Debt Free Gillespie County Fair Association noted
The Gillespie County Fair Association announced it is debt free for the first time since 1914 after clearing notes at a January stockholders meeting. Photos show treasurer Henry Kneese and others. new board members Elmer Bierschwale Alex Krantzen Rudy Hehmann Walter Loudon and more were introduced. A meeting for the newly elected board was scheduled for January 19.
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Gillespie County Fair Association
Fin
Henry
Radio Post
Elmer Bierschwale
Alex Krantzen
Rudy Hehmann
Walter Loudon
Wallace Odmers
Victor G. Sagebrel
Calvin Schumann
Otto Sparth
Metiny
van Petimeessae Chitman
KW. Strecher
Streecher
Secy. Bellon Klinksick
Treas Henry Kneese
Stroeher
Gillespie County Fair
Stracher
Pas. Oe
Pres. Stracher
Bloodmobile Visit Planned for Galespie County
The next bloodmobile stop for Galespie County is Thursday at First Baptist Church from 1 to 7 pm. The American Red Cross reports 2,820 443 units of civilian blood collected in fiscal 1960 66, most distributed as whole blood or packed red cells to hospitals.
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Galespie
First Baptist Church
American Red Cross
Greenwalt
ARC
Red Cross
Red Cros
United States
Gillespie County Fair Elects Eight New Directors
The Gillespie County Fair Association announced debt elimination with a $1,500 balance cleared and a $2,000 nest egg placed on interest. Eight new directors were elected to replace three-year term expirations while honorary directors were named.
Annual March of Dimes Program at Harper School
The annual March of Dimes program is planned for Saturday night January 27 at the Harper School Cafetorium starting 7 30 pm. The committee met January 3 to arrange the local talent show and amateur program with KE H Cochran as master of ceremonies and Rev WooR Doerr and Rev Charles Price giving invocations and benediction. Proceeds go to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis Arthritis and Birth Defects.
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Harper School
Roe Peril
Charman
Alois Jung
Roman Stehling
Kfioy Bode
KE. H Cochran
Polly Barrett
Mary Neil Tarr
Gene Harper
Clarence Ernsto
Roe Penn
Jim McMahon
Leon Dunn
National Foundation For
Harper FFA and 4H Stock Show Planned for Saturday
The Harper FFA and 4-H Livestock Show occurs Saturday January 13 with lambs swine goats poultry and fryers judged from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Judges include Kimble County agent Curtis Henderson and swine producer Mr Johnson. Trophies ribbons and a showmanship trophy will be awarded. Concession proceeds fund prize money and all are invited to attend at the Agriculture Building.
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Harper Ffa
Curtis Henderson
Kimble County
4-1
4-H
Mrs J D Farmer Rites Held in San Saba
J D Farmer 99 died Thursday January 4 in Eventide Nursing Home San Saba. Services were at 2 p.m. at Methodist Church with burial in Murphy Cemetery. Survived by four daughters two sons and numerous grandchildren.
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San Saba
J. 2 Farmer
Eventide Nursing Home
Harper High School Class of 1961 Reunion Held
Harper High School’s Class of 1961 met at Community Park on December 23 for a reunion. Fourteen members attended including Richard Haschke and Karen Haschke, Sally Marschall, Bonnie Sembritzsky, and several spouses and children. The event featured visiting, reminiscing, snacks, records, and organization by Langford Metzger Heinemann and Mrs Cecil Tatsch. several classmates were unable to attend.
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Harper High School
Harper
Community Park
Richard
Karen
Dittmar
Haschke
Veron
Kathy
Duderstadt
Fritize
San Antonio
Malcom
Sally
Spore
Fredericksburg
Cecil
Sharon
Ibson
Tatsch
Sandra Spaeth
Odessa
Langford “Letveer
Eugene Heinemann
Cecil Tatseh
Pates
Bonner
Brehmer
Lavern (Klein) Seguer
Bobby Lang
Chas. Jung. Lamaritz
Daniel Fritz
Gift Tea Honors Patricia Batley Bride-Elect
A holiday gift tea honoring Patricia Ann Batley bride-elect of David Dean Hopf was held Thursday afternoon at the Lutheran Parish Hall from 3 to 5. Guests included the honoree, her mother Mrs Edward Bailey and other relatives. Yellow and green were the colors, with corsages and decorations in yellow mums and green net. Hosts included Mrs Kim Lumpkin and John Warren McDougall. attendees included Miss Eileen Hopf, sisters Georgia and Virginia Batley, and numerous friends and family members.
