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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1972
Page
1
Sunday October 22 mass times at Harper churches include 8 and 9 30 for Harper Church. Other entries show schedules for First Pentecostals and Harper United Methodist and First Baptist with service times weekly and evening activities. Community notices note residents visiting and weekend travel.
Harold Hall Carr a noted radio announcer died Monday morning October 16 1972 at 4 03 am in Fredericksburg Texas aged 69 years 3 months 17 days He was KNAF Fredericksburg chief announcer 1959 1970 and earlier worked with WLW WDAY KABC WACO and others His funeral was held October 18 at Schaetter Funeral Chapel and St Marys Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery in Fredericksburg
The Harper Herald publishes political announcements for the November General Election. Listings include Gillespie County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Garland Taylor. Sheriff Lawrence Barer Hugo Klaerner. Tax Assessor-Collector Harold F. "Fats" Jung. District 56 Representative James E. Nugent. Second 38th Judicial District Judge Marvin Blackburn Jr.. State Senator 25th District Pete Snelson. County Attorney Gerald W. Schmidt. District Attorney Bob Barton.
The second session of the Send Congress closes with mixed outcomes in a presidential year. Deficits in spending contrast with enactment of beneficial bills, defense support, and Southeast Asia strategy backing. The screwworm outbreak persists in the southwest though sterile-fly programs show promise and cross-border cooperation with Mexico may boost future control.
The Harper Herald lists publisher Norman J. Dietel and local owner details for Harper Texas with circulation data of 420. A personal note thanks readers after an accident involving Sharon Schumpelt. The issue includes nutrition guidance emphasizing protein and calories per dollar with dry beans and potatoes as economical sources. Community notes record a visit from Mrs. Chester Mosel to the Ray Bierschwales on October 18, 1972.
Hunters seeking public deer hunts on Texas Parks and Wildlife Department areas must file completed applications at department offices in Austin by 5 p.m. October 24. The drawing to select hunters will be held October 27. Applications available at district offices or by writing TPWD at John H. Reagan Building Austin TX 7870. Officials report applications ahead of last year’s pace.
The Pioneer Memorial Library schedules a film show on Wednesday October 25 with two screenings at noon and 7 p m. Williamsburg and The Fabulous Busch Gardens of Los Angeles will be shown. Admission is free and open to all.
County agent urges producers to wait for a hard freeze to reduce screwworm outbreaks while continuing wound care. Approved remedies include dusts smears and aerosols with coumaphos and rannel sprays for protection and treatment. Regular checks and treating all punctures are essential to prevent attractant blood for flies.
Doss Volunteer Fire Department hosted Harper Firemen and their families for a beef barbecue serving over 100 guests. Guests enjoyed visiting, games, and a 3 to 5:30 pm refreshments period, followed by a film on Texas roads shown after supper. Two local land deals included August Duecker ranch sale and Theo Neffendorf Jr. home sale to local residents.
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