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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1967
Page
1
The piece recalls Harold Kim Philby, a British intelligence officer who spied for the Soviet Union for 30 years. It notes his admission of no regret, his relentless commitment to communism, and warns that counter espionage must remain ceaseless and uncompromising.
A discussion argues that small towns offer a pleasant alternative to city life with less smog and congestion. It notes suburban migration, urban sprawl, and cultural growth in sanadic communities while planners consider rural versus urban growth options in December.
Harper drug store in Harper Texas advertises radios TV sets and service. Calls to Modern Market in Harper list products and a phone contact M4 2220. Also mentions upholstery and mattress services with unclear locations and owners.
Patricia Ann Holland and Martin Ray Fiedler were married Saturday at St. Anthony's Church Harper in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore peau de soie with seed pearl accents and carried an orchid. Guests from Seguin Miami San Antonio Austin Houston Corpus Christi and San Marcos attended. Rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents.
Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilke included Erato Hopf Church Dodds from San Antonio with other Hopf and Gold families. Several families shared Thanksgiving dinners across Harper, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Nazareth, Seaburn, Stephenville, and Austin, with weddings attended and relatives visiting.
Charlie Friedrich enters a buck scoring 236 points to claim second place as of today. The deer, killed November 24, ranks second after Darrell Holmes’s early season buck by four points. Weight 97 lbs, spread 131 inches, height 12 inches, total points 236. Hunters report a warm Thanksgiving weekend with deer movement down.
Librarian Leon Dunn argues children’s curiosity signals intelligence and drives learning. Accessible books across topics from Alaska to rockets satisfy needs, with experts ensuring accuracy and readability. Parents should tailor purchases to a child’s interests to foster reliable answers and ongoing exploration.
The Gillespie County District Court convened with Judge Marvin Blackburn as the Grand Jury, Victor Krauskopf foreman, returning 14 felony indictments including three DWI cases, two hot checks, four thefts and five burglaries. Several arrests were not yet made. Two year probations were handed for theft of turkeys and burglary, and other defendants received probation for later charges. December juries and petit jury service were set.
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court approved purchasing a fire truck chassis and cab from Hein Chevrolet Pontiac for 3,482.40 and firefighting equipment from Texacoach Co Inc Austin for 9,442.00. The truck will serve city and rural needs and include a large booster tank and hoses. The session also approved stair rail improvements at the McDermott Building, named a Courthouse Grounds Planning Committee, and denied a cemetery payment request.
Kenneth Ray Bode, son of Mr and Mrs Doug Bode, was baptized Sunday in St James Lutheran Church with W E Doerr officiating. Sponsors were Mrs Jorge Notario of Kerrville and Dr Carlton Wendel of Denton, Texas. A turkey dinner honored Kenneth at his Harper home.
Lawrence Stehling of Morris Ranch shot an 8 point buck weighing 113 pounds at his ranch north of Tivydale Road. The deer had a 14 inch spread and was shot at about 100 yards with a 243 rifle, then ran 10 yards before dropping. Last year Stehling’s son Fred bagged a 109 pound buck.
Grover Stephens 82 retired ranchman and grandfather of Howard Smus of Harper died Friday November 24 in Brady Hospital. Funeral services were held November 25 at 3 p.m. in First Baptist Church Eden with burial in Eden Cemetery. Born Buford Arkansas December 21 1834 he married Alle Burk December 31 1905 in Eden. Survivors include his wife a daughter Miss Lora Stephens two sisters Mrs Varina Mowwow and Mrs Treecie Fulcher and Mrs Leta May Favors two brothers Elmer and Walter Stephens four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Howard Sivills attended the funeral.
The Band Roosters met Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the cafetorium with eight members present. Mrs Gilbert Anderegg presided. They voted to let the concession stand use the electric rooster during the basketball tournament. A Christmas concert will be presented.
Mrs. Fritz Langbein 85 nee Emetie Leutbecher died Nov. 23 at her daughter’s home in Johnson City. Survived by daughter Mrs. A. W. Sultemeter and several siblings, she was married to Fria Langbein in 1900. Funeral Tuesday at Beckmann Chapel with Rev. Hudson and Rev. Cothran officiating. burial at Dose Cemetery.
Out of town guests attended the Holland Fiedler wedding in a Saturday ceremony. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Kusenberger of Del Rio and Mr and Mrs Paul Kusenberger Jr of San Antonio. Other visitors came from Dallas Hondo San Antonio and Uvalde for the festivities.
The friendly Sewing Circle will hold their Christmas party on Wednesday December 13 at the home of Mrs. Lows Lanve. All members are urged to attend and gifts will be exchanged at that time.
The Harper PTA holds its monthly meeting Thursday night December 7 at 7 00 pm in the school cafetorium The program is a Christmas program by the elementary grades The invocation will be given by Pastor C S Prive.
Herald Lee Fedge is shown with a 13 pounds 1 point buck killed Friday at about 10:30 am on his ranch near Castell Liang county. The antlers have a wide spread, Lee said.
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