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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1966
Page
4
The piece notes large Red Cross volunteer work for servicemen and veterans, Medicare enrollment extending two months, and a signing ceremony in San Antonio. It highlights 65 plus coverage details, premiums, and the need to apply through Social Security before May 31.
Angelo State College freshman Miss Jan Brown was named Miss Photogenic for 1966 at the campus Journalism Day pageant. She had earlier been chosen Miss Charm of Concho Hall and was among ten finalists. An HonorsStudents presentation follows on April 21 in the College auditorium.
The marriage of Miss Marie Elaine Oehler to Douglas Dale Moore was solemnized with a nuptial mass on Saturday April 16 at 7 p m in The Church of St. Ignatius Austin. Rev Joseph Roma C S C performed the double ring ceremony with altar boys Roger Butler and Richard Parker.
A daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Brown of Harper is pursuing a speech major. The brief notes her enrollment and field of study.
Thirty college beauties compete for Miss Mohair of the Universe April 28 29 at Brownwood Coliseum. The 8 p.m. coronation on April 29 and a ball at Browntowner Inn follow. Contestants include Dolores Duderstadt Martha Jane Hoerster Janie Barker Cheryl Huffman with sponsors from local clubs and colleges. Upcoming meetings of Angora Goat Raisers Assn and Mohair Promotion Council also noted.
Barbara Stenling daughter of Mr and Mrs Roman Stenhling was chosen as an alternate for Bluebonnet Girls State in Austin representing the Sageser Haas Post 630 of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her Harper High School honors include Junior Class Vice President Corresponding Secretary F H A clarinet in the band active in F H A and Longhorn Band events.
Mrs. Floy Bode reports $205 raised in last weeks cancer drive with help from Mesdames Clara Wendel Sharlene Sulte meier Joyce Lange Joyce Bode Evelyn Barrett and Werner Schumpelt. She thanks Harper residents for the contributions and her helpers for their time and effort.
Miss Livy Hopf of Austin spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf. Mr and Mrs John Reddick of Kerrville visited their grandmother Mrs Herbert Jones and his aunt. Mr and Mrs Hugo Klein of Fredericksburg and their children spent Sunday with Mrs Otto Wienecke and attended St. James Lutheran Church services.
Ill friend Louis McDonald remains in a San Antonio hospital and Mrs Bessie McDougall underwent surgery in Fredericksburg Tuesday morning. Mrs Nettie Thuem and daughter Mrs Lora Senior and others visited Kerrville to see Mrs William Casper and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Sellers. American Legion members repaired cemetery stones Saturday and hosted a barbecue at the Legion Hut. Rain fell Sunday with Harper receiving about 40 points of rain while other towns logged varied amounts in the north. San Angelo visitors Mrs Ora Groff and Mrs Semmie Semecek toured R F Manske over the weekend and Mrs Groff supervises the state sanitorium at Carlsbad Texas. An additional group from Fredericksburg visited Junction Sunday afternoon.
The Band Booster Club met on Tuesday April 12 at 2 30 p m with seven ladies and Mr Cochran. Mrs Watkins Tarr reported the nominating committee naming Mrs Gilbert Andregg president Mrs John Honig vice president Mrs W E Doerr secretary and Mrs Levi Kensing treasurer elected by acclamation. A treasurer report and concert report were discussed. Members may wear white trousers for the Jr Rodeo in June and cost for purchase will be found.
County eliminations in the 4-H Foods program and method demonstrations were conducted Saturday April 16 under adult leaders. Winners advance to the District Contests in San Angelo April 30 and, if district champions, to the Texas 4-H Round-up at Texas A and M June 7 to 9. First place Harp er winners include Jane Foster Hattie Mulder Jane Doerr Cathy Es quell Larry Esquell Cathy Tatsch and Jerald Esquell.
Mesdames Ruben Bode Donnie Bode Olin Walker and Earl Copple hosted a Pink and Blue shower for Mrs Douglas Bode at the Methodist Hall on Saturday April 16. Cake and punch were served to a group of close friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Ruben Bode and Floy Bode attended a Bode reunion committee meeting at Llane Sunday. Plans call for the Bode reunion on June 2 at the Community Park.
Mrs Lydia Brown of Kerrville visited Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs A J Kensey took their grandson Michael Whitworth to Doole Sunday and visited with his parents. Mrs Anna Markworth accompanied her sister to Fredericksburg for a week with her sister Mrs Wm Murphy. Mrs Theron Williams and Billy Murphy of Kerrville visited Mrs Fred Gammenthaler Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Clarence Harper of Kerrville visited relatives in Harper Wednesday.
The Friends Sewing Circle will hold its monthly meeting April 28. Members will quilt and bring a covered dish for dinner. Mrs. Joe Mrosek hosts refreshments in the afternoon. New members are welcome to join.
Miss Mary Ann Kens ing daughter of Mr and Mrs Levi Kens ing was chosen as a delegate to Bluebonnet Girls State in Austin representing the Sageser Haas Post 650 American Legion Auxiliary. She serves Harper High School as president of the junior class treasurer of the student council drum major and other FFA FHA FS A roles. Barbara Stehling was elected alternate daughter of Mr and Mrs Roman Stehling.
A program at the Veterans Administration Hospital Kerrville Texas honored volunteers. A certificate was given to the Harper Legion Auxiliary for yearly Christmas Gift Shop support. Mrs. Mack Scarborough received 300 and 500 hour certificates with pin and bar for services to disabled veterans.
Mr and Mrs Clinton Gold and Mr and Mrs Albert Manet celebrated their 29th and 80th wedding anniversaries at a surprise dinner Saturday at Community Savings & Loan Center. About 80 guests attended as the Golds marked a 1937 marriage while their hosts tied their kin in a joint celebration with family ties.
The Kerrville Guadalupe Quadrille will hold six Gymconnas this summer with the first show on April 24. High point winner of all six shows will receive a handmade saddle, with four runners up earning trophy buckles. For more details contact Mrs. R H Gauthier at Diamond K Ranch Kerrville.
Dr and Mrs Robert B Terrell and four children of San Antonio spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Floy Bode and family. A birthday dinner of turkey and the trimmings was served by Mr and Mrs Gene Bode. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Jorge Natario of Kerrville Mrs Bob Mueller and a friend Marge Chandler of St Louis.
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