Kimble County Agent's Column and Public Notices
Kimble County updates cover the screwworm eradication drive with 50 cents per animal unit and a $30,000 county quota, pecan pest guidance on black pecan aphid and malathion spraying, a Zone 3 election on October 3 at London Community Hall with Dr. Leo Merril, dogweed versus bitterweed notes, Texas Veterans' Land program numbers and delays, and a gas tax refund deadline of October 2 1961 with four cent per gallon possible rebate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
First State Bank
Llanos
LCC
Zone 3
London Community Hall
Leo Merril
Sonora Experiment Station
London 4-H Club
Texas Legislature to be recalled for Carla recovery funds
Gov. Price Daniel plans a January special session to push their unfinished program and new needs from Hurricane Carla. He seeks more money for the National Guard and Highway Patrol after a peacetime civil defense effort and $400 million in property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Price Daniel
Texas
Highway Patrol
National Guard
James E. Taylor
Gov. Daniel
Organization of Civil Defense
C. W. Pearcy Jr
Temple
James A. Turman
House General Investigating Committee
Daniel
Murray Watson
Mart
Robert S. Calvert
American Red Cross
Calvert
The
Highway Commission
Family visits at Fort Mc Kavett noted
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Biersch wale and their young son with Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Bierschwale and their daughter visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Phil Maddox at Fort Mc Kavett on Sunday. Miss Ona Maddox also joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Bierschwale
Johnnie Bierschwale
Ona Maddox
Phil Maddox
Fort Mc Kavett
Bonnie Friedrich Recovering After Minor Surgery
Bonnie Friedrich underwent minor surgery at Keldel Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg on Monday morning. Friends extend wishes for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Friedrich
Keldel Memorial Hospital
Fredericksburg
Fowler Visit Highlights Northward Trip to Colorado
Mr and Mrs Allen Fowler of San Antonio visited her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler Friday night en route to Colorado for a vacation. Also visiting were Mrs Robert Maurer and her little girl.
It's the Law Explain Traffic Rules for School Buses
An article outlines Texas traffic safety rules stressing drivers must stop for school buses loading or unloading children and proceed with caution at no more than ten miles per hour after stopping. It warns fines up to 3200 for violations and covers passing rules, no passing zones, and center line restrictions for safe driving near schools and intersections.
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Texas
Infant Dittmar Dies After Two Days Born September 18
Martin John Dittmar III, infant son of M. J. Jr. and Evelyn Fuhrmann Dittmar, died September 20 after two days. Baptized at Keldel Hospital. Survived by sister Cynthia and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dittmar and Mrs. Felix Fuhrmann. Funeral held September 21 at 4:30 p.m. Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev. H. F. Treptow. interment City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin John Dittmar III
M. J. Jr
Evelyn Fuhrmann Dittmar
Keldel Hospital
H. F. Treptow
Heis
Cynthia Dittmar
Martin Dittmar
Felix Fuhrmann
Beckmann Funeral Home
City Cemetery
Barker kin visit hospitalized relatives in San Angelo
A. B. Barker and Miss Nadine and Benny joined Mrs. Lydia Biersch wale and Miss Juanita Bierschwale in visiting Barker's sister Mrs. John Daniels and brother Alton Barker, who were both patients in a San Angelo hospital on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Barker
Nadine and
Benny
Lydia Bierschwale
Juanita Bierschwale
Mr. Barker
John Daniels
Alton Barker
San Angelo
Edmund Tatsch and family visit San Antonio patient
Mr and Mrs Edmund Tatsch visited Ferdinand Tatsch in Nix Hospital San Antonio Monday as she underwent surgery Friday. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Tatsch
Ferdinand Tatsch
Nix
San Antonio
Mrs Ramsey Visited Kin Before Returning Home
Mrs W R Ramsey and her daughter Mrs Herbert Otto visited Kerrville to see the Jasper Masseys and her mother Mrs John Holland at Willow City before returning home to Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ramsey
Herbert Otto
Jasper Masseys
Kerrville
John Holland
Willow City
Harper
Church Announcements Welcome Parishioners to St Anthony's
Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome with services this week at St Anthony's Church led by Pastor A. A. Gitter. October 1 Masses at 9 30 with social activities and religious School sessions, plus seasonal Mass time changes noted for winter.
