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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1975
Page
3
A paraphrase of George Washington Carver on resisting opposition to new ideas. It argues that communities resistant to change praise simplicity and fear progress, noting that brighter standard bearers attract hostility from those who prefer routine.
A collage of maxims from Cicero to Franklin contrasts with local notices. The piece mentions Mr and Mrs Henry Leifeste of Mason honoring granddaughter Melanie Gay McDougall with a Feb 23 birthday dinner in Mason, plus Sherwin Staudt’s confirmation and a turkey dinner with family. It also highlights Harper Kindergarten class photos and staff.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will convene in Austin on February 27 and 28 for a staff briefing and a public hearing. Topics include Galveston Island and Sabinal Canyon state park issues, boat ramp fees, wildlife management, budget adjustments, and land exchanges. Public attendance welcome.
The 1974 75 Harper High School boys basketball roster lists players Ted Masser Charles Dunn Hugh Cowen Bryan Ervin Mike Ficker Randy Feller and coach Ronnie Lumpkins.
A 1973 Texas Highway Department study urges a southwest loop around Fredericksburg from U S 87 North to U S 290 East. It predicts Main Street congestion without the loop and notes the route could divert through traffic, reduce noise, and support a four lane facility with 2 400 to 5 000 vehicles daily.
Archbishop Francis Furey of San Antonio administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to thirty five at Saint Anthony’s Church Harper on Sunday February 23 at the 12 o clock Mass. The ceremony included a homily on the Holy Spirit and the Gospel of the Transfiguration, followed by baptismal vows and laying on of hands. A large crowd attended with relatives from multiple towns and a family barbecue followed.
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