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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1967

Page

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New NIMH Center Warns of Rising Personal Crisis Deaths

Dr. Edwin Schneidman leads the National Institute of Mental Health center and cites estimates double the official figures. The Boston Rescue Inc report covers 1959 to 1966, noting more female attempts than male, peak times, and occupations with higher risk, urging informed prevention.

Edwin S. Schneidman National Institute of Mental Health Center For Schneiderman District of Columbia Boston Rescue, Inc Schneidmann

CTEC Opens Essay Contest for 16 to 18 Year Old Youths

Central Texas Electric Cooperative announces an essay contest for area youths aged 16 to 18 to win a fully paid trip to Washington D C for Rural Youth Day. Two winners will tour national government sites and meet officials with all expenses paid.

CTEC Central Texas Electric Cooperative Inc Lyndon B. Johnson Washington D.C Rebecca Hopson Llano Steve Mutachnik Mason McWilliams Texas U. S. House of Representatives Senate Smithsonian Institute Department of Agriculture, Rural Electrification Administration J. F. Kennedy Pres. Johnson Potomac River Conirol Central Texas Electric Cooperative Fredericksburg

Mohair Promotion Plan Backed by Industry Leaders

Howard Derrick of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association urged producers to back Mohair Council of America plans. A mail referendum February 6 to 17 could fund promotion by deducting 1k cents per pound from National Wool Act incentive payments, pending two thirds approval by voters or production volume. Nearby visitors included Johnnie Cottle and family in San Marcos.

Howard Derrick Derrick Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association Mohair Council of America U. S. Secretary of Agriculture American Sheep Producers Council Fred Barwood Texas Wool and Mohair Warehouse Association Earwood

March of Dimes Program Success Shown at School Event

The March of Dimes talent and amateur program drew a large crowd at the school cafetorium last Saturday. Organizers report receipts of 284.88 from ads door cake auction and refreshments with 239.66 net paid to the National Foundation. Roman Stehling was chosen to replace Elgin Esquell on the committee.

Mananera March of Dimes Elgin Esquell Cim R. E. Peril Secy Alois Jung Radio Post National Foundation For the March of Dimes Roman Stehling Outgang

Clara Schmidt and D Weidenfeller wed in Harper ceremony

Clara Jeanette Schmidt and Dayton Weidenfeller exchanged marriage vows at St. Anthony's Church Harper with Rev A A Git ter officiating. The bride, a 1960 Fredericksburg High graduate, is with Southwestern States Telephone. Groom son of Mrs Joe Weidenfeller, a 1956 St Mary's graduate, UT attendee and two-year Army veteran, works as an accountant at Mooney Aircraft Kerrville. Out-of-town guests included families from San Antonio Kerrville and Lubbock.

New Mexico Dayton Weidenfeller Crenwelge Drive St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Harper A. A. Gitter Ronnie Vierus Clara Jeanette Schmidt Otto Schmidt Fredericksburg Iigh Southwestern States Telephone Co Joe Weidenfeller St. Mary’s High School University of Texas Mooney Aircraft Inc Kerrville

Daughter Born to Carroll Bierschwale Family

Mr and Mrs Carroll Bierschwale welcome Donna Carol born January 28 in a San Antonio hospital. She has two brothers and a sister to greet her. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Casey of San Antonio attend the blessed event.

Carroll Bierschwale Donna Carol San Antonio John Casey

School Driving Regulations Stressed by Officials

Officials urge safer driving near Harper School after a survey by State Highway Patrol shows frequent irregularities. Recommendations include traffic pattern changes for westbound drivers and a new crosswalk to improve student safety, plus warnings to slow speeds and increase caution.

The Highway Patrol Cemetery Alsl Harper

Mailbox Damages Highlight Federal Penalties and Local Cases

Postmaster Frank Staudt warns mailbox damage is a federal offense with fines up to 1000 dollars and up to three years in prison. He cites 25,000 damaged receptacles and 2,641 arrests in the year ending June 30. Counties report youthful incidents and strict penalties to deter vandalism. Interstate 10 work extends toward Kerrville as stone and caliche base progress amid by passes and new overpasses.

Frank Staudt Staudt Michigan New York State Iowa

Cemetery Expenses and Donations for 1966 Report

The cemetery report lists 1966 expenses for mowing and grave cleaning at 177.94, mower repairs 16.30, gas and oil for 65 and 66 at 15.48, and donations totaling 229.39. It notes gratitude for upkeep contributions and states increased mowing due to rainfall.

Juvenile Court Actions Span Three States

In Missouri three 17 year olds lost driving privileges and received a 9 pm curfew with biweekly reports to juvenile authorities after damaging 63 mailboxes. In Arkansas four juveniles faced penalties including a probationary plan, a 10 pm curfew, a month back to court with school reports, full damages restriction, and a 30 day public sign reminding lack of respect for others' property.

Missouri Arkansas

Local Visits Highlight Texas Families

Mr and Mrs Gillie Pape of Prade Ranch visited relatives in Harper on Friday. Mr and Mrs Frank Congleton of Marble Falls spent Sunday through Monday with Mr and Mrs Jeff Elam. Mr and Mrs A J Kinsey joined their daughter Mrs V C Whitworth and family at Doole on Sunday.

