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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1972
Page
3
A narrator on a Song of Norway Caribbean voyage describes the ship as a self-contained world with three hundred crew members, bridge and radio operations, and port visits, yet reflects on interdependence with society and the wider world. The piece honors both the luxury of sea life and the unseen support network behind the journey.
First State Bank of Harper reports year end 1971 assets of 1 271 118 36 up from 1 080 407 32 a gain of 190 711 04 with total deposits rising to 1 046 096 61 an increase of 164 088 38 over 1970. Time deposits more than doubled to 222 184 49 as savings accounts grew, loans and discounts edged up to 423 351 58, and undivided profits rose to 155 061 75. The bank, established 1915 and oldest in Gillespie County, notes prosperity despite drought with cattle prices holding and area economy steady. Officers listed include Watkins Tarr president and Elbert G. Feller cashier.
Women in Blanco Gillespie and Mason Counties are invited to the Tri County Sew Fair in Fredericksburg City Hall on Wednesday February 9. Morning afternoon and evening sessions will cover fitting, fly construction, zippers, machines textiles and more with demonstrations by Miss Mabel Pulis and Extension Specialists.
Mr and Mrs Victor Marschall attended the Texas Association of Realtors midwinter meeting in Corpus Christi focusing on Farm and Ranch Brokers. The Harper Chapter Young Homemakers met January 11 with a terrarium gardening program and begonia exchanges. The Friendly Sewing Circle gathers January 27 at 2 pm, and St James Jr Lutherans met January 12 with devotional prayers and hymn singing. February plans include a Valentine party and a travel page program by Mrs Robert Dittmar and others inviting visitors.
The State Association of Young Homemakers of Texas holds its 1972 convention January 21-22 at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio. Attendees from Harper Chapter include Mead, Barker, Wilson, Rogers, Bode, Crenwelge, McDougall, Peril, and Rade. Main speaker Rev. Mouzon Biggs Jr. discusses the Christian family and home life. A luncheon at noon Friday features El Curro flamenco and awards for Outstanding Chapter and State Little Sister, plus the Future Homemaker of America honoree. A gala tenth birthday fiesta caps Friday night, reflecting on 1961 to present developments. Saturday includes Home Alive, with Juried presentations by Trinity University, and election of a new president for 1972. Officers and executive committee members are named, with exhibits by Texas manufacturers showcasing modern homemaking ideas.
The Harper community plans its 23rd annual March of Dimes local talent and amateur program at 7 30 p m Saturday January 29 in Harper school cafetorium. Coordinating committee led by Hubert Rode includes Joe Esquell Walter Parker Jr and Floy Bode to set up sign committees and oversee the event co sponsored by the American Legion Post and Harper Lions Club. Committees cover master of ceremonies invocation publicity ads solicitors doors public address system refreshments seating and program details with names of local volunteers and organizers.
The H Rifle Club will meet January 22 at 1 p.m. in the Film Room at Harper School to discuss club matters and upcoming events.
Mrs. Tom Swearingen of Odessa, formerly Sandra Spaeth of Harper, was honored with a gift tea on Saturday January 18 from 3 to 5 pm at the home of Mrs. Robert Dittmar. Cohostess was Mrs. Edwin Dittmar. Pink carnation corsages were given to the honoree and her mother, Mrs. Raymond Spaeth.
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