Harper Herald social notices reflect local visits in 1960
The Harper Herald reports Mr and Mrs Walter Markworth of the Hays Ranch shopped in Harper. Mr and Mrs Ben Frenzel of San Angelo were guests of Mr and Mrs R F Manske. Mr and Mrs V C Whitworth and children of Doole spent time with the Kinney family and with Pete Whitworth's parents, A J Kinney and Pete Whitworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Walter Markworth
Hays Ranch
Harper
Ben Frenzel
San Angelo
R. F. Manske
V. C. Whitworth
Doole
A. J. Kinney
Pete Whitworth
Old World Christmas Legends in Our Festive Traditions
The article recalls how Christmas customs blend Christian and pagan roots across Europe and other regions. It notes Santa Claus differs abroad while gifts come from Wise Men, Angels, stars, or St. Basil, and describes window candles, holly, Wassail, and international decorations revived in homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Europe
Hungary
Poland
Greece
St. Basil
Bethlehem
San Antonio Livestock Exposition Schedule Sets Feb 10 19
The 1961 San Antonio Stock Show offers a record 156679 in premiums with divisions for Sheep and Goat Market Lamb Mohair and Goat races. Events span Feb 10 to 19 with judges and prize totals published by livestock chairman Mark L. Browne and general manager A B Johnson. World Championship Rodeo features Dale Robertson and Jim Hardie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark L. Browne
Delaine
Robert B. Tate
San Antonio
A. B. Johnson
Dale Robertson
Jim Hardie
Governor Daniel Urges Yearend Drive For Safer Holidays
Gov. Price Daniel promotes the statewide holiday traffic safety campaign aiming to reduce deaths during the 10-day Christmas to New Year period. He notes Texas could set a record low death toll, following a 97-death year in 1959, with workers striving to protect lives. Also mentions social guests at a Sunday dinner and the birth of Michael Dwane Bierschwale on November 30 at Seminole Hospital with grandparents Fred and Mrs. Bierschwale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Daniel
Texas
Daniel
Hal Ray Bierschwale
Michael Dwane
Seminole Hospital
Fred Bierschwale
Night Before Christmas Author Denies Fame
A New York divinity professor admits he wrote the famous Christmas poem for two decades though it did not fit his dignity. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hilton visited the Victor Marshalls on Wednesday night. Presbyterian Youth Fellowship members attended a Junction cantata at the Methodist Church on Sunday night December 18 and returned to the Bierschwales for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mrs
Frank Hilton
Victor Marshalls
Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Junction
Arthur Bierschwale
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Harper Herald
Sinclair Refining Company
Fredericksburg, Texas
Edgar Stracher
Felix Hahne, Sr
Guenther Pfiester
R. A. Offers
Roy Strocher
Albert Kammlah
Leo Nebgen
Orwin Treibs
Arene
Byres
Adi
Tree of Light
Beckmann Funeral Home
Max Beckmann
Mr. and
Roy Beckmann
Harry Hartmann
Elton Friedrich
Emil Lehne
Otto Baethge
Daniel Jung
San Antonio Livestock Exposition
Pat’s
J. J. Patranella
Damon Meredith
J. C. Whatley & His
Rhythm Kings
Texas Rhythmiers
Catula Nell
Iris Riley
Hilda Roberts
Floyd Heat Fight
Paul Kraus
Erwin Kraus
Frederick Kraus
David Kraus
Jge Weidenfeller
Mobil Oil Company
Lochte Storage & Commission Co. and Employees
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