Christmas Seals Story Shaped TB Fight in U.S.
The article traces the 1904 Danish origins of Christmas Seals, their adoption in 1907 by Emily Bissell for the U S campaign, and how the Red Cross aided fundraising. It notes TB impact in 1969, founder efforts, and key figures like Jacob Riis and Leigh Mitchell Hodges who helped publicize the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
United States
Brandywine River
Delaware
Holbwell
Jacob Riis
Riis
Denmark
Greenland
Brandywine Shack
Joseph Wales
Emily Bissell
The
Red Cross
Hodges
Ameran Red Cross
Buck Contest Opens Strong in Harper Area Hunters
Twelve bucks and one gobbler entered in the first week of Harper's Bull of the Woods contest. Clarence McDougall leads with a 322 point buck, while Mrs Larry Crew welge and John Honig show 310 and 305 point entries. Junior clubs plan Christmas parties and a duck and turkey entries continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Harper
Clarence McDougall
McDougall
Larry Crenwelge
John Honig
John’s
Buck
Gene Bode
Dressed
Billy Hogan
Hogan
Charles McDougall
Chester Tatsch
Kevin McMahon
James Jung
Nice
C. C
Phillips
Heard
Clarence
Here's Harper copies sought by Yale and others
Yale University Library requests a copy of Here's Harper the 1963 Harper Centennial book. The first printings sold out after an autograph party with Mary Linton Barr Stevens. A committee led by Floy Bode seeks 300 to 500 new copies but prices have risen. Interested readers should contact Floy Bode in Harper to place orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Herald
Radio Post
Yale University Library
New Haven
Conn
Texas
Mary Linton Barr Stevens
Floy Bode
Harper
Harper locals share Thanksgiving visits around Harper
Local residents across Harper reported Thanksgiving gatherings with relatives in Lubbock Austin Fort Riley Kansas Dripping Springs and San Antonio. Families included the Smiths McDougalls Rahe Whitworth Lennon Friedrich and Russell households alongside visitors from Alvin Brady and San Antonio.
Glasses Attend Aunt's Funeral in St. Anthony's Church
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Glass of Austin attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Harvey Stevens at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brown of San Angelo spent Thanksgiving in Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Glass
Austin
Harvey Stevens
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Bob Brown
San Angelo
Harper
Harper FFA Wins District Land Contest at San Marcos
Harper FFA Land Judging team won first with 602 points led by Bob Dittmar Corky Bierschwale Tommy Brandenburger and Jesus Rangel Jr. Harper Range Judging placed second with 810 points. members were Jerry Dittmar David Stehling Lynn Hartmann and Kevin McMahon. Other schools included Mason Fredericksburg Tivy Rock Springs Dripping Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Rangel
Tommy Brandenburger
Corky Bierschwabe
Bob Dittmar
Kevin McMahon
Lynn Hartmann
David Stehling
Jerry Dittmar
Harper Ffa
Joan Lennon
San Marcos
Harper Range
Robert Dittmar
Corky Bierschwale
Clark Bierschwale
Weldon Walker
Jesus Rangel Jr
Mason
Fredericksburg
Boerne
Dripping Springs
Harper Chapter
Corky Bierschwab
Roman Stehling
Max Hartmann
Jim McMahon
Tivy
Rock Springs
Harper
Clayton Massey
FFA
Mrs. William Harvey Stevens Rites Held in Harper
Mrs. Mary Katherine Thompson Stevens died November 25 at Hill Country Memorial Hospital in Kerrville after 19 days’ confinement. Born 1886 in Houston, she married William Harvey Stevens in 1914. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. funeral services were held November 28 at Schaetter Funeral Chapel and St. Anthony’s Church, Harper. Interment in Harper cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harvey Stevens
Mary Katherine Thompson
Harper Rt
Kerrville
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Stevens
Houston
William J
Molly O'sullivan Thompson
Margaret
William Farrar
Annora Thompson
James Thompson
Schaetter
St. Anthony’s Church
Harper
A. A. Gitter
Edgar Fiedler
Frank Staudt
Hans Wachals
Robert Maurer
Herman Oehler
M. R. Duderstadt
Harper Cemetery
Austin couple attends funeral for Mrs Harvey Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Moore of Austin attended funeral services for Mrs. Harvey Stevens on Tuesday. Other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harper Miss Esther Mueller Mrs. Esther Weaver and Mrs. Fred Mathisen of Fredericksburg among many others. Stephenville residents Linda Kensing Jo Beth Peril Larry Jung Tom Pickens and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bierschwale spent Thanksgiving at Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Moore
Austin
Harvey Stevens
J. W. Harper
Esther Mueller
Esther Weaver
Fred Mathisen
Fredericksburg
Linda Kensing
Jo Beth Peril
Larry Jung
Tom Pickens
Charles Bierschwale
Stephenville
Harper
80th Birthday Honored With Barbecue for Mrs. Kramer
Mrs. Alfred Kramer of Harper was honored on her 80th birthday with a barbecue dinner and reception at St. Ann's Hall. Seventy seven friends and relatives offered best wishes as her family and many grandchildren attended. She is noted as a master quilter aiming to complete 500 quilts with 473 already finished since 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kramer of
Harper
St. Ann’s Hall
Karmer
Nora
Paul Staudt
Erwin Kramer
Fredericksburg
W. A. Kramer
New Braunfels
Margaret
Allen Bridges
Kerrville
Helen
W. T. (Simon) Cosper
New Iberia
Kramer
Katy Fiedler
Jacob Fiedler
Harper Sewing Club
Evolution of the National Tuberculosis Association through Seals
The National Tuberculosis Association evolved from early 20th century efforts into a major health charity. Since 1968 it became the National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association, with seals featuring Santa Claus, the Statue of Liberty and other symbols. By 1989 annual sales reached 26.7 million, and a decade later over twenty million people were estimated to have active TB in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tuberculosis Association
United States
Denmark
Einar Holboell
Copenhagen
Holboell
Christian
Hans Andersen
Bissell
Cross of Health and Happiness
Santa Claus
Dove of Peace
Goodwill
National Voluntary Health Agency
Lts
National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Wwals
Putile
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph
Salak
Harper School
Scott Bierschwale
Friendly Sewing Circle
Friendly Sewing Circle Club
St. Anthony's Parish Hall
Inez Hogan
Kevin
Reggie Tuck
Yale Univ. Library
Harper Locals
David M. Smith
Lubbock
Milton Casper
Roy Jones
Charles John McDougall
Hubert Rahe
Helen Kirchoff
Charles Hardin Rahe
Fort Riley
Kansas
Hardin
Jack McCowan
Daughters of
Herman Oeh
Michael Whitworth of
Brady
Mrs
Pete Whitworth
J. A. Lennon
Virgil Lennon
Charles Friedrich
Stephenie
Elmer Lee Russell
Bill Dees
San Antonio
Fred Whitewood
Melessia
Gertrude Maurer
Clarence Ruskey
Alvin
Rev A. A. Gitter
Emil Tatsch
Freddie Tatsch
Alfred Kramer
the Herald
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