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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1973
Page
1
Melanie McMahon eight years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim McMahon shot an eight point buck on her father's ranch. The antlers measured a 20 inch spread among the larger heads reported in the area this season.
The piece surveys major 1872 to 1969 milestones across invention transport and medicine. It recalls Bell Edison Ford Wright and Eisenhower achievements alongside polio vaccines and space milestones. It frames a century of rapid industrial, technological, and scientific progress and future promise.
Harper's March of Dimes committee led by Joe Esquell met December 21 to plan the 24th annual local talent event set for January 27. The program includes master of ceremonies H. D. Donnie Bode and ministers W. G. Hill and D. Billeiter, with Floy Bode soliciting ads and seating duties by Cheryl Klein and Sharon Schumpelt.
The Harper 4 H and FFA Livestock Show will be held Saturday January 6 in the new Harper School Grounds Livestock barn built by FFA members and local men. Judging begins 10 a.m. with swine poultry beef goats sheep and lambs judged by named specialists. A chili supper and band music follow January 9 in the Harper School Cafetorium to raise funds for the band uniforms.
Dallas residents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart spent Christmas with the J. R. Harts in Kerrville. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Tarr and John joined their son James Tarr in San Antonio with daughter Mrs. Van Mund from Rock Springs. Karla Anderegg visited with Gilbert and Mrs. Anderegg. Presbyterian Womens Association met December 21 at 2 30 p m with new officers installed and reports of the year. Mrs. David Schmidt presided. Cookies coffee and tea were served by Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. Perth in a Christmas mood.
Dr. Ralph Grahn of Trinity University San Antonio will fill the pulpit at Harper Presbyterian Church Sunday January 7 at 11 00 o clock. The item notes community visitors over the holidays and a livestock show fundraiser with 4 H and FFA concession stands.
The Harper hunting season ends with no bucks entered in the Bull of the Woods contest during the final two weeks. Billy Hogan's December 30 turkey gobbler scores 936.75 points. Jack and Esther Jones lead with two turkey gobblers, bringing total entries to 15 bucks and 4 gobblers. Winners will be announced January 12 in the Harper Herald.
Joseph M Stevens a Harper rancher died at 92 on December 26 1972 in Fredericksburg Nursing Home He and his wife marked 71 years of marriage July 17 Survivors include son E M Stevens of San Antonio daughter Mrs Marie Del Nay Brownwood and Mrs Anna Fay Bode Harper two daughters and a brother A J Stevens Eldorado Services were held December 28 at Plummer Fair Funeral Home Kerrville with burial in Harper Cemetery
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