Five commemorative stamps dates announced by Postmaster General Gronouski
Postmaster General Gronouski announced first day issuance dates for five commemorative stamps. Appomattox in Virginia on April 9 caps the Civil War Centennial. Magna Carta in Jamestown on June 15. Salvation Army in New York on July 2. Herbert Hoover in West Branch, Iowa on August 10. and Traffic Safety in Baltimore on September 3. The Coast Guard postal card debuts August 4.
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John A. Gronouski
Appomattox
Virginia
Magna Carta
Jamestown
Salvation Army
New York
N. Y
Herbert
Mass
Newburyport
Coast Guard
Congress
Fort Sumter
Shiloh
Gettysburg
America
New York City
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Towa
Mas Hoover
Baltimore
Safety First Club
Nat
Science Seminar Unites Eight Small Schools for Curriculum Work
Science teachers and administrators from eight schools including Harper and Canton Point gathered to improve science curriculum. Participants aimed to broaden educational provisions, align materials, and develop concepts across grades one to twelve, signaling a major step in district education.
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Pharper
Tilden
Utopia
Yoaney
Canton Point
Batesville
Medina
D'Hars
Serene Elasion
Texas
Dean Hopt
Harry Sultemeter
Dean Dung
Harper
Judy Lynn Heads South Texas Fair Luncheon Group
Members of the South Texas Fairs and Stock Show Associa tion joined Judy Lynn at a San Antonio luncheon during the Stock Show and Radio. On the welcoming committee were Harry D. Jersig and vice presidents Floyd O Schneider H C Ham Harrison and J C Gordon. A highlight was Judy Lynn being presented along with queen representatives. The group toured Buckhorn Hall of Horns at Lone Star Brewing Company before posing for a photo with Terry Lewis Boerne duchess Jan Brown Lasca Egan Joanie Burg Rita Neidigh Charlene Linnartz and others representing Kendall County Stonewall Gillespie and Stonewall Peach Jamboree.
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South Texas Fairs and Stock Show Association
Lone Star Brewing Company
San Antonio
Harry D. Jersig
Floyd O. Schneider
H. C. ‘Ham’ Harrison
J. C. Gordon
Judy Lynn
Association
Buckhorn Hall of Horns
Lone Star Beer
Terry
South Texas
Maurers of Harper celebrate 57th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer of Harper observed their 57th wedding anniversary on Sunday February 21 with Holy Mass by Father Gitter and a church hall dinner. Attendees included numerous relatives from Kerrville Comfort San Antonio and Fredericksburg, the oldest guest 82 and the youngest three weeks old.
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Henry Maurer
Harper
Father Gitter
Gerald Herbst
Comfort
Robert Maurer
Clemens Maurer
Martha Rose Baumann
Kerrville
Mary Messsa
San Antonio
Robert Fritz
Edmund Reed
Francis Fritz
Charles Lang
Reinhard Wehmeyer
Alton Reed
Harvey O. Treibs
Gertrude Maurer
Dennis Fritz
Fredericksburg
Chldren
A. A. Gitter
Cleaburne Fritz
Maurer
Alton Rech
Henry Mauer
Catholic Hall
Bob Fritz
Eddie Reed
Clemens Mauer
Jerald Herbert
Charlie Lang
Rienald Wehmeyer Jr
Harper March of Dimes Talent Show Raises 336 Dollars
A January 30 gathering in Harper drew a good crowd for the annual March of Dimes Amateur and Talent Show. The 1965 event netted 336.44 dollars and was turned over to the National Foundation Fund as thanks extend to all who supported the drive. Committee head Levi Wensing Clarence Ernst and Elgin Bequeued express sincere appreciation to participants and helpers.
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March of Dimes
March of Dimes Committee
National Foundation Fund
Harper
Levi Wensing
Clarence Errnst
Elgin Besqued
Rollie Poiba
Cem
Miller Teosethe
Levi Wenig
Memorial Fund Allocated for Church Organ Purchase
During a brief business session Kerrville members voted to dedicate the memorial fund to buying an organ for the church. Alis Charles Mains and Mrs. Joe Peru served refreshments to those present.
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Tal Kerrville
Alis
Charles Mains
Joe Peru
Muse
Local Visits Highlight Quiet Harper Community Weekend
Harper residents and visitors gather for family visits and hospital or travel news. Herbert Otto Tammie Joe of Lime and Mrs. Steve Forest of Kerrville visit Asters. Woo R. Massey and Mrs. Hinh Flilbuan from Kerrville visit Mio and Mrs. Glen Hopf. Mrs. Hopf returns from the hospital. Mrs Alfred Watt of Kerrville stays with her. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Peril stop by Mer and L H Harper. Weslie Sageser and family from Pasadena visit for the weekend, bringing Diane Evan Linda and Wesker to meet grandparents. Richard Roeder and family escort the children to Austin after a weekend with grandparents.
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Hlerbert Otto
Tammie Joe
Lime
Steve Forest
Kerrville
Woo R. Massey
Mro
Hinh Flilbuan
Mio
Glen Hopf
Hopf
Alfred Watt
Weslie Sageser
Pasadena
Diane
Evan
Linda
Wesker
Richard Roeder
Austin
Mrs Permelia Taylor Turns 102 and Moves to Junction
Mrs Permelia Taylor, longtime Harper resident, has moved to Junction to live in her home there with her son Charlie Taylor. She recently celebrated her birthday and has reached the age of 102.
