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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
12
A reflective piece lauds Abraham Lincoln as wise beyond formal schooling born with a divine insight. It argues his understanding of government and human dignity sprang from inherent mission, not from books, shaping a universal call to preserve union and liberty.
Local drug store invites customers to call with requests and promises to save time and money by sourcing items locally. If an item isn’t on hand, staff will obtain it for the customer, avoiding a trip to the larger town.
Grace and Leslie NOVICE advertise prompt and reliable radio and home electronics service. Gene Harper at Modern Market handles repairs for all makes and models with items like radios and UV sets featured. Phone UN4-3220.
The Goat Field Day at Frank Kroll Ranch drew about 40 producers. Jack Groff of Kerrville extension led demonstrations on goat grouping for shearing. Harper Young Farmers collaborated with Groff to outline a Mohair Pool program and packing of mohair into graded groups for sale.
Harper Lions Club plans Charter and Ladies night to be held February 20 with District Governor Bob Nunnally as guest speaker. Meal at 7 pm. The club discusses rodeo event, Community Chest drive, and high school lettering banquet. Nominees for club offices to be reported March 5. new meeting time is 7 pm.
Christine Kay Schmidt was honored by her parents Mio and Mrs Harold Schmidt with a party on Sunday February 4.Marking her fourth birthday present guests included Judy Ressman New Rieger Richie Barker Renee Staudt Randy and Ronnie Sultemeier Glenda Staudt and others.
Bernard Fritz of Harper High School Longhorns earned a Class B offensive end spot on the All West Texas Academic Football Teams as the West Texas Chamber of Commerce announced selections from 400 area high schools. Fritz carries a 93.0 scholastic average, with others named from Center Point Junction Mason and more.
Officers of the Area VII Young Homemakers of Texas met at the Sunday House Restaurant in Fredericksburg for an executive council meeting Monday Feb 6 at 3 00 p m Plains were discussed for the annual College Clinic to be held at Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos on July 17 and 18 After dinner the group met with Young Farmers representatives to plan the 1968 Area Convention set for September 28 at the Sunday House in Fredericksburg Attendees included Mrs Ernest Grote president Fredericksburg Mrs Ronnie Immel vice president Blanco Mrs David Mather secretary Boerne Mrs Harry Sultemeier treasurer Harper Mrs Don Pallett reporter historian San Saba Mrs Joe Baker state president Seguin Mrs La Rue Allison area advisor Austin and Miss Gladys Short Home Economics Dept SWT S San Marcos The next executive council meeting will be at Carsons Restaurant in San Marcos at 10 am on March 9.
June Ackel and Antoinette Ackel of Hampshire Texas enroll at Sul Ross State College in Alpine Texas. The notice confirms their registration status and affiliation with the university.
Mohair growers are invited to a Monday night meeting at 7:30 p m on the 12th at the school. Final plans for preparing the spring mohair clip will be discussed. Harold Schmidt serves as club president and welcomes new members.
The Harper Lions club sponsors an adult driver education class for those without a valid license or seeking better driving. The program, backed by the Department of Public Safety, will be free. Leon Dunn will run it at the school and applicants should enroll promptly to start the course.
Pioneer Memorial Library invites all children ages 6 to 12 to a no charge Story Hour on Saturday February 1 at 10 00 a.m. hosted by Mrs Dover and Mrs Ol the shelter. Story Hour recurs on the second and fourth Saturdays through the spring semester. Jung Parkes a Sul Russ education graduate and Harper High School alumna is noted.
At the January 31 meeting the Hill Country Memorial Hospital board considered three sites including Gillespie County Fair Association property on Highway 16 South and a 12 acre site on Highway 87 East. The board authorized a site inspection and cost appraisal while awaiting Hill-Burton funding and a federal grant. Local pledges totaling $194,910.73 were noted as support for the project.
Mrs Archie Lennon honored her sisters Mesdames Wood Cottle and Roy Cottle with an o supper at the Lennon home Tuesday night. Others to attend included Mr Cottle the honorees and Mrs Raymond Cottle.
The Texas Department of Public Safety urges car owners to have vehicles inspected for the 6S sticker ahead of the April 1 deadline. The inspection now includes front seat belts where the anchorages are part of the manufacturer equipment steering, wheels and rims. Authorized stations in the area include Behrend Garage, Greenellge Motor Sales, Eckert and Son Garage, Will Country Implement Co, Moldenhauer Garage, Stehling auto service, Patsch Texas Service Station, and Weber and Jenochke-Rambler. Locals note visits from Kerrville residents and several families as community events are reported.
A brief subscription notice offers the Herald at three dollars per year with the option of three games or 97.90 as part of a renewal or rate mention. The fragment suggests pricing and a period but lacks full clarity on terms.
Local campaign kicks off with goal of 100000 dollars over five years to finance a restored Nimitz Museum. Alfred Petsch and Alex Frantzen tout state and national backing and economic potential for Gillespie County including tourist traffic from Interstate 10 and the President's Birthplace site.
Mrs. Ernest Kramer was honored by her children grandchildren and great grandchildren at Hermans Hall last Sunday for her 81st birthday. A dinner prepared by the family followed by coffee cake and drinks in the afternoon marked the celebration with many relatives attending.
The Bathd Boosters agenda unknown due to damaged OCR text. Readable lines urge all members to attend a meeting on Tuesday February 13 and participate in planned band activities and support efforts.
Attendees at the Anna Meetedorf home for Ibert Moellendorf birthday included Mr and Mrs Charlie Wanner from Fredericksburg and London visitors Max and Mrs Billy Martin among others. Several Moellendorf relatives and family friends were listed as present.
A community event honored Mrs Otto Wienecke at a Turkey Supper. The notice details local organizers and attendees, mentions nearby hosts and locations, and notes related social activities including a birthday celebration for Mrs Cordle and updates on local institutions.
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