02 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1976
Page
1
The piece notes April as the first full month of spring with a Latin root meaning to open. It cites Longfellow praising spring as a rare, miraculous yearly unfoldment that fills hearts with wonder and expectation.
Poem notes spring’s sunshine and blue skies prove life continues. It asserts faith remains steadfast that nothing truly dies. The piece links springing life from the sod to renewed hope and confidence in God.
A seed in the ground grows self important and mocks other flowers until a summer moment reveals it has become a weed. Corinne Irwin presents a fable about vanity and comeuppance through plant imagery and ironic reversal.
Riddles for April fools include jokes about soldiers biscuits and thunderclouds. The page invites readers to see Mary at The Radio Post for wedding invitations napkins and printed items.
Harper Herald reports Lem Jones known as The Old Wild Turkey has issued a new paperback booklet titled What's Your Handle Good Buddy 66 pages with a color cover. First 2000 copies sold quickly. 10000 more ordered. Jones previously published Home Hydroponics and How To Do It in 1975. The book covers CB radio history and its impact on trucking and society.
George Lennon of Harper died Monday at 8 15 am in a Austin hospital at 77 5 18. Funeral services planned for Wednesday at 3 pm at First Baptist Church Harper with interment in Harper Cemetery Schaetter Funeral Home Fredericksburg in charge Survived by wife Gladys Lennon of Harper three daughters two sons 16 grandchildren four great grandchildren one sister two brothers Rev J C Turner to officiate
Frost was observed in the Harper area Wednesday morning with several residents noting chilly conditions. Reports from Fritz on Tivydale road and Usener on the Roeder ranch describe near freezing temperatures and light frost with minor precipitation elsewhere in the region.
Harper Band Roosters annual benefit chicken barbecue and concert at the school cafetorium sold over 300 plates for the noon meal with about 260 adults and 60 children, netting roughly 300 dollars for new band uniforms and other band support. Guests and local residents attended. acknowledgments were given to organizers, band director, and members.
Amy Joy Floyd daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Floyd married Kerry Wade Feller son of Mr and Mrs Cayton Feller at First Baptist Church on Saturday March 13 in a double ring ceremony. The couple and families hosted a reception at Pioneer Pavilion with 400 guests and planned a Monterrey Mexico honeymoon.
Voters in Harper Doss and Rocky Hill districts go to the polls Saturday April 3 from 7 am to 7 pm to elect school trustees. Harper has two vacancies and three nominees Beard Ellebracht Colwell for two-year terms. Doss and Rocky Hill have single trustee seats with no names on the ballot. Commissioner precincts No 2 and No 4 will also elect county school trustees Floy Bode Benno Eckert Jr and related eligible voters in Fredericksburg Harper Doss and Stonewall counties.
The Kimble County 4-H Club farms a rabies vaccination drive in Noxville Cross Roads on Monday April 5 at 1 p.m. London Fire Station at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday April 6 noon to 9 p.m. Junction Veterinary Clinic 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday April 7 3 to 4 p.m. at Roosevelt. Dr Larry Brook DVM will vaccinate dogs and cats with 4-H volunteers assisting. aims to curb rabies risks in the area.
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