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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1962

Page

3

U.S. urged to curb U.N. funding and force charter reform

A contributed column argues the United States should oppose a 3100 million bond to back UN operations, noting heavy U.S. funding already covers a large share of UN budgets. It calls for Charter reform to expel nonpayers and states the U.S. can survive without the UN while the UN cannot survive without the U.S.

Congress United Stations Uncle Sam World Organization United States U.N Children’s Fund Gaza Strip Congo U. S Harlan Cleveland Soviet Bloc France Belgium Patsy San Antonio

Science Class Presents Legion Program At Harper High

The Sagaser-Haas American Legion Post 50 held a January 5 meeting in Harper High School's science room with about 30 participants. Students demonstrated science projects and produced chemicals and gases while Leon Dunn led the program and addressed topics from the atom to space. Adjutant John Honig reported 50 members enrolled and the group approved a $100 payment toward the Legion Hall debt and funded a Citizenship Award for local graduates.

Harper High School Sagaser-Haas American Legion Post Legisonnaires Legionnaire Leon Dunn Lloyd Wendell Cayle Dittmar Martha Stevens Alice Molder Patsy Bailey Delores Duderstadt Jay Dean Peril Sputnicks I and I Jan Brown Allan Sheppard Space Mr. Dunn National Defense SAGE Air Force Command Communications John Honig Legion Hall Harperign School Ne Legionnaires Nd Dunn

Harper FFA and 4-H Livestock Show Saturday at 10 A M

Harper FFA and 4-H Livestock Show opens at 10 A M Saturday January 13 at the Harper Community Show Barn with over a hundred head entered Judge Jack Groff Kerrville Wool and Mohair Co will judge fat lambs breeding and commercial sheep goats and Judge Bill Rector Kerrville County Agent will judge hogs poultry About 60 fat lambs 30 breeding sheep 10 regular goats 20 commercial goats 10 commercial sheep 10 fat barrows 10 gilts 3 pen fryers Ribbons provided by Barrett Insurance The show will also feature lunch sold by FFA and 4-H to support the event Public attendance encouraged.

Harper Community Show Harper

Square Dancers Set Evening at Catholic Hall Saturday

The square dancers will meet Saturday night at the Catholic Hall for their regular square dance. Everyone is invited to attend for an evening of fun and community gathering.

Car Thief Recoveries After Hein Chevrolet Trial Ride

Sheriff Hugo Klaerner recovered a stolen 1953 Chevrolet sport coupe taken from Hein Chevrolet-Pontiac after a man asked for a trial ride. The car was found Monday parked at Mazinkes place with wheels and tires removed. The thief, a 35 to 40 year old man, was seen in a cafe seeking a free welfare meal.

Hugo Klaerner Hein Chevrolet-Pontiac Klaerner Hein Chevrolet Andrew Langehennig Albert Mazinkes Harper Highway Fredericksburg Honey Creek Sheriff's Office

Mrs H O Jones and Daughter Visit Lang Family

Mrs H O Jones and her daughter Sandy from Austin spent Wednesday through Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang, in the city residents' home.

H. O. Jones Sandy Austin Edwin Langs

Bank Donates 500 For Screw Worm Eradication Program

Security State Bank of Fredericksburg Texas contributed 500 to the county wide screw worm eradication project. Arthur Stehling president and Monroe Herbert chairman welcomed the gift aiming to jumpstart the drive to meet a 0,000 goal for Gillespie County.

Arthur Stehling Security State Bank Monroe Herbert Arthur Siehung Stehling Mr. Stehling Mr. Herbert Fredericksburg Texas

Harper March of Dimes Program Slated January 27

Harper community schedules the 1962 March of Dimes program for Saturday January 27 at 730 p m in the school cafetorium. Felix Rischner chairs the steering committee with Lev Kensing named new director replacing Rischner.

Harper Community Elmer Lumpkins C. W. Barrett J. R. Peril Dean Hopf

Visitors at Edgar Fiedler Home Show Local Guests

Visitors over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rusenberger of Del Rio and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fiedler of San Antonio. Also present were Hack Wagoner and E. W. McVean, hunters from Mesquite.

