratitude from Leon Dusen thanks friends for flowers, cards, letters and visits received during hospitalization. The writer expresses appreciation for the concern and thoughtfulness shown.
A Centen Nal group staged a hanging on Main Street drawing a crowd in Harper. The event occurred Saturday afternoon along the law west of the Pedernales, causing local observers to react with concern.
A local notice states horse shoeing services will be done at the residence in Harper near the Pentecostal Church. Contact Jim Pol in Harper Texas for details.
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