Mrs. Gillie Pape Prade Ranch Harper Frank Congleton Marble Falls Jeff Elam A. J. Kinsey V. C. Whitworth Doole

College Students Home From Tarlton and San Marcos

College students listed as home for mid term include Keith Kensing Raymond Jones Hardin Rahe Don Bracaugam Gregory Parker from Tarlton College and David Hopf Jack Phillips Patsy Bailey Ronnie Lumpkin from San Marcos plus Buddy Spaeth of Uvalde Mike Armstrong of San Marcus and Delores Duderstadt of Austin.

Keith Kensing Raymond Jones Hardin Rahe Don Bracaugam Gregory Parker Tarlton College David Hopf Jack Phillips Patsy Bailey Ronnie Lumpkin San Marcos Buddy Spaeth Uvalde Mike Armstrong San Marcus Delores Duderstadt Austin

Local Visitors Share Weekend in town

Locals Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maurer and Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler visited Mr. and Mrs. Reginal McDougall at Booker's Store Saturday evening. Miss Frances Floyd of Fredericksburg attended Presbyterian Church services and visited Mrs A C Wendel Sunday afternoon. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Tarr and Mary Nell.

Johnnie Cottle San Marcos V. A. Cottle Dale Manning Robert Maurer Fred Gammenthaler Reginal McDougall Booker’s Store Frances Floyd Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church A.C. Wendel Watkins Tarr Mary Nell

Social Security Talk Planned by Lions Club

A meeting in the school cafetorium Tuesday February 7 at 7 49 p m invites all interested. E B Roach reports Harry Lewis the Administration's Field Rep. will discuss Social Security functions and provide insights for the public.

E. B. Roach Lions Club Program Harry Lewis Lewis

P T A To Meet February 9

A tea honoring PTA founders will highlight the meeting on Thursday February 9 at 3 00 pm in the school cafeteria. Devotion will be given by Mrs Max Hartman and the program Accepting Responsibilities in Our Heritage will be presented by Mrs G C Stevens. All are invited.

P.T.A Max Hartman G. C. Stevens

James Wienecke Honored on Birthday

Mrs. Otto Wienecke hosted a turkey dinner for James Wienecke on his 25th birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jerome Gold and their girls from Uvalde, Mr and Mrs Henry Wienecke and boys from Kerrville, Mr and Mrs Bobby Wienecke and baby from Kerrville, Mr and Mrs Steve Harvey and baby from Fredericksburg, Mrs Orval Harvey and girls from Fredericksburg, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Wienecke.

Otto Wienecke James Wienecke Jerome Gold Uvalde Tenry Wienecke Kerrville Bobby Wienecke Steve Harvey Fredericksburg Orval Harvey Chifford Wirenecke

Mrs Roy Cottle Honored At Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Clayton Masses hosted a dinner Sunday honoring grandmother Mrs Roy Cottle on her birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charle Schmidt and two children and Mrs Vera Elam of Kerrville.

Clayton Masses Sundias Roy Cottle Charle Schmidt Vera Elam Kerrville

Hill Crest Singers To Meet February 5

Hill Crest Singers plan their monthly gathering at First Methodist Church on Sunday February 5 at 2 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Hill Crest Singers Ball Crest First Methodist Church Evveryvild

Mrs. Cora Spencer Rites Held At Eldorado

Mrs. Cora Spencer Stevens 75 died Wednesday at home in Bailey Ranch south of Eldorado. Services 3 pm at First Baptist Eldorado with burial in Eldorado Cemetery. Born December 3 1891 Harper. Widow of A J Stevens married June 21 1908. Survivors include husband two daughters four sisters one brother and seven grandchildren.

Eldorado Cora Spencer Stevens Bailey Ranch First Baptist Church of Kerbow Ratliff Funeral Home Stevens Harper A. J. Stevens Baley Ranch Peyton Cain Phil Swatehell Canyon Harvey Flatumo Tom Kent Midland Legeter Henderson Willam Baylock Edgar Spencer

Son Born to Jack Koenig in San Antonio

A son named Richard Eugene was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Koenig in San Antonio on Monday January 23. The mother is the former Virginia Roeder of Harper. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roeder of Harper.

Jack Koenig San Antonio Koeenig Virginia Roeder Harper Richard Roeder Richard Eugene

Modern Market Radio Service Ad in Harper Alberta

Notice promotes Prompt Reason able and Guaranteed Radio IV Service by Gene Ha at Modern Market in Harper Alberta. It advertises macs mods serviced and a line of new radios, transistors and TV sets with a contact phone U4-289F.

Gene Ha Harper

Innerspring Specialists Offer Fitted Mattress Work

Kerrville notices Mayfields Mattress gang offers innerspring mattress fitting and repairs. Local service claims specialty in old mattresses and fitted work for homes.

Mayfields Mattress Gang Kerrville

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Werner Mohr Clara Schmidt D. Weidenfeller Ler Daniel Schneider W. Roger Weidenfeller Charles Weigand Roy Weidenfeller John Paul Weidenfeller Schmidt Bride Weidenfeller Emil Halfmann Sunnyside Tavern Richard Stehling Jr Hans Basse Travis Weidenfeller Curtis A. Fiedler Kermit Fiedler Jeanette Fiedler Mary Ann Wendel Sage Lubbock MR. and Mrs Carroll Bierschwales Junction Sonora Guadalupe River State 16 Arizona California Florida Comfort Boerne Herald Social Security Cora Spencer Jack Koenigs
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