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Harper's Churches
School of Religion For
St. Anthony's Society
St. Ann's Society
Church Services and Activities Schedule
The schedule lists worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. The Congregation at Study follows at 9:45 a.m. Evening events include Young Married Couples Supper at 6:30 p.m. and a 3:45 p.m. confirmation on Wednesday October 4. Choir Practice and Church Council meet at 8:00 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev. W. H. Totty leads services at First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
First Baptist Church
W. H. Totty
C. P. Owen
Fricke Named Dollars for Democrats Drive Chairman
Mrs. Silas Grant, state chair of Dallas Democrats, announces W. E. Fricke as the 1961 Dollars for Democrats Drive Chairman for Gillespie County. The drive runs September 25 to October 2, with solicitors and contributors urged to support the party and strengthen local organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Grant
Dallas
W. E. Fricke
Gillespie County
Democratic Party
San Antonio couple visits Baumann family in Post Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jenschke of San Antonio spent Thursday night with Mrs. Arthur Baumann. They left early Friday morning for Post Texas to visit the Arthur Baumann Jr. family. Mrs. Baumann accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jenschke
San Antonio
Arthur Baumann
Post, Texas
Arthur Baumann Jr
Baumann
Fredericksburg Clergyman Visits Brother and Family
Rev. Richard Gammenthaler of Fredericksburg visited his brother Fred Gammenthaler and wife Sunday. Also visiting were their son Charles Gammenthaler of Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gammenthaler
Fredericksburg
Fred Gammenthaler
Sunday
Charles Gammenthaler
Kerrville
Watkins Tarr and Stevens Visit 98-Year-Old Mrs Taylor
Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr and Mrs L A Stevens went Sunday to see Mrs John Taylor, 98, who shared information on Harper’s history during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Tarr
L. A. Stevens
John Taylor
Notable Austin Visit With Two Couples Last Wednesday
Mr and Mrs Douglas Duder stadt and Mr and Mrs Orlin Parker visited Mr and Mrs Worth Duderstadt and daughter and Mr and Mrs Calvin Tuck mess and daughter in Austin last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Duderstadt
Orlin Parker
Worth Duderstadt
Calvin ‘Tuckmess
Austin
Brotherhood family night at Holy Ghost Lutheran
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and daughter Lavern attended the Brotherhood family night at the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Klein
Lavern
Brotherhood
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Woman's Society honors life membership at church meeting
At the church on September 26 the Woman's Society of Christian Service awarded Mrs. Frank Staudt a life membership and hosted a tea honoring Mrs. Staudt and Mrs. Mark Lett, the pastor's wife and a new member. Mrs. Felix Kensing led worship and Mrs. Rubin Bode led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Staudt
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Kirchoff and Stevens Families Attend Reunions
Mr and Mrs M G Hurd and others visited Elbert Stevens in San Antonio Sunday. Barbara joined Mr and Mrs Sam Honig Alfred Kirchoff Hubert Maurer at the Kirchoff reunion in Grapetown Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Hurd
J. M. Stevens
Creighton Stevens
Elbert Stevens
San Antonio
Sam Honig
Alfred Kirchoff
Hubert Maurer
Barbara
Kirchoff
Grapetown
Kerrville Couple Hosts Weekend Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Louie Wilson of Kerrville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nabers, sharing time and hospitality in a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Wilson
Kerrville
Mrs
Fred Nabers
Four-H Club Meeting Schedule Highlights Local Venues
The Harper 4-H Club meets Thursday at 7 30 a m at the Fire Station. Doss 4-H convenes Monday at 7 73¢ point at the School. Stonewall 4-H gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the School. Wrede Home Demonstration Club meets Wednesday at 2 00 p m at an unspecified location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Stonewall
Wrede Home
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College Station
Texas Veterans' Land
ST. Mary's School
St. Joseph’s Hall
St. Joseph's Hall
Postoffice
Texas Hill Country
Chas. Schreiner
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Harper Herald
Norman J. Dietel
Mrs. A
Wendel
Harper, Texas
Francis J. Walch
Texas Press Assn
National Editorial Assn
West Texas Press Association
Ash
Heong Oclasa
Marper
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Texas Legislative Council
Railroad Commission
Sun Oil Company
Moon Rocket Lab
Harris County
Space
Houston
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Robert J. Williams
Frank L. Seigel
American Journal of Medicine
Herald
Martin John Dittmar I lI
Mark E. Lett
C. N. Taylor
Scotty Lee Taylor
Dollars For Democrats Drive
Athens
Harper United Presbyterian Church
Francis Floyd
John Tarr
WSCS
Felix T. Tybor
Palace Theatre
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos B. Parker
Jim Brown
Ralph Langly
Near
Bandera
Brown
William Cosper
Willian Cosper
J. C. Cosper
Willie Cornehl
Nora
Adolph Cornehl
Hugo Arlitt
Gillespie County Commissioner's Court
Lonnie Itz
W.S. Hall Harper
Chas. W. Barrett
T-Bone Dowell
North Main Junction
Mrs. T-Bone
the Three Little T-Bones
James - Modell - Lanny
Wanda
Bobby
Brewster
XPERT
Hubert Brewster
Main St. Junction
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