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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1970
Page
14
County agents report on Halloween origins from Druidic Samhain to Christian adaptations in Britain and Europe. The piece notes folk rites, ghost lore, witchcraft associations, and practices that evolved into today’s festive games like bobbing for apples and peel-to-initial fortunes.
The Hill Country Angus Association completed a 140 day feed test at Rocky Creek Ranch near Johnson City and Hye. Fifty five bulls from 69 started on June 1 will be auctioned November 1 1970 at Gillespie County Livestock Auction Arena. Also fifty nine heifers calved in 1970 offered. bulls available for inspection through October 31.
Fredericksburg residents Erwin Kramer visits his mother Mrs Alfred Kramer. Families from Katy San Antonio Kerrville and San Marcos visit relatives in Harper. Weekend trips include hunting in Colorado medical checkups Corpus Christi and the Texas Prison Rodeo in Huntsville. Village groups held a Baptist hamburger supper at the Oren Parker home.
An editorial urges Texas and Gillespie county residents to vote on November 3 to influence local and national government. It argues freedom of choice, cites historical examples of pivotal single votes, and warns against voter indifference and cynicism. It emphasizes civic duty and the risk of surrendering democracy to apathy.
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