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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1964
Page
3
The author emphasizes the Pope’s historic Holy Land trip as a symbol of unity among Christianity Judaism and Islam. The piece hopes the pilgrimage heralds a new era of peace, tolerance and forgiveness in the region and worldwide. It also cites 1963 fire casualties, urging stricter fire safety awareness.
In A Mood of heroic detachment James M Shea vows to eschew many modern conveniences in a playful New Year note He ridicules instant coffee ballpoint pens condensed novels and televised weather forecasts while urging a life less driven by numbers and expressways and more by mindful looking at neighbors and places
The final installment on the 1963 estimated federal income tax is due January 15, 1964. R L Phinney, district IRS director in Austin, Texas, urges amended declarations if the 1963 last-quarter income differs from prior estimates. Taxpayers filing amended declarations use Form 1040ES and must file with the same district director. An amended form is provided on the back of the payment due notice. If paying the full 1963 balance, one may delay until February 3, 1964. Local IRS help lines are suggested for questions. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Sageser and others visited.
J E Jett Parker wins the 1963 Bull of the Woods with 277 points ending a consecutive title run. Warren McDougall and Glenn Hopf share second with 272 points after a tie split prize. Nine entrants list scores from 277 to 224 as Harper prepares for the Jan 11 livestock show with 235 swine and 33 goats, aided by a new show barn and local sponsors.
Miss Carol Klein of ineriville was the bride elect of Charles Lucke Mains II honored at a Saturday afternoon shower in the Community Bullay. Guests registered in the musical bride's book as the Wedding March played. Red and white decor featured a white centerpiece on a red taffeta cloth and tea was served from a silver service. Out of town guests came from Kerrville Fredericksburg Center Point and Austin. Hostesses included Mesdames G C Stevens J R Peril Dayton Rahe Eric Lumpkins Dennis Parker Charlie Rogers Warren McDougall Elbert Feller Clayton Massey J W Harper Dean Hupt David Schrmidt Chester Tatsch Felix Klein and Emil Tatsch.
The American Legion Post 630 held its regular Friday night meeting on January 3. The finance officer reported a net profit of 167.90 from the turkey shoot. Refreshments were served by the Auxiliary. Mr and Mrs Bills Joe Petri and son visited Blancasper with her parents Mr and Mrs Karl Klachn.
Fire swept the shingle roofed frame house of Louis Evans near Eckert Sunday January 5 destroying the 40 year old dwelling built in 1915. Evans, a pioneer farmer famed for prize watermelons, saved clothing and bedding before neighbors moved him to his daughter's home. The loss included cherished mementos and a large collection of opals and petrified stones.
President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife return to Washington from the Little White House on the Pedernales River near Stonewall. The trip included brief Austin stops with Governor Connally and Senator Yarborough, and a Fredericksburg church service with Chancellor Erhard as a guest.
Miss Susie Eleanor Stapp 63 of Junction died Sunday in Kert Ville after a long illness. Graveside services were held at 2 pm at Stapp Ranch Cemetery southeast of Junction. Pallbearers included Jack Stapp and Bill Whitworth. Survivors include four sisters and two brothers.
Harper 4 H Club met in the Legion Hall on January 2. Vocational Agriculture teacher Clayton Massey spoke about the coming FFA Harper Stock Show. The club planned pies and cakes for the show and money management updates were reviewed. Reporter Leo Heinemann.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Harlan held a Christmas Day open house honoring son Thomas and his wife from Tucson. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Exvvin Sehmitz, Mr and Mrs Richard Harlan and McAllen children, many local couples, Rev C P Owens of Kerville, and guests from San Antonio Dallas Kerrville and Fredericksburg. George Wahl of Frederickburg visited Mar and Mrs Erwin Lang on Sunday afternoon.
Miss Johnnie Kay Barnett and James Edward Peril exchanged vows at First Methodist Church Marble Falls on Saturday December 28 at 7 30 pm The couple attended Southwest Texas State College He a junior She a sophomore A reception followed and they planned to live at 1105 Hanes Street San Marcos The wedding party and guests came from Granite Mountain Harper Bastrop San Antonio Austin and other Texas towns.
The 32nd annual 4 H and FFA stock show and sale will be held at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds with judging and sale activities scheduled Saturday evening. Judges include Ray Simins of Coleman and Jack Glass of Kerrville. event details list livestock categories, timings, and auctioneer Al Mueller with directors and entry rules for exhibitors.
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