Betty Bailey entertains classmates Saturday
Betty Jane Bailey hosted a 7 30 to 10 30 p m party at her parents home with about 15 guests. Games and records followed dinner, and refreshments were served. Neighbors and relatives visited others in town this weekend including Carrol Dees and the Dees family in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Bailey
Supt
Edward Bailey
Ken Whitewood
Randy
W. F. Dees
San Antonio
Carrol Dees
Harper
Snow, Cold Close Harper School System Wednesday
A two to three inch snowfall Tuesday night and intense cold forced Harper public schools to close on Wednesday. It was the second winter closure after a November 24 storm. Ed Bailey reports the system reopened Thursday with buses on schedule as colder weather and more rain loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Public
Sipt
Bailey
Texas
the Herald
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Rocky Hill
Luckenbach
Willow City
Wrede
Morris Ranch
Doss
Pilot Knob
Lower South Grape Creek
Knopp & Metzger
San Antonio
Rio Grande Valley
I Paso
Emil Feuge
Mason Highway
Luther League Training Clinic Set For Harper Sunday
The Hill Country Federation of Luther Leagues meets at St James Lutheran Church Harper on Sunday February 16 for an Officers Training Clinic. Registration at two with devotion by Rev Clarence Rose followed by hour long clinics led by trained federation officers and Rev Daniel Zimmermann. A pastors sponsors clinic and a skit for the International Luther League Convention are planned with refreshments after. A Bible Camp Committee meeting is set for after the clinic at about five o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country Federation of Luther Leagues
St. James Lutheran Church
Harper
Federation
League
Texas Lutheran College
Clarence Rose
Freed
Daniel Zimmermann
Castell
New York
Federation Bible Camp Committee
Presbyterian Women Plan Year's Work
The Presbyterian Women’s Association outlines the 1958 program with theme Thine Is the Kingdom and the Glory, emphasis on world service, and Bible studies led by Mrs. Arthur Bierschwabe as she guides The Gospel of Luke. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers and hostesses, with September Prayer Retreat and December Installation among noted events. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Women's Association
Arthur Bierschwabe
Near East
Japan
James W. Laurie
San Antonio
Pat Rogers
Charlie Rogers
Luke
Arthur Blerschwale
A. C. Wendel
Oliver Hopf
Arthur Bierschwale
A. L. Bierschwale
Gilbert Anderegg
H. L. Stevens
Paul Jones
Willie Pape
R. E. Peril
David Schmidt
Walter Parker
Dean Klopf
Gilbert Woerner
Charles Schmidt
J. R. Peril
Fred Whitewood
Warren McDougall
L. A. Stevens
Jim Peril
van C. Brown
Dennis Parker
Jack Jones
M. RR. Duderstadt
Wanen Mc
Gillespians Take Many Prizes At San Antonio
Gillespie County 4 H Club and Future Farmers of America members won numerous prizes at the San Antonio rat Stock Show last weekend. In heavyweight Hereford class Arkey Juenxe Fire A took second Dayton Crenwelge FFA fourth Billy Roeder FrA 138th and Wayne Edwards FucA 15th. In medium weight Herefords Galvin Ransileben FFA won second Roy Jacoby Jr 4 H third Milton Edwards Jr FFA 7th Calvin Ransleben FFA 12th and Terry Wells 4 H 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Earmers of America
San Antonio
Arkey Juenxe
Fire A
Dayton Crenwelge
FFA
Billy Roeder
Fra
Wayne Edwards
Fuca
Galvin Ransileben
Roy Jacoby Jr
Milton Edwards Jr
Calvin Ransleben
Terry Wells
Peter Jacoby
Stanley Hartmann
J. B. Ruebsahm
Rodney Ruebsahm
Gillespie
Fredericksburg Ffa
Angus
Durocq
Henry Louis Weige
Barrow
Obert Sagebiel
Leon Spaeth
IFA
Arthur Sagebiel
Archie Phiffer
Adolph Bernhard
Lee Meyer
Joan Jacoby
Ufth
Kermit Roeder
Lee Roy Behrends
Melvin Ksonn
John Henry Holland
Delaine
Lamar Ltz
Harper
Douglas Bode
Hipper
Billy Mund
Herbie Oenler
Angura Buck
Kenneth Vehter
Tharper
Deipert Oen
Delaine Ram
Carlton Wendel
Founders Day Observed By Harper PTA Leaders
Mrs. Homer Lee Stevens led Founders Day activities for Harper PTA on February 6. The group traced the PTA’s 1934 founding with 50 charter members and 20 presidents, heard a verse, and decided to donate 134 dollars for lunchroom tables. Nominating committee members were named and reports urged for spring conference in Fredericksburg. A Silver Tea followed with cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lee Stevens
Harper Pta
Stevens
Fred Gammenthaler
Bob Rngers
Dean Hopf
David Schmidt
Douglas Duderstadt
Max Lange
Lutherans To Have Lenten Services This Lent
St. James Lutheran Church will hold Wednesday evening worship during Lent with Ash Wednesday service on February 19 at 7 30 pm Rev C H Ruse announced The theme will be What Will You Do With Jesus The piece also lists various youth and club show results and local visits by residents with multiple names and places cited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Lutheran Church
C. H. Ruse
Rose
Jesus
Sinclair Farm Show Opens February 17 at Local School Gym
