Delta Kappa Gamma Meets In Harper
The Beta Zeta Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Ola Mae Hopf on Saturday morning February 10 with the Harper Chapter and Miss Frances Floyd as hostesses. President Mrs. Florence Hannah led the business session. Effie Roy Felps and Miss Austin Durst of Junction led a program on scholarship and its meaning. Light brunch and organ music followed. attendees included numerous members from Harper Fredericksburg and Mason, with several listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Zeta
Delta Kappa Gamma
Ola Mae Hopf
Harper Chapter
Frances Floyd
Fredericksburg
Florence Hannah
Junction
Effie Roy Felps
Austin Durst
Zilla Beker
Olga Zesch
Mason
Mesd
Lucile Ren
Marriage of Beverly Ann Roberts and Dan Stephens Taylor in Katy
Impressive ceremony at Katy Apostolic Faith Church united Miss Beverly Ann Roberts and Dan Stephens Taylor on December 16 at 7 pm. The couple, with families from Harper Eagle Lake Houston and Katy, hosted 33 guests at a rehearsal dinner in Houston before a honeymoon in Montego Bay Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Apostolic Faith Church
Beverly Ann Roberts
Roy L. Roberts
Harper
Dan Stephens Taylor
Addie Jo Taylor
D. S. Taylor
Eagle Lake
Harrell Waterbury
Saundra Bachler
Elnora Hudgens
Raymond Barker
Gene Hudwens
Danny Meyer
Fredericksburg
Hob Molland
Houston
Bob Moland
Gerry Chpson
Albert Black
Pat Thompson
Suzanne Black
Bride
Raymond Collins Jr
Marilyn Elkins
June Stricker
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Katy
Katy National Bank
Taylor
Southern National Bank
Tenn
Kindley Afb
Bermuda
Holiday Inn
Hospital Dream Becomes Reality in Gillespie County
The Texas Board of Health approved a $600,000 Hill Burton Grant toward Hill Country Memorial Hospital, a 50 bed community health center in Gillespie County. Local volunteers raised $668,595 plus pledges from Moody Foundation totaling $708,595 for a $1.2 million project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Board of Health
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Alfred Crenwelge
Gillespie County
Moody Foundation of
Galveston
Newlyweds Feted With Gift Party At Community Hall
Mr and Mrs Howard Walker were feted with a gift party at the Community Hall last Thursday night attended by about 75 guests. Hostesses served cookies coffee and punch. games of 42 and music provided by guests. Cal Bierschwabe announced the first payment on Hill Burton Grant pledges is due 15 days after approval with a March 1 1968 due date for notes. The hospital will be a non profit community venture with a 24 member board. Hospital administrator Jerry Durr spoke on building the hospital and coordinating the board medical staff and staff to serve patients and gain community backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Burton
Allen Keller
Keller
Gillespie County
J. Hardin Perry
Lorence Feller
Community Hospital
Howard Walker
Mesdames
Creighton Stevens
Clint Brown
Charles Mains
Ruben Bude
Jim McMahon
Dane Bude
Clifford Bude
Oren Parker
J. R. Pert
W. A. Hogan
Lso
Walker
Calvin Bierschwabe
Jerry Durr
Harper locals share weekend visits and updates
Local residents report weekend visits among Harper families with stops in Kerrville Boerne and Nazareth. The Tower of the Americas observation decks near HemisFair in San Antonio are nearing completion with a revolving restaurant platform and a high crane showing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Post
Tower of the Americas
San Antonio
HemisFair
LYDA/LOTT
I Read This Offensive in Vietnam
A letter argues that military setbacks in Vietnam ignore the political and psychological effects on South Vietnam. The author contends continued U S commitment is vital as enemy brutality shocks Americans into backing the war effort, warning of a harsher future if the U S falters. The piece from the San Antonio Light frames Vietnam as a showdown between communism and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
South Vietnam
United States
Saigon
Soviet Russia
Red China
San Antonio
Selfishness Thanksgiving and Christian Love Reflected
A reader urges reflection on inequality and charity comparing personal comfort to suffering millions. She questions pride amid abundance, urging Christlike love and openness to others as a path to true self.
