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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1961

Page

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Price Daniel warns Texas sales tax may rise and cites other states

Gov. Price Daniel argues that without spending reforms Texas could see a general sales tax of three to four percent. He warns an income tax could come if prudent economy and reorganization do not occur. Calvert reports ongoing tax questions as rulings continue from 1933 state sales taxes in California and Illinois. The Texas Research League notes exemptions for food animals and related items but cautions broader applicability. Daniel plans items for the next legislative special session in Austin.

Austin Tex Price Daniel Texas Daniel Robert S Calvert Liklihood California Illinois Texas Research League

Texas Faces Budget Tug of War and Blue Law Confusion

Governor Daniel vetoes 15 million for farm-to-market road building to fund maintenance amid growing state costs. Blue Law expands Saturday sales ban to include lawn mowers and appliances with fines up to 500 dollars and six months in jail. State agencies push selling Texas as industrial hub while athletics programs face deficits. Labor Day traffic safety drive launches with extra patrols. ducks season set with specific bag limits.

Daniel Texas Howard Dodgen The Game and Fish Commission Texas Department of Public Safety Homer Garrison Jr DPS Department Uniformed Services

Shearing Time and Brucellosis Warnings for Kimble Cattle

Kimble County Agent discusses sheep and goat selection during shearing time to improve breeding and profits. He urges testing cattle for brucellosis before movement, cites D. QO Bruce's checks, and directs use of local veterinarians for guidance. The Harper 4-H achievement program drew about 100 attendees with diverse projects showcased. Kimble Angora breeders are praised after the Uvalde Show, marking growing county reputation and planning for next year’s event.

Kimble County Kimtie County Ifany

Monkeys on the assembly line and local society notes

An animal trainer tests three monkeys on a mattress factory assembly line highlighting potential labor implications. The piece then shifts to local social notes with families visiting, farm produce wins, and a Square Dance Club schedule. Local breeders praised for county honors and the Hill Country Billy Sale praised as unbeatable.

Billy Sale

Mrs King Faulkner Rites Held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. King C. Faulkner nee Lydia Bertha Weber were held Monday at Beckmann Funeral Home and Zion Lutheran Church with the Mews Choir. Interment followed at City Cemetery. She died August 26 at 77. She was born in Gillespie County and survived by a brother and sister. Her husband King C. Faulkner died in 1953.

King C. Faulkner Lydia Bertha Weber Beckmann Funeral Home Ziomn Lutheran Church David Heidtke Zion Church Elgin Friedrich Ewald Weber Henry Weiss Jr Wesley Ellebracht Ted Arlitt Herman Hoffman Jr City Cemetery Faukner Gillespie County Karl Carolina Loeffler Weber Fredericksburg F. A. Bracher Ida A Henry Weiss San Antonio Hermann Ernest Robert Renatus Alfred Arthur Weber Olga Weber Hulda Herman Jung

Hatley Reunion and Western Travels Across New Mexico and Colorado

Mr and Mrs Dallas Rieger and children attended the Hatley Reunion in Hathanien New Mexico last week with Mrs J B Rieger. Mrs Rieger vacationed with relatives in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Mr and Mrs Robert Dittmar and family returned from a trip through New Mexico and Colorado visiting Santa Fe Laog Rancho de Laoag Royal Gorge Seven Falls and Colorado Springs. They stopped at Billy Grosen bakery in Santa Rosa and visited Joe Kasleys in Kerford. Mrs Zola Lee of Camp Wood visited relatives here Thursday through Sunday.

Dallas Rieger Hathanien New Mexico J. B. Rieger Oklahoma Tarper Robert Dittmar Colorado Santa Fe Laog Rancho de Laoag Royal Gorge Seven Falla Santa's North Pole Colorado Springs Colo Billy Grosenbachery Santa Rasa Joe Kasleysg Kereford Texas Zola Iee Camp Wood

Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome

A Catholic church network invites parishioners to attend services this Sunday and upcoming days. Notes Sunday Mass at 9 o clock, Saturday devotions after the 7 30 morning Mass, and plans for School of Religion start for children and youth. Evening Mass moves to Thursday at 8 pm during football season.

Harper's Churches School of Religion St. Anthony's Society Confraternity of Christian Doctrine

First Baptist Church Services

Rev. W. Totty leads at the First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship Service follows at 11 a.m. Evening Service is at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.

