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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1961

Page

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Sidelights on Texas taxes and policy shifts in Austin

A Austin dispatch notes public protest during Texas sales tax rollout focusing on inconvenience and confusion. It cites Comptroller Calvert’s bulletins, coffee shop evasion, chicken price probes by Attorney General Will Wilson, and broader state matters including Padre Island plans and school fund potential.

Austin Tex Texas Althogh Robert S. Calvert Comptroller Calvert

Labor Day Visits At Tarr Ranch And Fredericksburg

Families from Houston San Antonio and Louisiana spent Labor Day at the Tarr Ranch visiting relatives in Fredericksburg where William Cosper lies ill in a local hospital. A number of Fredericksburg residents and shoppers from nearby towns were seen on Saturday afternoon and Labor Day travel included New Braunfels outings.

Tarr Ranch F. M. Mouser Felix Colburn Alton Chambers and Sons Alvie Blunt Houston Lee Schwartzcock Bill Downs Cora Jane San Antnio Glen Cosper Louisiana William Cosper Fredericksburg

San Antonio visitors join the Honigs for weekend

Mr and Mrs Eddie Steadler and Miss Minnie Honig of San Antonio visited their parents Mr and Mrs Dan Honig during the weekend describing a family gathering and reunion.

Eddie Steadler Minnie Honig San Antonio Dan Honig Robert Kensing San Angelo Pete Whitworths Eddie Kensing

Local Social Notes Highlight St Louis Visit and Cavern Trips

Miss Elaine Bode returns from St Louis with Frkday friends. Mr and Mrs Milton Haber matt and daughter of Auagtin stay with Chester Itz family. The group also toured the Sonora Caverns.

Elaine Bode St. Louis Milton Habermatt Auagtin Chester Itz Sonora Caverns Floy Bode Elaine Buzzy Parker Forest Bode del Rio Ciudad Acuna Mexico

Visit brings Mrs. Bode to see daughter Mrs Walker

Mrs. O. Bode is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Olin Walker, for a period. Miss Janice Spaeth will teach homemaking at the Bee Springs school this year and she left Monday afternoon.

O. Bode Ia Olin Walker Misa Janice Spaeth Bie Springs

Kerrville Visitors Visit Ida Kneese and Edgar Ellebracht

Mr and Mrs Tommy Kneese and their son Wayne from Kerrville visited Ida Kneese Monday night. They also called on Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellebracht during the same trip.

Tommy Kneese Wayne Kerrville Ida Kneese Edgar Ellebracht

Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome This Sunday

Harper's Churches invite all to attend services this Sunday led by Pastor A. A. Gitter. The call emphasizes keeping the Sabbath holy and welcomes parishioners and visitors to join in worship.

Harper's Churches

Catholic Church Schedule and Welcome Message

On Sunday September 10 mass times are 7 30 and 9 oclock. The School of Religion meets after the second mass. A weekly evening mass is held Thursday night at 8. Catholic Action Councils hold a meeting. You are welcome to attend any service at any time.

School of Religion Catholic Action Councils

First Baptist Church Invites All to Weekly Services

The First Baptist Church under Rev. W. U. W. Totty lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and Evening Service 7 p.m. Fr iday events include Junior Lutherans, Sept 8. Sept 10 schedule shows Junction service at 8 a.m. and study at 10:45 a.m. Dedication of three Texas Lutheran College buildings Sept 10 at Seguin. The calendar also notes a Sept 12 conference in Fredericksburg and Sept 13 confirmation events and a Sept 14 staff meeting with life of Christ lesson.

State Health Department Texas University of Texas Corpus Christ Galveston Houston Victoria Ex-Students’ Association U. S. Navy John B. Connally Texas Lutheran College Seguin Zion Lutheran Church Fredericksburg Christ

HODIST CHURCH Schedules Worship and Meetings

The Hodist Church announces worship service 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 gathers every second Tuesday at 8 p.m. Pastor is Mark E Lett Superintendent Mrs C N Taylor and pianist Mise Scotty Lee Taylor.

