Enrico Caruso and a Life of Duty to Others
The article traces Enrico Caruso from poverty in Naples to world fame as an opera singer. It notes his belief in using talent to help others, his modest requests for Metropolitan Opera appearances, and his habit of aiding over two hundred people with personal contributions. It also includes local notices about radio and TV service in Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrico Caruso
Naples
Italy
Enrico
Metropolitan Opera Company
Metropoliian
Caruso
Brussels
Belgium
Hiedan
Couple Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary in Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Solbrig marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday December 2 at Hermann Sons Hall. They married December 5, 1917 at St. Peter Lutheran Church Doss. The couple’s family and 120 guests joined a reception barbecue and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Solbrig
Hermann Sons Hall
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Doss
A. A. Kluge
Ferna Wahrmund
Christian Wahrmund
Herman Solbrig
Harper
Ida Wahrmund
Norwood Looney
Leroy Solbrig
San Antonio
Dayton Solbrig
Fredericksburg
Ruby
Kermit Klein
Felix C. Heimann Dies of Heart Attack Leader of Lochte Storage Firm
Felix C. Heimann a prominent business leader who headed Lochte Storage and Commission Company since 1944 died Friday of a heart attack at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at Beckmann Funeral Home with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix C. Heimann
Lochte Storage & Commission Company
Ernst Lochte
Beckmann Funeral Home
Greenwood
Harper Lions Plan Christmas Party on Dec 18
Harper Lions Club announces annual Christmas gathering for members and families on Monday December 18 at 6 30 p m in the school cafatorium. Lions Gene Harper and Vicki Honig will lead the event with Alfred Spaeth and Roy Roberts in charge of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
Lion Gene Harper
Lions Queen
Vicki Honig
Alfred Spaeth
Roy Roberts
Kermit Klaehn
Klaehn
Lion Dallas Rieger
Bob Nunnley
Jim Ward
Schmidt to speak on Odessa range management program
Harold Schmidt, supervisor of the Upper Llanos Soil and Water Conservation District, will discuss rotation deferred grazing at the Odessa gathering of the American Association of Range Management this weekend. He notes two to five pastures can be used in the system, based on pasture count, and cites Dr. Leo Merrill's Ranch Experiment Station model as the basis. Local residents seek more details from Sam Coleman, Bob Jetton, Hadley Wardlaw, Dave Akers, or Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Schmidt
Upper
Llanos
Leo Merrill
Ranch Experiment Station
Sonora
Sam Coleman
Bob Jetton
Hadley Wardlaw
Dave Akers
Schmidt
Heimann Dies After Heart Attack at 78 in Fredericksburg
Felix C Heimann prominent Fredericksburg business leader dies of a heart attack at 78 after leaving a warehouse to greet a customer. He founded Lochte Storage and Commission with Ernst Lochte in 1932 and led the firm until his death. Funeral held December 3 at Beckmann Chapel with interment at Geeanwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Laura Feller and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix C. Heimann
Heimann
J. H. Perry
Lochte Storage and Commission Company
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Ernst F. Lochte
Luochte
Mr. Heimann
Gillespie County
Louis
Augusta Kammiah Heimann
Fredericksburg
Laura Feller
Walter Heimann
Augusta
Albert Land
Inlaw
Ida Weirich
Hilmar Feller
San Antonio
Henry Heimann
Lina Gastinger
Alma Schmidt
Beckmann Funeral Chapel
L. J. Durkup
Mail Early And Avoid the Last Minute Rush
Postmaster Frank E. Staudt urges residents to mail early to ensure gifts cards and letters move on the first connection. He notes trains trucks and planes converge in cities and nine billion pieces are expected during the Christmas rush. ZIP codes are urged on every piece of mail for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Staudt
Staudt
Lawrence F. O’brien
Harper Chapter wins second in area range and plant contest
Harper Chapter members Leo Heinemann Wayne Parker Brad Massey and Stephen Doerr competed in San Marcos with Doerr named high individual among about 40 contestants. Fredericksburg led with 847 points Harper finished second at 839.5 as other towns placed. The team advances to the 1988 state contest at Tarleton State College in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Stephen Doerr
Leo Heinemann
Brad Massey
Harper Chapter
San Marcos
Joe Heinemann
Wayne Parker
Vester B. Parker
Clayton Massey
W. E. Doerr
Fredericksburg
Dripping Spring
D'Hanis
Utopia
San Saba
Leakey
Hutto
Hondo
Tarlton State College
Borent
Herschel Esquell
Elvin Esquell
Roy Heinemann
Chriss Bernhard
Fel
Berhnard Jr
Felix Bernhard
D'Hams
Mason
Frederick Burp
Honda
Dripping Springs
Klorsville
Felix Bernhard Jr
Kelly
Carl Ledgett
Harper FFA Qualifies for State Land Contest
The Harper Land team finished third in Area VII at San Marcos earning state contest qualification. The squad beat rivals with solid scores and demonstrated strong teamwork in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Ffa
Pioneer G F Harper Founder of Harper Name Origin
Grandpa G F Harper an early settler who ran a home post office that helped name the city. He lived with son Walter in Bartow Florida at his passing about two years ago. He traveled widely from Illinois to Texas before settling in Gillespie County. He supported schools and local teams and was known for generous religious and political views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Harper
Walter Harper
Bartow
Florida
D Harper
Grandpa Harper
Springfield
Iowa
Ulinois
Mr Harper
Texas
Victoria
Dewitt
Karnes County
Wilson County
Gillespie County
Lisd
Harper
Harper Drug Store Christmas Cards Promotion
Grace and Leslie Harper invite Harper residents to view Christmas cards in the store before buying elsewhere at Harper Drug Store in Harper Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Drug Store
Grace & Leslie
Harper
Texas
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Leslie E. Dunkin
Sunshine Magadine
Reginal McDougall
Buckers
Gese
Gail Ann Looney
Karen Solbrig
Donna Lynn Klein
Joye Dee Looney
Lori Looney
Alex Knopp
Harry Wahrmund
Bernhard Crenwelge
Alvin Solbrig
Walter Solbrig
Solbrig
Pilot Knob
Kerry Feller
Clayton Feller
Billy
Betty) Roeder
White Oak
Black Gap Wild Life Game Preserve
Marathon
Big Bend National Park
Roeder
Betty Wahrmund
Gus Wahrmund
Rheisgold
Rueder
Radio Post
Harper Lions
Mohair Council
Lion C. L. Brown
Brown
Odessa
Victor Staal
Edgar Kramer
Herman Crenwelge
Dayton Crenwelge
Gilbert Dunsten
Wiley Hearne
Dick Boutin
Maynuo Lindermann
Eugene Behrens
Helmuth Roeder
Edwin Gold
Richard Kott
Tony Rodriguez
Oscar Hausler
August Duecker
Domingo Sanches
Arthur Felps
Geeanwood Cemetery
FFA
Harper High
Harper School Photo
Stephenville
Harper Land
Sidney Stewart Roy
Crosley
Rountree
Neigh
Wayne Maultsley
D’hamis
Mike Taylor
Taylor
Msyt
Paul Lang
Randolph Field
San Am
Tonia
Hes
Edwin Lay
Victor Pizzni
San An
Zelma Hopf
Corinth Finnamore
Robert Dittmar
Jen Hopt
Sainton
Mayfield Matttress CO
Kestvalle
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