Friday the 13th superstition and its global reach
The piece traces Friday the 13th fears across cultures noting myths about Loki and Balder, business losses estimated at 250 million dollars, a drop in crime on those evenings, and common avoidances in hotels and elevators. It also mentions teenagers forming positive “thirteen clubs” to defy the superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valhalla
Loki
Balder
England
Washington
United States
Canada
Hallowe’en
TS&GRA Backs Animal Health Bill
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association backs a bill in the Texas Legislature by Sen. Dorsey B. Hardeman and Rep. Tom Holmes to let the Texas Animal Health Commission permit importation of sheep from scabies free states with inspection and certificate. It would end mandatory dipping for non-slaughter Texas entrants and close a loophole for uninspected slaughter sheep. A hearing is set in Austin on Thursday February 16 at 9 a.m. before the livestock and stock raising committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Texas
Dorsey B. Hardeman
San Angelo
Tom Holmes
Granbury
Texas Animal Health Commission
Austin
The
Mouse
A J College Band Concert Monday In Fredericksburg
Five localities join about 100 members of the Texas A J Concert Band for a Fredericksburg elementary gym concert Monday February 20 at 7 30 p m Visiting players Randy Dietel Larry Ottmers Forrester Halamicek John Schuch and Violet Herbert will be housed by local volunteers Band arrives about 4 30 p m Joe Bellamah directs the visiting ensemble and has brought the band to Fredericksburg several times in the past
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas A&j
Fredericksburg
Randy Dietel
Larry Ottmers
Forrester Halamicek
John Schuch
Violet Herbert
FHS
Jon Rhodes
Rhodes
Joe Bellamah
Frederiksburg
General Motors Previews of Progress at Harper School Feb 24
General Motors science show Previews of Progress visits Harper High School on Friday February 24. Demonstrations include liquid sunlight powering a portable radio, an air bearing platform, a misbehaving suitcase guiding systems, a Sunmobile with photoelectric cells, and a 10-watt to 30 million-watt exploding wire demo showcasing energy storage. The program aims to inspire youth in science and engineering for America’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
General Motors
America
James M. Roche
David G. Gosler
Inch
Latin America
Europe
Africa
Australia
New Zealand
U.S. Department of Commerce
South America
Near East
Postal Customer's Bill of Rights Introduced at Harper
Postmaster Frank E. Staudt announces the new Postal Customer's Bill of Rights aimed at improving federal services. Posters in the Harper post office lobby list 10 rights, including neat counters, courteous staff, informed help, and prompt service, to guide customer expectations and speed transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Staudt
Harper Masters
Pres. Johnson
Lawrence F. O’brien
Harper
Mr. O'Brein
O’brien
Postal Service
Johnson
Staudt
Postminster
Proposed Conception of Building Design for 50 Bed Hospital
Hill Country Memorial Hospital plans were accepted by the Board of Trustees on February 9 with a total project budget of 1.2 million dollars for building and equipment. The 50-bed facility is designed for later expansion to 110 beds on a site of at least 10 acres, featuring a one story brick structure, fire resistant zoning, modern materials, and a reinforced admission and medical records system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pave, Southerland & Pave
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Board of
Fredericksburg
Hospital meeting to discuss Gillespie County Memorial Hospital
A public meeting is set for next Tuesday February 21 at 7 45 p m in the Harper school cafetorium to discuss the Gillespie County Memorial Hospital project. Alfred Shorty Crenwelge will lead the program with a Q and A session to follow and Lions Club members are urged to attend the 6 45 p m luncheon and meeting beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper School
Gillespie County Memorial Hospital
Alfred
Shorty) Crenwelge
Crenwelge
Lions Club
All Lions
Highway Beautification Project Begins Along Pedernales
State forces started clearing brush and pruning trees along a one mile stretch of Ranch Road 1 between the Boy Scout Hut and Williams Creek as part of the Highway Beautification Program. The work, costing about 22000 dollars, will cover 4.3 miles from the Boy Scout Hut to Williams Creek with federal funding and scenic easements prohibiting billboards and other structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranch Road 1
Pedernales River
Gillespie County
Pedernales
Tom Wood
Williams Creek
Blanco County
Harper Couple Plans April 15 Wedding
Mr and Mrs Elbert Feller of Harper announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy Lynn to C J Ernst son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Ernst of Harper Both graduates of Harper High School she 1965 he 1960 She studied at Austin College of Business 1966 and works as secretary at Chas Schreiner Bank Kerrville He is an engineer with Kerrville Telephone Co The wedding is planned for April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Elbert Feller
Harper
Peggy Lynn
C. J
Butch) Ernst
Clarence Ernst
Miss Feller
Harper High School
Austin’s College of Business
Chas. Schreiner Bank
Kerrville
Kerrville Telephone Co
Founders Day Tea Highlights Harper P T A Meeting
Founders Day Tea was the Harper P T A highlight on Thursday February 9 at 3 00 in the school cafetorium. Nancy Feller performed God Bless America on piano and Mrs Max Hartman gave the devotion. The nominating committee will include Mrs Werner Schumpelt Mrs Charles McDougall and Mrs Belton Tatsch. Junior class won the count. Next meeting set for March. Mr and Mrs R Brown attended the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Marvin Cowsert Sunday. Cowsert is Mrs Browns cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper P. T. A
Nancy Feller
America
Max Hartman
Hubert Rahe
PT &A
Hubert Ahe
Werner Schumpelt
Charles McDougall
Open House at Nimitz Naval Museum Marks Admiral Nimitz Birthday
Fredericksburg Texas hosts an Open House at the Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum from Friday February 24 through Sunday February 26 to mark the birthday of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. The event includes a Navy League council meeting, parades by local high school bands, and dedication plans for February 1968. Admission is free, with invitations to contribute to a projected museum fund of just over one million dollars. Executive Officer Joseph B Hutchison urges lending artifacts and timely delivery for the opening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimitz Naval Museum
Admiral Nimitz
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum
San Antonio
Tor
Chester W. Nimitz Council
Navy League of the United States
Nationaal
Navy League
Navy
Air Force
Army
Marines
Fredericksburg
Texas
Joseph B Hutchison
T S G R A Auxiliary Elects New Officers
The His Country Chapter of the Texas Sheep and Raiser Association held a 80-member quarterly meeting at Harper Community Hall. Mrs Dan Auldsen was elected president with Mrs Watkins Tarr as vice president and Mrs Tom Whetstone as secretary. The gathering featured discussions on mohair wool fabrics and a display of knitted garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Brown
His Country
Auxi
Texas Sheep and Raisers Association
Harper Community Hall
Dan Auld Se
Watkins Tarr
Harper
Tom Whetstone
Fredericksburg
Archie Lennon
Junction
Tream
Harold Dutton
Clea
Jack Groff
Kerrville
U. S. Army
ASM
Texas Tech
Eldorado
Charles Brown
W. 8. Hall
Carl Whitworth
R. i Bode
L. A. Stevens
Miltos Cuspea
Harvey Stevens
Tare
E. R. Brown
Raymond Spaeth
John Henlg
L. H. Harper
Deh Ton Wilson
Wayne Rogers
Robert O. di
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Ts&gra
A &J
HemisFair
Herald
Gene Harper
Mayfields Mattress Company
Hospital Board
Fire Code
Peggy Lynn Feller
Founders’ Day
Mrs . R. Brown
Marvin Cowsert
Mr Cowsert
Mrs. Brown
St. Mary's
Main Street
Eighth Naval District
T.s.gr.a. Auxiliary
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