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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1964
Page
1
A reader urges calm before enacting gun laws in the wake of a national trauma. The piece argues swift, angry legislation may threaten constitutional rights and cautions against overreaction, urging reasoned deliberation in Congress on firearm proposals.
Texas lawmakers weigh a new double standard for poll tax receipts affecting federal elections. After ratification of the federal amendment, voters may qualify for federal ballots without paying the poll tax, but must obtain stamped receipts or be restricted on machines. Officials forecast streamlined procedures to prevent chaos and specify deadlines and listings for tax collectors and election staff.
The Seventh Annual CYO Green and White Ball occurs February 7 at Villita Assembly Hall, with Archdiocese clubs from San Antonio area participating. Thirty girls form the royal court led by Yolanda Davalos. guests include Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez and Mayor Pro tem John Gatti, while Henry Guerra hosts as master of ceremonies.
Catholics invited to services at the Methodist church with Masses scheduled for February 2 9 30 am and on First Friday. A church retreat is planned and a youth bowling tournament is postponed to February 16. Attendance in any service is welcome.
Church calendar notes a 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class with 10:45 a.m. worship and an invitation for all to attend. Local visitors include Mrs. Fred Whitewood traveling to Del Rio for a granddaughter visit and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nabers with family in Kerrville.
Albert Klein longtime Fredericksburg farmer and butcher died Sunday January 26 at 5 45 am at Brandon Rest Home age 74 6 26 born June 30 1889 in Gillespie County son of Willie and Kathrine Klein survived by five daughters and four sons numerous grandchildren great grandchildren two brothers two sisters and many relatives funeral was held Tuesday January 28 at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church with Rev Gronle officiating. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery.
Sunday church schedule lists Rev Clifford Edge, Mrs C N Taylor and Lucid J Gulluner as supply minister. Morning worship at 8 45, sunday school at 9 34 and 10 45 service, Womens Association meets every third Thursday. Lum the Way The Truth and The Life featured at 10 am Sunday school and 11 am morning worship with 1 pm evangelistic service at Bliss Ballist Church.
The Harpe Herald publishes political announcements ahead of the November 1964 general election naming Tom Henry of Burnet as the candidate for State Representative in District 63.
Acknowledgment of condolences and sympathy following a death with appreciation for kind expressions and support shown to the family during their time of loss.
Wanted male or female applicant with sales ability and familiarity with typing. Must provide handwriting or typed letter of application to Dept. MM The Radio Post Box 593 Fredericksburg Texas with references and burnishable credentials.
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