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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1964
Page
2
The Harper Herald plans its annual Christmas issue for December 18 with efforts to publish next week. Advertisers and contributors are asked to submit news items and Christmas stories by next Tuesday for inclusion.
Glenn Hopf of Harper, foreman in sheet metal sub-assembly, was elected president of the Mooney Employees Association at a November 12 plant election. Melvin Itz and Dayton Weber were chosen as officers, with Lee Spencer and Jack Jordan among the election committee.
The letter argues that the United States must not back down in the dispute over UN dues and assessments. It notes Soviet arrears of 52.6 million and France owing 16 million, warns that enforcing rules is essential, and condemns appeasement as a threat to the UN and global hopes.
The Harper Presbyterian Church will host its annual Christmas party on Sunday night December 20 at 7 30 p m at the church. Mrs Charles Schmidt leads the program and all congregation members and guests are warmly welcomed.
The Harper FFA team coached by Clayton Massey earned second place in the Area VII range judging contest at San Marcos. Thirteen teams competed. Dripping Springs won with 998 points, Harper had 990. Team members: Jim Tatsch, Bernard Fritz, Dudley Parker, Jerome Esquell, Roy Heinemann, with Parker as second high scorer and Tatsch third high.
The Harper Young Homemakers club placed three red and white litter barrels around town for residents and tourists. They are located at the Harper Drug Store Post Office and the Harper School to keep the community clean and attractive for visitors. Kevin McMahon recently bagged his first buck, an eight pointer, a couple of weeks ago.
Van C Brown reports a buck shot Monday evening in the Blue Mountains on London Road. The deer weighed about 10 pounds with four-point horns per side and a damaged lower jaw. A staff photo may suggest prior shooting. an ear was slit and other marks questioned.
The Harper Volunteer Fire Department has answered 16 fire calls in Harper and nearby areas as of December 8. The department, incorporated in 1964, has 27 active members and seeks a new fire truck next year. Donations are welcome through Mr. Spaeth or the First State Bank, with emergency number UN 4-3050.
Harper Lions Club met December 1 at the school cafetorium with guests from Center Point Lions including Harry J. Wray and Dick Bruton. New members Otto Spaeth and Ras Surriga were welcomed. next meeting December 14 features a Lions Ladies Christmas party.
The Harper Methodist Church will hold a formal opening Sunday night December 20. Rev H Ellis Thomas Kerrville District superintendent and former pastor of the Tharpe congregation will participate. The exterior was painted and a new entry added while the interior was completed with new furnishings. Ice formed on surfaces in Harper Friday morning with temperatures down to 26 to 25 degrees before warming after noon.
The Hill Country Auxiliary to the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association sponsored the Make It Yourself With Wool contest in Kerrville at Municipal Auditorium on December 5. Winners in divisions A B C and the adult class advance to the state contest in San Marcos January 9.
Attendees Monday night included Rev Tommy O Bryant and wife Mrs Iwona O Bryant. Also present were Mr and Mrs Richard Bierschwale Maa W Parker Mrs Chester Moses and Mrs Mloy Boatright.
Rites were held for Mrs Carrie Loretta Calentine 79 a Harper native at Plummer Smith chapel Kerrville and at the Pentecostal Church in Harper. Interment followed in Harper cemetery. Survivors include three children Opal Stuke Kerrville Flora Dickey Center Point and John Calentine Seguin four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were nephews Floy Bode Rance McDonald Lester McDonald Baal Copple and Sam Davis.
Linda Jaydean Peril a Harper High School senior was chosen Sunday afternoon December 6 as Jaycee Junior Miss at the Security State Bank building. She will compete in the State Junior Miss Pageant January 30 in New Braunfels.
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