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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1962
Page
3
On the third day of the season Brad harvested a buck at the Charles Schmidt ranch. The antlers measured a 142 inch spread and 13 inch height, with a dressed weight around 95 pounds.
A Christmas message from the San Antonio Light reflects on the day’s unity and forgiveness, noting that the season dissolves social lines and fosters peace, charity, and brotherhood. Local social notes mention families visiting relatives and shoppers in the area, with Mayfield's Mattress Company promoting repair services.
T. D. Ross of Bryan bagged a 130 pound 13 point buck Monday on the R. W. Kothmann ranch west of Harper near Kerrville Junction. Accompanying him were Brady Mainer who shot a 7 point buck and Bill Corbusier who claimed an 8 point buck with a 222 rifle at 398 yards. Other Bryan companions reported missed shots and plentiful turkeys on the Rothmann ranch.
Local residents attended a noon luncheon at the Roof Garden of the St. Angelus Hotel in San Angelo last Wednesday. Forty five West Texas boys and girls won 4-H Gold Star Awards honored by West Texas Utilities Co and the Texas Extension Department with U.S. Congressman C. Fisher stressing the 4-H role in training tomorrow's leaders. Ralph Logan presented awards and Roy L. Huckabee and Thelma A. Casey outlined each recipient's achievements. Buddy Spaeth, county sheep and achievement winner, had earlier been named Outstanding 4-H Boy of Cullespie County. Elsewhere, J. Ro. Mayhugh of Corpus Christi visited. Mrs. W. J. Lennon and Mary Lou of Midland spent the weekend. Mrs. Herbert Jones accompanied them to Midland for several weeks, and Harvey Wolfe of Dallas attended funeral services for Mr. Wendel Friday at Fredericksburg.
The 32nd Harper Legionnaire to pass in review is Phil Rogers. Drafted in December 1943 as a 4F. he served at Fort Sam Houston with an STU to teach illiterate servicemen and later re assigned records at various posts. He earned Master Sergeant and discharged in April 1946 at Fort Dix, returning to Harper School as principal and teacher.
St Peter Lutheran Church women met on Thursday December 13 for a Christmas program in the Parish House. Rev William Lange led a Christmas message and prayers. The group viewed a church tree, decorations, and a workshop of ornaments made by altar guild members. Refreshments followed with community members mentioned.
The annual Christmas party for troop 139 hosted at the Leg on Hut on December 17 included Scouts Hardin Rahe Bobby Harper Buddy Spaeth Charles Hopf Jim Tatseh Lynn Parker Benny Barker Jim Bob Stevens Ronnie Lumpkins and Scout Master Tom my O Bryan t. Parents of the boys attended as guests. Dennis Parker played Santa as gifts were exchanged and Ronnie Lumpkins led the troop in the Scout Benediction.
Here’s Harper, the 1962 Harper Centennial book, is moving quickly with only a few copies left says Floy Bode, chairman of the Centennial steering committee. The volume has strong local appeal with many purchases for friends and relatives and shipments reaching distant homes of Harper area natives. Bode notes the book makes a fine Christmas gift with a price of 3.00 per copy or 3.35 for mailed orders.
Harper Lions Club President Oehler reported a about 200 dollar net from the Sportsmen's Community Club membership drive. Prizes were drawn at the London Harper basketball game with Lloyd Harper Gene Bode Cecil Tatsch winning first second and third prizes.
The Pirat Lapist Charen of Harper extends a cordial invitation to the public for the annual Christmas program on Sunday December 23 at 7:30. The event features a musical entry titled For unto us a Ring is Born.
St James Junior Lutherans met at 3 30 p m on December 16 for a Christmas party. They sang several songs and exchanged gifts. Items for the Kitty Kilts were placed under the tree to be sent overseas. Refreshments were served by Mrs Milton Ahrens Mrs Orvin Behrens and Mrs Robert Dittmar - Catherine Honig Reporter.
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