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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1964

Page

5

County and district conservation efforts plus local farm notes

Gulesrig County and Gallespie County Soil Conservation District collaborate on a conservation plan for Knopp School Community. Plans include coastal bermuda grass planting, enlarging a farm pond, and a diversion terrace. Ranchers Hahn and Taylor implement crossfences and river frontage improvements. Local residents Fritz and Whitworth families visit, and football events are noted.

J. A. Andrews Othe Gallespie County Soil Conservation District Knopp Garland Taylor Ville Mutuals Abe Wel Taylor Geroel Taylor

Rain shows wide spread across Hill Country rainfall report

The Fredericksburg and Stonewall area logged varied rainfall with Hugo Weinheimer reporting 0.30 inches and Alois Nehgen 1.5 inches near Stonewall. Deike observers at Hye measured 0.70 and 1.50 inches, noting a 2.06 inch total that included Sunday showers. Johnson City and Blanco posted 1.80 and 3 inch totals with other locales showing 1.60 to 2.70 inches, while overall ground moisture improved with green grass evident across the region.

Texas Fredericksburg Stonewall Hugo Weinheitmer Alois Nehgen Levi Deike Deike Levi Johnson City Blanco New Braunfels Carter Ranch New Brownfels Marble Falls Killeen Blanes Radio Post

Revenue Act 1964 tax benefits for seniors and farmers

County Agent notes tax relief for taxpayers over 65 under the 1964 act. Highlights include partial exclusion of gain on sale of a principal residence, fully deductible medical expenses for those 65 plus with itemized deductions, and an extra minimum standard deduction for seniors and the blind. Also reminders about gasoline tax refund deadlines and 4‑H program updates.

Walker Ad Farm Enternal Revenue Com

Mrs. Ida Kensing Durst Dies at 81 in Doss

Mrs. Ida Kensing Durst of Doss died September 21 at Keidel Memorial Hospital at 6:25 am. Born April 15, 1883 in Molson County, she married Alfred E B Durst on December 20, 1904. Survived by two sonsinlaw Mischob Durst and Karl W Durst, two grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral held September 22 at Beekmann Funeral Home with Rev. William F Laine officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.

Alfred E. Durst Ida Kensing Doss Gage Keidel Memorial Hospital Durst Molson County Henri and Christine Strackbein Kensing First Methodist Alfred EB. Durst St. Peter Lutheran Church He. L. Durst Fredericksburg Carl W .Durst San Antonio Mischob Durst Karl W. Durst Orothers Ajax Kensing Otto Kensing Frank Kensine Alfred Kensing Annie Louis Walse Beekmann Wiliam F Laine Doss St. Peter Lutheran Church Choi Sang Richard Wasper Dak Evers Elena Wedge Levi Rew Ore Reubess Evers

Parish Activity Schedule and Winter Mass Times

The notice lists weekly services and events beginning Sunday September 27 with masses at 7 30 and 9 00. It covers Monday Study Club 7 30, Tuesday Choir 7 30, First Friday Mass 7 30 and 8 00 with teachers’ meeting after the night Mass, First Saturday Mass 7 30 with 15 minutes meditation, and the winter schedule starting October 4 with Sunday and weekday masses one half hour later except First Fridays and Holy Days. A church benefit dinner is set for October 18.

School of Religion

Doerck Pastor Invites Attendance at Week Services

Reverend W. E. Doerk announces a Sunday worship at 8 00 am with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9 15 am Rally Sunday. Monday 8 00 pm Sunday School Staff Meeting follows with cordial invitation for all to attend all services.

Church Services and Sunday School Schedules

Harper United Presbyterian and Methodist churches list pastors and Sunday School times. Harper church offers Sunday School at 9:45 or 10:00 a.m. Worship at 10:45 or 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7:00 p.m. Meetings for Women’s Association and Session are scheduled on the third Thursday and third Wednesday respectively. An invitation to worship is extended to all.

Womens Assn

First Baptist Church Pastor Tommy O Bryant Leads Service

Rev. Tommy O Bryant, pastor, delivers message themed The Way The Truth and The Life at First Baptist Church. Congregation gathers for worship and reflection in a weekend service.

Tommy O Bryant

Castell Historical Marker Unveiling Slated Sunday

The Castell Beitina Leiningen historic marker ceremony is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Llano River north end in Castell. Llano County Historical Society chair 1055 Bauman will preside with Linda Oestreich giving the sketch and Larry Leifeste unveiling the marker.

Castell- Beitina Castell Methodist Church

Briscoe Honors U S Agriculture at Mason County Barbecue

Dolph Briscoe spoke at a Mason County barbecue honoring U S agriculture. He tied blessings in agriculture to Christian outreach abroad through CROP, the interdenominational appeal of Church World Service. Community efforts support agrarian relief and interfaith aid to the Amen da people.

Saturda Briscoe America V. Z. Cornelius Goldth Waite Texas Mason County August Willmann Tranche Sedvds Ait Dolph Briscoe Church World Service Ftals Amenda Agricul

Local Political Announcements Ahead of November Election

The Harper Herald lists state and county races for November 1964. Nominees include Tom Henry for State Representative District 63 in Burnet, Clifford W. Duecker for Gillespie County Sheriff, Hugo Klaerner seeking reelection for County Sheriff, and Milton Dursko for County Tax Assessor-Collector.

Harper Herald Tom Henry Burnet

Center Point Social Ties Highlight Football Weekend

Mr and Mrs Delbert Oehler of Austin spent the weekend with the Oehlers and Braeutigams. Center Point residents joining Friday night football included Mr and Mrs Paul Sulfel greeting old friends and students.

Wayne Lennon Wertelle Harper Delbert Oehler Austin Herbie Oehler Edwin Braeutigam Center Point Aul Sulfel

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