Leap Years and the Gregorian Reform Chronicle
The article traces calendar history from Caesar to Pope Gregory XIII, explaining the Julian leap year, its 365 days and six hours, and the reform in 1582 that dropped ten days and omitted three leap years in four centuries. It notes the 26 second year excess and assigns quirks to February 29 and Leap Day folklore with Britannica attribution.
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Julius Caesar
Alexandria
Caesar
B. C
Gregory
England
Enccyclopedia Britannica
Join The Band Boosters Club Meets At School Cafetorium
The Harper Longhorn Band Boosters met January 13 at 2 30 p m in the school cafetorium with seven members present. President Mrs Reginald McDougall led the session as the treasurer reported. The group voted to buy new caps and contest music and reminded dues are payable to Mrs A C Wendel. Membership open to anyone. next meeting February 10 at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Longhorn Band
Reginald McDougall
A. C. Wendel
Band Booster Club
Plans for Miss Carel Kieln and Charles Mains Wedding
Miss Carel Kieln and Charles Locke Mains II announce final wedding plans for January 18 at Zion Lutheran Church Kerrville. Rev C C Ehler to officiate with maid of honor Miss Ann Koehne and bridesmaids Miss Barbara Jenschke and Miss Corrine Klein. Groom’s party includes brother George Mains best man and ushers Joe Mains Douglas Tatsch Gene Tatsch Calvin June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Klein
Charles Locke Mains II
Zion Lutheran Church
Kerrville
Cc. C. Ehler
Ann Koehne
Houston
Barbara Jenschke
Corrine Klein
Mary Kelch
Ruth Kelch
Teedy Hannemann
Freddy Hannemann
George Mains
Harper
Logan Stevens
Danny Klein
Joe Mains
Douglas Tatsch
Gene Tatsch
Calvin June
Alouis C. Klein
Charles L. Mains
PTA Allocates Funds At January Meeting
The Harper PTA met January 9 at 3 p.m. in the school auditorium. Mrs. John Honig gave a devotional and Rev. W. E. Doerr spoke on family finances. Mrs. Victor Harper presided as the district president’s letter was read and a report noted a bunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Ppa
John Honig
W. BE. Doerr
Victor Harper
Leascher
Grand Champion at Harper FFA and 4-H Livestock Show
Buddy Spaeth received the grand championship trophy from Roy Ressmann at the Harper event held Saturday.
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Buddy Spaeth
Roy Ressmann
Harper
Burnet Educator Tom Henry Files Texas House Bid
Tom Henry of Burnet announces candidacy for State Representative in the Sixty fifth District. He cites twenty eight years in Texas public schools and work with farmers and business leaders, seeking voter support and noting community service and church leadership.
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Tom Henry
Burnet
Texas
Burnet Chamber of Commerce
Burnet Kiwanis Club
Henry
Soil Conservation Castinets
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas
Burnet P.T.A
Texas State Teachers Association
Texas A and M
Texas ‘Technological College
Elis
Myre Yearbook Highlights Local Figures and Awards
Rudy Staudt, Mrs. Marie Taylor and Mrs. Elmer Lange appear among yearbook mentions. Room count was won by the second place winner Mars. John Honig, reporter.
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Myre
Rudy Staudt
Marie ‘Taylor
Elmer Lange
Mars
John Honig
Staudts Spend Sunday at Prade Ranch with Pape Family
Mr and Mrs Frank Staudt spent Sunday with Ms and Mrs G B E Pape at Prade Ranch in a family visit noted in the social pages.
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Frank Staudt
G. BE. Pape
Prade Ranch
Harper Lions Club Charter and Ladies Night on Jan 22
The Harper Lions set January 22 for Charter and Ladies Night with District Governor John D. Palmer of district 2A-2 as guest speaker and Kerrville camp director Sieil Jetter also attending. Next week’s meeting moves to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday for attendance. Lions nominate candidates for youth farmer and community service awards and plan lamb purchases for FFA stock shows in Fredericksburg and Kerrville.
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Harper Lions
John D. Palmer
Crippled Children’s
Sieil Jetter
Kerrville
Ton Massey
Erne
Laine
Gillespie County Junio Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Lion
Jan Brown
Virginia Bode
Harper March of Dimes Drive Plans Fundraiser Show
The Harper March of Dimes kickoff occurred Monday January 13 with a local talent and amateur show set for Saturday February 1. Co chairmen Herbie Oehler Clarence Ernst and Levi Kensing lead the committee with sub committees handling publicity advertising seating refreshments invocation and program coordination.
