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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1965
Page
8
At the Doss Fire Department meeting on Monday September 14 firefighters learned mouth to mouth resuscitation using a life size Resusci Anne doll and watched a film demonstration.
The Texas Council of Churches at 1400 Guadalupe St Austin asks churches to place offerings for Louisiana Hurricane Relief. The Red Cross is aiding but extra help is requested. Local churches will offer plates at exits to receive donations.
Ed Bluestein, district engineer for Texas Highway Department district 14 at Austin, will retire September 30 after 41 years of service. Thomas K. Wood will succeed him effective October 1. Wood is administrative engineer for the Austin district and a Navy veteran who served as Gunnery Officer and radar operator in World War II. District 14 covers Bastrop, Burnet, Blanco, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Mason, Travis and Williamson Counties.
Comal County fair in New Braunfels runs Sept 24 to 26 with horse racing rodeo and awards. 1965 fair queen contestants will be shown Friday night, runner up and queen Sunday. Special exhibits include Sportsmen's Mounted Wildlife with awards for deer mounts. Gary Job Corps performs Sunday at 3 p.m. opening events Friday include the Kids Parade and Main Parade led by Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith.
The Kimble County water body near town has filled rapidly, with expectations for ongoing dam benefits and renewed regional water conservation. Anaplasmosis in cattle is a concern. low level antibiotic feeding may reduce losses, with costs around 83.00 per head over about 120 days.
The 15 minute film Eight Miles of Beautification is distributed free by Louisiana Dutch Gardens Newellton Louisiana for use by garden and civic clubs and for television. E R McDonald founder notes a second film Theo Ochhler has been moved to the Max Knopp rest home. Ochler ill for months under doctor care. Ella Lee of San Antonio visits sister Herbert Jones this week. Free pamphlets on growing tulips are available.
A letter from Myrick D. Yett in Blanco expresses pride in Harper and a wish to move back, dated September 20, 1965. The missive thanks local friends and signs with “Your friend Myrick D. Yett.”
The deadline for filing SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications is September 30, 1965. Small businesses suffering economic injury from the 1964 drought, hailstorms and heat waves are eligible to apply.
The filing notes that eligible applicants may obtain financial assistance through the Small Business Administration in San Antonio at 434 Seth Ave. W. E. Woodman is named as regional director. Farmers and stockmen are not eligible for this program.
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