Edgar Fiedler Paul Rusenberger del Rio E. J. Fiedler San Antonio Hack Wagoner E. W. McVean Mesquite

Funeral, hospital notes and family visits in Kerr County

Mr and Mrs Edgar Fiedler attended the funeral of Mrs Bill Geisler in San Antonio Thursday Harvey Stevens a patient in the Keider Memorial Hospital is doing nicely Mrs Adolph Juenke of Kerrville spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Arthur Kaumann Mr and Mrs Otho Morris and Mrs Ogie Almaney of Kerrville visited Mr and Mrs Paul Delorey recently Mrs J F Cook of San Antonio is spending several days here at her residence in Harper and having some repair done Mr and Mrs Lonnie Friedrich and daughters Shay and Gay were dinner guests of her daughter Mrs Alfred Edwards and family Sunday Mr and Mrs Erato Hopf and daughter Miss Olivia of Austin spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf The occasion was Miss Olivias 17th birthday anniversary A special dinner was prepared.

Edgar Fiedler Bill Geisler San Antonio Otho Morris Ogie Almaney Kerrville Paul Delorey J. F. Cook Harper Lonnie Friedrich Shay Gay Alfred Edwards Erato Hopf Miss Olivia Austin Oliver Hopf

Harper PTA Meeting Recap January 4

The Harper Parent Teacher Association met Thursday at 3 p.m. Rev. Mark Lett gave the devotional while Mrs. C. H. Rose sang with Ed Cochran at the piano. Vice president Mrs. R. E. Peril presided, treasury stood at 76.82, 12th grade won room count, a Cancer Research film was shown and pamphlets handed out, hospitality committee served refreshments.

Harper Parent Teacher Association Mark Lett C. H. Rose Ed Cochran R. E. Peril Louis Lange Treasury Victor Harper

You Don’t Have to Retire to Get Social Security

Older workers 65 or over may earn more and still collect some benefits under new rules. Austin Social Security warns many in the Austin area have not filed, risking loss of payments due. Applicants must file before January 1962 to preserve benefits.

Social Security Office James L. Marley Austin Austin Social Security Office

Mrs Floyd Spoatright Visits Kerrville Family

Mrs Floyd Spoatright spent several days last week with her grandson Charles Ray Jones and family and the new great granddaughter at Kerrville.

Floyd Spoatright Charles Ray Jones Kerrville

Funeral Attendees for Alfred Cameron Remain Noted Names

The Fredericksburg funeral last Friday for Alfred Cameron drew attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Max Lange Mrs A C Wendel August Kirchoff and daughter Miss Helen Mr and Mrs Hubert Rahe and Mr and Mrs Robert Dittmar Also Mr and Mrs Bill Carter and sons with two Brady friends visiting Fred Gammenthaler Charles Gammenthaler of Kerrville visited there Mr and Mrs Richard Bateman and daughter from Ballinger spent the weekend with Dean Hopf family Jim Lumpking of Mason visited his son Limo and family Mrs O L McNeely of Rock Springs visited her aunt Mrs William Kean Monday.

Alfred Cameron Fredericksburg Max Lange A. C. Wendel August Kirchoff Helen Hubert Rahe Robert Dittmar Bill Carter Brady Fred Gammenthaler Charles Gammenthaler Kerrville Richard Bateman Daughter of Ballinger Dean Hopf Jim Lumpking Mason O. L. McNeely William Kean

Hughes Couple Weekend Visit With Lang Family

Mr and Mrs John Hughes of Austin spent the weekend with Mrs Lang and Mr Lang the Langs are the couple’s in legible house guests during the visit.

Early season win in Harper Bull of the Woods contest

Louis Friedrich and J. M. Scarborough win Harper’s Bull of the Woods with 292 and 291 points respectively. Mrs. Charles D. Schmidt and Carlos B. Parker also posted strong scores. Frank Staudt broke his leg on the last day while pursuing a buck and is hospitalized. a speedy recovery is wished by Harper residents.

