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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1962

Page

2

Moellendorf family mourns in Harper after Good Friday wreck

Funeral services were held for Theodore Moellendorf and three children at St. James Church Harper with Rev. C H Rose and Rev L J Durkop officiating. Surviving wife Lydia and six children from Harper and Fredericksburg were listed along with three brothers and six sisters.

Harper Henry Annie Knopp Moellendorf Sy Lydia Roeder Aarper Lydia Moellendorf Henry Moellendorf Arthur Moellendorf Ingram Joe Moellendorf Fredericksburg Polly Ann Moellendorf Ola Mae Moellendorf Louise Moellendorf Karen Ann Moellendorf Doss Albert Edmund Alma Mia Otto Wienecke Frieda Wilie Meier Kerrville Olga Edwin Klein Ida Warner Annie John Moulder Minnie Rubin Roeder Theodore Mouellendorf Jr Emil Moellendorf Hugo H. Moellendorf Margie Jo Moellendorf Donna Lynn Moellendorf Mr. Moellendorf St. James Church Beckmann Funeral Home St. James Lutheran Church C. H. Rose L. J. Durkop St. James Lutheran Church of Theodore Moellendorf Edwin Ketron Reinhold Kirchner Elgin Kirchner Clifford Wienecke Rubin Klein Lew Moellendorf Nolan Crenwelge Nolan Dittmar Clayton Crenwelge Larry Crenwelge Sidney Crenwelge John Langbein Margie Jo Moellendorff Roger Roeder Charlie Wanner Buddy Spaeth Bobby Wienecke Steve Harvey Cody Marschall Wayne Behrens Perry Wanner Homer Molder David Moellendorf Harper Cemetery

Doss Troop Eagle Scout Bespeaks Christmas Tragedy

DOSS SHOCKED a few days before Christmas, employed at Tommy Reed Garage, FHS graduate, Doss Boy Scout since age 11. He earned his Eagle on April 23, 1960. The Moellendorf family was recently visited, and Hugo completed his last duty as assistant scoutmaster. The troop planned a May 6 Court of Honor and plate barbecue supper with mutton donated by friends.

Tommy Reed FHS Doss Moellendorf Hugo Theo Mund Rhodes Dairy Center Point Theo Mand Court of Honor Bill Tate Department of Public Safety Austin Otto Wiltrout Indian Cave Tom Wooten Presley Arhelger Board of Review Stephen Friedrich Life Gary Lively David Classen San Antonio Henrietta Morrison

Townsend's rural voting and tax stance outlined

Representative Townsend reviews his record in Gillespie County focusing on economy tax positions and seniors. He opposes state income tax and legalized gambling while backing a 1 percent sales tax with limited exemptions and promoting farm to market roads. He highlights four years in the House and leading roles on committees.

Michigan House Texas Terry Townsend McCulloch County

Tractor Fire Risks Shed Loss as Owner Leaves Field

Early week blaze burned wires hoses and tires on Jim Faughts tractor, gas off and jar under tank melted. He usually brings it home but left it in the field. fire started likely from bad wiring and could have destroyed the shed. Community Easter visits followed with multiple families returning to rural Texas towns. Notable deaths include Mrs. John Kasper at 100 and Mrs. Leonard Wendel in Fredericksburg.

Jim Faught Faught Theo Mund and Sons Houston Hugo Garrison College Station Stanley Paul Sauer Austin Paul Sauer David Crockett Stephenville Leatrice Feuge STSC San Marcos Leon Paul Spaeth Texas Lutheran Gordon Sauer Clifford Speath Texas A & M Richard Kasper Elgin Dittmar Bernhard Crenwelge Nolan Crenwelge Llano River John Kasper del Rio Doss Leonard Wendel Emma Leutbecher Here Fredericksburg Wendel Charles Leutbeeker

Easter Sunday Attendance and Visits Noted in Junction

Mr and Mrs Marshal Brown of Junction attended Easter services at the Presbyterian Church. OL Schreiner Jobes of the Bier schwabe ranch spent the Easter season with his mother Mrs W M Keen.

Mee Marshal Brown Junction Presbyterian Church OL Schreiner Jobes Bierschwabe Ranch W. M. Keen

Family Visitors Travel for Easter Weekend

Mr and Mrs Thomas Harlan of Tucson spent Easter with his parents the Harlans. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Alfred Kramer in Fredericksburg and Mr and Mrs Levi Kramer of Fredericksburg. The group also listed Leto Tatsch and Shirley Ruth Knapp among Austin and San Antonio residents. Families from Kerrville El Paso and San Antonio joined relatives for weekend gatherings.

Thomas Harlan Tucson Arizona Tommy Harlan Alfred Kramer Levi Kramer Fredericksburg Fred Bierschwale Jr el Paso Carrol Bierschwale Rickey San Antonio Fred Bierschwale

Leave Wildlife Young Where You Find It

The Game and Fish Commission warns against taking young wild animals as pets in Austin. It is illegal to hold game birds or animals in captivity without a permit and could lead to bites as the animal reverts to nature.

Austin Tex Game and Fish Commission

Odessa Family Visits Markwordt Relatives Over Easter

Mr and Mrs Albert Whetstone and daughter of Odessa visited Mr and Mrs Walter Markwordt and her mother Mrs Henry Markwordt and other relatives here during the Easter weekend.

Albert Whetstone Odessa Walter Markwordt Henry Markwordt

Kerrville Guests Dine With Mrs Kneese Family

Me Mr and Mrs Forest Green and children of Kerrville Mrs Clay ton Kneese and son Lloyd and Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellebracht were guests of their mother Mrs Ida Kneese to dinner Monday.

Forest Green Kerrville Clayton Kneese Lloyd Edgar Ellebracht Ida Kneese

Subscribe to the Herald advertises yearly rate

A small ad promotes a subscription to The Herald at two dollars per year. It highlights affordability and urges readers to sign up for regular delivery.

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Robbins Family Visit Highlights Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs C A Robbins jr and sons Hollis Lynn and Steve from Bay City visited over the weekend. Also in town were Mr and Mrs C A Robbins sr of San Antonio sharing the family time.

Earl Copples C. A. Robbins Jr Hollis Lynn Steve Bay City C. A. Robbins Sr San Antonio

Kinsey Family Easter Visit in Doole

Mr and Mrs A J Kinsey spent Easter with their daughter Mrs V C Whitworth and family at Doole.

Mrs A. J. Kinsey V. C. Whitworth Doole

Easter Visit Among Jobes Family Members

Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Jobes of Quanab spent Easter with his mother Mrs. W. M. Keen and his sister Mrs. Walter Parker, sharing holiday time with relatives.

Shelby Jobes of Quanab W. M. Keen Walter Parker

Easter Visit Highlights Rogers Family Reunion

Waynne Rogers of California and his fiancée Miss Laurice Solomon of El Paso spent Easter with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Rogers in a family gathering.

Waynne Rogers California Laurice Solomon el Paso Pat Rogers

Rogers Family Visits Mrs Rogers and Phil Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ted Rogers and their young daughter visited his mother Mrs J J Rogers and Phil on Sunday afternoon.

Ted Rogers J. J. Rogers Phil

Rus sells of Dripping Springs visit with locals

Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Rus sell of Dripping Springs spent the weekend with Mrs V C Russell Jr and the Archie Len nons.

Elmer Lee Russell Dripping Springs V. C. Russell Jr Archie Lennons

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