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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1971
Page
5
A reader praises Mrs. Mary Lou Kieswetter for a strong case for revived patriotism and her relentless fight against indifference. She invites comments from readers and provides her mailing address in Munster Indiana for responses.
A vivid ode to patriotic fervor urges Americans to feel pride during parades. The author champions enduring reverence for the flag and nation, linking devotion to heart, faith, and national heritage amid troubling times.
Fredericksburg hosts a weekend July celebration with horse racing over July 3 4 and 5 starting at 2 pm daily. More than 150 entries fill seven purse races each day and several match races are planned. Presiding Judge Malley Keller notes the fast Texas track dating to 1892 and praised the racing committee. Mr and Mrs V A Cottle celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their Harper home last Saturday June 26 with a barbecue dinner. he is 83 and she 78, the Cottles longtime Gillespie County residents.
Funeral services for 86 year old August P. Kirchhoff of Harper were held Friday at Beckmann Funeral Chapel with Rev. William Hill officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. He died June 23 and was born February 17, 1885 in the Meusebach Community. Survivors include his widow Anna and two daughters Helen and Elizabeth plus a son-in-law and several grandchildren.
Daily rainfall figures from Harper and nearby areas show modest showers Monday and Tuesday. Victor Harper reports 0.65 and 0.10 inches. N J Dietel tallies 0.71 and 0.20, with June total at 1.29 inches, continuing a yearlong drought deficit of 5.99 inches. Additional rain fell in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County, easing drought concerns.
Harper residents noted weekend visits from Bryan, Mountain Home, Kerrville, Austin, San Marcos, and Dundee. Notable attendees included the Hopf, Parker, and Tarr families, with church services, a Breazeal reunion, and a pulpit fill by Dr. Douglas Brackenridge.
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