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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1964
Page
1
Ed Jackson known as Santa Claus died last night. He helped children across the Hill Country with gifts and joy each Christmas in a modest station wagon display. He wore boots and a diamond, never seeking credit, leaving a lasting memory among neighbors and in local events.
Houston federal court postpones effective date of its statewide redistricting order until the next elections. Gov. Connally signals a special session if a districting bill is not passed by August 1965, while Republicans express disappointment at the delay and Democrats push for a thorough redistricting in the 1965 Legislature.
Hill Country Democrats announce a rally near Boerne with speakers including Alfred Negley San Antonio and state party figures. The event targets supporters at 7 30 pm on August 17 near Mitgas, with officials from Kendall County and the state committee in attendance.
Edwin M. Jackson, 66, prominent Eldorado ranchman and Mohair Institute of America president, died of a heart attack at his ranch near Eldorado. He chaired the International Wool and Mohair Committee of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and served as a director of the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association. Services were held April 6 at 2 pm at Eldorado's First Presbyterian Church. He was mourned as Santa Claus to Texas children and was survived by his wife, Winnie Jarnett Jackson, and a large family.
Catholic churches invite worshippers to attend services this Sunday with Mass at 8 a.m. and 9 30 a m and programs for children and youth. A Catholic rally and district meeting are planned in Fredericksburg and New Braunfels. Walk ins welcome any time to attend any service.
The column lists visitors and family updates from Santa Anna Kerrville and surrounding towns. People travel to see relatives in Austin, surgeries and hospital stays noted, church events announced with service times and circles, hats advertised, and a companion job request for Mrs P J Taylor.
Rev Dufford Edge and Mrs C N Taylor lead Meromdist Church activities on April 12. Morning Worship at 9 45 with sermon What Will I Leave Behind Church School follows. Second Sunday after Easter observance lists Sunday School superintendent and pastor.
Harper United Presbyterian Church invites David d. Gallaher as Student Minister and Supply Pastor tan UC Brown as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School starts at 9 a.m. with worship at 10 a.m. The Women’s Association meets on the third Thursday. Ingram Presbyterian also holds services at 9 a.m. and meets.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Tatsch visited Mrs Minnie Murphy in Kerrville on Sunday. Mrs Henry Lewis of Fredericksburg visited Mr and Mrs Robert Dittmar last week. Doody and Kelton Lange are vacationing in Miami. The Lange children visit grandparents Raymond Spaeth and Max Lange. Kelton's Florida trip was funded by the Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance Company.
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