Eisenhower severs Cuba relations aids Kennedy transition
The piece credits President Eisenhower for severing diplomatic ties with Cuba, arguing the move shapes Kennedy’s incoming tenure. It asserts Castro’s demand to cut the Havana embassy and U S propaganda inflames Cuban fear, while the action gives Kennedy room to decide for U S and world peace.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
Ike
Kennedy
Laos
Africa
Cuba
Eisenhower
U. S
Fidel Castro
United Nations
Castro
Havana
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce Organized in 1961
A large Stonewall gathering formed the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce on January 4 1961 at the Stonewall Gym. Eleven businesses and twenty individuals joined, electing Kermitt Hahne Tom Weinheimer James Eckert Rubin Ruebsahm Alvin Weinheimer Jr Simon Burg and Buddy Hodges to the board. Officers named Simon Burg president Tom Weinheimer vice president Mrs Tom Weinheimer secretary and Mrs Kermitt Hahne treasurer. A follow up meeting is set for January 11 1961 at 7 30 p.m. in the Stonewall School Gym inviting all members and new joiners.
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Stonewall
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Kermitt Hahne
Tom Weinheimer
James Eckert
Rubin Ruebsahm
Alvin Weinheimer Jr
Simon Burg
Buddy Hodges
Chamber of Commerce
Old mattresses made new by innerspring specialists
In Kerrville readers are told that old mattresses can be renewed by innerspring experts. The ad promises felting and guarantees on all work and directs readers to leave orders at Harper Locker Plant and Mayfield's Mattress Company in Kerrville.
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Harper Locker Plant
Mayfield's Mattress Company
Kerrville
Backstory of a Texas Rattlesnake Hobby Captures 465 Snakes
Mason and Llano Counties residents Raymond Keyser and Walter Schmidt capture rattlesnakes alive over a month, totaling 465. They use gas, snares, and bins, with snakes sold for food and hides. Mrs. Keyser notes snakes react to warmth and plans for more captures next December.
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Schmidt
Raymond Keyser
Walter Schmidt
Mason County
Keyser
Mason
Llano
Gillespie County FFA 4 H Livestock Show January 21
The Gillespie County Livestock and Poultry Show will be held at the Fair Grounds on Saturday January 21. About 546 animals and birds will be exhibited by local FFA and 4 H youth from Fredericksburg Harper and Gillespie County. Classes include fat steers lambs goats pigs and poultry with judging and an auction sale planned.
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Gillespie County
Fair Grounds
FFA
Fredericksburg
Harper Ffa
4-H
Gullespie County
Lew Moellendorf and Hartmann Win Bull of the Woods Contest
Harper’s annual Bull of the Woods contest ends December 31 with Lew Moellendorf claiming undisputed first place at 241 points. Maxie Hartmann finishes second by one point, while Kenneth Maner and George Parker are among top entrants. notable entries include Walter Markworth’s 232 point buck and a 122 pound dressed heaviest buck by Mrs. Rollie Peril who could not enter.
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Lew Moellendorf
Maxie Hartmann
Harper
Kenneth Maner
Walter Markworth
Rollie Peril
Low Moellendorf
George Parker
Walter Markwordt
Kelly Parker
Hubert Rahe
Charles Schmidt
Gilbert Anderegg
Harper PTA Met Jan 5 at Harper School
The Harper Parent-Teacher Association met January 5 at 3 p.m. in the Harper School cafetorium. Rev and Mrs Kattner sang and spoke on character development. Treasurer Lang reported $360.70. the group approved $110 for equipment and $100 for projector. 12th grade won room count.
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Harper Parent-Teacher Association
Harper School
Kattner
Scotty Lee Taylor
Rattner
Robert Dittmar
Charlie Rogers
Clayton Massey
Louis Lang
Treasury
Harper School appoints Harry Sultemeier to teach
The Harper School Board accepted Ted Rogers's resignation on January 2 as he plans to ranch. Harry Sultemeier of Fredericksburg was hired to replace Rogers, having taught previously in Johnson City and praised as an excellent teacher. The board welcomed Sultemeier and his family to the community.
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Harper School Board of Trustees
Ted Rogers
Harry Sultemeier
Fredericksburg
Rogers
Sultemeier
Johnson City
Harper
1961 Harper FFA and 4-H Livestock Show Marks Big Return
Weather permitting the Harper FFA and 4-H Livestock Show set for Saturday January 14 aims to top prior entries with Clayton Massey predicting 100 plus animals. Fat lambs breeding sheep hogs goats and fryers totals exceed 100. judging at 10 30 a m with Jack Groff and Bull Rector judging different classes. The event unfolds at the Community Show Barn on the Harper School grounds with food stands supporting the show and public invited.
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Harper Ffa
Clayton Massey
Jack Groff
Harper School
FFA
New March of Dimes Program Planned in Harper
Harper residents will view an outstanding amateur talent show while supporting the March of Dimes. The event occurs at the Harper School cafetorium on Saturday night January 28, aiding birth defects arthritis and polio efforts. Local families note moves and hospital stays affecting the community.
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Harper
Harper School
Kimble County FFA 4 H Stock Show Held at Junction
The Kimble County 4 H and FFA Livestock Show was held last Saturday January 7 with Hayden Haley judging. Winners include Len Couey Bruce Stewart Ervin Wahrmund and Robert Baker among others. Grand Champion Don Whitlock led the swine and commercial ewes winners are listed.
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Kimble
Junction
Kimble County
FFA
Hayden Haley
Len Couey
Bruce Stewart
Ervin Wahrmund
Robert Baker
Swine
Fire emergency numbers for Harper area fire calls
Residents are urged to use the Harper fire station numbers UN 43666 or UN 43058 for emergencies. The Kerrville directory notes the Harper exchange connects to a system that automatically alerts 10 Harper firemen when dialed. State location clearly and report the fire promptly to trigger the alarm system.
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Harper
Kerrville
Kerrville Telephone Company
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
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Keidel Hospital
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Milton Fleming
Reginald McDougall
William Cosper
Vene Cottle
Raymond Cottle
J. C. Cosper
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Frank Kendall
Gene Bode
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Q. B. Walker
J. J. Rogers
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Keesie Kothmann
Bobby Rieck
Bruce Rieck
Bill McMillian
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Jackie Weaver
Bill McMillan
Bob Allen
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Kenneth Bannawscky
Ervin Wahrmhnd
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