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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1955
Page
5
The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District promotes Farm City Week October 28 1955 in Harper Texas stressing city rancher interdependence. District board meets 2:00 PM first Monday monthly at Junction Court House to discuss soil and water conservation and local business support.
Ex students in Fredericksburg will attend Texas Lutheran College Homecoming November 4 to 6. Events include registration, coronation, bonfire, pep rally, convocation, parade in Seguin, open houses for classes from 1905 to 1955, a banquet with Sen Price Daniel, TLC vs McNeese State football, and dedication of Clifton Hall dormitory amid TLC ALC merger context.
The article outlines new 1955 social security coverage for self employed farmers and hired farm workers. It explains eligibility, the 3 percent tax on earnings up to 4200 dollars, employer identification needs, and how coverage depends on whether workers are employed or self employed with emphasis on the right to control work. It also notes exemptions for certain family and non farm labor and provides guidance to seek district office information.
Mr and Mrs Perry Cosper and children of Fredericksburg spent Sunday with his grandmother Mrs J L Bierschwale. Others visiting included Mr and Mrs J J Cosper and Mr and Mrs Arthur Bierschwale. Clarence Buskey and Mrs S S Stewart visited Mr and Mrs Walter Parker on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Dillard Stapp, Mrs Scotty Kinsey and their young son joined. Mrs Tommy Harlan left for Glen Rock Wyoming to visit her sister for several weeks. Mr and Mrs B D Green and friends from Uvalde, and Mr and Mrs E M Lang with baby, Sgt and Mrs Norman Sullivan and children of San Antonio, spent the weekend with their families.
The article explains that a person or operator is a farm employer only if they pay at least one farm employee $100 or more in cash wages during the year. It notes the distinction between a farm operator and farm employer and mentions continuation next week.
Mr and Mrs Jack Hughes and their daughter from Austin spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs dwin Lang. The notice adds that Mrs Chester Moses is ill and under doctor care with best wishes for recovery.
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