03 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1971
Page
1
A poem asserts hope in humanity and nature, contrasting pessimism with the speaker’s belief in many rays of light. It cites mornings, rain, snow, and people who strive for freedom, help others, and share love and labor, concluding with gratitude.
A poem portrays home as playground workshop forum and cooperative league. It extols honesty open discussion, loyalty, and silent handling of family matters within the family circle. It links real home life to shared interests and mutual support.
Calvin Tuckness known as Mr Picnic leads the Texas Public Employees Association Chapter 28 picnic with Hill Country flavor. He is a Mason County native,-alcoa alum, state health department operator, TPEA director and delegate, rancher at heart, western dresser, and VFW western dance enthusiast.
Local friends and relatives note that A. J. Kinsey was admitted for medical attention at Hill Country Hospital. Visiting Sunday were Alfred Muellendorf of Fredericksburg, Jerry Feller and daughter Pearl Marie from New Iberia Louisiana, Simon Casper and daughter, Richard Phillips and son Ricky from New Iberia, and Mr and Mrs Schmidt plus others while they hunted at the Feller ranch.
Harper residents hosted a wide array of Thanksgiving guests from McAllen Uvalde North Platte Neb Dallas Seagoville Fredericksburg Kerrville Seguin Rock Springs Ingram Rogers Belton and Kerrville. The gatherings included extended families and friends visiting in Harper and nearby towns with multiple households hosting meals and weekend visits.
Only two bucks entered this week in Harper's Bull of the Woods contest, bringing total entries to four as of Tuesday November 30. Benny Barker and W A Shorty Hogan reported their bucks with detailed dress weight, spread, height and point totals, Hogan’s buck ineligible for top prizes but eligible in Merchants Division. Four additional cash prizes funded by local businesses are awarded in the Merchants Division for points, spread, heaviest buck, and turkey gobbler scoring.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Russell of Dripping Springs drove 1200 miles to the Cameron Ranch near Harper for deer hunting. They joined friends including Mr and Mrs Robert Hedrick who bagged a buck with one antler missing. Mrs Hedrick saw deer but did not shoot. The Hedricks also visited Houston and other spots during the Texas trip.
The Hill Country Chapter of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association Auxiliary will hold a branch and business meeting at Mrs. Clyde Parker's home 622 Elm Kerrville on Tuesday December 7 from 1 to 2 PM. Proposed revisions to the chapter bylaws will be discussed.
College representatives will discuss entrance requirements procedures programs housing and financial aid at Tivy High School Kerrville on Monday Dec 6 at 730 pm in the cafeteria. By laws will be presented and a farm and ranch tax matter discussion will follow.
Horace M. Newell announces the Hill Country Chapter of AARP will meet at 2 PM on Tuesday December 7 in Kerrville City Auditorium. Mary Hynes will discuss the association and a membership drive. free literature will be available. All ages 50 plus invited to learn about AIM and national and local dues.
Harper 4-H Jr and Sr Clubs reschedule Christmas Party to December 7 at 7 pm in the Community Park Building. Boys and girls should bring age appropriate gifts for their group.
Alamo Metals at 500 E Lalhappelle San Antonio Texas 78204 buys junk autos at top prices. Contact 224 008412 for fast service and pickup options.
A 22 year old Charles Richards and a 15 year old girl were caught siphoning gasoline from a Mr Lumpkins pickup on Main Street Harper by Deputy Victor Harper. Richards is jailed in Gallespie County on theft charges and will be sent to San Antonio authorities. the girl, a runaway, was retrieved by her mother at the Fredericksburg sheriff's office. The missing 1969 Chevrolet Camino pickup was reported stolen that morning.
Sharon Ann Schumpelt daughter of Mr and Mrs Wer te Schumpelt and member of the Harper H Club will be among 48 girls from 14 counties to compete in the 1971 Make It Yourself With Wool District 9 and 6 fashion contest in Junction on Saturday Dee 4. Two junior and two senior winners advance to the state contest in Huntsville on December 1 with a chance at an all expense paid trip to Europe in Phoenix, Arizona. Registration January 20, 1972 at Junction High School with judging at 10 am and a public Fushwwn Show at 2:30 pm. The event is sponsored by multiple Texas and national wool and sheep associations.
Mrs Bertha Geistweidt hosted Thanksgiving with her children Reuben Geistweidt and family from Dass, Dan Geistweidt and family from Midland, Ray Kessmanan and family from Harper, plus Ernest Murphy of Longview and Charles Fleming of Tampa Florida.
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