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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1963
Page
3
The article traces Holy Week practices from Roman decrees to medieval rulers banning work and amusements. It notes house cleaning before Passover, Good Friday cross buns, Easter Eve fires in the Alps, sunrise ceremonies, and nationwide dawn rituals with bells and cannons, ending with the idea that nothing is new under the sun.
The Hill Country League opens its 1963 season Easter Sunday with Fredericksburg Giants hosting Helotes at Pats Park at 3 pm. Several players are absent as rosters form, while new faces join Giants and Cubs in a cautious start.
Wheat growers are called to a meeting Wednesday April 17 at 10 a.m. in the Gillespie County Courthouse District Court room. Four Texas Extension Service specialists will explain the wheat referendum and voter eligibility rules for the May 21 election.
A fire at the Albert Feller home in White Oak destroyed a two room smokehouse and storage area. Firefighters arrived after 4:35 a.m. Tuesday but could not save contents including baby chicks, bacon, sausage, ham, tools and a washing machine. Wind direction fingers heat toward the residence. a thermometer on the house was scorched.
Miss Sandra Dietz a UT junior will represent the Texago Angora Goat Raisers Association as Miss Muha. Charles Dickey of Dallas plans three Wardrobe looks and proposes a New York City debut in June. Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association directors and Jaycee members attend the meeting with Dietz and Dickey.
Eldred Roach came back Monday from a trip to El Paso where he met Mrs. Roach who had spent several days there.
Gene Harper and Victor Marschall were re-elected to the Harper Independent School District board after a strong turnout. Unofficial results show Harper with 73 votes, Marschall 45, Dallas Ricer 27, and Roy Roberts and John Molder each with one vote.
Harper Boy Scout Troop 139 and parents attended a Friday supper in the Harper School Cafetorium. Norton Curry of Austin attended as special guest. Contests included toothpick life savers, a towsack relay, cracker and jellybean eating, blindfold feeding, cake cutting, and bucket hitting.
Harper P T A held its April 4 meeting in the school cafetorium with a program by sophomores. Declamations by four students replaced music. devotion by Mrs Chas Mains focused on prayer. Budget of $80.69 noted. dedication service for the new community park building announced. district conference set for April 17 at Barnet.
The 13th annual Easter Pageant in Junction will be staged Saturday at 10 p m in a natural hillside amphitheatre below the Everburning Cross, one mile southeast. Kimble County residents in biblical costumes perform a pantomime of Jesus Christ’s last days with an Ascension scene after midnight. Parking, programs, and admission are free, with free coffee after 4 p m and food and drinks on the grounds.
Eagle Scout David Hopf was awarded the God and Country Award in a ceremony at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday April 7. David Gallagher, student pastor of Austin Seminary, presented the honor as members of Harper Troop 139 and Scoutmaster Tommie OBryant attended in uniform.
Dean Hopf Victor Marschall and Robert Dittmar attended the Superintendent Workshop at San Marcos on Monday April 8. Mr and Mrs Max Lange attended services to witness Cheryl Feuge's confirmation. Harper attendees included Mr and Mrs Victor Wendel and sons Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf Mr and Mrs Edmund Tatsch Miss Helen Kirchoff and Diana Rahe. There were 42 young people in the confirmation class.
Central committee schedules bi monthly meetings with chairmen as seventeen committees push planning for Harper Centennial on June 8 and 9. Reports show smooth progress with no major problems and strong public display including the Centennial float committee and its covered wagon, ox team, and duchess.
The Harper Centennial Parade Committee reports 60 entries so far with many more expected. Individuals or firms wishing to enter a float should notify Gilbert Anderegg so the committee can assign a number and arrange entries.
The Hill Country League releases its 1963 schedule with games in Helotes Giants Boerne Pat’s Harper Kerrville All Stars andStanley through June 30. Easter holidays bring Texas Tech students Carlton Wendel Donnie Phillips and others home. Mrs Felix Kensing is ill in Fredericksburg hospital.
Miss Martha Stevens attends a tea in San Antonio with Royal Assembly members from Texas. Agenes Morris and Jam Davie honored in related gatherings. Families from Junction, San Angelo, and Miles attend pageants and visit hospitalized relatives. Monroe Lang recovering after an explosion in Miles.
The Harper Centennial Fashion Show Committee invites all ages to model in the Par ade of Fashions on Sunday June 9 at Harper Community Park. Entries should include costume descriptions and periods such as Pioneer Centennial Colonial Roaring Twenties or modern. Models may enter multiple outfits and contact committee members with details.
Vera Livingston Dial writes from Wilag Arizona planning a Harper Centennial gathering in June. She invites family including Helen Max Audrey May Benno and herself to reunite in Harper Texas, recalling cherished times and a family cotton gin partnership with Max Hopf.
Warden Fairchilds of San Antonio is visiting this week and will meet local officials including Mrs. Chester Mosel.
Residents of Harper rally to modernize the town ahead of the June Centennial. Volunteers pledge to clear SACANT lots, remove dead trees, and tidy streets to improve the community’s appearance.
Mayfield's Mattress Company in Kerrville offers felted repairs for innerspring mattresses. Leave orders at Ela pop Locker Plant for service.
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