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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1960
Page
5
The Texas Animal Health Commission declares Gillespie County a brucellosis free area and will issue the certificate soon. The commission thanks local residents for cooperation during the inspection and urges ongoing support to maintain the status.
Mrs Nan Mabry of Odessa visited her sister Mrs Mack Scarborough and other relatives recently. Miss Gertrude Maurer of Fredericksburg spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer. Mr and Mrs Massey of San Antonio visited his brother W R Massey Sunday in the Keidel Memorial Hospital accompanied by Mrs Steve Forest.
Advances in medicine and education over the last decade reshape outcomes for five million mentally retarded Americans. Stanley High notes in Reader's Digest that with targeted help 25 of 30 can learn basic skills and gainful work, with more prepared for self help. only one remains helpless. Public programs, 800 local units, and 60,000 supporters drive rapid growth in schools, scouting, and research funded by several million dollars annually.
The Special Hereford Female Sale in Mason averaged 234 per pair with 350 head consigned under the Hill Country Hereford Association and Mason Auction Co. Top pair brought 270. Dry springer cows averaged 202 top 250. Open and springer heifers averaged 161 with top 196. Over 300 buyers from Texas and New Mexico attended. Willard Jordan auctioneered.
Bob Cherry from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service will lead a brief income tax meeting for farmers and ranchers on September 27 at 8:00 p.m. The session will be held in the District Court House at the Castlespie Counts Conf House. The meeting is open to all interested attendees.
Pedernales Game and Fish Association hosts a Fishing Rodeo on the Pedernales River at Stonewall Sunday September 25 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration at Bridge Crossing. prizes for largest fish by class. boundaries defined. casting exhibition by Poncho Concino. barbecue and drinks available. Directors listed and invitation extended.
The 15th annual national competitive examinations for the Regular Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps will be given to eligible high school seniors and graduates on Dec. 10. Application forms are available at high schools, Navy Recruiting Stations or from the Chief of Naval Personnel in Washington 225, D. C., and must be received before Nov. 18.
According to C. A. Stone, all interested persons are invited to attend. The notice urges public participation and outlines the meeting as an opportunity to engage with county extension programs and local outreach efforts.
A Virginia sheep specialist notes late lambs or Pee Wee lambs arise from heat, poor feed, parasites, late birth, or low milk. With weaning, dipping, and parasite treatment, and by housing in sheds or safe pastures, these lambs can become profitable.
Donald Ker, a longtime Kenyan resident and professional hunter, argues that tourist revenue sustains wildlife. He cites camera hunting as a shift from gun use and urges policies like regulated hunting, national parks, and local attitudes shifting from indifference to active conservation.
Reader's Digest highlights that about 20 million Americans are hurt at home each year with 15 million needing a doctor and over 26 000 dying from common hazards. The article urges eliminating hazards and training everyone in a home safety checklist and first aid, noting a Denison couple visiting nearby.
San Angelo residents Mr and Mrs Robert Kensing visited Harper over the weekend. Austin hosts Douglas Tatsch visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Tatsch. Bill and Mrs Wilkins from San Antonio stayed with sister Mrs Elbert Feller. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hares and young son from Austin visited the Itz and Mr and Mrs Chester Itz. Mr and Mrs John Strackbolein dined with Mr and Mrs Otto Rahe on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ruben Boderwie visit San Antonio with friends and relocate to Corpus Christi as part of a social notice. The item notes a change of residence and gatherings involving Mr Parker.
Mr and Mrs Fred Mareen of San Antonio spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Cael Keller who is listed as very ill with unspecified illness.
Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Reawh children of Austin were weekend visitors in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Re.
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