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Permelia ‘Taylor
Harper
Charlie Taylor
Junction
VFW Post 7105 a COMMUNITY SERVICE FORCE
VFW Post 7105 in Fredericksburg aids local citizens with hospital equipment loans including 35 beds 50 wheelchairs 8 walkers and 8 crutches. The post sponsors youth sports funds school safety signs on Texas Highway 16 South and bike safety strips with 3M. It conducts patriotic displays with merchants and officials to fund grave flags and invites eligible veterans to join.
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Frantzen-Ahrens Vfw
Veterans Organization
VFEFW
Post
Fredericksburg
Local Post
3M Company
Sourdacal Post
AJC
Wynn
Faiataene Ahbens Post Villa
Membes
Wann Addai
Tield
Miss Mohair Pageant slated for Brownwood Coliseum
The Miss Mohair Pageant is set for April 23 24 at the Brownwood Coliseum with Davis Jr. named thaw man. About 25 contestants from Texas and other states are expected for the two day judging coronation and queen ball. First three registrants are Pam Shear Janell Jernigan and Diane Murr.
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Coa. Davis Jr
Brownwood
Brownwood Coliseum
Enmier
Oto Ie Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Office
Ene
Texas
Virginia Diane McCallen
The
Houston Post
Bob AP
Fort Worth
AJ. Ethredge
MB Presson
Lake Brownwood
Barnes and Company
San Angelo
Texas Angora Goat Raisers’ Association
Davis
Admiral Nimitz Turns 80 In Private San Francisco observance
Five star Admiral Chester W. Nimitz marked his 80th birthday quietly at Treasure Island San Francisco Bay with wife Catherine and a few friends. The famed World War II commander who declined interviews and memoirs continues active service as a Navy adviser and plans no retirement. He rises at 6 30 each morning, grades mail, walks the yard, and keeps a calm routine with reading and light television in the evenings.
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San Francisco
Chester W. Nimitz
Japan
Treasure Island
San Francisco Bay
Catherine
Navy
Pavifie
Admiral Nimitz
Secretary of the Navy
Arecent
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Sana Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard
Fredericksburg visit and Legion meeting planned
Floyd and Saundra Crenwelge and Mrs. Walter Pfiester visited Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Feller over the weekend. The American Legion and ladies auxiliary meet at the Legion Hut Friday March 7 at 7 30 p m with all members urged to attend.
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Floyd
Saundra Crenwelge
Walter Pfiester
Fredericksburg
Herbert Feller
American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary
Legion
Meo
Pete Crenwelge
Miss Mohan Pageant Preparations Near Finish
Miss Becky Crouch of Fredericksburg was crowned Miss Mohan last April and will relinquish her title at the ceremony the night of April 24 in the Coliseum. First 25 qualified applicants will compete. no applications after March 25, 1958.
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Becky Crouch
Fredericksburg
Mohan
Coliseum
Davis
Lone Star Brewing Donates Stock Show Prize to Boys Clubs
Lone Star Brewing Co purchased Sancho the 16th prize Hereford from the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and donated it to the Boys Clubs of San Antonio. The sale raised funds for programs while a second prize grand champion also supported the cause. Kevin Malechek, 10, plans to bank his proceeds to start toward Texas A M tuition.
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Lone Star Brewing Co
Hereford
Lone Star Brewing Company
Kevin Malechek
Fredericksburg
Texas
Harry D Jersig
Lone Star Beer
Lyndon B. Johnson
San Antonio
Kevin
Stonewall School
Sun
Dale Malechek
LBS Ranch
Stonewall
Fexas A&m
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D'Haris
Carol Cockran
Nota
Alrs
Ladia Biersenwale
Mrs. Hy. Maurer
Bam
Llano
Ved
Amiaudad
Hess
Werrvade
Watkins
Lawooad Mose
Jones of
Houston
Kreriindle
Elarper
June Lion
Odessa
Plarper
Vircand
Totis Meltomald
Mir
Theamas Harlan
Mio O
Mas
Paub Jones
Carl Bimnst
Stes Wonathans
Parr
Jote
Mary Nell
Herbert) Jones
Cau Jones
Warthins Ots
Antreda Wiedonald
Bennie
David Gallaher
Harper Presbyterian Worhen Association
David Gillaher
Eliot. Stevens
Gallaher
Roe. Pertl
Missionary Holidtion
Stuperviston
Kimble
Contreet O
Aller Wellerie
Bredericksburg
Ble
Burke S
Leon
Keller
Water District
Junction National Bank
Drought
Kimble Water District
Boisure Water Board
Jttie
Thom Nathonwad Bank
Harper Locals
Charlie Peril
Mer
L. H. Harper
VFW
Lite
C. C. Soil & Water Committee
State Soil Conservation Service
Temple
Gillespie
Blanco Counties
Commissioners Courts
City Commission
Blanco
Johnson City
D. C
Gillespie County and Pedernales
Blanco County
Soil & Water Conservation District
Gillespie County
Gilbert Kaderli
Kermit C. Stregler
Walter O. Fuhrmann
Hilmar Weinteimer Jr
Gus Basse
Kurt Hansen
Fredericksburg C. C
Pedernales River
Frederiksburg Chamber of Commerce
Delton Wilson
Little Son
Alvin Feller
Doris Segil
California
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