First Christmas card and the birth of modern greetings
The 1843 English card by John C Horsley for Sir Henry Cole sparked a global tradition. Only about a thousand printed, two kept in Hallmark's Kansas City vault, while Sir Henry funded a landmark arts venture.
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John C. Horsley
Hallmark Card Company
Kansas City
Sir Henry Cole
Sir Henry
London
Victoria and Albert Museum
England
Royal Academy
Louis Prang
Boston
America
Prang
National Association of Greeting Card Publishers
J C Horshy
Buck of the Woods Contest Inches Toward Standstill
Entries in the Bull of the Woods contest have dwindled to one buck. Michael Manning killed an 11 point buck on Saturday December 4 totaling 252 points with dressed weight 74 points spread 55 points height 1044 inches 41 points and base circumference 32 points. As of December 7 Billy Holmes and John Ferguson lead the yearly contest.
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Michael Manning
Dressed
Billy Holmes
John Ferguson
Harper Jr 4 H Club meets with holiday plans
The Harper 4 H Club met November 8 in the school Cafetorium. Duery Menzies presented trapping slides. A Christmas party is set for Monday December 13 after school. Games and refreshments are assigned to members. gifts by gender and a food can for a kit are requested. A Santa letters box is offered by the Young Homemakers with a December 15 deadline at the post office.
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Harper Jr. 4-H
Duery Menzies
Momlay
James Sivells
Kenny Bode
Ramona Fritz
Allen Tatsch
Jim Peril
Jeff Bode
Santa Claus
Christmas Program Announced at Harper School Cafetorium
The 1976 Christmas Program will be held in the Harper School Cafetorium on December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the P.T.O. as a community service, the event features church representatives and school children through grade 6. Refreshments will be served and admission is free.
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Harper School
P.T.O
Harper Herald Raises Subscriptions Amid Costs
The Harper Herald announces a rate increase effective December 1 1976 due to rising production and postage costs. Local Gillespie or adjoining county subscribers pay 4.20 per year or 10.50 for three years. distant subscribers pay 5.25 per year or 13.13 for three years. The note also mentions Brazil as a large country in South America and lists other large nations.
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Harper Herald
Gillespie
Proper Grazing Needs Plans and SCS Guidance
The article notes proper rangeland use requires planning and ongoing care to balance over and under grazing. It highlights factors like plants available, animal types, locations, water, wind, topography, and seasonal changes. It references the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District as aids in developing grazing and conservation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District
Harper Presbyterian Church Named Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
The historic Harper Church in Harper is designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission. A medallion and interpretive plate will be added, with dedication set for Sunday December 19 at 11 am. The commission notes statewide preservation efforts and about 6800 markers erected as of 1974.
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Harper Presbyterian Church
Harper
Wesley B. Blankenship
Texas Historical Commission
Victor L. Nixon
Fred
Ericksburg
Gillespie County Historical Survey Committee
Texas
Historical Commission
Texas Historic Landmark
Harper Herald
N.J.D
Toll Free Action Lane Aids All Disabilities
Call 1 800 492 5555 for the toll free Action Lane that assists adults and children with any kind of handicap in obtaining help and services.
Hill Country Retired Military Association to Hold Final Dinner
Kerrville area notes show the Hill Country Retired Military Association hosting its final year dinner Sunday December 12 at 6 30 p m at Pioneer House Kerrville opposite Tivy High School gym M J D Allen San Antonio health administrator will discuss medical benefits for retired personnel Reservations via Main Book Shop Fredericksburg 997 2375 Kerrville 257 777 or Mrs Joan Lennon Harper 864 4456 Also upcoming Christmas events 4 H party December 13 3 30 p m at the school house food drives gifts and local news updates.
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Kerrville
Hill Country Retired Military Association
Marvin F. Stalder
Pioneer House
North
Sidney Baker
Tivy High School
San
HCRMA
Fredericksburg
Joan Lennon
Harper
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Garet Buell Allen
W M Egley
Horsley
Marcus Ward Company
Kate Greenaway
Greenaway
Bull of the Woods
Harper Weather Report
By Frank Staudt
the Herald
Harper Jr
Brazil
South America
Russia
China
Canada
United States
Sam H. Coleman
Soil Conservation Service
Aden
Range Conserva
The
Harper Locals
Rodney Hartmann
Lampasas
Max Hartmann
Harry Sultemeter
Johnson City
Arron Henzen of
Lockney
Lydia Kramer
Clara Metzger
Theresa Kramer
Alfred Kramer
Allen Bridges
Burton Lehne
Kevin Lehne
Alfred Lehne
Simon Casper
New Iberia
Louisiana
Belle Lockart
Higgins
Nettie Theurns
Mrs. Rieger
Verlin Masters
Jerry Bierschwale
Dan Crenwelge
Carl Guiney
Fiedler Road
Mary
Radio Post
Harper Senior
Anderson Kinsey
Beverly
Harper Drug Store
Thomas North
Falcon Dam
Elmo Lumpkins
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