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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
3
New Years in Japan features kneeling prayers with tea and chestnuts, symbolic gifts like pine bough rice jars and tangerines, a family feast with sake and soup, and New Year fish for luck. Rice straw garlands ward off evil while temple visits involve cleansing rituals and six stick horoscopes hung on trees.
Mrs. Richard Hanschke was honored at a December 18 prenuptial party hosted by Mrs. David Schmidt and Mrs. Vernon Fritze. Guests included bride elect Miss Karen Dittmar, her mother Mrs. Robert Dittmar, and relatives. The home featured red and white decor with carnations as centerpieces and a tea service of finger sandwiches and cookies.
Austin Police Captain Dabney Cope dies of a heart attack while hunting on a Gillespie County ranch. Funeral services held at St David's Episcopal Church in Austin with pallbearers named, as investigators review two similar deaths tied to the incident and city records.
Luci Johnson, daughter of the President, engaged to Airman Pat Nugent. The couple, who met in Milwaukee, plan a summer wedding after Nugent completes basic training and returns to civilian life. Luci, a Catholic convert, attends Georgetown nursing school and previously worked as an optometric technician.
The Harper 4 H Club met December 14 at the Legion Hall with President Herschel Esquell presiding. New members were welcomed and officers for 1966 elected: Shirlene Rahe president, Linda Jung vice president, Cathy Tatsch secretary, Beverly Holmes treasurer, Nancy Phillips reporter. The group arranged a refreshment stand for the Harper Stock Show on January 17, 1966 and held a Christmas party with games and gifts.
Miss La Wanda Osbourn will assume Gillespie County Home Demonstration Agent duties on Monday January 3 at the Court House succeeding Mrs Rosa Lee Meeks who moved to Moore County. A Llano High School graduate she holds a BS from Abilene Christian College majoring in general home economics. She is daughter of Clarence and the late family from Valley Spring with several siblings active in 4 H work.
Earl Walker announces the engagement of Latina Gay Walker to Leslie James Esquel. The bride elect is the cousin of Earl Walker and Margie Walker of Midhand. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Esquel of Harper.
Neal Fox former superintendent of Harper Public Schools died after a short illness in Victoria Texas at 1235 am Friday He would have been 66 on January 1 Surviving are his wife Lois Williams three children Rex Fox Yvonne and Gilbert Fox and nine grandchildren Services were held at St Marks Methodist Church in Victoria with burial at Vehamud Cemetery near Berwyn.
Mrs Lillie Coffee Walker of Starper died Tuesday in a Menard rest home. She was 84 years, five months and 13 days old. Survived by husband Nathan Walker (d. 1951) and twelve children. funeral December 30 at Hodges Funeral Home with graveside at Wnonville Cemetery. Reverend Carlos Parker to officiate.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Rode hosted a Christmas dinner with the Stevens family and relatives from San Antonio Victoria Brownwood Austin Fredonia and Donnie Bode and family in attendance.
The Pentecostal Church invites members of Harpeton churches to a New Year's Eve singing night. Special singers from Houston will perform, bringing holiday music to the community.
Christmas Day dinner at Mrs J C Cosper home drew about 62 guests including her children and many relatives. Several families from Kerrville Fredericksburg Austin San Antonio and Houston joined in the celebration with numerous grandchildren present.
Jim Armostrongs in Tivydale reports eight lambs and thirteen ewes killed by dogs last week. He urges owners to tether their dogs to prevent further losses and protect livestock.
The Harper PTA announces a meeting on January 4 at 3 00 p m in the school auditorium. Ir J P Rogers chairs the January program with the theme Together We Help a Child by Encouraging Acceptance of Community Responsibilities. Everyone is invited to attend and help your child's grade win the room count.
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