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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1965
Page
3
Wildlife Services director Eugene Walker notes favorable conditions boost deer populations and food supplies across Texas. He warns last year’s high harvest shortfall due to plentiful natural food may repeat, with expected stronger duck and turkey prospects and expanded bags in some regions.
Port Worth Texas announces the publication of the 1966 Premium List by Watt of the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. Copies available from the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. Premiums and entry fees total about 229 million dollars. The show runs January 28 to February 6. Livestock entry deadlines are December 15, 1965 for cattle horses sheep and swine and January 15, 1966 for poultry rabbits and pheas.
A pro Amendment 4 view argues that longer four year terms for statewide officials would create a more complete and coherent government. Supporters claim four year terms allow officials to govern without constant reelection campaigns, contrasting Texas with Wisconsin as the other highly populated state not having four year terms.
Dudley Althaus and Felix Lindig held the 2nd annual Anscus cattle sale on Saturday in Campo. About 60 head were sold with bulls averaging around 600 dollars and cows near 500 dollars. Buyers from South Texas and the Gulf Coast attended. Albert Leh Ambierg of Llano, visiting Fredericksburg and Harper, reported the range in good shape after last month’s rains. Prices were up slightly, and cattle appeared in good condition amid a generally favorable outlook.
Harner announced at a public luncheon at Crapper Community Park that First State Bank assets rose to about 200000 Friday October 15 1965. Fred Whitewood praised the bank as parishioners and patrons gathered for the 60th anniversary while Rev Glitter spoke of the bank as a true and valued community friend soon after the death of cashier Eckert from a heart attack.
Terr members of the Young Homemakers of Plarper visited the Eldorado Woolen Mills on October 1 year. They toured offices and the mill seeing wool loom thread and laprobes, blankets, fabrics, saddle blankets, and wool mohair diapers. Lunch was then shared in Serora. Participants included Ali Shumpett Darlene MieDougall Joyee Lange Ernestin Feller Evelyn Barrett Nora Cornell Shiadene Sultemeter Elva Wilson Launce Rogers Nila McVahon. The November meeting will feature a Junction Fabris Shop presenter on knitting.
The Special November Stock Show and Sale will be held Thursday November at Union Stock Yards. Cattle entries include Brahman crossbreds and black bald face cattle. Judging will assess weight and quality with prizes for divisions, and ranchers and feeders may bring cattle fitting limits for pricing.
A large gathering marked by a beef barbecue celebrated community banking ties. Louis Sehreiner and Charles Selhier Bank of Ker Ville elders led the event with Reginald McDougall directing the feast. The crowd included members from Fredericksburg Junction and surrounding towns as well as Rudy Staudt of Harper Brown Whitewood and others.
The Annual Hereford Sale of the Hill County Hereford Assn. will be held in Winsers Texas on Weed nesta October 25. Vendors include Medina Hereford, Fredericksbare and Fredericksburg area breeders. Judging begins at noon with about 40 lots of bulls and heifers offered. The First State Bank hosts events commemorating its 1915 founding as the community parks project proceeds.
The sixth annual Southwestern Cattle Feeding Conference is scheduled for Tuesday December 4 at the St. Anthony Hotel. The event, organized by the Cattle Feeders Division of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, features three panel discussions on feeder cattle management and feeding addresses.
The Harner Circle hosts women's study mission events at Harper Methodist Church in Fredericksburg. Sessions begin at 2:20 PM in the educational building with classes led by V. L. Heimann and the Missionary Education secretary, focusing on Christian subwige and Pharisaic topics. Transportation will be provided. call for details.
A birthday gathering is announced with attendees including Deshi, Mas, Nadovate, and Pas Bleed. The event is linked to a department in Texas and mentions a sale at 22 h with a possible public notice.
Landowners in Gillespie County are reminded that antlerless deer permits will be issued next week only. Game Warden Adolph Heep says permits may be picked up at the Gillespie County Courthouse on October 25 26 27 28 or 29.
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