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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1968
Page
3
Justice Hugo L Black argued on television that constitutional rights to speech assembly and protest have limits. He said the right to assemble exists only if peaceful, distinguishing conduct from speech amid demonstrations that disrupt orderly society.
A compact note on the importance of handling people to advance in any field. It emphasizes treating everyone as important and using personal appeal as a key to success, warning that disobedience to this law hinders progress.
The article explains how to keep the poinsettia vibrant through careful handling. It advises a draft free sunny window with temperatures above 60 degrees, avoid heat from radiators, and water sparingly to keep soil moist but not wet. After wilting and leaf drop, store the plant in a dry dark 50 degree rest period to revive next year. It also notes local social items and a redistricting update in Kimble County.
At the December 4 1908 meeting in Johnson City RC&D members approve Gillespie County Home Demonstration Council elderly housing and a county profile project. Reverend Truesdell proposes a 2500 to 3000 acre boys working ranch with a sponsor ready to fund development pending formal proposal. A survey of dam sites will follow January 1 with extra staff assigned to aid land treatment efforts. The next meeting is set for January 23 1960 in Blanco.
Elizabeth Lurene Ernste Einstein, a Moore Junior High student from Redlands, disappeared after leaving school at 3 40 p m on March 18 1968. Her parents Norman and Ruth Einstein offer 5000 reward and urge public tips to San Bernardino County Sheriff Capt Callahan and this newspaper.
About 108 4-H members joined a county-wide Christmas party on December 6 at the American Legion Hall. A crowd of around 200, including parents and siblings, enjoyed square dancing calls and carols led by Joel Wilson of West Texas Utilities Abilene. Linda Ahrens and Sandra Feller presented a thank you box to Mr. Wilson. A committee including Gary Lynam Hahn, Sandra Feller, Alicia Hahn and Linda Ahrens organized the event.
A baptismal dinner was held Sunday at the grandparents home after the service at St. James Lutheran Church to honor infant Tracy Wienecke daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wienecke. Sponsors listed include Mrs. Hugo Klein Fredericksburg Mrs. Otto Wien ecke Jr Stephenville Kermit Strackbein San Antonio and Brent Strackbein here.
Mr and Mrs Robert Feller recent newlyweds hosted a reception at St Anthonys Catholic Hall last Tuesday Dec 8 for 31 relatives and friends. Guests included grandmother Mrs Alfred Feller of Fredericksburg and Mr and Mrs Orvin Tatsch of Albert Texas with gifts aided by Mrs Herbert Feller. The couple plans to live in New Iberia Louisiana after visiting relatives.
Perry Wanner, stationed in Missouri with the reserves, is at home visiting his mother Mrs. Ida Wanner and Mrs. Anna Moellen. Mr. and Mrs. Roanie Lumpkins of San Marcos spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Lumpkins.
Cecil Tatech entered an eleven point buck in the Warper’s Bull of the Woods Contest, bringing the total entries to eleven bucks and one turkey gobbler. The buck dressed 78 pounds with a 17 inch spread and 14.5 inch height, placing Tatech among the entrants as the season nears its end. E. T. Wahrmund and Alfred Leane remain first and second, while this season offers additional prizes and entrants in a final scramble.
County level interest in horse projects grows as Gillespie County plans a 4-H Horse Club meeting. Extension Specialist B F Yates will discuss formation while Duery Menzies notes the club centers on leadership for boys and girls and horsemanship activities. The session is Tuesday December 17 1968 at 7 30 p m in the Courthouse and open to all interested in horses and youth.
Postmaster Frank E. Staudt urges sending all Christmas mail this weekend to ensure on time delivery nationwide. He warns transportation strain and possible weather delays, advising local cards be mailed by Monday December 16 at the latest.
The Harper kindergarten class held its Christmas party Friday morning in the school Cafetorium. Students sang many songs, Santa and helpers handed candy bags and gifts, and teacher Mrs. Rupert Hornbeck received a gift. Mothers and grandmothers attended as punch and cookies were served. Visitors to the Herbert Feller home over the weekend included Mr and Mrs Terry Wah and son of Fredericksburg Mrs Anita Crenwelge Mrs Floyd Crenwelge of Fredericksburg Mrs Alf Feller and Tommy Feller of Uvalde.
Mr and Mrs Chris Shaganesta and their baby daughter from Austin spent the weekend with Mrs and Mrs Elton Spencer.
Funeral services conducted for 71 year old Mrs Eva Maye Edenborough of San Angelo at Hodges Fife Funeral Chapel. She died unexpectedly at home, burial in Noxville Cemetery beside her husband Charles A. Edenborough. Born May 17 1907, she moved to Texas as a child and lived in San Angelo for 19 years. Survived by son Dennis Bergman of Shreveport and two grandchildren. Pallbearers listed with honorary pallbearers from Kerrville Goldthwaite and Abilene communities.
Miss Brenda Louise Reese and Wayne Orvin Behrens united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at Earl Garrett Street Church of Christ officiated by Stanley Bratcher. The couple, from Harper and Kerrville, plan residence at 305 Tivy Street Apt 4 Kerrville after a reception and wedding trip to Austin.
Harper Lions Club members and their families plan a Christmas party on December 17 at the school cafetorium during the regular bimonthly meeting. A committee led by Clark Bierschwab Alfred Spaeth Gene Harper and Dayton Rahe will handle arrangements and the program. No meal will be served but refreshments will be available and Christmas bags for children and grandchildren will be distributed by Santa.
Harper Chapter of Young Homemakers of Texas sponsors a Christmas Decorating Contest with two divisions Business and Homes. A plaque goes to the best business, first and second prizes awarded in Homes, judged December 19 by three judges. First prize is an Electric Blanket from Central Texas Electric Coop.
Old mattresses made new with felting and inner spring specialists. All work guaranteed by Mayfield Mattress Co. in Kerrville Texas.
The University of Texas San Beta Pi chapter announces new officers and members including Malcolm Roger Marschall of Harper. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Victor Marschall.
C M Bill Floyd of Esso Research and Engineering Baytown spoke to the South Texas Section ASME on detergent and ashless dispersant additives in engine oils. Floyd is the son of late Frank and Mrs. Floyd and brother of Frances Floyd of Harper and Fredericksburg. Barbara Perilan and Vickie Honig of San Marcos vacationed with their parents and attended the Basketball Tournament. Bobby Harper Joe Mains Re Heinemann and Sharon Rahe of Stephenville visited over the weekend.
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