First Baptist Church Rev. W. &. Totty

St James Lutheran Church invites all to attend services

Rev. C Hl Rose extends a cordial invitation for everyone to attend all church services at St James Lutheran Church.

Harper United Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Francis Floyd serves as Sunday School Superintendent with John Tarr as pianist. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. led by Rev. C. P. Owens, supply pastor. Miss Frances Floy also listed as Sunday School Superintendent.

Francis Floyd John Tarr C. P. Owens Frances Floy

Presbyterian Women's Association Chooses Nominating Committee

The Presbyterian Women's Association met August 17 at the church for a regular session led by president Mrs. Fred Whitewood. They voted for a church cleaning Thursday night and elected Mrs. Herbert Gamel to replace Mrs. Clara Wendel on the nominating committee. Mrs. Dean Hopf led the study of the Book of John. Hostesses Mrs. Herbert Gamel and Mrs. Victor Harper served refreshments to 17 members.

Presbyterian Women's Association Fred Whitewood Herbert Gamel Clara Wendel John Dean Hopf Victor Harper

Local family visits and weekend gatherings noted

Mr and Mrs J O Robinson and children of Ft Worth brought her mother Mrs Hilda Sageser home after a week with the family. Edwin Dittmar and daughter Gayle were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Dittmar. The McDougalls Mary Ann and Charles John visited Mrs Bessie McDougall en route home from Fredericksburg Gillespie County Fair. Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and daughters visited Mrs Ernest Klein and Marvin at Spring Creek Sunday.

J. O. Robinson Ft. Worth Hilda Sageser Mrs. Sageser Edwin Dittmar Gayle Mrs Robert Dittmar Clarence McDougall Mary Ann Charles John McDougall Gillespie County Fair Fredericksburg Bessie McDougall Edwin Klein Ernest Klein Marvin Spring Creek

Scarboroughs Visit Houston After Sister's Funeral

Mr and Mrs Ollie Scarborough of Houston attended the funeral of Mrs John Gipson and spent Friday night with Mrs Eddie Mc Dougall and her husband.

Ollie Scarborough Houston John Gipson Eddie McDougall

Local Visits Highlight Pasadena and Nearby Families

The Robinsons visited Misses Brad Ca tull a Iris and Nell Riley on their stay. A separate note mentions a Durham Milk Cow with calf for sale by Hazelle Calcote in Harper Texas priced at 150 dollars. The Herald subscription offer appears within the clipping.

Wesley Sageser Pasadena Robinsons Brad Catulla Iris Nell Riley Jersey Durham Hazelle Calcote Harper Texas

Methodist Church Schedule Highlights and Leaders

Mark E Lett pastors the Methodist Church with Mrs C N Taylor as Sunday School leader and Miss Scotty Lee Taylor as pianist. Worship is at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m W S C S meets Tuesdays after the first Sunday at 2 30 p m Official board meets the second Tuesday at 8 p m.

Mark E. Lett C. N. Taylor Scotty Lee Taylor S.C.S

Harper Pentecostal Church Weekly Schedule

Carlos B Parker leads Bible Study Wednesday at eight p m Evangelistic Service Wednesday at 7 34 p m Sunday School at 11 a m Worship at 10 a m Sunday services welcomed by church community

Harper Pentecostal Church Carlos B. Parker

Evening Circle of St James Lutheran forms new group Hope

The Lutheran Evening Circle at St James Lutheran Church Women met August 17 at the parish house with ten members and Pastor Rose Were present. A vote named the new guild Hope. Project focus was pensions for pastors and families and lay workers. Rev Rose opened with prayer and showed outdoor scene pictures. Ruth Bode led Bible study. Feller led worship meditation and closing prayer.

St. James Lutheran Church Elbert Schmidt Rose C. H. Rose Hope Ruth Bode Feller

Gatesville guests visit Lang and Sullivan families

Mrs. H. O. Jonas and daughter Sandy from Gatesville spent Wednesday and Thursday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin K. Lang Sr. Mrs. Norman Sullivan and her children from San Antonio were in town over the weekend and remained for a week with her parents.

H. O. Jonas Sandy Gatesville Edwin K. Lang. Sr Norman Sullivan San Antonio Sullivan

Fritzs host barbecue for son Kermit’s college graduation

Mr and Mrs Robert Fritz entertained with a barbecue supper at their home Sunday evening honoring their son Kermit who graduated from S W S T College on San Marcos Friday night.

Robert Fritz Kermit S.ws.t. College San Marcos

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