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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1961
Page
2
The Volunteer Services Council for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools seeks Deor Medes and Deer Médes to provide buck sles for occupational therapy, arizx crafts, and weaving. J M Rath bone has donated curing and storage of hides, preparing them for shipment to the tannery, with some hides exchanged for the tan.
The U S Department of Agriculture announced premiums for hard red spring hard red winter and hard white wheat under the 1962 price support plan. Premiums range from 3 to 24 cents per bushel for baking quality sedimentation values 40 and above. Values 40 or higher favor commercial bread making. below 40 receive basic loan rates. Increased premiums aim to boost wheat quality and adoption of improved varieties and practices.
The article notes volunteers salt and package hides marked Charity for Austin Taxidermist Studio at 2708 South Lamar, while transportation is provided by motor freight. More than 2500 hides were donated last year by Texas hunters, with students and patients benefiting from the leather work.
Entrance tests for the Peace Corps will be held November 28 and 29 in Fredericksburg and nearby areas with sessions at San Antonio Austin and San Angelo. The not competitive exam targets high school level applicants for overseas teaching farming nursing engineering and other skilled roles. Applications available at the Post Office and further information can be obtained by writing Peace Corps Washington 25 DC. Similar tests occur across Texas on the same dates.
Narrator recounts a West Texas and New Mexico journey with Col. Earl Smith from Goldthwaite through Springerville to Flagstaff and the Hualapai Reservation. He notes shifting populations, oil growth, Coronado’s era, and cattle auctions amid scenic deserts and snow, interweaving local towns and rail corridors.
The Advisory Committee appointed by the Secretary studied self help plans to manage turkey supplies and stabilize markets. drafts propose market research regulation of grade size quality and supply management with a two thirds producer vote in referendum. New members Ralph James Hoyle Griffin and Dennis Heeks join the committee in Texas Indiana and North Carolina.
Mr and Mrs Ray Bierschwale visited Mr and Mrs Chester Mosel last week for a social gathering. The meeting reflected a friendly family get together with casual conversation and shared time.
Mrs. Hugh Pugh of Dallas visited her mother, Mrs. Winnie Parker, over the weekend.
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