Local Drug Store Promises Full Stock and Fast Service
If you need something in the drug line call today. The shop offers to save you expense and time of a trip to the bigger town. If an item is not on hand they will obtain it for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
Othos
Christ
Rose
Jendrasik
Visi
Doctor Zhivago Five Showings At Palace Theatre
Boris Pasternak’s novel adapted by Robert Bolt is featured in five screenings at The Palace Theatre. The epic romance unfolds against Russia’s revolution with Julie Christie as Lara and Omar Sharif as the title role, as director David Lean emphasizes faithful portrayal amid expansive locations and a star ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris Pasternak
Doctor Zhivago
Robert Bolt
Palace Theatre
Finland
Rocky Mountains
Canada
Madrid
Moscow
Russia
Julie Christi
Lara
Omar Sharif
David Lean
Pasternak
Maurice Jarre
Capt Langford Metzger Attends Air University Course
Capt Langford C Metzger son of Mr and Mrs L A Metzger Harper Texas attends Air University instructor course at Maxwell AFB Alabama The six week program is part of AU Academic Instructor and Allied Officer School He serves as an instructor navigator at England AFB Louisiana recently returned from Nha Trang Vietnam tour commissioned in 1964 through the aviation cadet program He is a Harper High School graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Harper Ind. High School
Jeffrey Bode Honored On 2nd Birthday
Mr and Mrs Dun Bode honored their son Jeffrey on his second birthday with a party at home Sunday February 4. Fifteen guests attended including Mr and Mrs Dick Howe Lampasas Mr and Mrs Pete Nay Brownwood Mr and Mrs G C Stevens Mr and Mrs J M Stevens Mr and Mrs R E Bode Mr and Mrs Douglas Bode Lisa and Ken hy and Paul Bode all of Harper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun Bode
Jeffrey
Dick Howe
Pete Nay
Brownwood
G. C. Stevens
J. M. Stevens
R. E. Bode
Douglas Bode
Lisa and
Kenhy
Paul Bode
Harper
Funeral for Arthur Johnson Held at Hodges Fife
Mr and Mrs R Brown Mrs Pete Whitworth and daughter Mrs Clark Bierschwale attended the funeral for Arthur Johnson in Junction Thursday at 4 p.m. services were at Hodges Fife Funeral Home with Mrs Johnson having resided in the Blue Mountain area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Brown
Pete Whitworth
Clark Bierschwale
Arthur Johnson
Junction
Hodges Fife
Johnson
Blue Mountain
Gillespie County Court Sets Road Plans and Cemetery Aid
Gillespie County Commissioners Court held a regular session on February 12. Leonard Franz of Luckenbach submitted the high bid for an old horse drawn road grader. The court adopted specifications for laying out streets and roads outside city limits and denied a petition for cemetery improvements, citing potential burdens if aid were extended to other cemeteries. After routine business, the court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Leonard Franz
Luckenbach
Nimitz Museum Pledges Hit 36225 In First Week
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County donors push toward a 100000 goal for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum. Early supporters include E H Becker Community Savings and Loan H H Fricke Fredersicksburg National Bank and others across local firms banks and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Chester W. Nimitz
Gillespie County Community Chest Launches Ball Rolling
The Gillespie County Community Chest campaign began on February 13 with a court house meeting to rally support for aid to the young and old, sick and handicapped, and disaster victims. Agencies listed include Boy Scouts of America, Red Cross, Girl Scouts, Salvation Army, Texas Rehabilitation Center, USO, and local charities. Officers include Rev. L J Durkep as president, Wallace Ott Mers as vice president, Mrs Tyrug Vox as secretary, Perry Woerner as treasurer, and Belton Wilinski as employee chairman. no individual quotas are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Boy Scouts of America
American Red Cross
Girl Scouts of America
Salvation Army
Texis
United Service Organization
USO
Dees Family Visits Whitewood Parental Home
Mr and Mrs Bill Dees of San Antonio spent subtlas with her parents, Mr and Mrs Fred White Wood, in a brief family visit reported in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Tatsch
San Antonio
Janice Spaeth
Alfred Spaeth
Alot Leopold
Boerne
Felix Rischner
Bill Dees
Fred White- Wood
St Ann Society Serves Cookies at V A Hospital
Members of St Ann's Society at the Catholic Church hosted a coffee hour at V A Hospital from 2 to 4 PM Sunday. Hosts included Vir. and Mrs Felis Rischner, Mrs. Harvey Stevens, and Mrs. Robert Mauer. Additional helpers were Mrs. Fiedler and Mrs. Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann's Society
V. A. Hospital
St Ann’s Society of the Catholic Church
Felis Rischner
Harvey Stevens
Robert Mauer
Mrooo Fiedler
Lange
Friendly Sewing Circle Meeting Set February 21
The Friendly Sewing Circle will meet Thursday February 21 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. V. A. Cottle's home. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Cottle
Notice on Radio UV Service and Mattress Ad
Notice from Mayfield Mattress Co about radio and UV service at Modern Market for Gene Harper. Mentions models serviced and line of new radios, transistors, IV sets. Provides phone and location details in Mayfield, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Harper
Harper
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Alice Mauer
Kerrville
Clifford Wienecke
Otto Wienecke
James
Bill McBee
Terry
Randy
Ronnie Sultemeier
Mrs Sultemeier
Blanco
Alfons Mauer
Nazareth
Henry Mauer
Gertrude
Harper Drug Store
Grece & Leslie
Sidney Poitier
London
Judy Greeson
Kk. R. Braithwaite
Langford Metzger
Air University
Jeffrey Bode
Nimitz Museum
Knopp Insurance
Knopp & Metageer
Market Produceon
Cok
Joseph W. McCarthy
W. C. Mc Willams
McBride Paving Co
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Osbourn
Wallace Ottmers
Alfred Petsch
Matthew Pyka
Mins Estella Saenger
H. J. Schmidt
Carl Gifford
Vern Spiva
Harald Stehling
Stein -Lumber Co
Stracher & Son
F. H. Walch
Mayfield Mattress CO
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