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

Local Social News Includes Visits and Travelers

Guests in the Watkins Tarr home for dinner included Miss Betty Francis Collins and Miss Kathryn Stevens with Mrs. A. C. Wendel. Several families from Midland and San Angelo spent weekends with relatives, while others attended events in Klein's Hall and Fort McKavett. P. F. Jones travels to San Antonio then Baltimore to visit his son for several days.

Watkins Tarr Home Betty Francis Collins Kathryn Stevens A. C. Wendel P. F. Jones San Antonio Baltimore Maryland Fred Jones

Midland Visitors Stop by Local Families Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs E B Cochran and their Midland children visited the Arthur Bierschwales and Mrs Herbert Jones during the weekend, sharing time and fellowship in town.

E. B. Cochran Midland Arthur Bierschwales Herbert Jones

Harper United Presbyterian Church Schedule

Francis Floyd leads Sunday School with John Tarr as pianist at Harper United Presbyterian Church. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a.m. Worship follows at 10 30 a.m. Rev C P Owens serves as supply pastor. Frances Floyd is Sunday School superintendent.

Francis Floyd John Tarr C. P. Owens Frances Floy

Area Visitors Spend Labor Day Weekend

Visitors from San Antonio Kerrville Dallas and Caracas Venezuela spent the Labor Day weekend with local residents including Mr and Mrs Ruben Bode Mr and Mrs Morris Bode Stanley Brehmer Miss Mary Helen Breene and Mr and Mrs Russell Martin. An exchange student from Sul Ross College en route to A M College as chemistry assistant instructor also visited.

Ruben Bode Morris Bode Stanley Brehmer Mary Helen Breene Russell Martin San Antonio Fred Force and Juan C. Cipolletti Caracas Venezuela Sul Ross College A & M College Brown Whitewood Fred Whitewood

Bible Sunday Worship and Evangelistic Services Schedule

The notice lists a Wednesday 8 00 p m service and Sunday schedule with 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Worship and 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Convention Highlights At Luther League Meet In Miami Beach

Attendees at the International Luther League convention in Miami Beach Florida included Misses Janice and Sandra Spaeth from August 15 to 20. Distinguished speakers were Dr Martin Luther King of Atlanta Dr John Nelson of Yale University and Congressman Walter H Moeller. William Warfield performed Old Man River and the Una Sancta was presented by youth choirs as major evening events.

Miami Beach Florida Janice Sandra Spaeth Martin Luther King Atlanta Georgia John Nelson Yale University Walter H. Moeller William Warfield Old Man River

Local Visits Include Durst Party From San Antonio

Mrs. Carl Durst and her daughter from San Antonio visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler on Sunday. Also visiting were Charles Gammenthaler Mrs. Adolph Juenke and Monte Juenke of Kerrville.

Carl Durst San Antonio Fred Gammenthaler Charles Gammenthaler Adolph Juenke Monte Juenke Kerrville

Federal Land Bank Loan Help for Kerrville Farmers

Present short term debts can be refinanced with a long term low payment loan from the Federal Land Bank Assn of Kerrville. Payable in full any time without penalty. Contact 814 Main St Kerrville for complete information.

Federal Land Bank Federal Land Bank Ass'n OF Kerrville Main St

Federal Land Bank Loan Offers Long Term Funds

Farmers and ranchers can finance remodeling or improvements on land with a long term low payment Federal Land Bank Loan. The plan allows repayment at any time, aiding funding for dwellings and other buildings.

EXTRA GOOD Jersey Milk Cow With Calf For Sale

Hazelle Calcote of Harper Texas offers a Jersey milk cow with calf for sale. Guaranteed sound and good milker for 150 dollars. Sale date listed as 9 8.

Hazelle Calcote Harper Texas

For Sale Angora Bucks Range Raised in Hall Texas

Registered Angora bucks offered for sale in Hall Texas. Prices range from 30 to 60 dollars. Bucks are range raised and available to interested buyers.

Hall Harper Texas

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