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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1962
Page
1
Winslow Homer Stamp Highlighted at Gloucester Dedication
Remarks by J Edward Day postmaster general at the December 15 1962 dedication in Gloucester Massachusetts of the Winslow Homer Breezing Up commemorative stamp. The engraving by Charles A Brooks reproduces Homer's painting based on Victor S McCloskey Jr design and reflects a brown pine blend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Day
Winslow Homer
Veterans Memorial School
Gloucester
Mass
Post Office Department
Winslow
National Gallery of Art
Washington
Victors. McCloskey, Jr
Brooks
Winton Homer
Frederick Remington
United States
Homer
New England
Boston
Cambridge
Harper's Weekly
America
Bahamas
Florida
Adirondaks
Canada
Prouts Neck
Maine
Portland
Gal lespie County Auction Sells for Screwworm Eradication
Special notice calls attention to an auction sale by the Gal lespie County Auction Sales Co. next week on Wednesday January 23. Proceeds per head will be paid by the auction ring into a fund for the screwworm eradication program as detailed in the Harper Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallespie County
Harper Herald
Mayfield's Mattress Co. Ad Offers Felted Wok
Mayfield's Mattress Company of Kerrville advertises felted work by "manish specialists" with all work guaranteed. Leave orders at Harper Locker Plant for repairs and new mattresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VLD Mattresses
Harper Locker
Mayfield’s Mattress Company
Kerrville
Texas inaugurates Connally and Smith as governor and lieutenant governor
John B. Connally and Preston Smith take oaths on the Texas State Capitol steps in Austin before a large crowd. Chief Justice Calvert administers the ceremonies as Connally pledges to lead Texas toward a time of greatness through public trust and citizen partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
John B. Connally
Preston B. Smith
Connally
Smith
State Capitol
Austin
Supreme Court
Robert W. Calvert
Floresville
U. S. Secretary of the Navy
Fred Bierschwale MSF Returns to Harper
Fred Bierschwale Jr. returns to Harper after 20 years and three months in U S military service. He entered in 1942 at Fort Sam Houston, trained at Hammer Field, served in England Germany and Korea, and was First Sergeant for 14 years. He and Dorby Pallant have two daughters, Jean and Irene, and plan to settle on the Mosel place in Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bierschwale Jr
U. S. Air Force
Biggs Air Force Base
Sgt
Bierschwale
Fort Sam Houston
Hammer Field
Calif
England
U.S
Kelly A.F.B
Germany
Korea
Dorby Pallant
Jean
Irene
Harper
Mosel Place
Harper High School
Mrs P J Taylor Honored On Her 100th Birthday
Mrs P J Taylor celebrated her 100th birthday at home in Junction on Saturday January 5. Hostesses included her daughter Mrs Eva Thompson and daughters in law Mrs J T and Joel Taylor. About a hundred neighbors and relatives attended the party with guests from Mason Marble Falls San Antonio Roosevelt London Harper and Uplands California among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Taylor
Junc
Tha
Eva ‘Thompson
J.T
Joel Taylor
Mesd
Norma Nelson
Hubert Farr
T. J. Jacoby
Allen Taylor
Langtry
Thomas
Joe Taylor
Thompson
Junction
Charlie ‘Taylor
Mason
Roxie) McDonald
Marble Falls
Lou McDonald
Lawrence Banta
Uplands
Calif
Ruby Liverman
Crane
Sweet McDonald
Huffman
San Antonio
W. O. Dickerson
Roosevelt
Lizzy Goodman
Josie Summers
London
Lewis McDonald
Harper
Lewis Stevens
Watkins “Barr
Taylor
Miss Elaine Bude Visits Parents Over Weekend
Miss Elaine Bude, student at S W O S T C, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Floy Bude, returning to campus with news of the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Bude
S.wos
T.C
Floy Budes
Gov John Connally Inaugurated As Austin Crowds Gather