Sugar Stroeher of Sinclair Refining announces the annual Sinclair Farm Show beginning February 17 at the Vonson Ciu Higa School gymnasium at 2 p.m. The Pencil and the Plow is the principal attraction with a wagon layout and color. A family-friendly program includes coupons for draws, young contestants, and entertainment. Remaining show dates include February 23 at Voss School, February 21 Kielig Hall on the San Antonio highway, February 24 Stones Wall Serious gymnasium, March 5 Canary Springs Parish Hall, and February 7 Helens Hall on Harper road. Michael McDougall celebrated his seventh birthday with a party hosted by Mrs. Bessie McDougall. Westminster Youth Fellowship met Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren McDougall with seventeen guests, games, and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Stroeher
Sinclair Refining Company
Vonnson Ciu Higa
Cou P.m
Evermuny
Mm P.oaucts
Ius
Yuone
Steeney
Fev
Voss School
Kielig Hall
San Antonio Highway
Stones Wall Serous
Cnary Springs
Nleins
Harper Road
Westminster
The
Presbyterian Church
Warren McDougaLl
Will there be war soon according to The Sign
The article argues against an imminent general war, noting atomic weapons raise mutual destruction. It warns Soviet expansion in Asia and Africa, colonial tensions, and shifting alliances threaten Western influence, suggesting war may loom if Asia and Africa pivot to the Soviet bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Rusia
Soviet Russia
Europe
China
America
Asia
Africa
West
U.S.A
Cyprus
Algeria
Tunisia
Indonesia
Oan
St James Sunday School Staff Meeting honors long-serving worker
The Sunday School teaching staff of St James Lutheran Church met at 6 30 p m on February 6 for a business meeting and social. Superintendent Robert Dittmar presented Victor Wendel a gift for his 30 years on the staff. Teachers and families later shared refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Lutheran Church
Robert Dittmar
Victor Wendel
Wendel
Asphyxiation Death Of Fredericksburg Man 21
Walter Leonard Humes Jr., 21, of Fredericksburg, died from gas heater asphyxiation at his home. Found between six and seven Thursday morning. Funeral set for Saturday at 4 p.m. at Beckmann Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents and siblings Joellen Eysnogle of Madison Wisconsin Joy Frances Smith of Eden Texas Charles and Connie Gay of Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Leonard Humes, Jr
Fredericksburg
Beckmann Funeral Home
W. L. Humes Snr
Joellen
Bob Eysnogle
Madison
Wisconsin
Joy Frances
Elgin Smith
Eden
Texas
Charles
Connie Gay
Suggestions On Division Of Soil Bank Payments
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service released MP-238 detailing how to divide Soil Bank payments between landlords and tenants. It includes examples for cotton and wheat acreage reserve and five year conservation reserve, plus a sample form division sheet. Obtain from county agents or Agricultural Information Office College Station Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Soil Bank
Congress
The
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Agricultural Information Office
Texas
Billy Roeder Wins In Calf Scramble at Stock Show
Billy Roeder of Fredericksburg placed fourth in the calf scramble during the seventh rodeo at the San Antonio Stock Show. The event, part of the Everett Coburn World Championship Rodeo, offers livestock purchase certificates from $40 to $10 for 4-H or FFA members, tied to project work and responsible care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Roeder
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Delores Duderstadt Hosts Slumber Party With Classmates
Delores Duderstadt entertained a group of fifth grade classmates at a slumber party Friday night at her parents home, with horseback riding and various games. Attendees included Patsy Bailey, Jan Brown, Peggy Feller, Jay Dean Perll, Kay Spencer and Rita Klein. they stayed over Saturday and reported a delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Duderstadt
Douglas Duderstadt
Patsy Bailey
Jan Brown
Peggy Feller
Jay Dean Perll
Kay Spencer
Rita Klein
Lamar Itz Wins Silver Shears Award at San Antonio
Lamar Itz, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Chester Itz of Harper, won the Silver Shears trophy for most points in the junior Rambouillet show at the San Antonio Fat Stock Show weekend. Points equal dollars won. trophy requires three consecutive wins for permanent possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Itz
Clayton Massey
San Antonio
Young Itz
Chester Itz
Harper
Connie Locklin
Sonora
Jimmie Stubblefield
Ballinger
San Angelo
Leonard Richardson
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Betty Bailey
Alfred Lehne
Peter Bernhard
Roscoe Parker
Round Mountain
Blaze Gilletta
Mia
Jack Groff
Freddie
Ludla Robesty
Luther League
Presbyterian Women
Nerce
Miss Elsie Rothmann
Mason
Sam Parker
Raymond Oestreich
Davene Schmidt
University of Texas In
Austin
Jo Ann Strieger
W. R. Massey
Brad Massey
Mra. Massey
John Yolland
Lee Holand
Pennick Ranch
Radio Post
Gillespians
Harper P.T. A
Lee Goff
R. 3. Goff
J. O. Stevens
Billy Brown
Orville Gammenthaler
Houston
Supt. Bailey
George Jennings
George West
Bill Leslie
Lometa
J. F. Cook
J. C
Edinburg
Sinclair Farm
Michael McDougall
Bessie McDougall
Westminster Fellowship
Mncdougall Hodus
St. James Sunday School
Gon Fame Womens Travel Director
Shell Oil Company
Wey v Anti
Spegal
SHELL
Wino
Elimar Wendel
Kerrville
Robert Wendel
Lee Schmidt
Glen Hopf
Ruben Bode
Dornie
Mon Way
Ellie
Silver Shears
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