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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1954
Page
5
Austin reports tourists dropping sharply with an annual loss of about 100000 visitors and estimated 7 million dollars in lost income over two years. Officials cite Texas constitutional restriction on advertising as a key cause while noting gains in manufacturing and employment.
A portrait of Hugh Roy Cullen the Texas oil magnate known as the King of the Wildcatters. The lifelong self made philanthropist quit school at 12 to build wealth and give away 160 million dollars to hospitals colleges and cultural institutions. His creed blends hard work faith and civic giving as he funded four million dollar grants and supported the University of Houston the Texas Medical Center and other groups. He remains a force in business and charity and a model of American opportunity.
Mrs. Jack Lee of San Antonio visited her mother Mrs. John S. Morris last week. Boyd Thurman spent the weekend helping at Mrs. Julia Cook’s place near Fredericksburg.
Mr and Mrs F J Mouser and Mr and Mrs Ralph Stanley have hunted at Tarr Ranch for years and are visiting for the usual hunt. Mrs Mouser has already bagged her limit. Albert Whetstone and two children of Midland spent the weekend with her parents Henry Markwortt. F D Rothmann attended the funeral of Mrs May Haney at the Church of Open Doors Methodist. Raymond Feller and sons of Bianco visited his parents O C Feller recently.
The Texas Game and Fish Commission Executive Secretary says east Texas and Gulf Coast air a promising setting for a long 60 day waterfowl season. Reports from the Central flyway show fair duck populations and rising geese numbers, with coastal rains improving water and feed conditions for ducks and geese. Limits remain five per day for ducks and five per day in aggregate for geese, with shooting hours from half an hour before sunrise to sunset and a three shell limit. Hunters urged to check wardens read hunting digests and obtain landowner permission.
County health officer Dr. Lorence Feller announces National Diabetic Week from November 14 to 20. He warns two in 150 adults may have diabetes with only one aware, stressing early detection and regular urine sugar tests for all ages to prevent major complications.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Inscore with their sons and a friend from Houston spent the weekend visiting relatives in Harper and Fredericksburg, enjoying time with family during the trip.
Mrs J C Caspers is visiting her daughter Mrs Roy Cottle and the Cottle family at Rocksprings this week.
The Crabapple 4 1 Club viewed a film Farmer of the Year about how a farmer’s wife changes her husband’s view on conservation farming. Melvin Camp of the Soil Conservation Service explained range condition classes using four plant boards. He urged proper soil and land use beyond erosion control, with displays at Fredericksburg National Bank and a SCS-developed rangeland board exhibit.
Mr and Mrs Alfonso Hopf travel with sons Max Wayne and Clifton to San Antonio while Rev and Mrs D W Brown visit Aquilla. Dean Hopf and Warren Mc Dougall toured the Valley. E C Hopf and children from Kerrville visited the Hopfs. Fred Bier schwab and family spent the weekend with his parents. Darlen e Mrosek named Gold Star 4 H Club girl of Gillespie County at Fredericksburg fair banquet. Jinx Hart of Kerrville stopped by Harper Monday.
Mrs. John S. Morris left Sunday to spend time at the Holly Rest Home in Fredericksburg and invites friends to visit. Mrs. J.3. Mezger departed Friday to visit relatives at Marble Falls for several days.
Mrs. A C Wendel, Mrs. J G Mezger, Mrs. Belton Tatsch and Mrs. Albert Maner attended the HDC Youth Entertainment and Instruction Wednesday at Fred Methodist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Worth Howe and son along with Mr. and Mrs. Robertson of Sweetwater visited Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hopf and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dittmar on Sunday. The Robertsons traveled to locate a hunting lease.
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