The Opportunity That Is America
A speech extols American democracy over European communism, praising individual rights and opportunity. It contrasts two brothers from Czechoslovakia, one who pursues land and wealth in Europe and Jan who seeks a new life in America, illustrating America’s belief in freedom and self expression. The piece frames work and achievement as the nation’s driving force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terbert Hoover
Earl Marx
America
Europe
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Tom Paine
Abraham Lincoln
Land
Ulric M. Gwynn, Jr
North Dakota
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Czechoslovakia
Elbe River
Karel
Karel Mahousek
Jan
Elbe
Eduard Mahousek
Local Visits Highlight Family Trips Across Harlingen Harper
Mrs. Clark Bierschwabe and children from Harlingen spent the first week visiting her parents. Mrs. Pete Whiteworth stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Buck Buckner and son Jack in Kerrville on their way to Harper to visit relatives Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fisk from Kerrville visited Mrs. Selma Granville and her son Ellis Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Bierschwabe
Harlingen
Pete Whiteworth
Buck Buckner
Jack
Kerrville
Harper Monday
Ed Fisk
Selma Granville
Ellis, Juesday
Miss Klein and Lehne Wed in St Marys double ring ceremony
Miss Mary Virginia Klein and Franklin Lehne married December 26 in St Marys Catholic Church. Father J J Hildebrand officiated at 3 pm with Frances Rischner Harper providing music. Bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Klein, wore lace and net over taffeta with pearl accents. groom, son of Mrs. Felix Lehne, had Navy service beginning November 8. The ceremony featured gladiola and poinsettia decor, a reception at Klein's Hall, and an out-of-town guest list from Harper, San Antonio, Kerrville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Virginia Klein
Franklin Lehne
J. J. Hildebrand
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Frances Rischner
Harper
Raymond Klen
St. Mary’s High School
Felix Lehne
FHS
Navy
Reginald Morris
Max Hartmann
Jeanne Knopp
MacDonald
Curtis Klein
Andrew Alberthal
Lee Roy Woerner
Raymond Klein
Lehne
Frank Rischner
Klein's Hall
Spring Creek
John Zenner
Boerne
Leroy Klein
Kerrville
Bludson Long
Liano
August Schmidt
Johnson City
Elmer Klein
Comfort
Alvin Lenne
Mas
R. C. Fuga
Lions To Celebrate Charter Night January 18
Harper Lions Club plans Charter Night at the school on January 18 at 7 p m. The club will again sponsor the annual 4 H FFA Livestock show at the school barn on January 14. Fred Whitewood to solicit funds. FFA donates 20 to cover expenses and prizes. Tom Kirkham Lions International representative to be guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
Fred Whitewood
Paul Suffel
FFA
Tom Kirkham
Lions International
Farm Bureau President To Attend Conference
Charles Klinksick of Grapetown, president of Gillespie County Farm Bureau, will attend the second annual state-wide county Farm Bureau presidents conference January 9-11 in Waco at the Roosevelt Hotel. The exclusive meeting will tackle organization structure, membership services, public relations, policy, training, and leadership, with county presidents forming subcommittees to guide future Texas Farm Bureau actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Klinksick
Grapetown
Gillespie County Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Waco
Roosevelt Hotel
State Farm Organization
Texas Farm Bureau
Cosper Family Mention Spotted Across Brackettville
Mr and Mrs Floy Cosper of Brackettville and Ed L Cosper who attends Texas University spent Sunday with Mrs J C Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy Cosper
Brackettville
Ed L. Cosper
Texas University
J. C., Cooper
Holiday visitors at George Salcher home
Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Salcher Miss C. D. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stahl Austin were holiday visitors in the George Salcher home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Salcher
Jim Stahl
Austin
George Salcher
Local visits noted in brief society items
Mrs. Wilber Dickey of near Center Point visited relatives here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Lehne visited Mr and Mrs Alf Roeder in Mason on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Dickey
Near Center Point
Alf
Lehne
Roeder
Mason
Family visit to Fredericksburg hosts Klein reunion
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and their children visited Mr and Mrs Hugo Klein in Fredericksburg on Friday for a family gathering and reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Klein
Mrs
Hugo Klein
Fredericksburg
Local Families Named in San Antonio Section
Messrs. and Mesd Otto Klein and family Harold Burrer Mrs. Annie Stark and Mrs. Tom Litzinger and family all of San Antonio.
