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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
3
A contributed letter argues that media and public focus on teen crime distorts reality, noting most teens perform charity and service. It blames sensational reporting for shaping wrong impressions while urging parents to teach that work is a duty and right path for character and heaven.
The Harper Centennial Community Park Building Committee says the fundraising drive continues through December. Residents and former locals are urged to contribute cash or pledges to committee members Robert Dittmar Victor Marshall W L McGinley Alfred Spaeth and Fred Whitewood to support a major project for Harper and its 1963 Centennial celebration.
The Square Dancers met at the Catholic Hall for an evening of fun on Saturday. Couples enjoyed dancing and refreshments of coffee and hot chocolate were served. The next square dance is scheduled at Catholic Hall on December 16 and all are invited with no admission fee.
Adair McGowen popular Houston baritone will be guest artist at the Music Study Club Saturday night December 9 at 7 45 p.m. in the Fredericksburg Junior High Auditorium. The program includes a classical and semi classical song selection with pianist Miss France Ernst. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
A large gathering at Hilda Methodist parsonage honors Mrs. Johnnie Cottle on December 3. The couple wed November 12. she is the former Iona Kothmann. The event featured red and white decor, a white orchid cake, and 50 guests.
Old mattresses repaired and felted with guaranteed workmanship. Orders taken at Harper Locker Plant, Mayfield's Mattress Company, Kerrville.
Wu J. M. Stevens traveled with his son Craighton to Cotulla for several days of hunting. Mrs. J. M. Stevens visited relatives in San Anton.
Mrs. Ola Peril spent Monday night with her aunt Mrs. George McElroy in Kerrville.
District Governor Chester Schwethelm of Comfort visited the Harper Lions Club on Tuesday night December 5. He received a Harper Centennial Tie from President Roach and gave a talk contrasting Lionism with Communism. About 50 attendees included Orvin Behrens John Honig Paul DeLorey Raymond Spaeth and others.
The piece recalls the December 7, 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor with ships at Battleship Row including California Maryland Tennessee Arizona Nevada and Oklahoma. It highlights the USS Arizona memorials and notes Lt. Martin Bruns' commendation for bravery aboard the Arizona.
Mr and Mrs Gene Tatsch marked their first anniversary with a Dec 3 chicken barbecue. Attendees from Comfort included Mr and Mrs Louis Bonhert, their sons John Robert Henry and Richard, sister Miss Irine Bonhert, and grandparents Mr and Mrs Louis Karger. Also present were Mr and Mrs Chester Tatsch, and relatives Mrs Anna Markworth Garry McAdams and Mr and Mrs Cecil Tatsch.
The Band Booster Club met on December 4 with 10 members and the band instructor. The Longhorn Band will present a Christmas program December 21 at 8 o clock in the School Cafetorium. All churches are invited to participate and the public may attend at no charge.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Harper with children Bobbie Mitchel and Tamara and Mrs. Harper's sister Mrs. O Neal Wells spent the weekend in San Angelo with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Keilman.
Mr and Mrs Richard Bateman and their young daughter visited Bal linger over the weekend, staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf.
Visiting party from Dallas and Austin stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Tarr and Mary Nell Saturday and Sunday. Oliver Hopf and party visited Kerrville to see Mr. L. H. Harper who was improving. They toured Burton Brown’s new home in the Blue Bell Addition.
Citizens of Gillespie County filed on July 11 1961 requesting an election to issue bonds for county airport improvements. The Gillespie County Commissioners Court refused the petition in its last week meeting. Minutes detail the petition and the court’s decision on the proposal.
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court on July 11 1961 began action to call an election of qualified voters on issuing negotiable securities to improve operate and maintain the county airport with plans for hanger buildings to be leased to Mooney Aircraft Inc. The petition included bond amount maximum interest rate and term and the court deferred action pending legality study and an attorney general opinion.
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