Louis Friedrich and J. M. Scarborough Harper’s Bull of Louis Friedrich Friedrich Scarborogh Charles D. Schmidt Carlos B. Parker Per Nimrods Frank Staudt The Herald Harper Frank

Cash Donations Lag for Harper Park Building Fund Campaign

Harper Community Park Building finance chair Robert Dittmar reports donations total 1641.31 of the 3500 goal, delaying work on the park building. Board and finance committee extend the drive through January with drop-off points at First State Bank or via committee members Scattered social notes mention visiting relatives in Kerrville and Junction.

Harper Community Park Building Fund Robert Dittmar Harper Community Park Building Finance Committee The Park Board and Finance Harper Fire Station Roberts Dittmar Victor Marschall W. L

Speaker Sam rose named for Sam Rayburn gains garden fame

Arp Nursery Company in East Texas introduces Speaker Sam, a new rose variety named in honor of the late Sam Rayburn. The article details its ancestry from Peace roses, its strong stem and pale yellow center with red-edged petals, and notes awards and contests naming Speaker Sam among other roses. It highlights multiple growers and regions in the production, plus the national interest in the rose name.

Sam Rayburn Bonham Texas House United States Sam Rose Gardeners of America Sam Rose L. A. Dean and Clark Kidd Texas Rosevush Pecan Tree Farm Arp Nursery Company Peace Rose Europe Lydo Une Atrik Sanuy Arp Lexas Maole Desgn Hunarcus Yler Houston New Orleans Sexas Loisenale Frank ‘Lucxer Albert Hines Tucsxer Texas Rose Researce Foundation Rayburn Bayourn H. G. Dulaney Committee On International Eisenhower Tres. Nerbert Hoover General McArthur Konrad Adenauer Lowell Thomas Liizabeth Vean and Kidd Statesman Speaker Sam Pennsylvania Oregon Ohio California Rosarl Ang East Lenas Sam Mower Sai Birse Hit Palace Mich Miller Robert E. Lee Park Dallas Sakowitz Charlotte Armstrong Lexus Centennial Daily Mail Dean and Kid

Local Families Visit and Celebrate Fortnight News

Mrs Chester Itz spent days with daughter Mrs Raipa Harris and family in Auodn. Grandson joined on return trip. Mrs Mary Roeder and Miss Gerwude Maurer of Fredericksburg visited Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer. Glen Hopf and Mrs Richard Manske visited friends in Ballinger. Theo Ochler and party sang Hand in Hand With Jesus for their 53rd wedding anniversary, married in 1909, then visited Otto Rahe. Mrs Lewis Stevens taught in Ingram School and spent weekend near Harper. Edwin Klein and family hosted by Mrs Ernest Klein and son Marvin of Spring Creek Monday night. Max Lange ill at VA Hospital Legion. Visiting Mrs W R Massey Sunday were her daughter Mrs Herbert Otto and Mr Otto of Lian.

Chester Itz Raipa Harris Auodn Mary Roeder Gerwude Maurer Fredericksburg Henry Maurer Theo Ochler Hill Crest Jesus Ochler Otto Rahe Ernest Klein Marvin Spring Creek Edwin Klein

Mayfield's Mattress Company In Kerrville Ad

In Kerrville Mayfield's Mattress Company offers innerspring repairs and felting with guaranteed workmanship. Leave orders at Harper Locker Plant for service and pickup.

Harper Locker Mayfield’s Mattress Company Kerrville,te

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Roe Ey Suhssribe Harper Ffa Barrett Insurance Agencies FFA Herbert Sioen Monroe Herbert Fredericksburg Harper March of Dimes Warren MeeDougall Douglas Tatsch Harry Sultemeier E. H. Coch Clarence Ernst Elbert Feller Jack Jones Floy Bode Felix Rischner Marle Taylor Tommy O’bryant Harper Baptist Church Mark E. Lett Harper Methodist Church Harper Herald Makeplans Harvey Stevens iKeider Memorial Hospital Adolph Juenke Arthur Kaumann Harper Pta John Hughes Edwin Lang McGinley Alfred Spaeth Fred Whitewood First State Bank Louis McDonald Mesdames Nichols Ted Watkins Junction Sam’ Rose Moe Hn My Vee Glen Hopf Richard Manske Ballinger Lewis Stevens Ingram School Isha V.A Legion W. R. Massey Har Herbert Otto Mr. Otto Lian
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