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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1968
Page
1
A mixed reading of fashion history and Native American issues. The piece highlights the origins of fabrics and garments from silk to khaki and pantaloon, notes on miniskirts, and shifts to a congressional message on American Indians detailing housing, unemployment, education, and health challenges.
Mrs. W. A. Hogan of Harper killed a 10 pointer on Cedar Springs Ranch near Harper on Wednesday about 5 pm. The buck dressed 92 pounds with an 18 inch spread and 15 inch height. Hogan placed third in the Bull of the Woods contest with 278 points. The shot used a Savage .243 at about 250 yards. Photo taken at Floy Bode’s station. Hogan is shown with husband Shorty Hogan.
Warper Texas storefront Grace and Leslie Harper promote a full range of shampoos hair sprays and conditioners at Warper Drug Store. Includes contact details and address for local shoppers seeking cosmetics and school supplies.
Frank E. Staudt Harper’s post master urged posting Christmas greetings within the week. Harper’s Post Office serves about 800 people and could mail 40 000 cards plus out of town and business mail. He asked early mailing and ZIP CODFS use to ease the December rush.
The Harper Chapter of Young Homemakers of Texas sponsors a Christmas Decorating Contest in two divisions Business and Homes. A Best Decorated Business plaque and Homes Division first and second prizes will be awarded. Enter by December 19 via Mrs Erlene Dunn or Mrs Sharelene Sulte meier. judging on December 19 night.
Mrs Anna Moellendorf observed her eighty sixth birthday anniversary Sunday with many visitors dropping by including Edwin Klein Feidler Segners Roeder Warner Moellendorf and Molder families. Jim and Bill Hart and friends joined as dinner guests of grandparents L H Harper. Coffee and cake served.
J H Bond of the Department of Health Education and Welfare notes Texas has drawn 120,037,731 dollars under the National Defense Education Act since 1958. The act, signed September 2 1958, aims to bolster national security related fields through loans, fellowships, language development and enhanced education across levels.
Funeral services for Edmund J. McDougall were conducted Sunday in Harper after his death on Friday, November 29, 1963. He was 79 and leaves three sons, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a wife Meta, and siblings. Interment followed at Harper Cemetery with pallbearers named from local families.
The Herald promotes a subscription deal offering three years for 7.58 dollars. The ad highlights affordability and value for readers seeking long term access.
Growers are reminded the 1968 marketing year under the wool and mohair program ends December 31. Payments depend on completing all 1968 marketing details by that date, including title transfer and delivery to buyers. Applications for 1968 payments may be filed at the County ASCS Office. incentives hinge on complete market reports.
Mr and Mrs L H Harper hosted Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs J Hart and her family in Kerrville noting a family gathering during the holiday season.
The Harper Longhorns defeated Rocksprings Angoras 34 12 on a muddy field with mid 30s cold. Leo Heinemann opened kickoff as Harper stifled Rocksprings punting and forced a fumble before Lange Rahe and Armstrong moved the ball. Armstrong scored from the 1 and Lange added a 2 yard TD run. The PAT failed leaving the score 13 0. The Longhorns continued a stout defense and methodical offense to extend the lead.
Rahe leads Angoras with a 70 yard kickoff return for a score and adds a long run as the Angoras defeat the Longhorns 34 to 12. Harper scores twice for Longhorns while Bernhard and Rahe key the defense in a low scoring second half.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Harper hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at their home with Gordon Harper and the Harper family including Gene Roger and Victor Harpers. Also attending were the Barry Gamels.
Mr and Mrs Edward Jessie Walker and family spent Thanksgiving with relatives. In the afternoon the men went hunting and Mike killed a four point buck.
Funeral services were held in Junction on December 1 for Eva May Edinborough who died in her sleep Friday night in San Angelo. Burial followed at Noxville cemetery. Survivors include son Doris Bergman and two grandsons, with several relatives noting she was the daughter of the late Beamon and a well known local figure.
Mrs Otto Wienecke hosted guests for Thanksgiving, including Mrs J V Greeson and daughters of Buckhanan Dam, Mr and Mrs Jer ome Gold and daughters of Uvalde, Mrs Orval Harvey and daughter, Mr and Mrs Hugo Klein and children of Fredericksburg, and Mr and Mrs Bobby Wienecke and daughter of Mountain Home.
Dallas Riegers hosted relatives and friends for Thanksgiving with a turkey dinner. Guests included De and Mrs Carroll Walker and family of Corpus Christi, Mr and Mrs Wayne Barrett and child of San Antonio, Mr and Mrs Dayton Rahe, Bill Bode, Mr and Mrs Olin Walker, and Mrs J B Reiger.
The PTA will present a Christmas program at the December 13 meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafetorium. Mr Fuege and M Hamilton lead the event to be performed by elementary grades.
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