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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1965
Page
8
A composite item cites the poem Dont Quit by Arthur Unknown and notes petroleum by products like Butyl synthetic rubber for inner tubes, plastics, sprays, anesthetics, cosmetics, soap, and paraffin wax. It links oil to more than lubrication and mentions broader uses in industry and agriculture.
The Faith Circle of St James WOC met April 21 at 2:00 pm in the Lutheran Parish Hall. Guests Mrs Levi Rosenbusch and Mrs Albert Ellebracht shared church symbol slides, Pastor Doerr led sessions, and plans for Chrismans making were set. A house warming for Mr and Mrs Walker was announced for May 9 from 2 to 8 pm.
Gillespie County 4-H winners compete in district elimination contests held in San Angelo. Winners include Cathy Patsch in dairy and Annette Kusenberger in junior division. Connie Dittmar tops milk and meat groups. Other honorees include Vogel, Dittmar, Ja cobs peers, and several red ribbon victors across divisions.
Community groups form a park improvements committee to rebuild rodeo pens and chutes, add bleachers, and plan materials. E T Wahrmund Warren McDougall Fred Duderstadt Billy Hogan Floy Bode named chairman with subcommittees and purchasing agent appointed to oversee design and construction efforts.
The Hill Crest Singing will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday May 2 at 2 30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
The first Country Angus Association will sponsor a Cow and Calf Sale at Gillespie County Auction Barn in Fredericksburg on Friday May 7 starting at 1 00 pm. About 100 head of registered cows some with calves and several lots of commercial cattle will be consigned. Consignors are welcome contact C A Stone P O Box M31 Fredericksburg Texas Lions Club and the Harper roping club urge community help work begins immediately.
Beneficial rains fell across Harper and nearby areas with 0.95 inches Sunday night and 0.79 Monday night in Harper reported by Otto Rahe, totaling 1.74 inches. Reports of 3 to 4 inches in James River ranch country and scattered hail in Klein Branch and nearby ranches, plus damage to a garden, mark the storm. Lightning and outages disrupted service in the county, with LCRA, CTEC, and Southwestern Bell lines affected but later restored. The weather also energized range land and crops. convective activity extended into Gillespie County with additional rain Monday night. Rev Doerr and Victor Marshall attended the Southern District convention in McAllen, Texas.
The Band Boosters will meet Thursday May 6 at 2 p.m. before the PTA meeting. All members are urged to attend.
George Holekampsa and Mrs. A Stevens entertained Saturday night at the Stevens Ranch for a barbecue honoring seniors from Harper Tivy and Comfort High Schools.
The Rev. W E Doerr officiated at the marriage of Miss Twinkle Lennon and John Wayne Reddick Saturday at 2 p m in Hinrper Lutheran Church. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lennon of Midland, wore an imported white dress and coat with a white veil. The groom is a Midland High School and Harper High School graduate. After a wedding trip to Le Ruin and San Marcos the couple reside in Kerrville with Mrs Jones and work at First National Bank and Mooney Aircraft respectively.
Harper American Legion Post 650 and Auailiars announce regular meetings at the Legion building on Friday May 7. Auailiars will finalize plans for the annual pap paste and urge all interested members to attend. A reminder note mentions a social time from 7 to 9 PM.
Elizabeth Esquell celebrated her bridal shower for Roy Weichenfelter at the Girl Scout Cabin on April 25. Hostesses included Emily Esquell Lynette Gellermien Darlene Mrosek Clara Schmidt Emma Jane Heinemann Adeline Stehling Jaonn Esquell and others. The honoree wore a mint green suit with a yellow orchid corsage while mothers and grandmother wore white corsages. bridesmaid records and refreshments were noted with attendees listed and flowers and cake described. The event occurred at St Anthonys Church in Elerge with various helpers serving coffee and cake.
A fragmented OCR notice mentions a marriage event at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Boedes Whsbury. It references individuals and a price quote of $80 per month, with uncertain names and locations and no clear date for the ceremony.
Mary Ann Kensing, a Harper High School sophomore and former cheerleader and majorette, was named Miss Flame at the Harper Fire Department annual dance on April 24 1965 at the Community Building. She served in FHA ETA and Student Council and was class president last year.
Miss Mohair of 1964 Becky Crouch and Miss Wool of Texas Lynda Rhea Allen will model wool and mohair fashions at the Burnet Lamb-O-Rama Style Show at Burnet High School auditorium on Saturday May 1 at 8 pm. Carla Ann Leifeste will sing selections and design Miss Wool coronation gown. local officials host a barbecue for out of town guests.
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