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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1967
Page
5
The piece recalls Harold Kim Philby, a top British intelligence officer who spied for the Soviet Union for 30 years. It notes his Moscow interview and insistence he would do it again, framing communism as a theological obsession and warning of ongoing counter espionage dangers.
The piece argues that many people move to suburbs for a better lifestyle away from crowded cities. It highlights cultural growth in small towns and notes attempts by officials to promote rural living over urban life while acknowledging urban drawbacks.
Harper Drug Store in Harper Texas invites customers to view Christmas cards before purchasing. The notice promotes prompt reliable radio and TV service by Gene Harper at Modern Market and lists radio and television repair offerings.
Patricia Ann Holland and Martin Ray Fiedler wed in a Nov 25 double ceremony at St. Anthony’s, Harper. The Rev A A Gitter officiated as bridesmaid Diane Kettner of Mason and other family members hosted a reception at Klein’s in Spring Creek. The couple will reside in Harper after a short honeymoon.
Sunday visitors included Erato Hopf and Church Dodds of San Antonio, plus Harper relatives from Fredericksburg and Boerne. Many families gathered for Thanksgiving dinners across San Antonio area towns and nearby cities, including Nazareth, Seguin, and Austin.
Charlie Friedrich enters a buck scoring 236 points to take second place as of today. He killed it November 24, edging Darrell Holmes by four points. Buck weighed 97 lbs with 7 point spread 131 inches and total height 124 inches. Hunters report warm Thanksgiving weekend weather kept deer movement low, yet many returned to hunt again.
An article notes that children's need to know drives pursuit of accurate information and quality informational books. The District Court in Gillespie County, presided by Judge Marvin Blackburn, returned 14 felony indictments including three DWI, two hot checks, four thefts, and five burglaries. some arrests were pending and no names were released yet.
Gillespie County grand jury, led by Judge Blackburn, approved two year probations for theft and burglary cases including turkey thefts in July and a $75 worthless check case. December juries were set and 55 people called for Petit Jury duty. LAWRENCE STEHLING shot a 113 pound buck with 154 inch antlers on his Morris Ranch property, using a 243 rifle at about 100 yards. The buck died after a shoulder through shot. Stehling noted deer movement in the county’s hardest struck area. His son Freddie previously bagged a 109 pound buck last year.
Mrs. Fritz Langbein 85 nee Emelie Leutbecher died Nov 23 at her daughter's Johnson City home. Born March 26 1882 in Gillespie County to Willam and Agatha Leutbecher. Funeral Feb 25 at Beckmann Chapel with Rev Hudson and Rev Cothran officiating. pallbearers listed.
Lee Fedge is seen with a five pound one whit point buck he killed at about 1030 a m on his ranch near Castell in Llano county. The antlers show a wide spread and tall beams.
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court approved buying a fire truck chassis and cab from Hein Chevrolet Pontiac for 3,442 40 and fire fighting equipment from Texacoach Co Inc Austin for 9,442 00. The apparatus will serve city and rural needs with a booster tank and modern gear. The session also canvassed amendments election tests and routine reports and approved stairway hand rails at the McDermott Building.
Kenneth Ray Bode, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bode, was baptized Sunday at St. James Lutheran Church with W. E. Doerr officiating. Sponsors were Mrs. Jorge Notario and Dr. Carlton Wendel. Kenneth was honored with a turkey dinner at home in Harper. A planning committee for Courthouse Grounds was named for the new year. A paving request for the City Cemetery was denied.
Grover Stephens died Friday November 24 in Brady Hospital at age 82. He had lived in Eden 65 years and funeral services were held Sunday November 25 at 3 p.m. in First Baptist Church Eden with burial in Eden cemetery. Born December 21 1834 in Buford Arkansas he married Alice Burk December 31 1905 in Eden. Survivors include his wife daughter Miss Lora Stephens two sisters three brothers four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Howard Smills attended the funeral.
The Band Roosters met Tuesday at 2:30 pm in the cafetorium with eight members present led by president Mrs Gilbert Anderegg. They voted to let the concession stand use the electric rooster during the basketball tournament. A Christmas concert will be presented.
Out of town guests attended the Holland Fiedler wedding Saturday night including Mr and Mrs Paul Kusen berger of Del Rio and Mr and Mrs Paul Kusenberger Jr of San Antonio. Dallas visitors stayed with relatives over the weekend, and other local visits were noted at Spring Creek and Hondo. Thanksgiving guests included the Staudts son Rudi and family plus Mrs Alfred Kramer and others from San Antonio and Uvalde.
LOCALS Mr and Mrs. Jeff Elam spent Thanksgiving in San Antonio with their children. Attending the wedding of Wayne Barrett and Miss Joan Naylor in San Antonio Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Olin Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Riever and children, Mrs. Dayton Rahe.
The Friendly Sewing Circle will hold its Christmas party on Wednesday December 13 at the home of Mrs. Louis Lanve. All members are urged to attend and gifts will be exchanged.
The Harper PTA will hold its monthly meeting Thursday night December 7 at 7 00 pm in the school cafetorium. The program is a Christmas presentation by the elementary grades. The invocation will be given by Pastor C 8 Privé.
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