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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1976
Page
2
Harper Street churches announce weekly services and monthly meetings. St James Lutheran and First Baptist detail Sunday School times worship hours and midweek gatherings while Catholic entries invite attendees to walk in and participate.
Charles Hare pastor conducts services with 8 30 a m on the first Sunday and all other Sundays at 10 30 a m in Harper United Methodist Church.
The Harper Herald publishes candidate declarations for the November 2 1976 general election. Publican Joe Grady Tuck seeks District Attorney in Kerrville, while Robert Barton Spencer Whitewood Brown and James Nugent run for various judicial and district seats. Gillespie County sheriff race also noted.
United Presbyterian Milton Blerschwale pastor leads Sunday worship at 11 00 am and women meet on the third Thursday at 2 30 pm. First Pentecostal Harper Texas Carios B Parker pastor offers 10 00 am Sunday School 11 00 am morning worship 2 00 pm evangelistic service Wednesday 7 30 pm Bible study all welcome.
Joe Loomis notes ACP sign up is open through September 15 for fall conservation projects to be completed by December 31, 1976. Owners, operators, or tenants paying for the practice may request cost share aid. start only after requesting assistance or eligibility may be lost. The Gillespie County ASC will review all requests on September 16.
Extension horticulturists advise on storing caladium tubers after dormancy with dry, ventilated storage at 50 to 60 degrees and sulfur dusting to prevent rot. Iris division is best in September with careful rhizome cutting, disinfection, and planting 18 inches apart in sun and well drained soil.
A patient expresses gratitude for the care received during hospitalization at Hill Country Memorial Hospital. The message thanks Revs. Schneider, Gitter, Dare and Parker, Drs. Feller and Weaver, hospital staff, auxiliary, friends and neighbors for cards flowers prayers visits and meals after returning home.
Gillespie County will sell 1.63 acres from Survey 197 near Fredericksburg and 4.57 acres from Survey 187 about 5 miles north of town. I J Marvin Williams, Commissioner, will conduct the public auction at 10:00 A.M. at the courthouse door in Fredericksburg. Details available from the County Judge’s office.
Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ seek about 150 acres in Texas Hill Country near Fredericksburg for a Mother House and retreat center. They are based in Littlefield and aim to serve Renewal and Training with a Mexican mission focus. Contact Deacon Kenn Knapp at 997-4517 for donations or offers.
Residents of Gillespie County invite to Jim Nugent Day in Kerrville on September 16. A barbecue dinner at 7 p.m. honors the veteran state representative with $3 tickets on sale. program starts at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Governor Briscoe and officials plan to attend at Schreiner College Robbins Lewis auditorium. Nugent long-serving in Texas House. honored by a July plaque for service in 57th through 64th sessions.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C. White reports increases in nine spring market vegetables including cabbage cucumbers green peppers tomatoes watermelons and honeydew. Total spring vegetable value around 45.12 million with cantaloupe and carrot crops down despite higher acreages and variable yields due to wet weather. Harvest continues in several Texas counties with high plains digging slowed by intermittent rain.
Peanutty fudge icing recipe uses unsweetened chocolate butter and confectioners sugar with Texas peanuts. Melt chocolate, cool, cream butter, gradually add sugar, beat in chocolate, whip until fluffy, fold in peanuts. Frost cake and garnish with more peanuts. Request peanut recipes from Commissioner John C. White Texas Department of Agriculture Austin.
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