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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1968

Page

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Ola Mae Moellendorf and Ryley Pehl Exchange Vows

Ola Mae Moellendorf and Ryley J. Pehl exchanged marriage vows Saturday January 27 at 3:30 PM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with Rev L J Durkop officiating. The couple, both Fredericksburg High School alumni and now with local professions, announced plans to reside in Fredericksburg after a Monterrey honeymoon.

Ola Mae Moellendorf Ryley Pehl Ryley J. Pehl Holy Ghost Lutheran Church L. J. Durkop

Chichester's Round-the-World Voyage Triumphs at 65

Francis Chichester, aged 65, completed a solo circumnavigation in 226 days, beating a record for distance and speed. He faced 100 mph winds and nearCape Horn conditions, and after refitting in Sydney, pressed onward to Plymouth Harbor. His feat inspires renewed effort and service in a world hungry for progress.

Francis Chichester Plymouth Harbor Poeteoccas Sydney Australia Pacific Cape Horn South America Dauntless Mariner God

Harper Nuptials Saturday United Patricia Bailey, David Hopf

Miss Patricia Ann Bailey and David Dean Hopf wed at First Baptist Harper with Rev Cox officiating. Ceremony featured white gladioli, organist Leta Meador, and a 200-guest reception at Harper Community Center.

Harper Patricia Bailey David Hopf Patricia Ann Bailey David Dean Hopf First Baptist Church Cox Price Leta Meador Junction Bob Sansom Kerrville Edward M. Bailey E. Dean Hopf Harper Hich School Southwest Texas State College SWTSC Texas A&m University Patricia Lee Smyth San Antonio Virginia Bailey Eileen Hopf Jaydean Peril Young Bryan Dana Bateman Richard Bateman Lul

Parker Rites Held for Cecil Ellis Parker

Cecil Ellis Parker 49 died January 24 after a brief illness at Fredericksburg Hospital. A Kimble County rancher and World War II veteran born May 31 1898 in Harper he married Pnora Pape September 1 1938 in Fredericksburg. Survivors include his widow two daughters a son and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 26 at the Union Funeral Chapel with Rev Marvin Hatnhart officiating. Interment followed at Old Noxville Cemetery.

Cecil Ellis Parker Fredericksburg Mr. Parker Kimble County Harper Jess Fo Lorena Milamp Parker Ptnora Pape Mare FU Alvin Pehl Bruce Parker Fredericks Retteoretta Annn Parker Harper Nhaw Ve Penta Bruce Park Ry Fray Don Peht Rorles Bhane Parker Jess Parker Hooner Beooister

Dorothy Gray Creams on Sale During Balance of Month

Real Girl Make up lines advertise Dorothy Gray Creams and Lotions with Cellogen at half price for the balance of the month. The ad emphasizes discounts and product names to draw shoppers.

Tussy Dorothy Gray Helfprice

New Braunfels Couple Honored On 65th Wedding Anniversary

Mrs and Mrs John Strackbein of 45 Academy New Braunfels celebrated 65 years of marriage on a Sunday at Legion Hall New Braunfels. They wed January 4 1903 at Dogs officiated by Rev Carl Ziehe. They moved to New Braunfels in 1963 from Harper. He is 99 and she 83 with six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Attendants included Mrs John Dittmar and the late relatives Strackbein.

John Strackbein 45 Academy New Braunfels Jan Legion Hall Carl Ziehe New Braunfeld Flarper Strackbein John Dittmar Fredericksburg August Strackbein Kroll Mary Raising Strackbein

Harper Drug Store Grace and Leslie Anniversary Notice

A notice describes a Harper Drug Store event with Grace and Leslie, a Modern Market contact for radio TV service, and indicates guests present at a three tiered anniversary celebration with floral decorations and a guest book area. Attendees include Mrs Pete Crenwelge Seguin granddaughter and Mrs Ted Holtz, with music led by Rev Milton S Frueh and Mrs Frueh.

