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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1955

Page

2

Saturday Poppy Day at Harper with Veterans Aid

Fourth graders from Fred ericksburg Public School visited The Radio Post and observed engraving and printing processes. Plans for Memorial Poppies on May 28 at Legion Hall and wreaths on May 29 at Harper Cemetery were announced along with Go To Church Sunday activities.

Legion Auxiliary Harper R. E. Bode Gene Harper Legion Hall Harper Cemetery Darwin Brown Legion Post Harper Hdc American Legion Auxiliary Max Lange Elmer Lange

Farm Bureau Urges Texans to Oppose Gasoline Tax Hike

The Gillespie County Farm Bureau warns that proposed state and federal gasoline tax increases would raise the burden to about ten cents per gallon, with Texans paying most of the tax. They urge residents to write to Sen Carlos Ashley and Rep Harold Kennedy in Austin this week, mentioning Lyndon Johnson.

Farm Bureau Ofice Austin Texas Highway Commission Oil and Gas Industries Washington Texas Gillespie County Farm Bureau Carlos Ashley Senate Chamber Harold Kennedy House of Representatives Lyndon Johnson

Harper Loses To Texans 7-1 In Sunday Ball Game

Fredericksburg Texans defeated Harper 7 to 1 as strong pitching and timely hits powered the visitors. Urbanec pitched nine innings for the Texans while Diamond held the Astros to four frames before subs. The game featured heavy rain and muddy grounds slowing Harper practice ahead of next week’s Stonewall visit.

Vene Cottle Fredericksburg Texans Harper Diamond Texans Tooter Parker Don Urbanec George Salcher Jefffield Bobby Benner Stonewall Doss Schumann Enderlin Nettle Herbert Friedrich Benner Klaerner Salcher J. Cottle Ernst Or. Cottle Urbanec Parker Thompson and Humes

Mastid Procedure Notes Flawed by Improper Operations

Common issues cited include improper mechanical operation and incorrect use of milk machines. The report highlights frequent contributor errors and stresses the need for proper technique and adherence to guidelines.

Oakcrest Park Opening Sunday Gala and Model Air Show

Oakcrest Park opens with a Sunday gala featuring a noon model airplane show by the Veterans of Foreign Wars club and two high school bands. Barbecue, beans, cake, pickles and drinks will be sold. potluck salad must be brought by families. The park roads were paved with thanks to officials and donors.

Oakcrest Park Walter Loudon Jr Garden Club Park Committee Loudon Henry Schmidt Alphenveilchen Fredericksburg Alfred Pehl Junior Chamber of Commerce Veterans of Foreign Wars Commissioners Court Park Board Emil Dietrich Weirich Brothers Johnson City Fred E. Dietel Malinda Woerner Crenwelge Food Market Charles Kott Morris Ranch the Radio Post N. J. Dietel Bill Nettle William Rossman Security State Bank Miller and DeLuxe Fredericksburg National Bank Boening Motor Sales and Implement Company Gillespie County Victor G. Sagebiel Willow City Edgar Burrer Henke National Inc Fredericksburg Publ. Co

Wiemers advances soil and water program west of Fredericksburg

Rancher E A Wiemers co operates with Gillespie County Soil Conservation District since 1953. He cools and covers pasture to protect soil, dozes brush to improve grasses, and has rested pasture for over a year. With moisture returning, grasses recover and deferment plans continue to boost growth and water retention.

E. A. Wiemers Fredericksburg Live Oak Creek Wiemers Gillespie County Soil Conservation District Soil Conservation Service

Demonstration plot of small grain on Route 2 farm

A county extension plot on the Lawrence Heinemann farm tested Mustang New Nortex Alamo oats Cordova barley Comanche Bowie Quanah and Border varieties under supervision of County Agent C A Stone. All endured a late freeze and are producing well except New Nortex. Alamo stands tall with large leaves and good size. No fertilizer used though the plot was watered twice.

Lawrence Heinemann Route 2 C. A. Stone Extension Service Bowie Quanah Border Nortex

Farmer Boys League Standings and Sunday Matchups

Last Sunday Comfort 5, Doss 3, Texans 7, Harper 1, Sisterdale 3, Stonewall 8. This Sunday Doss at Fredericksburg, Sisterdale at Comfort, Stonewall at Harper.

Farmer Boys League Doss Fredericksburg Sisterdale Comfort Stonewall Harper Stonewall Comfort

Worming sows before farrowing reduces worm egg spread

The chance of worm eggs spreading on clean ground drops when sows are wormed three or four weeks prior to farrowing, helping control parasite loads for newborn litters.

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