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Messrs. and
Mesd
Otto Klein
Harold Burrer
Annie Stark
Tom Litzinger
San Antonio
Harper 4H FFA Livestock Show Set For January 14
The Harper 4H and FFA Livestock Show, sponsored by the Lions Club, will be held Saturday at the Harper School show barn. Vernon Jones of Kimble County will judge all classes. Entries close by 2:30 p.m. after judging. Prizes include ribbons and 3.00 for first, 2.00 for second, 1.00 for third per class. Rosettes awarded for champion breeding animals and top fat lambs, swine, and more. Lions concession will sell sandwiches and drinks to support premium money and ribbons.
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FFA
The
Lions Club
Harper School
Vernon Jones
Kimble County
Hilly
Three Presented Awards At Holiday Court Of Honor
At the Harper Boy Scout Troop Court of Honor Jimmie Peril and Malcolm Marshall earned the Star Badge while Hollis Walker received the First Class Badge. Rev. D. W. Brown presented the awards and spoke on scout achievements and community impact. The ceremony at the Harper Legion Hut drew nineteen scouts, parents, and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Boy Scout
Jimmie Peril
Malcolm Marshall
Hollis Walker
D. W. Brown
Harper Legion Hut
March of Dimes Committee Meeting Set at Harper School
A meeting will be held at Harper school at 8 p m on Monday to form committees for the March of Dimes program scheduled for January 28. All interested are urged to attend and support the worthy cause.
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Harper School
Mrs W C Brown Celebrates 84th Birthday at Home
Mrs W C Brown marked her 84th birthday on Thursday December 29 at her home. All her children and most grandchildren attended except son Clint Brown. The day also honored granddaughter Mrs W F Dees who attended the chicken dinner.
West Texas Chiropractors Meet At Brady
Dr. Walter H. Fischer of Temple will speak at the West Texas district 7 Chiropractic meeting in Brady on Sunday January 8. Dr. W. V. Olin of Brady hosts, with Dr. Richard L. Shipman of Sweetwater presiding. attendees from Abilene to Fredericksburg are expected. Plans include observing Correct Posture Week in May.
Family visits and church events tied to Texas towns
Mrs Pete Whitworth and Barbara with Mrs Clark Bier Schwab and two children visited Harlingen, returning to see Mr and Mrs C J Whitewood. Rev Darwin Brown attended a Ministerial meeting in Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs B J Mayhugh and children joined the Mayhugh reunion in Houston on New Year's Day. Mr and Mrs B L Cook of Fredericksburg were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs J F Cook and J C.
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Pete Whitworth
Barbara
Clark Bierschwab
Harlingen
C. J. Whitewood
Darwin Brown
Fredericksburg
B. J. Mayhugh
Mayhugh
Houston
B. L, Cook
J. F, Cook
J.C
Mrs Knox and child visit Virginia relatives
Mrs. Johnnie Knox and her child visited relatives in Virginia on Tuesday night. She is identified as the former Betty Jean Markwordt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Knox
Virginia
Knox
Betty Jean Markwordt
Stamford youths Teddy Marlan and Thomas Harlan holiday visit
Teddy Marlan of Stamford and Thomas Harlan, a Texas Tech student, spent the holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs Tommy Harlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Marlan
Stamford
Thomas Harlan
Texas Tech
Tommy Harlan
Gleeful Miss Faces Buck Antlers In Family Harvest
Eight point buck shot by Mrs. Jack Jones delights granddaughter Jennifer Jones. The girl sits beside the antlers and grins, while thoughts drift to meals ahead. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. A. C. Wendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennifer Jones
Jack Jones
A. C. Wendel
Young Hunter Raymond Jones Shows Early Dead-Eye Skill
Raymond Jones seven years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones, displays a notable hunting talent with a seven-point buck he shot on the Hawkins ranch. He is the grandson of Mrs. A. C. Wendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Jones
Jack Jones
Hawkins Ranch
A. C. Wendel
Fire saved at McGinley ranch goat and sheep barn
The Volunteer Fire Department responded Monday night to a fire at W. L. McGinley’s goat and sheep barn and saved the structure. The blaze was believed to have started from a cigarette. 600- Rev. and Mrs. Tom of Canada occupy the Casper home and Rev. Tom will preach at the Pentecostal Church through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Mc.Ginley
Tom
Canada
Casper
Pentecostal Church
Whaleys Celebrate Golden Wedding at Harper Ranch
Mr. and Mrs. B H Whaley observed their golden anniversary with an open house and dance at their Harper area ranch on Tuesday December 27 attended by about 200 friends and relatives. The couple’s daughter Mrs Charles Peril and her husband hosted, with grandchildren Bill and Ann Peril present. A guest book was signed by Mrs Pat Rogers of Kerrville and Mrs L H Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Whaley
Harper
Charles Peril
Peril
Bill
Ann Peril
Pat Rogers
Kerrville
L. H. Harper
Sue Palmer
del Rio
S. G. Fuller
San Antonio
Douglas Duderstadt
Here
M. D. Blount
Marshall Brown
Junction
Charles Edenborough
San Angelo
Minnie Whetstone
T. M. Whetstone
Sonora
Ada Whetstone
L. A. Warren
Lena Lennon
Relping Hand Club To Meet Jan 12
The Helping Hand Club will meet January 12 at 2 30 p m in Mrs Darwin Browns home. Members will respond to roll call with My New Years Resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relping Hand Club
Helping Hand Club
Darwin Brown
Virgil Lennon Ends Japan Duty With 30 Day Leave
Virgil Lennon recently completed a 30 day leave from his posting in Japan. He spent the time with his wife and other relatives, returning to duty afterward.