Gene Harper Harper Pete Crenwelge Inece Marvin Struckbein Seguin Ted Holtz Milton S. Frueh Frueh Chiiford Winecker Davine Haecker Pete Crenwelpe Marvin Strachbein Alvin EK Knutson Fall of Rochester Ming Carl Kroll Hernan Loeffler

March of Dimes Program Netted 227.31 for Foundation

A community turnout for the March of Dimes event raised a net balance of 227.31 to be donated to the National Foundation. The 1968 campaign ends with John Henry replacing R. E. Peril as committee chair, Alois Jung secretary, and Roman Stehling assisting.

R. E. Peril Alois Jung Roman Stehling National Foundation John Henry

Brad Beach Wins Seat On All State Choir

Brad Beach a 14 year old Tivy High School freshman earns second bass in the 1968 All State Choir after auditions. Thousands of Texas students were narrowed to 240 finalists to attend the Texas Music Educators Association convention in Austin February 8 through 10.

Brad Beach Chow Texas Brad Deryl Beach Kerrville Charles Barrett Harper

Berthold Reed Rites Outline Berthold Reeh dies

Berthold Reeh a retired rancher died Monday at Shady Oaks Rest Home at 11 40 p m He was born June 17 1879 in Gillespie County to Rheinhold and Katherine Manges Reeh He married Ava on February 24 1908 in Fredericksburg.

Berthold Reeh Shady Oaks Rest Mr. Reeh Gillespie County Rheinhold Katherine Manges Reeh Fredericksburg Ava

Raymond Cottle Dies at 79 in 1968

Raymond O. Cottle son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cottle, born April 30, 1889 in Bastrop County Texas, lived in Harper area with family since 1907. He married Miranda Casper on June 25, 1911 and they had three children, two daughters Audrey Calentine and Dell Lumpkins. one son died infancy. He passed away January 22, 1968 at 7 a.m. in Fredrickson.

Raymond O. Cottle John T. Cottle Bastrop County Texas Harper Miranda Casper Audrey E. M. Calentine Carrizozo New Mexico Dell Elmo Lumpkins Cot

James Armstrong Improves After Heart Attack

James L. Armstrong of Route 2 near Tivydale and Harper was rushed to the V A Hospital in Kerrville Friday night after a heart attack. He was on the critical list until Monday noon but was improved by Tuesday evening. Survivors include his wife and several children, plus siblings and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements and burial details follow in local notices.

James L. Armstrong Route 2 Tivydale Harper V. A. Hospital Kerrville

Prominent Harper Rancher Emil Wahrmund Dies at 79

Emil Wahrmund a leading Gillespie County landowner and rancher died of a heart attack Thursday January 25 at 10 30 am in Knopp Nursing Home He was born September 30 in Gillespie County to Emil and Augusta Feller Wahrmund He married Augteta Reed August 12 1926 at Mason Lutheran Church Mason Survivors include two sons E T Wahrmund of Harper and Kermit A Wahrmund of Temple plus three grandchildren Funeral services were held Saturday January 27 at Wo o mo Beckmann Funeral Chapel with Rev L J Durkop officiating and music by Mrs L J Durkop.

Colbath Anita E. H. Kasper San Antonio Alonzo Reed Fredericksburg Raymond Reed Ocala Fla Alfred Arthur Reed Adolph Kuno Gilbert Edwin Reed Reinholdina Charles Keller Alma H Emil Wahrmund Harper Area Knopp Nursing Home Mr. Wahrmund Gillespie County Isis Emil Augusta Feller Wahrmund Mason Lutheran Church Mason Augteta Reed E. T. Wahrmund Harper Kermit A. Wahrmund Temple Arthur Wahrmund Theresa Andrew Moursand Wooom Oam Wooom Oam Beckmann Funeral Chapel, Rev. L. J. Durkop L. J. Durkop Victor Stall

Harper locals share a weekend gathering in Alpine community

Mrs. Bob McElroy of Alpine teachers at Stockton spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. J J Rogers and Phil. Mrs Hilmar Wendel and her daughter were present. Cecil Parker funeral services were attended by Mr and Mrs Schmidt. The Wood Cottle home welcomed several visitors including Floyd Boatright Rey Cottle Archie Lennon and Pete Kramer. Local families from San Antonio New Braunfels and Sanderson joined relatives at various visits.