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March of Dimes
Herbie Oehler
Clarence Ernst
Levi Kensing
Frank E. Staudt
Scorts
Lee Layier
Lilene Besnha
Robert Feller
Harper FFA 4 H Livestock Show Sees Record Participation
The Harper FFA and 4 H Livestock Show drew a record crowd and entries, with a new show barn and ideal weather. Judges were Jack Groff and Bill Rector. Prizes totaled 124.00 dollars, with numerous champions across calves sheep chickens and angoras led by grand champions Clebourne Fritz and Eileen Hopf.
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Harper
Local Livestock Show Winners and Farm News Highlight Fair Photos
The article notes Mrs. C H Bieeschwale and family as stock show winners and lists several cattle and prize details. It describes visitors from Dallas and a Saturday show day, with follow up notes on prize money and a donated topay award. It reports two large predatory animals trapped near Harer, identified as a lynx and a bobcat, with sightings and potential causes of regional damage.
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Walter Maywordt
Eigin Schmudt
Harer
Lynn
Mexico
Uris
Ivans
Coke party honors Miss Klein bride elect in Kerrville
A Jan 9 coke party at Mrs J E Morrison home in Kerrville honored Miss Carol Klein, bride elect of Charles Luke Mains II. Hostesses Inge and Mrs Kan assisted. pink floral decor and a Javane tree featured. Also present were Mrs Aku Klein and Mrs Charles St Maus along with close friends of the circle. The St James Junkers Lutherans met Jan 10 at the Educational Building with songs and readings led by May Ann Behrens, Ann Range, Leb Dittmer, Mitchell Haper, Ronse Behrens, and Jerry Ann Behrens.
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Carol Klein
Charles Luke Mains II
Hlarpet
J. E. Morrison
Kerrville
Paul Kan
Bil Davenport
Inge
uMsy
Titabbe
Aku Klein
Brice
Mos Charies St. Maus
Gevont
Occason
Cricle
St. James
Hathy Esquells Owns Champ on Chickens
Fragmented OCR reads Hathy Esquells owning a chicken champion with mentions of a meeting and various names and places. Readable phrases include refreshments served by Ais and references to Mayfields Slats tages Company, Ketivilie, and Sage.
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Hathy
Ure Ou
Vpaseov Baer
Jesus
Christ
Ais
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Carel Kieln
PTA
Hua
Bnyrociny
Eileen Hopf
Ram
Harper Lions Club Charter and Ladies
Harper March of Dimes
Rey Ressmann
P A. Syetoun
Claywon Kan
Kira
Fiedler
Zirs
Viewin Marschall
Floy Lote
Joy Rebearis
Les
Givert Anderese
Dennis Ariier
Horner
Stew Dee
Biz Sureass
Perry Warner
Matthew Jung
Roy Kramer
Ronnie Kramer
Hershell Esquell
Mary Heinemann
Gerald Esquell
Michael Feuge
Roy Heinemann
Leo Heinemann
Mike Feuge
Jerome Esquell
Hardin Rahe
Clebourne Fritz
Marcellus Esquell
Rambouillet Ram Lambs
Gregory Parker
Ram Ewe Lams
Hampshire Ramw
Jim Tatsceh
Jim Tatsch
Corriedale Ram Lamia
Corriedale
Ewe Lambs
Edleen Hopf
Kathy Esquell
Larry Esquell
Joan Esquell
Doe
Lyn Parker
Dabs Brown
Lyn Reddick
Dudley Parker
David Schmidt
Billy Kids
Wayne Parker
Angora Doss
Wayne
Argeera Eids
Yuy Jo Winks
Vaclle A. Sedina Lyn Schmidt
Jam Bob Stevens
Dawid Schmidt
Gregory Farcer
FAY’ Lamss
Buddy Spada
Romni. Lumphins
Kathy Tatsch
Ronnie Lumpians
Kaiis Tatsch
Kerry Wanner
Buddy Spaech
Calvin Groba
Dead Massey
Ronnie Liu
Perry Wanner
Benny Barer
Siarper Ffa
C. H. Bieeschwale
Vals
TVS
Wen Diessecauwaie
Don
Alb
Lo Seer
Litte
Mik Cgannie Aaiesschwale
Gad Cashews Vt
J. Greets
James Puese
Litle
Daugtutes
Amd
B. Licktnney
Dallas
Taey
Saturcay
Purse
Little Gauchter
Sulscrighe
Enny Baer
Load Masey
Uth
Aod
Tidys Belden
Romero Io
Biel
Bea
Ayie
Buddy S
Rewrie
Emsies
Buddy Ispada
Benn Barner
Roanie Lumpkins
Soutnan
Buddy Spacta
Chan
Spacta
Radio Post
Heigth
Bual
MasawWworth
Angora Kid
Sow
Ierans
Rd Mane Ieee
Sage
Ledve Wind
Lueser
Mayfields Slatstages Company
Ketivilie
Cee
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