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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1964
Page
2
County Agent C A Stone provides guidance on using chlordane dieldrin and related products to control ants inside and around homes with emphasis on locating nests and following label instructions. The article also covers fly control on dairy farms with sanitation, manure management and approved chemicals, followed by local social and visitation notices from Harper and surrounding areas.
Comal County residents will spend about 31 per day for a two person car trip based on AAA estimates. The budget covers 300 miles daily with 10,000 miles yearly for car ownership costs. Per year driving costs are about 1162 dollars in a mid range car, with depreciation and insurance forming major shares.
About 100 000 largemouth bass fry were released by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Big Iail Bayou ten miles southwest of Port Arthur. They were placed near Blind Lake and Shallow Prong Lake with assistance from the Big Hill Bayou Conservation Club.
Gillespie County reports monthly social security payments totaling 87 thousand dollars. The Austin manager attributes the rise to law changes and an aging population, urging residents to visit the local Social Security office with questions. The breakdown lists totals for retired workers, spouses, widows, mothers and children, and disabled workers.
President Lyndon B. Johnson issued a White House proclamation on April 30 declaring the week of May 20 30 as Small Business Week. He notes that nine of ten U S business enterprises are small and independently owned and that recognizing their importance supports the free enterprise system and economic growth.
The President designates the week starting May 24, 1964 as Small Business Week to honor the 4.6 million small businesses shaping the economy. Lyndon B. Johnson urges chambers of commerce and other groups to participate in ceremonies recognizing their contributions to free enterprise and national well being.
Thomas Elarald Caffes, 19, one of two teenage jail breakers who dug from the county jail, surrendered. Billy Ray Johnson Sr. remains at large after a split near Lampasas and a theft of a Buick from 302 N Crockett Street linked to the escape.
A prize 1,260 pound Hereford steer, one and a half years old, was shipped Saturday to San Francisco from LBJ Ranch near Stonewall. The team hauling it, including Fredericks bay frucker and Ernie Bou Mis, planned an 1800 mile trip with feed and water en route. Local visitors and family members are noted, while reports also mention a missing car and Johnson’s whereabouts as of Wednesday morning.
Knitters and crocheters from across the country compete in the 1964 National Wool Needlework Contest. Entries are judged at Gillespie County Fair August 21 to 23 and must be 100 percent wool or mohair. Grand prize is 1000 dollars plus a New York trip and engraved trophy.
John Mark Bohls son of Mr and Mrs B B Bohls of Stonewall will return home for a 14 day leave before reporting to the Polario Submarine School in New London Connecticut. Bohls enlisted June 4 1963 and trained at San Diego and Great Lakes. He became Seaman on April 8 1964 after nine months at the electronic school.
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