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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1969
Page
1
A reflective column blends holiday anecdotes with a plea for empathy and mutual care. It contrasts consumer culture with meaningful human bonds, urging readers to value relationships over gifts and money. The piece emphasizes learning from others and living vividly with others every moment.
Mrs August Baethge nee Beulah Mae Owen died December 18 at Keidel Memorial Hospital aged 2 years 2 months 20 days She was born December 28 1598 in Caldwell County Texas married January 11 1931 in Lockhart to August Baethge Surviving husband James Vo Baethge Doss Lennah Jo Mrs Stephen Hooper San Antonio granddaughter Michael Vo Baethge of Doss and several Owen relatives Services were held December 20 at Beckmann Funeral Home with Dr J P Dale of the First Primitive Baptist Church Interment Greenwood Cemetery Fredericksburg Pallbearers named. Mayfield Mattress Co ad placed
William S. Brown of Fredericksburg and Harper killed a five foot rattlesnake on the Blue Mountain ranch near London road, 18 miles north of Harper. The eighth grade student used rocks to strike the reptile, noting it had nine rattles and a button.
Postmaster Frank F. Staudt announces the 1969 second class and controlled circulation rate increases take effect January 1, as required by the 1967-68-69 three step law. Editorial charges rise from 3 to 3.2 cents per pound with advertising zone rates moving to 49 to 16 cents per pound. classroom and nonprofit rates also increase.
Harper residents travel to San Saba and Mason for family visits during the holiday period. Mr and Mrs P Jones visit Albert Breazers in San Saba. N D Sivells and sons spend time at Eden with his grandmother Mrs GB Stephens. Kinsey family visits Alfred Kinsey in Mason. Edwin Klein hosts Christmas guests including Calvin Fiedler and Raymond Segner families from Fredericksburg and San Antonio. Louis McDonald family time includes San Antonio visit and Christmas in town.
Postmaster Frank E. Staudt and Harper post office workers commend residents for mailing early and using Zip Code. A record number of items moved through the Harper office between December 4 and 23, reflecting strong community cooperation.
Hazel Parker Gillett died December 19 1968 in Keidel Memorial Hospital at 55. She was born January 19 1913 in Kimble County. Funeral services were held December 21 at First Pentecostal Church Harper with burial in Noxville Cemetery.
The American Automobile Association reports Texas motor vehicle registrations will reach 6,029,000 by end of 1968, up 23 percent from 1967. Autmobiles total 4,695,000, trucks and buses 1,334,000. national totals approach 100 million with 82,821,000 autos and 17,137,000 trucks and buses. Motorcycle registrations rise to 2,127,859 nationwide. Texas expects 100,143 motorcycles.
Officials elected or reelected to four year terms in Gillespie County take oaths in a Jan 2 ceremony led by County Judge Victor Sagebiel. Newly sworn are Gerald Schmidt, Clarence Schroeder, Levi Rusenberger, Hugo Klaerner, and Milton Durst with Schmidt Schroeder and Rusenberger newly elected.
Mrs. Antonette Acker and her son Cody of Alpine spent the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parker Sr. Christmas dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parker Jr. and children of Dripping Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parker of Kerrville.
Harper Lions Club president Leon Dunn urges January as Service Saves Sight month to boost corneal tissue pledges for the Southwest Texas Lions Eye Bank. Donors sign cards at no expense, enabling ophthalmologists to restore sight when needed, with a nationwide network of radio operators coordinating tissue supply.
A thief stole 17 boxed chain saws and other items from Roy Henke’s Kerrville road home on Saturday night. Henke reported the loss to Sheriff Hugo Klaerner, noting about $8000 in cash also missing. A suspicious visitor was described by Henke’s son Allan. No arrests yet as Henke and McCulloch chain saw dealer pursue clues.
James Andrew Parker 93 died at his ranch near Roosevelt December 20 after a two week illness. Services were held December 22 at Hodges-Fife Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sam Coffey officiating. Burial was in Old NoXville Cemetery. Survivors include one son Bert of Christoval, two daughters, two brothers, 17 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was a rancher, a Baptist and a Mason.
Mr and Mrs Forest Thomas of Midland hosted their son Pvt James Thomas of Fort Sill Oklahoma for a weekend. Also visiting were Mrs R W Smith and her Kerrville grandchildren, and Mrs Roy Cottle with grandson Brad Massey visiting Carroll and Howard Cottle and families at Rocksprings.
The Harper Christmas Lighting Contest winners were Lydia Bierschwab first prize receiving an electric heater from Central Texas Electric Coop, second prize goes to Sarah Lange for an electric can opener from Rahe's Store, and Rahe's Store won best decorated business entry. Judges were Mrs Ernest Grote and Mr and Mrs Duery Menzier of Fredericksburg.
Navy serviceman Mike Cottle returns home on leave for Christmas after stationed in San Diego He visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs V A Cottle and friends then travels to San Antonio to spend the holiday with his sisters families and his mother from Dallas
A card received by the Harper Herald from Jorge and Elaine Notario of Kerrville, mailed December 27 from Mexico City, notes a Christmas vacation. They mention visiting Horsetail Falls near Monterrey and Satito, with Elaine describing the weather as very mild and the mountains as beautiful.
Among Schreiner Institute hon or roll recipients for the past six weeks grading period are Mary Catherine Tatsch of Harper and James William Clark II of Fredericksburg.
An old Harper Drug Store advertisement promotes all types of shampoo hair sprays and conditioners along with school supplies. The notice lists Grace and Leslie Harper and provides a P O Box address and a phone contact in Warper Texas.
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