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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1966
Page
3
The article recalls Mary Magdalene and followers visiting the tomb at dawn on Easter to find it empty. An angel declares the risen Lord, prompting joy and renewed faith. It links the Dogwood tree symbolism to Christ’s crucifixion and the enduring promise of life.
Harper FELLA Girls and teacher Mrs Leon Dunn hosted senior citizens with a tea at 4 30 p m Thursday Miss Darla Anderegg welcomed guests Kathryn Lange read a poem on flowers for each month sophomores prepared and served refreshments and tea. Ed Batley hosted a guest from Clarks Summit Pennsylvania and Tinton College Bourbourvalle Kentucky during spring vacation with Mr and Mrs Ed Bailey.
The spring term of Gillespie County District Court begins Monday April 11 with District Judge Marvin Blackburn Jr and District Attorney Raymond Kneese presiding. The grand jury of 20 includes Eckhardt Weinheimer Grona and others. The Criminal Docket is set for the week of April 25 as Texas Ranger Walter Werner is sworn in April 15 in Navasota, after promotion from Highway Patrol.
Milton Durst reports a county record in license plates for February and March ending in April with a grand total of 64 540 plates issued. Revenue from all plates reached 146 983.36 dollars, with 166 000 dollars total for last year. First 50 000 dollars stay with Gillespie County, then 50 290 split with the state highway department for road work.
The Harper Lions Club hosted the High School Lettermen banquet at Fredericksburg High School. Guest speaker Coach Carlin Wicker inspired the assembly and Lions members enjoyed presentations. The club formed a nominating committee and elected Eileen Hopf as Miss Central Texas Electric Cooperative Contest sponsor.
The Health section outlines four entry paths to nursing including a four year college program, a three year diploma, and two shorter options. It notes expanded FDA controls on amphetamines and barbiturates with penalties rising, and emphasizes licensing requirements across states plus accreditation by the National League for Nursing.
Architect Jack Stehling supervises design for a new motor inn near Del Rio on six acres, fronting U S 90 and U S 277. The 72 room hotel with eight suites, pool, club, dining and meeting spaces is budgeted at 450000 dollars. Development is by San Angelo businessmen John W Duncan and John W Scott with construction to start soon.
Bill Conant of San Antonio will emagnatrate forming and polishing spheres at the Llano Uplift Rock Club meeting in Fredericksburg City Hall on Thursday April 14 at 7:30 p m. All interested are invited to attend.
Preparations are underway in Stonewall for the annual Peach JAMboree to be held Friday and Saturday June 24 and 25. A Peach Queen will be chosen from Hill Country high school juniors and seniors. Mrs Alvin Weinheimer, Queen chairman, will announce more details. A peach exhibit and auction are planned along with a parade Saturday morning.
J. J. Grant Jr a San Antonio Edgewood High School teacher and Navy veteran who served on the USS Ajax from 1940 to 1942 has become the first Texas recipient approved for a guaranteed home loan under the new GI Bill. His loan was guaranteed by the VA Regional Office in Houston. Grant purchased a home at 7419 Weastshire Drive Lackland Terrace San Antonio with a private lender.
Ben Barnes of De Leon Texas House of Representatives will address Hill Country Hereford Association members guests and spouses at El Cha Cha Restaurant Llano on April 13. The event opens at 7 p m with banquet followed by a business meeting electing directors officers and sales discussions.
Sunday afternoon at the Community Park drew guests for a roping event. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dayton Remhnau and daughter, Mr and Mrs Logan Stevens of Fredonia, Mr and Mrs G C Stevens, Mr and Mrs C H Brerschwale and their boys, Mrs Lydia Bilerschwale, Mr and Mrs W A Hogan, Billy Hogan, Kenneth Polk, and Calvin Jung.
The Band Boosters Club will meet Tuesday April 12 at 3 30 p m at the school. New officers will be elected and reports heard with all members urged to attend. The Herald notes the ongoing coverage of local civic affairs and school activities.
Arthur Walz, Blanco Counts Historical Survey Committee chair, learns the Texas State Historical Survey Committee approves a 16 by 12 inch medallion to mark Deike's Store and Post Office in Hue. Delivery about 130 days. O'Brien oath ceremony at Deike's occurred last November with LBJ and dignitaries.
St Stanislaus Parish Bandera will host the semi annual meeting of the Fredericksburg Deanery Council of Catholic Women on April 17. The Executive Board meets at 2 p.m. Requiem of the Blessed Sacrament at 2:30 p.m. and the business meeting at 3 p.m. Parish presidents delivering reports include Mrs Henry Jureczki Bandera Mrs Adolph Pachacek Boerne Mrs Cart Mengden Comfort Mrs Belton Klinksick Fredericksburg Mrs Louis Lange Harpe Moss Loretta Stehling Kerrville Mrs Herold Woods Stonewall and Mrs Milton Seibold Pine Creek. A large turnout from parishes is expected.
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