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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1973
Page
5
Citizens of Katsuta pledge a vibrant, nature loving city with pride in work and mutual kindness. A grandfather teaches patience using a land turtle, showing warmth and gentleness yield gentle responses. A renowned astronomer notes learning, understanding, love, and wisdom as lifelong quests.
A quote emphasizes the struggle of remaining true to oneself amid constant social pressure and the enduring effort required to resist changing to fit others. The message frames authenticity as a lifelong battle against external expectations.
Jeff and Paul Bode of Harper 4 H Club earned Reserve Champion in the Open Show Crossbred Lamb division at the San Antonio Livestock Show. Fred Bierschwale Jr a Harper banker braved sleet and slick sidewalks when visiting the Harper Post Office last Thursday noon as heavier snowfall moved in.
Harper PTA held February 1 at 2 30 in the school Cafetorium. Mrs. Elton Spencer led the Founders Day program and introduced past presidents. Dean Hopf presided over the business meeting. minutes and treasurer reports were approved showing 1059.25 balance. Funds were distributed for teacher needs and a 500 Platform Slab Fund was established for future games. Additional allocations included 100 for show barn expenses 50 for science materials 50 for a wall type projector 35 for misc items. nominating committee and 114 members reported. Refreshments followed.
Harper locals report the Friendly Sewing Circle will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday February 22 at Mrs Alfred Kramers home with afternoon quilting and member attendance urged. Several families list weekend visits and births including Johnnie Cottle announcing a baby boy born February 9 1973 with grandparents Omer and Inez Cottle and great grandparents V A Cottle.
Slides of the Hawaiian Islands will be shown in Milam Hall at the Pioneer Memorial Library on Thursday February 15 at 7 30 p m by Mr and Mrs Hardin Tobin The Tobins spoke of long residence in the area and travel experiences including tours to England Europe and the Hawaiian Islands The event invites all to attend and enjoy the slide show and narration.
Miss Kilgore a home economist with Kerr Glass Manufacturing will present a national demonstration on Food Preservation on February 27 at 2 15 p m in the Fredericksburg High School Homemaking Department. The program covers canning vegetables, tomatoes and fruits with hot and cold pack methods and boiling water bath processing. Free admission invites all county homemakers to attend.
Updates from Harper and Kerrville areas include hospital stays for Mrs J M Scarborough and visitors at Hill Country Memorial Hospital. Wedding attendees at Seguin Lutheran College included several locals. A heavy five to six inch snow blanketed Harper causing school closures and icy roads. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 1973 schedule and scholarship details are highlighted along with FFA and 4 H participants from Harper. Local church and school events are noted.
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