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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1956

Page

2

Frances Rischner earns secretarial certificate at Our Lady of the Lake College

Frances Rischner received a Certificate of Proficiency in Secretarial Science from Our Lady of the Lake College in a May 20 ceremony. She is an Har ver High School 1955 honors graduate, active in Beta Alpha and College Chorus, with Kap pa Pi Sigma hosting a tea reception.

Mis Frances Rischner Our Lady of the Lake College Frances Felix C. Rischner Harper High School Beta Alpha San Antonio Kappa Pi Sigma Business Administration Honor Society A. B. Wacker Department of Economics

New Extension Publications For Gardeners At Texas A&M

Texas Agricultural Extension Service releases three guides for home gardeners and flower lovers. MP 134 Foliage Plants for the Home covers indoor plant care and selection. MP 135 Flower Arranging is Easy details equipment care and design basics. B-816 Propagation of Ornamental Plants explains methods of propagating ornamentals. All by A F DeWorth. Available through county extension offices.

College Station Texas Agricultural Extension Service A. F. DeWorth Department of Floriculture and Texas A&m College Agricultural Information Office Texas

Texas Water Crisis Deepens Across Southwest

Texas and the southwest suffer the worst drought in 600 years per the U S Geological Survey. Water shortages threaten summer supplies across the state as rainfall remains well below average, drawing federal attention since Eisenhower’s 1953 visit and prompting heightened concern at national level.

Austin Texas Southwest U. S. Geological Survey Eisenhower

Fish Limits Cited As Abuses Rise In Freshwater Areas

The director of law enforcement for the Game and Fish Commission reports fishing abuses rise as fresh water fishing peaks. Anglers exceed bag limits on crappie white perch and black bass while some keep undersized fish. The article lists state limits for several species and notes commercial licenses affect catfish possession in certain counties.

Austin Game and Fish Commission Game and Fish Law Digest

Harper locals report seniors trip a safe enjoyable journey

The Seniors and sponsors returned from a trip and described it as very enjoyable. Kerrville visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Gamenthaler and children were there last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Floyd Casper of Bracketville visited Mrs J C Casper Monday afternoon. Pete Kramer and children from New Braunfels spent the weekend with Mrs and Mrs Alfred Kramer and joined a Kerrville barbecue for Robert Feller’s First Communion. Watkins Tarr and children spent the weekend at the ranch near Rocksprings visiting Nicholas Neigh in Quemada with Mrs Gus Mahler and daughters of Junction visiting Mrs C L Mahler. Rev D W Brown B J Mayhughs and J C Mangold attended a Worker's Conference at the First Baptist Church in Boerne Friday.

D. W. Brown Wayne Glenn Rhines J. C. Mangold B. J. Mayhugh Martha Max Dunks First Baptist Church Kerrville Pete Kramer New Braunfels Alfred Kramer Louise Hays Park Robert Feller Alvin Feller Watkins Tarr Rockprings Eagle Pass Nicholas Neigh Quemada Boerne

Ralph Solomon Funeral Services Held Saturday

Ralph Solomon 60 native of the Hill Country died Friday at the Veterans Administration Hospital Kerrville. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday Smith Funeral Home chapel with Rev Marshall Smith and Rev David Stewart officiating. Burial Garden of Memories with Kerrville Masonic Lodge rites. Pallbearers include Drew Forrester Joe Pacheck Wallace Miller Charles Heckler Mack Scarborough and Jess Parker. He moved to Kerrville 1922 ran a local garage then worked at the VA Hospital since 1947. He served in World War I with Kerrville National Guard later the 141st Infantry 36th Division. Survived by wife Elsie son Ralph Solomon Jr sister Bessie Kieke brothers Jess Solomon Alfred Solomon and two grandsons Michael and Robert Solomon.

Ralph Solomon Hill Country Smith Funeral Home Marshall Smith Trinity Baptist Church David Stewart Comfort Garden of Memories Kerrville Masonic Lodge Drew Forrester Joe Pacheck Wallace Miller Charles Heckler Kerrville Mack 141St Infantry Germany Elsie Solomon Ralph Solomon, Jr Bessie Kieke San Antonio Jess Solomon Houston Alfred Solomon Michael Robert Solomon Kerville Harper

Presbyterian Women Meet elects delegate for synod school

The Presbyterian Woman's Society met May 17 at the manse with 11 members present. Mrs. H L Stevens was elected delegate to the Synod Leadership School at Trinity University June 24 to 30. Mrs Pete Whitewood will host June. Also notes of visitors and travel, plus a for sale item for a metal B flat clarinet.

Presbyterian Women's Society Oliver Hopf Dennis Parker H. L. Stevens Presbyterian Synod Leadership School Trinity University Pete Whitewood

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