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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1962
Page
8
Austin reports the state will go out of the red after income from annual insurance and corporation franchise taxes and a new sales tax. Treasurer Jesse James announced the cash balance in the general revenue fund reached $1,233,106 by 1 pm May 18, with the fund expected to dip red again later.
About a year from now a steady surplus should be on hand. Texas businessmen are losing millions by not using the prepayment plan under the state sales tax. State Comptroller Calvert says firms throw away over 3 million annually as bills are paid within 10 days to earn a two percent discount.
A Kimble County column discusses prepayment incentives under Texas sales tax law, textbook adoption steps, and nominations for Young American Medals. It also invites readers to a Pecan Field Day, offers pest control tips for ground squirrels and coons, a spraying tip for efficiency, and a busy upcoming 4-H schedule including wool and mohair events and goat selection for sales.
Fishermen and boat owners await new launches funded from surplus Highway Department money. DC Greer says 40 ramps will be built with unspent boat registration funds as available, location by need and access to highways and private facilities. Townsley reports 173 300 licenses issued for Texas motorboats as of November 30, 1961, with more reform hoped.
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District showcased soil stewardship to local ministers on Friday May 18 at the Roland Rothmann ranch. Desmond Sagebiel urged preachers to heed the duty to conserve earth’s resources for future generations, illustrating water movement from runoff to spring and the impact of soil condition on water absorption. Soil Stewardship Week runs May 27 to June 3.
Dase Minor starred with three hits as Boerne built a big late rally. Harper's triple play in the third inning highlighted a tense game before Boerne pulled away with seven runs in the final two frames. Gombert Katzer and P. Taylor added two hits for Boerne while Cottle and L mains doubled for Harper. Next week Harper travels to Fredericksburg and Boerne hosts the Kerrville Kats.
Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Stevens included Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hurd Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Webb and daughters of Keriville.
Citizens urged to wear a Poppy on Poppy Day to pay tribute to those who served. The message highlights remembrance and community participation through the simple act of wearing the symbol.
Klein leads with nine by Klein nine and ten minor points. Endres and Lynch work on defense as Schmidt and Cottle help in the backcourt.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nabers visited Kerrville on Thursday for a birthday party honoring Mrs. Arthur Sanger and Mrs. Nabers. A covered dish lunch was shared with several friends. The notice urges wearing a poppy to honor war dead and all war’s living victims.
This week’s results show Pat’s 4 over Helotes 2 and Giants 17 over Kats 9 with Stanley 8 and All Stars 1. Upcoming games on May 7 include Harper at Giants, Pat’s at All Stars, Kats at Boerne, and Stanley at Helotes.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Zen ner held an open house after graduation Friday night to honor their son Lawrence Jr, a graduate. Refreshments were served to relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Felix Kunz Eugene Kunz Mr and Mrs Charlie Kunz Mrs Frank Risch ner Mr and Mrs Felix Risch ner Mr and Mrs Joe Mrosek and Miss Darlene.
Over the weekend, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Dittmar hosted their daughter Mrs. Bill Dendy and her San Angelo family to attend the Harper High School commencement. Miss Gayle Dittmar was in the class.
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