Gilespie Carats and Water District Reform Plan
A fragmented account mentions Gilespie Carats and the Vernon ISD Water Conservation District in connection with livestock watering near Frederickston. It notes pasture development, management goals, and implementation plans by local officials and ranchers to improve pasture fertility and water access for cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilespie
Water Conservation District
Vernon Isbell
Foreni
James Doyle
Frederickston 1
Welfare state drive fuels wage rise and aid plans
The Harper Herald outlines steady welfare state progress with policy aims in February. It notes a wage increase to 160 an hour and ongoing pension and child support measures, led by district supervisor Roy Utz and recent program projections.
Minimum wage debate sparks race and employment concerns
A 1968 discussion cites a Chicago economist predicting unemployment may rise for less advantaged workers after a higher wage floor. He warns Southern and rural laborers could be priced out, while critics urge repeal to avoid harming opportunities for Black teenagers. Local officials grapple with labor market impacts amid broader protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unem
Bethy
Chicago
Univer 404
School of Business
Con
N Cco
Bridge Under Way Across Pedernales on Park Road 49
Work progresses on a new semi high water bridge across the Pedernales River linking Park Road 49 with Ranch Road 1 east of Stonewall. The 300 foot long structure with 26 foot roadway should be finished in eight to 10 weeks depending on weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedernales River
Park Road
Ranch Road 1
Stonewall
E. E. Pittman Jr
Texas Highway Department
Pittman
Junction School
Johnson
Pedernales
State Highway Department
U. S. 290
Fredericksburg
Harper Road
Allen Keller Company
Double Horn
Gillespie
Blanco County
Local Families Spend Weekend Visits Around Harper
Harper residents Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Lang and daughter Kay of Turing visited Mrs. Oren Cottle and family over the weekend along with Miss Karla Sauer of Kerrville. Also mentioned are visits by the Rischner, Leopold, and Leopold families of Boerne, the Dieter family from San Antonio, and guests of Floy Bode, plus Johnnie Whitworth of Rocksprings visiting relatives Pete and Mrs Whitworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Lang
Kay
Turing
Oren Cottle
Karla Sauer
Kerrville
Cotle
Felix Rischner
A. A. Leopold
Boerne
San Antonio
Floy Bode
Jorge Notorio
Johnnie Whitworth
Mrs Pete Whitworth
Weather hopes and farming notes for spring 1968
A letter to the editor dated February 23 predicts several periods of cold rain in March 1968 with below normal average temperatures and considerable rainfall in April. The piece also covers local farming, the Norman family farming near Goehmann Line with peaches and nine children, and optimism for a strong 1968 crop barring late freezes. It ends urging readers to consider planting a garden and fruit trees this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow City
Lowell A. Norman
Lubbock
Dennis Schluder
Goehmann
Norman
Norman's
Texas
Rosebud
Diamond
Okla
Old Country
Harper and Hart families gather for meals in Fredericksburg
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. L H Harper visit their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. J R Hart and their son Bill in Fredericksburg for a Sunday lunch at the Sunday House Restaurant. Clifton Fowler and daughter Mrs. Barry Game travel from Ingram en route to Brady. John Hughes of Austin spends weekend with Edwin Lang and family. Mrs. George Holekamp and Mrs. Lewis Stevens attend a pink and blue shower for Mrs. James Tarr at the Presbyterian Manse. Gilda Teague of San Antonio visits the Harry Wilke home and plant talk follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Harper
J. R. Hart
Bill
Fredericsburg
Clifton Fowler of
Ingram
Barry
Brady
George Holekamp
Lewis Stevens
Turtle Creek
James Tarr
Presbyterian Manse
Gilda Teague
San Antonio
Harry Wilke
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Warren Mieler
St. Ow
Andrew SC
ESEN
Farran Ondran Iene
Nielsen Sachin
Hubani
Dace
Harper Herald
Atversiy
Sail
Roy Utz
Fi. Doss
Ouree
Vaien
Dov
Harper, Texas
Dan
Water Street
Kerrville, Texas
Hill Country
Weld
Hyenit
E (Oolliereae Aly S.vings & Loan Ale
West Main St
Harper Locals
Chester Dieter
Carlos Parker
Junction
C. T. Holekamp
Ted Holekamp
Range & Field
John Hughes
Austin
Edwin Lang
Die Traube
Himmel
Edle
Liebe
Gottes Reich
Glaube
DIE
Gleich
N.J.D
Nelson Motors, Inc
College Streets
Junction, Texas
Sa&weew Eev
Rae Ae
Mason Auction CO
John C
Corky) Eckert
Mason, Texas
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