Kite power through the ages from China to the jet age
A lively look at kite history from ancient China where kites aided battle and later entertainment to modern times. It notes famous flights, racial and cultural spread, and how kites became scientific tools and weather aids, with tips for beginners and notes on contests and speed and height records.
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Europe
Franklin, Bell, Marconi
Wright Brothers
Washington
Southsurfada
Chicago
Grant Park
Lake Michigan
Windy City
High In The Hills Best Climate In Texas
A regional feature highlights the Texas hill country offering premier climate benefits. Readers learn about elevation, scenery, and potential tourism appeal as locals promote the area as a desirable retreat.
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Texas
Harper Lions Club Queen To Reign at Youth Rodeo
The 14th Frontier Day Junior Rodeo in Harper opens with a 3 p.m. Western Parade on April 24, drawing entries from across the area. A 4 to 6 p.m. junior rodeo follows in Harper Community Park with events for ages up to 14, plus 15 to 18 bull riding. Books close at 2:30 p.m. on April 24.
Miss Jo Beth Peril Hosts Harper Frontier Day Rodeo Queens
Miss Jo Beth Peril 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Peril of Harper will host visiting queens and duchesses at the 14th annual Harper Lions Club Frontier Day Junior Rodeo after the parade on Harper Main Street. The Harper High School junior is queen of the Lions Club this year and will crown and assist in awarding trophies during youth rodeo events. A coke party follows the parade at 3 pm in the school cafetorium with the rodeo continuing in the afternoon and evening, including a beef barbecue at Harper Community Park and a large anticipated crowd for the Texas Hill Country event.
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Jo Beth Peril
R. E. Peril
Harper
Harper Lions Club
Harper School
Harper's Main Street
Miss Peril
Harper High School
Pretty Lions Club
Austin
Texas Hill Country
Harper Booms In Dry West Gillespie County Texas
Harper Texas a growing town on Highway 290 boasts a new post office and longhorn cafe. The piece highlights local families cattle hog farms and the thriving hog industry plus residents like Victor Harper Pooch Harper Sonny Harper and Fay (Harper) Gamel with ties to Kerrville San Antonio and Kerrville.
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Brady
Texas
Harper
Junction
Fredericksburg
Coke Stevenson
Houston
San Antonio
Galveston
Colorado
Gillespie County
Longhorn Cafe
Parker
Harpers
Gordon Harper
Victor
Sonny”’ Harper
Fay (Harper) Gamel
James Hamilton
Kerrville
Hamilton
Providence
K 1
Harper and
San Antono
Hasulton
Miss Vickie Lynn Honig Weds Jerald Ahrens At St Johns
Miss Vickie Lynn Honig and Jerald Ahrens were married Saturday at 11 am in St John’s Catholic Church San Marcos officiated by Father Gillow. The couple, both seniors at Southwest Texas State University, will reside at Lakeview Trailer Park San Marcos.
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John H. Strackbein
New Braunfels
Zoeller
Minston Finch
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park
Anna
Clara Hansen
San Antonio
Edwin Strackbein
Harper
Rupert Strackbein
Kingsbury
Emul Strackbein
Otto Strackbein
Duss
Vickie Honig
Jerald Ahrens
San Marcos
Vickie Lynn Honig
John Honig
Horner
Maxie Ahrens
Fredericksburg
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Gillow
Connnne Honig
Jimmy Ahrens
Eddie Hahn
Arthur Ahrens
Sam Honig
Richard Schumann
Carson's
Lakeview Trailer Park
Southwest Texas State University
Rain Breaks Drought Across Gillespie County
General rainfall spread across Gillespie County last Friday amounting to one to two inches, the first since October, easing worries of livestock owners. Heavy showers reached San Angelo, aiding drought areas, while Fredericksburg recorded 0.85 inch on Friday and 0.03 and 1.26 inches on subsequent days. Local reports note hail near Carriage Hills and varied totals across area farms and ranches.
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Gillespie County
San Angelo
Fredericksburg
N. J Dietel
U. S
Cearly
Gus
Texas
Carriage Hills
Palo Alto
Rado
KNAR
Radio Post
Alex Knopp
Pilot Knob
Kirshberg
Cherry Mountain
Herman Geyer
San Antonio Road
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Harper Lions
Harper Community Park
John Strackbein
Crest
Kermit Strackbein
Brent Strackbein
Marvin Strackbein
Clifford Wienecke
Harold Hacker
Pud Child
Alfred Spaeth
Clifford Wienecke Famly
Frank Kroll
Felix Rischner
Edwin Strackbein and
Brent
Herbie Oehler
Waldemar Kroll
Cody Marschall
San Anglo
Victor Marschalls
Francis Fruees
Pio Meer
Maurice Bell
Donie
Blanche Whitewood
Charlie Whitewood
J. J. Rogers
Phil
A. C. Wendel
Pete Whitworth
Wendel
Mrs. Bell
Miss JO Beth Peril
Brady Standard
Oma Maurer
Henry Maurer
Bob
Angela Maurer Thompson
Thompson
Clemens Maurer
A. J. Kinsey
V. C. Whitworth
Doole
Bull Ruff of
Ingram
Otto Wienecke
James
MR. and Mrs. Jerald Ahrens
Hill Country
Seo Kain Hispor
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