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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1961
Page
2
The Round-Up credits Elaine Bode as Staff Editor and Agnes Rischner as Assistant Editor. Social editors are Willimae Kais er and Clark Lang. Sports Editor is Steve Oehler with typist Andrew Kramer.
A fragmented list names dedications to and from singers and fans including Dinah Saundra Patsy Kathy Sally Mary Johnny Sally Diana Joyce Jim Sharon George John Wayne Bonnie Elva Dennis Karen Elaine and Brown. The collection also mentions The Stroll and Swinging Shepherd Blues with various initials and stray phrases.
A humorous slice shows a large Lady guiding a boy to a park gate while a hay load passes, a shopper seeks a window suit, and a clerk directs dressing room use. A caravan of two camels crosses a burning desert as one jokes about thirst. A farmer in a personnel office fills remarks with a jokey pledge “Mighty party day.”
Mr. and Mrs Wayne Popnoe and children of La Mesa visited over the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs Pete Casper. Mrs Herbert Jones spent Sunday with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Arthur Bierschwale.
Students ponder upcoming outcomes from seniors missing cake to TV shows in San Antonio and crowds at the Stock Show. The playful chatter mentions romance, Mr Paulson temper, and seniors staying home to accompany Carolyn L. at a Saturday show.
Glowing LATCH-BOX mentions George and Sharon while families visit in San Antonio. Several readers share weekend gatherings including Mr and Mrs Arch ie Lennon at Killeen and Minnie Hills 84th birthday. Visits span Kerrville Fredericksburg Whitefish Montana Miles and Carrozzo New Mexico with multiple relatives noted.
Veterinary expert Dr. Abraham Barton notes aging dogs share many human illnesses. Kidney disease, cancer, arthritis, asthma, cataracts, and deafness increase with age, but proper diet, hormone therapy, vitamins, prompt treatment, ear care, dental hygiene, and regular grooming help keep seniors active. Loving care remains vital.
Practical guidance for a sun drenched southwestern desert trip emphasizes pretrip tire checks and air pressure, carrying water, using paved routes, refueling before long stretches without stations, and wearing proper sunglasses. If stranded, stay in the car and wait for help rather than walking. Also notes a social visit to the Greeson family at Buchanan Dam.
A long range preview describes upcoming easy to read route markers for the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. Construction delays mean many routes and signs are not yet in place nationwide.
A description outlines 36 inch shield shaped Interstate signs with reflectorized white print on red and blue, naming the state and route. Routes two digits max unless directional letter added, even numbers for east west, odd for north south, numbering from south and west. Smaller 24 inch signs indicate intersections, and an 18 inch Trail Blazer guides traffic.
The Southwestern States Telephone Company and the Communications Workers of America reach a 16 month contract covering about a thousand workers in 170 Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana towns. The deal features a two part wage increase from 2 to 12 cents per hour with part retroactive to February 1 and the rest starting August 1. Negotiations began January 23 after the union presented 45 general demands.
Gene Bode of Austin spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Floy Bode and Elaine, enjoying time with family over the it.
A roundup of neighbors and relatives from Harper Fredericksburg Kerrville and surrounding areas recounts weekend visits. Mrs. A Milliam assisted in a home event. Rita Klein and Lavern Klein attended church activities while families visited relatives in Fredericksburg and Temple. Victor Marschall served as a judge at a Junction Boy Scout jamboree.
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