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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1973
Page
2
A Catholic letter reflects on Christmas meaning focusing on Christ as light and urging compassion. Postmaster Frank Io Staudt announces Harper Post Office lobby hours Saturday morning December 22 for Harper area postal patrons.
W A Brown of Harper is a veteran violin maker with 64 years of experience. He started at 17, took nine months to craft his first violin, and now can finish one in a week. He favors hoe down music, values Stradivarius lore, and has built a workshop full of violins and guitars, including a Stradivarius copy worth about $2000. Brown believes natural aging improves violins and notes a $150,000 value in a repaired New York instrument, which he returned after repairs.
The United Presbyterian Women's Association met with a covered dish luncheon on Thursday December 1. One member attended with two guests. A business meeting reviewed last year's report. Mrs Martin Bierschwale installed new officers for 1974: Mrs J K Peru president, Mrs Charlie Rogers vice president, Mrs Homer J Stevens secretary, Mrs Herbert Gamel treasurer, Mrs Watkins Tarr assistant program chairman. Gifts were exchanged after the meeting.
Hosts Virgil Lennon Parker Roscoe Parker Walter Parker Frank Ohne mus welcomed guests at a holiday party Friday evening in the Community Hall. Cedar festooning and a glittering tree lit the room while red green white and gold candles brightened the buffet and punch tables. Guests danced to celebrate the season.
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