12 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1969
Page
1
First Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m Worship at 11:00 a m Evening service at 8:00 p m Brotherhood meets first and third Wednesdays at 7 30 p m Rev Charles Price pastor urges broad attendance.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m Luther League on the second Sunday Junior Lutherans on the second Wednesday Women meet on the third Thursday at 2 pm Mrs Roy Deaton of Dryden visiting her mother Mrs J J Rogers and Phil
Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District notes James Wahrmund will build at least 10 000 feet of terraces this year using topog map planning by SCS technicians. A new grass, identified as Columbia needlegrass by Rudy Pedersen, was found on Joe Lange’s land and may suit local range needs. observers will monitor its adaptation. The issue includes community notices and Presbyterian church activities in the area.
The Williams Creek Flood Prevention Project in the Albert Community is set for Monday Sept 15 1969 with dedication ceremonies. The day also marks completion of the Gillespie County soil survey project. Church notices invite worship and Sunday services with visitors welcome.
County agents warn stomach worms damage sheep goats and deer causing losses in lambs kids and grazing. Recommendations include twice drenched dosing and phenothizine salt, plus feed aids for deer. The report also covers crop variety recommendations and soil nitrogen guidance, plus a long note on the Williams Creek flood prevention project and local conservation efforts in Gillespie County.
Sen J P Word of Meridian was elected President Pro Tempore to serve during the Second Called Session. He will act as Governor in the absence of the Governor and Lt Governor, with his family present in Austin for the Governor for a Day event.
Range and Field reports that Gillespie County once had 6 908 acres planted to peanuts a figure dropping to about 300 acres today Root rot and shifting crops hurt peanut farming in the region The article also notes a 21 000 ton peanut purchase last year for shelling and processing at the Fredericksburg plant and an updated unloading system The piece highlights local industry longevity and ongoing expansions while recalling cattle drives and local front page photos.
U S Air Force Airman First Class Larry C Reed son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Reed Fredericksburg Texas is on duty at Takhili Royal Thai Air Force Base Thailand He is an administrative specialist in a Pacific Air Forces unit Before arrival he was stationed at Loring Air Force Base Maine A Fredericksburg High School graduate
First Pentecostal Church of Harper Texas lists services led by Rev Caries B Parker with Bible Study Wednesday evening Sunday School Sunday Worship and Evangelistic service. St Anthony's Catholic Church invites worship with Mass times Sept 14 and religious school and con fraternity meeting.
Heartfelt appreciation for condolence words food floral offerings and many kind deeds after the loss of our infant son. Special thanks to Rev J N Coffman Doctors Perry Stein and Poehilmann the nurses and staff of Keidel Memo rys Hospital and Beckmann Funeral Home.
Roosevelt defines Americanism as courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity, and hardihood. He warns that prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first, soft living, and get rich quick ideas threaten America.
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