Governor John Connally addressed a crowd estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin after taking the oath of office. Preston Smith of Lubbock was sworn in as Lt. Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Preston Smith
Lubbock
Harper Legionnaire Elmer Lange Passes In Review
The 33rd Harper Legionnaire to pass in review is Elmer Lee Lange. He joined the U S Navy in August 1946 and trained as an airplane mechanic and aerial gunner in California Florida and Tennessee. He served at a blimp base in southern Louisiana and in Pensacola before Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Legionnaire
Elmer Lee Lange
Lange
U.S. Navy
California
Florida
Tennessee
Louisiana
Arizona
Pensacola
Fla
San Antonio
San Diego
Calif
Treasure Island
Pacific
Hawaii
Guam
Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron 119
Manila
Hong Kong
Philippians
Alameda
Miss Linda Wehmeyer Is Shower Honoree
A bridal shower was given for Miss Luanda Wehmeyer a bride elect of George Mains of Harper. The event at Guadelupe Heights featured hostesses Mrs Lance Meyners and Mrs Edward Lange. The couple plan to marry February 9 at the First Presbyterian Church of Harper with blue and white decor and yellow chrysanthemums enhancing the table setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luanda Wehmeyer
George Mains
Harper
Lance Meyners
Guadalupe Heights
Meyners
Edward Lange
Miss Wehmeyer
W. FE. Wehmeyer
Mr. Mains
C. L. Mains
First Presbyterian Church of
Linda
George
Students Donate Book Here's Harper to Colleges
Bob Brown of A&M College presented Here's Harper to the Texas A&M College Library Roy Jones delivered a copy to his history professor at Sul Ross College Alpine J W Northington in the Petroleum Building San Angelo called Mrs A C Wendall for the price and will order when available
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Brown
A&m College
Harper
Texas A&m College
Roy Jones
Sul Ross College
Alpine
J. W. Northington
San Angelo
A. C. Wendal
Lange family auto shop rooted in Gillespie County history
Elmer Lee Lange served on the aircraft carrier Boxer and was discharged in February 1952 as an Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class. He returned to Harper to work for his father Max Lange at Lange's Auto Service, taking over when his father retired in March 1960. He married Joyce Spaeth in June 1953. they have two children, Graig and Brenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxer
Korea
Harper
Max Lange
Lange
Gillespie County
Joyce Spaeth
Graig
Brenda
Subscribe to the Herald Rates Rising Soon
A newspaper notice warns readers that the Herald subscription price will increase soon with rates shown at two dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Barker Jr. Complimented With Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs. A. B. Barker Jr was complimented with a pink and blue shower at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 pm. About 15 close friends and relatives attended and refreshments were served. Mrs Barker received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Barker, Jr
A. B. Barker Jr
the Baptist Church
Barker
St James Lutheran Church elects officers and sets 1963 budget
The St James Lutheran Church Harper annual meeting elected John Honig and Victor Wendel as councilmen for three-year terms. Alfred Spaeth was named president with Herbie Oehler vice president, Hubert Rahe secretary, and Victor Wendel treasurer. A 1963 budget of 9782.40 was approved and plans begun for a single float entry in the Harper Centennial Parade along with observance of the church 50th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Lutheran Church
Harper
John Honig
Victor Wendel
Victor Marshall
Elbert Feller
Church Council
Alfred Spaeth
Herbie Oehler
Hubert Rahe
Treas
Milton Ahrens
Milton Cosper
Honig
Poll Taxes Payable Now in Gillespie County