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Virgil Lennon
Japan
Barbara Whitworth Seen Leaving for Rice University
Barbara Whitworth, who visited her parents Mr and Mrs Pete Whiteworth at the ranch, left Wednesday for Houston to attend Rice University. She was accompanied by Alice Carmichael of Kerrville. Mr and Mrs J B Birt and children of San Antonio spent the New Year holidays with his parents Dr and Mrs J B Birt.
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Barbara Whitworth
Pete Whiteworth
Houston
Rice
Alice Carmichael
Kerrville
J. B. Birt
San Antonio
Golden wedding anniversary noted for Mr and Mrs Whaley
Staff photo includes Mrs Louis McDonald and Mrs Oscar McDonald. Justice Woodruff presided. The couple, longtime Kerr County ranchers, marked 50 years of marriage with many relatives present including daughter Mrs Charles Peril of Kerrville, grandson Bill Peril at Sul Ross Alpine, and other Whetstones and Whaleys from Del Rio Winters and San Antonio. The Whaleys remain active and healthy on their ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis McDonald
Tempa Lennon
Oscar McDonald
Dan Sessom
Seth Whetstone
George Parker
John Wolford
Justice of the Peace
Woodruff
Ferdinand Tatsch
Kerr County
Charles Peril
Kerrville
Bill Peril
Sul Ross
Alpine
Ann Peril
John Palmer
Whaley
del Rio
T. L. Whaley
Fred Whetstone
Harper
Goldthwaite
J. T. Whetstone
San Antonio
G. R. Beeman
Winters
Kramer and Roeder Win Bull O' Woods Contest
Elgin Kramer and Lawrence Roeder won the Harper Bull O' The Woods hunting contest ending December 31. Kramer's buck scored 210 points for first prize. Roeder's 198 for second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Kramer
Lawrence Roeder
Harper
Kramer
Buck
Roeder
Johnson Returns to Senate Floor After Heart Attack
Senate applauded as Lyndon B. Johnson made a warm return to the floor for the first time since his July heart attack. Vice President Nixon led greetings, wishing him health and happiness as Johnson thanked colleagues for their support and the chamber prepared to resume business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Johnson
Nixon
United States
Guests In the Air Celebrate New Year Gathering
At the Kramer home on New Year’s Day were granddaughter Miss Darlene Kramer and her fiance Sp/3C Jin Frost of Fort Bliss El Paso, along with Mr and Mrs Paul Staudt and Mr Robert Lehne and daughter.
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Kramer
Darlene Kramer
Jin Frost
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Mesd
Paul Staudt
Robert Lehne
Townsfolk Visit From Rocksprings Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and Quanice of Rocksprings were visitors here Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jones
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Mrs. B. H. Whaley
Harry H. Sehlacht
Facts Forum
Herald
Gillespie County
Arthur Godfrey
Allen Oestreich
Raymond
Wahl
Chamber of Commerce
William Petmecky
Victor Sagebier
William Schroeder
St. Mary's Church
Mary Virgina Klein
Franklin Lebne
Lions
Farm Bureau
W. C. Brown
West Texas
Brady
Bery
ONS
Texas Lions Clubs
Lion District
al Schmid
Rous Christi
Fort Worth
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