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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1952
Page
4
Fredericksburg Machine Shop announces participation in Nationwide Frigidaire Week June 2 7 with extended evening hours and free attendance prizes. Prizes include Emerson 12 inch fan valued at 22.75 Sunbeam iron 12.75 and two Frigidaire ice trays 5.20 plus a free family package with a Frigidaire demonstration.
Indications point to a fall fertilizer shortage especially for superphosphate unless farmers purchase and store now. Dealers note limited storage space. buy and store in a dry place to ensure fall seeding of legumes.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Rech and children visited Mr and Mrs F Fritz Sunday. Rev and Mrs J F Farmer will attend the Annual Conference in San Antonio this week.
The article explains legal rights of finders versus owners for lost and mislaid property, warns about pigeon drop scams, and notes how custodians handle unclaimed items. It cites Texas law and cautions readers to consult an attorney for lawful interpretation amid confidence games and public place losses.
Hundreds of Central Texas Boy Scouts prepare for eight week summer camp at Camp Tom Wooten near Austin from June 1 to July 26. About 1,000 youths from 15 Centex Counties expected. Floyd E. Davis returns as camp director with Tom Ford as program chief. Activities include canoeing, archery, handicrafts, trap shooting, swimming, and Lone Star Trail explorations. Camp cost is 12.50 per week with a 1 reservation fee.
A special session looms daily until demands are met as Congress reviews current cuts and seeks further reductions. The piece notes unsettled Potomac nerves and temper as spring approaches. Meanwhile, a parade of local travelers visits Castell, San Antonio, Harper, Austin, and nearby relatives, with families sharing weekend stays.
Cream cheese provides vitamins and minerals including calcium and phosphorus and can be made at home with clean milk. Chill to retain cream. use in spreads, fillings, desserts, and salads with simple recipes like a cheese cake or orange flavored cream cheese filling.
The Hillcrest Singing plans to meet at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 1 at 2 30 p m replacing the Baptist Church for that day An all day service is planned at the Baptist Church and several local families visited relatives over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Lemuel Jones and children Mrs O Parker and family Mr and Mrs Alonzo Fiedler with two children of Lott Westfalla Mr and Mrs Milton Dyer and Dr Lynn Taylor visited Fred Whetstone family Rev Hubert Baumann visited his mother and travels to Wisconsin for hospital care.
The Civil Service Commission announces a local exam for Substitute Clerk Carrier positions at the Fredericksburg Post Office with a pay rate of 1.61 dollars per hour. Eligible applicants must reside within the delivery area or be bona fide patrons. Applications available at the post office or from the Regional Director in Dallas. Also notes visits by local residents over the weekend to relatives in San Antonio and Luckenbach school closing.
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