New Catholic Rectory Planned for St Anthony’s Harper
Architects plans for a large modern rectory at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Harper have been approved and the final go ahead is expected soon. Construction work may begin early in 1978, with no definite start date set. Pastor Rev A A Gitter is considering repair and remodeling of the present rectory.
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Heart Attack Claims Mrs Harold Rahe of Harper
Mrs Harold Rahe 42 nee Louise Fritz died about 2 a m Sunday December 14 at her home in Harper of heart attack. Funeral services will be at St James Lutheran Church with burial in Harper City Cemetery. She leaves husband Harold Rahe two sons Gerald Wayne Rahe and Gary Dean Rahe a daughter Glenda Sue Rate and numerous siblings. Funeral arrangements handled by Beckmann Funeral Home.
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Lidwina
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Fredericksburg
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William Hill
Deer Kill Heavy In Harper Area
The Harper Locker reports 785 deer brought in for storage or processing this season, including 405 processed as of last weekend. Last year 732 deer were brought in with 37 percent processed, making this season’s total to date about 55 more than the previous year.
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New Home in Harper Progress and Community Notes
Work on a new Harper residence began July 4 with foundation prep. Mr. and Mrs. Tatsch moved in October, and local builders, suppliers, and residents helped complete the project. John Tom joins Robs Barber Shop in Harper, with hours Tue–Sat 7 to 5:38. Presbyterian Church members are summoned for a meeting after worship next Sunday.
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Christmas Quiz Questions and Answers Overview
This item lists trivia prompts about Christmas lore. It asks who wrote The Visit of St. Nicholas and names reindeer. It inquires about gifts of the Wise Men, who sent the first Christmas card, Dickens story about Scrooge and Tiny Tim, meaning of Mistletoe in a Norse myth, Dutch phrase Vroolijk Kerfeest, Roman holiday origins, and the origins of Christmas celebrations including the Yule log.
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Nativity Scene: A Christmas Tradition Set Up
The article describes a nativity display featuring the Holy Family, Wise Men, shepherds, and animals arranged under the Christ. It emphasizes the enduring Christmas tradition and the scene’s significance in households and communities.
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Harper Herald Skips Next Week Publication
The Harper Herald will not publish next week as part of a holiday break for staff. The note wishes readers a Happy New Year and explains the tradition of taking a few days off during the holidays.
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Entries Slow in Harper’s Bull of the Woods Contest
Only one buck entered this week in Harper’s Bull of the Woods contest. W. A. Shorty Hogan of Cedar Spring Ranch took a buck scoring 200 points with 92 pounds dressed 18 inch spread and an 11 and a half inch antler height while noting weight kept the total down with two weeks left in the season.
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Elbert Feller Named Fire Chief For Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Elbert Feller was elected Fire Chief at Harper Volunteer Fire Department’s bi monthly meeting on December 9. Other officers include President Charles H Pie Bierschwabe and Secretary treasurer Ronnie Lumpkins with Richard Roeder as assistant fire chief. The department thanked the Harper community and County Commissioners Court for ongoing support after answering numerous rural and village calls this year.
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Pie” Bierschwabe
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