Poll taxes for the vote are payable at the County Tax Collector Assessor’s office in the Gillespie County Courthouse. By Tuesday after lunch 1244 poll taxes, 14 by Disabled Veterans, and 15 exemptions were issued, totaling 1273 this year. The 1962 total is 2791 poll taxes, excluding voters over 65 not required to register. Jaycees urge citizens to pay, as Mr and Mrs Ray Neidhigh and daughter Rita visited local residents Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Durst
Gillespie County Court House
Jaycees
Champion Fat Lamb Presented at Harper Youth Show
Pictured left to right Clayton Massey Harper V A Instructor Roy Ressmann who presented a trophy he sponsored for the grand champion fat lamb of the Harper show to Lyle Spaeth. At right is Robert Dittmar an assistant who helped make the annual Harper youth stock show a success last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Massey
Harper V. A
Roy Ressmann
Lyle Spaeth
Robert Dittmar
Harper
Gillespie 4-H FFA Stock Show and Sale Saturday
Fredericksburg hosts the Gillespie County FFA and 4 H Livestock and Poultry Show at the Fair Grounds this Saturday January 19 drawing 631 entries from Fredericksburg Harper and Gillespie County 59 steers 7 breeding beef cattle 34 angora goats 211 lambs 43 breeding sheep 50 market pigs 20 breeding hogs 24 capons 91 turkeys 87 broilers 5 dairy heifers Judging begins 9 00 a m with sheep goats swine dairy cattle and poultry morning session Steers and breeding beef cattle judged at 1 00 p m Auction sale of birds and livestock starts 7 00 p m Prize money and trophies awarded to champions given by local businesses breed associations and community donors Lists the show as ongoing page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fair Grounds
Fredericksburg
FFA
Harper Chapter
Kent Turkey Hatchery
Young Farmer Chapter
Harper Stock Show Triumphs in Freezing 10 to 20 Degree Weather
The annual 4 H and FFA Youth Livestock Show took place at the Harper school barns despite subfreezing conditions. Winners included Lyle Spaeth grand champion fat lambs, Roger Roeder Angus calf, Charles Hopf Hereford, Gregory Parker grand sheep, Dabs Brown Angora goat, and James Esquell Duroc hogs. The event, sponsored by Harper FFA and 4H Club, drew strong attendance with hot food and drinks to combat the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Harper
Warren McDougall
Harper Trucker
James Gallant
Bull Rector
Kerr County
Junction
Lyle Spaeth
Raymond Spaeth
Hampshire
Lyle
Harper Ffa
Roy Ressman
Ressman
Roger Roeder
Reubin Roeder
Angus
Roeder
Harper Fra
G. G. Mortimer
Charles Hopf
Mro
Emil Hopf
Hereford
Ferdinand Tatsch
Hopf
Gregory Parker
Lester B. Parker
Gregory
Pretty Little
Dabs Brown
van CC. Brown
Angora Nannie
Dabs
Harper Ah Club
Gerald Esquell
Joe Esquell
James Esquell
FEA
Duroc Low
Chas. Barrett
Burper Bankus
Surance
4H Clu
Harper's V. A
Poultry Champion Jerald Esquell Shines With Prize Chickens
Jerald Esquell is pictured with a prize chicken as he captured championship honors in the poultry division, highlighting his top placing and success at the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerald Esquell
March of Dimes Talent Show Slated January 26
The Harper Community March of Dimes Talent Show will be held Saturday January 26 at 7:30 in the radio cafetorium. The program committee of Clint Brown Roberts and Mrs Roberts has met to plan the program and invites attendance. The first rehearsal is Monday night January at 7 o clock in the school cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Adio
Clint Brown
Roverts
Roberts
O'elook
W.S.C.S. Met Tuesday at Mt Church
The Wses of the Mt Church met Tuesday at the church. Theo Oehler led the service and prayers. Roy Ressmann served as coc. Mis ot Oehler led the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Church
Mis Ot Oehler
Theo Oehler
Sac
Roy Ressmann
Also Mentioned on This Page
iSee Inauguration
Fred Bierschwale
MSF
John Connally
Harper Legionnaires Passing In Review
Linda Wehmeyer
Ray Neidhigh
Rita
C. N. Taylor
Scotty Lee
Scotty
Gillespie
H & Ffa
Angora Nanme Kid
March of Dimes
W.S.C.S
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