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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
4
Marine biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department report deepwater trawling from the Western Gulf vessel reveals paper scallops at 300 feet and snapper like fish at 420 to 600 feet with commercial promise. Royal red shrimp and another large shrimp were tasty, alongside hatfish and lantern fish among species.
The Band Boosters met last Tuesday with seven members present. Minutes of the November meeting were read and treasurer Mrs Ro R. Moab reported on concession stands for the football game. They voted to buy a Ur for concert music and donate to the heart fund for Mr Joe Heinemann who recently passed away. The band will go to San Antonio for the contest. The next meeting is February 1 at the Drug Store. Real Girl Make-up by Tussy and Dorothy Gray items are on sale this month at Harper Drug Store.
Harper Lions Club postponed its Charter and Ladies Night meeting to Tuesday February 20 to accommodate District Governor Bob Nunly. Gene Harper was appointed in charge of decorations. he will name assistants. A motion sponsored Miss Vicki Home for the District Convention Queen’s contest in Kerrville. Members voted to buy an annual at FFA and 4H Fat Stock Shows in Fredericksburg and Kerrville.
Mr and Mrs John Strackbein of New Braunfels celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at the Legion Hall in New Braunfels. Their children and multiple siblings attended along with relatives from Harper. A noon meal preceded a short program led by Mrs Pete Crenwelge and Mrs Marvin Strackbein.
Chas W Barrettt, previously executive vice president of the First State Bank of Harper, was elected president at the bank’s annual stockholders and directors meeting in January 1968. Barrettt joined the bank in 1944 and has served as officer and manager. Fred Whitewood became chairman, Fred Brerschwale was promoted to vice president, and Elbert Feller to cashier. Barrettt praised patrons and associates as he accepted the role.
Mrs. Arthur Baumann marked her 77th birthday with a Sunday dinner attended by family including Mr and Mrs Arthur Baumann Jr and children, Mr and Mrs Fritz Baumann and relatives from Kerrville San Antonio Cannon Lake and Victoria. About 25 guests joined in the celebration.
A notice announces the wedding of Carolyn May Jung daughter of Mr and Mrs Altos Jung. It mentions Vane Reeder son of Velia Reeder of La Gra and references June school events and a public service theme.
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