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Lee
Patricia Ann Batley
David Dean Hopf
Edward Bailey
F. Dean Toot
Ota Peril
John Warren
McDougall
Eileen Hopf
Mbesses
Georgia
Virginia Batley
Tan Brown
Dolores Duderstadt
Mrs
Carl
Butch
Brust
Gts
Kimo Lumpkin
John Warren McDougall
Victor Tlarpers
AOL
Bierschwate
Chas Mains
Clint Brown
Robt. Dittmar
J. Ro Peru
Douglas Duderstadt
David Schmidt
Warren McDougall
Elbert Feller
G. Co Stevens
Denis Parker
Harold Schmidt
Dayton Kahe
Felix M Jung Rites Held for 80 Year Old San Antonio Resident
Felix M Jung 80 died of an apparent heart attack at Brook General Hospital on December 27. Born January 2 1887 in Gillespie County to Jacob and Mary Hartmann Juve he was a World War I veteran who lived in San Antonio and retired from Civil Service. Funeral services were held January 2 at Riebe Funeral Home and Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Survivors include brothers Edwin and James Jung of Harper and four sisters Mrs Ed und Grona Mrs Katie Boos Mrs Otto Luedicke and Mrs J W Yancey of Fredericksburg plus nieces and nephews.
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Felix Wo Jung
Brook General Hospital
Jacob
Mary Hartmann Juve
Gillespie County
Sadie Jung
France
Germany
San Antonio
Civil Service
Riebe Funeral Home
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Edwin Jung
James Jung
Harper
Edund Grona
Katie Boos
Otto Luedicke
J. W. Yancey
Fredericksburg
Fox Head Killed by Gene Feiler Declared Positive For Rabies
Gene Feiler of the Mortis Ranch-Whitte Oak area killed a fox that attacked three dogs on Saturday morning January 6. The State Health Department confirmed the fox tested positive for rabies. Local veterinarians urge farmers to vaccinate their animals at City Hall with clinics on January 27 and February 3.
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Gene Feiler
Mortis Ranch
Whitte Oak
State Health Department
City Hall
Harper locals recall weekend gatherings and upcoming wedding
Harper area residents shared visits and celebrations over New Year weekend. Mr and Mrs Martin Ray Fiedler hosted a surprise chivarri party with dominoes and refreshments. An upcoming January 27 wedding at Furst Baptist Church of Harper was announced for John W. Reddick and Irene Mast UP.
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Furst Baptist Church of
Harper
Capt
Schremer
Lowe
Woc
Rigby
San Veronte
Mens Hotel
Fis
Roberto Ptato
Corpus Chrisa
Presbyterian Women Meet January Eighteenth
The Presbyterian Women's Association holds its regular meeting on Thursday January 18 at 2 30 pm in the church. Rev John Brannon of Fredericksburg will present the introduction and lead a Bible study on the book of Mark. All members are cordial invitees.
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Presbyterian Women's Association
John Brannon
Presbyterian
Mibster
Fredericksburg
Kerrville Bank Leader Louis Schreiner Heads 97th Birthday Observance
Kerrville native Louis Schreiner, longtime bank chairman and son of Capt Charles Schreiner, marked his 97th birthday on December 31, 1967. He remains active at the Charles Schreiner Bank, overseeing loans, gardening, photography, and community projects from Kerrville to the region. He helped fund local landmarks, dormitories, and the Schreiner Institute, earning honors such as “The Man of the Century” from the Chamber of Commerce at age 93.
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Kerrville
Louis Schreiner
Kerr County
Natal
Charles Schreier Bank
Snoom
Lowe
Capt
Charles Schreiner
Sam
Schreiner
Kerr- Ville
Pwas
Callecddom
Schoob Todas
Loure
Dios
Virbedde
Turst
LN Schreiner
Schreiner Institute
Juniior College
Oth Atte
Whiel
Maine
Iis
Jane Phito
Robert Flite
Corpus Christi
Mooney Atreratt Coon
Antler
Powe
Lund
Chamber of Commerce
Touie
Capt Schreiner
Bank
J J Cosper Rites Held At Harper Baptist Church
J J Cosper died Sunday at 67. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm at Beckmann Funeral Home in Harper with burial in Harper City Cemetery.
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Cosper
Beckmann Funer
Harper Baptist Church
Harper
Aly Cemetery
Weekend Visit Highlights from Midland Families
Mrs Lennon and daughter Miss Mary Louceft Midland spent the weekend here with relatives. Mrs Herbert Jones, who had visited the Lennon home for weeks, was joined by Harper, Mroo and Mrs Dean Hopf. Bryan Where David attends ASM College. Mrs John Hughes of Vustath and Mia visited the Lang family with Mr and Mrs Mdwan Lang.
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Bull Hart
Kerrville
Mrs
Harper
W. J. Lennon
Mary Louceft Midland
Herbert Jones
Lennon Horne
Oo Harper
Mroo
Dean Hopf Spear
Thei Sam
Bryan
David
Atteneares
ASM College
Mia
John Hughes
Vustath
Mdwan Lang
Old Mattresses Made New by Innerspring Experts
In Kerrville Texas Mayerield Mattress Co advertises refurbished mattresses with renewed innerspring work and guaranteed quality to customers seeking durable padding and improved sleep comfort.
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Mayerield Mattress CO
Kerrville
Texas
Notics Prompt Serves Harper Model Market Ad
Radio and IV service promotion lists Gene Harper at Model Market in Harper. Advertises new radius, transis, bars, LV sets, viv with promised model servicing and line of items available.
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Notics
Gene Harper
Harper
Aim
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