Henry Moellendorf Sr Joe Roeder Heremann Sons Hall Donna Wehmerger Ray Ang Lich Bridesbook Mesd Douglas Pehl Tommy Zenntz Leroy Wehmeyer Kay Cottle Rhonda Lich Betty Pehl Carolyn Pehl Susan Pehl Arthur Voedendorf Joe Moellendorf Ella Mae Black David Tatsch Gerald Schneider Billy Jenschke Ned Gaklowas Roy Lich Kilman Monterrey Mexico Blue Bonnet St. Fredericksburg Kerrville Harper San Antonio Kilene Ft. Worth Uptin Houston Andy's Ing Wayne Itz Dayton Itz Katy John Wayne Reddick John Warren McDougall Kermit Doerr New Braunfels Glen Ashby Austin Jimmy Peril Richard Bateman Harper Community Center Georgia Bailey Johnnie Kaye Peril Connie Wilson New Mexico San Marcos Seguin Luling Fredericksburg Bob McElroy Alpine Stockton J. J Rogers Phil Hilmar Wendel Mrlee Schmidt Wasaamus Bill Lea Sanderson J. J. Rogers Ray Edwards Wood Cottle Cottle Mesdames Floyd Boatright Rey Cottle Archie Lennon Pete Kramer Alfred Kramer

Barker Tops National Color TV Sales Honor

MOOR man Manufacturer Company saleman BO Barker wins color TV award for outstanding sales. He led the United States the weekend ending December 3, 1966 with 316,347 in sales and top Texas ranking. Barker was also top salesman nationwide the week ending January 19, 1966 with 1400 in sales.

BO Barker Saleman Moorman Manufacture Company Miro Barker Scleman United States Barker Texas

Pallbearers Named for Organist Interment

Pallbearers for the organist include Adolph Heep Roo Perth Eldred Reach Rey Stroeher Otto Goehmann and Hugo Arlitt. Interment was at Takewawood COM.

Adolph Heep Roo Perth Eldred Reach Rey Stroeher Otto Goehmann Hugo Arlitt Takewawood Com

Bride Elect Plans June Wedding At Local School

A June wedding is planned for Mary Ann and her fiancé with details tying to area institutions. The couple will wed on June 4 at a local school setting, with attendees including families and community members from nearby towns.

Levit Elite Mary Annoy Meves Mroo Veo Stevens Bett Vradtar Its der Ehiga

Raymond Cattle and Mattress Firm Attend Event

A garbled notice records attendees Mio a and Mrs Rontve Lumpkis at Raymond Cattle. It mentions OLD MATTRESSES MADE NEW and INNERSPRING SPECIALISTS with references to MAYERIELIDD MAB URiss CO. at a location in Tosa.

Mio A Rontve Lumpkis Hsh Viabees Raymond Cattle Ataranteed Mayerielidd Maburiss CO Tosa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clarence Weinheimer St. Durkop Theu Moellendorf Mr Moellendorf Guenther Pehl Pehl Fredericksburg High School Austin Beauty School Rallymonde Fair Park Arthur Moellendorff Ingram Louise Vaelfendort Fredericksbure Kramer Alver Sandra Wim Moellenaer Joe V Moellendort Rene Wehmeyer Mreemard Osettoot Leroy Wehrmeyer Biter Boomel Frederiksburg Tna James Wilson de Werth Spo Ten Joe Voellendort Bride Athe Wits Meoellendort MR. and Mrs. Ryley Pehl Christopher News Notes Keller Photo Lee Allen Pape Terry Lee Nevingnan Bo Baker Jene Royce Ake Walter Wynn Parker Lavon Parker Harold Taylor Robert. Caylor Noxville Cemetery Clara Hiarmsen Robert Strackbem Zorn Kalwin Strackbem Flarpers Inlaw Alvin Strackbem Strackbemm Harper Drug Store Grace Leslie Raymond Cottle James Armstrong Ericksburg Hospital Harper Baptist Church Charles Price Howard Cottle Buddy Pape Rocksprings Raymond Pape Mountain Home Perry Cosper Ed. L. Cosper Omar Cottle Creighton Stevens Elton Spencer Dennis Parker Harper Cemetery Beckmann Emil Wahrmund H. Emil Wahrmund Harper Locals Daniel Durs RB Gott San Attieme Intharpet T.V Mary Ann Kensing
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