Roeders Return Home. Maurers Visit. Parker Moves
Mr and Mrs Carlos Roeder and children left for Folsom Pa after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Roeder Ricky stayed for the summer. Mr and Mrs Alfons Maurer and children from Nazareth visited his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer. Mrs Winnie Parker moved to the Roscoe Parker home on West Main Street recently remodeled. Mr and Mrs Clayton Parker and baby arrived last week occupying the J L Bier schwale home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. An
Carlos Roeder
Richard Roeder
Folsom
Ricky
Alfons Maurer
Nazareth
Henry Maurer
Winnie Parker
Roscoe Parker
West Main Street
Clayton Parker
Baby
J. L. Bierschwale
Roeder Family Visit to Pasadena Enriches Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roeder and Miss Virginia accompanied Mrs. Wesley Sageser and children to Pasadena Friday evening and spent the weekend there, enjoying the getaway together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Roeder
Virginia
Wesley Sageser
Pasadena
Ransom and neighbors pursue deferments and sowing for better pasture
W B Ransom north of Fredericksburg plans to sprig coastal bermuda on a sandy field using guar to condition soil and add nitrogen with beans as a potential cash crop. Albert Helmers defers pasture to boost winter forage and seed. Charlie Walter defers to improve summer growth. Harvey Moellering dozes brush above a stock pond to increase spring flow and overseeds with native grasses. Herbert Haas to develop a conservation plan with Gillespie SCD, noting abundant grasses on range and past deferments enhancing productivity.
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W. B. Ransom
Fredericksburg
Ransom
Bermuda
Albert Helmers
Albert
Helmers
Charlie Walter
Enchanted Rock
Walter
Sudan
Harvey Moellering
Herbert Haas
Doublehorn Road
Gillespie Soil Conservation District
Haas
Texas
Rabid dog in Travis County linked to 1962 outbreak
A dog owned by Henry Dougherty of Route 5 near Manchaca died after a rabies diagnosis, the first in Travis County since February 9 and the 37th animal statewide that year. The 13 year old unm vaccinated hound had survived seven rattlesnake bites prior to its death.
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Travis County
Austin American
Henry Dougherty
Route 5
Manchaca
State Health Department
Dougherty
Eramb & Elelda
Mrs. Jacob Geistweidt Rites Held Thursday
Mrs. Jacob Geistweidt nee Wesa Lange died July 10 at 1 30 p m aged 87 6 11. Born December 31 1874 in Gillespie County she was married to Jacob Geistweidt September 2 1894. Survived by two daughters one son 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren as well as a sister and four brothers. Funeral July 12 at Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev Alvin Mauldin officiating. Interment City Cemetery.
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Jacob Geistweidt
Wesa Lange
Geistweidt
Gillespie County
Helmuth
Mary Isabel Lange
Bessie
D. L. Anderegg
Fredericksburg
Archie Geistweidt
Doss
Alma
Martin Dittmar
Annie Mund
Locksburg
Arkansas
H. C. Lang
Tyler
Ernst
Jake
Ben Lange
Mason
Julius
Willie
Frank
T. J. Lange
Martha Deering
Beckmann Funeral Home
Alvin Mauldin
Sandra Mauldin
Erwin Anderegg
Dan Anderegg Jr
Robert Kordzik
M. J. Dittmar
Donald Dittmar
Corwin Anderegg
City Cemetery
Harper Baptists Plan Fellowship Hour This Sunday
The Harper Baptist Young People invite all members to a fellowship hour after Sunday church services on July 15. Homemade ice cream and recreation are planned for an enjoyable evening for all attendees.
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Harper
Bridal Shower Honors Kay Cottle
A bridal shower was held at Lutheran Parish Hall Harper on Saturday July 7 honoring Kay Cottle bride elect of Clayton Klein near Fredericksburg. Hostesses included Mrs Frank Staudt Mrs Raymond Spaeth and others. about 45 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Kay Cottle
Clayton Klein
Fredericksburg
Frank FE
Staudt
Raymond Spaeth
Milton Casper
Elmo Lumpkins
C. N. Taylor
Scotty Lee ‘Taylor
Alice Molder
la Verne Klein
Dama Sue Cottle
Peaches Still Coming to Gillespie County Market
The note suggests peaches remain plentiful in Gillespie County with market arrivals continuing into early September. The message hints at a steady supply through September 10th or 15th, reflecting ongoing harvest activity.
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Gillespie County
Harper Churches Welcome Catholics And Lutherans To Services
Harper's churches invite all to Sunday worship with Mass at 9 and Lutheran services on Sunday at 8 and 10:45. Activities include Junior Lutherans at 3 Friday, Faith Circle Wednesday, Hope Circle Thursday, and Senior Bible Camp Friday. Methodist schedule lists Sunday school at 9:30 and worship at 10:30 with regular WSCS meetings and official board gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Circle
W.C.C
Hope Circle
Milton Ahrens
Florence Bierschwale Rites Held in San Antonio
Mrs Florence Bierschwale wife of Walter Bierschwale of San Antonio died July 8 at 81 in San Antonio. Funeral Tuesday July 10 at 2 p.m. at Alamo Heights Methodist Church with Rev Robert Tate Jr officiating. Burial Harper Cemetery Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include husband Walter Jr daughter Fay and Pauline two brothers Roy and Basker sister Amanda and four grandchildren.
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Florence Bailey Bierschwale
Walter Bierschwale
San Antonio
Robert Tate Jr
Alamo Heights Methodist Church
Fay
Cecil Smith
Pauline
Travis Roberts
Marathon
Roy Bailey
California
Basker Bailey
New Mexico
Amanda
Taylor Goult
Sherman
Harper Cemetery
Smith Funeral Home
Charlie Rogers
C. H
Johhny Bierschwale
A. W. Barker
J. R. Bierschwale
Travis Roberts Jr
Luther League Honors Parents With Barbecue Supper
The St James Luther League honored their parents at a Sunday evening barbecue chicken supper. Fifty two people attended as the group prepared and served the meal. Guest speaker Herman Billnitzer of Zion Lutheran Kerrville urged readers to seek vocation through prayer, scripture, self assessment, need, counsel, and providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Luther League
Herman Billnitzer
Zion Lutheran Church
Kerrville
Klein Family Visits in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and daughters visited Mr and Mrs B L Cook in Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon. Friends regret Chester Tatsch is ill in Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic and wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Klein
B. L. Cook
Fredericksburg
Chester Tatsch
Harper United Presbyterian Church Weekly Info and Visits
David J. Gallaher serves as Student Minister and Supply Pastor Francis Floyd leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m The Women s Association meets on the third Thursday Alfred Lehne and wife visited grandchildren Linda Burton and Kevin Lehne in Kerrville and Mr and Mrs R F Manske spent the fourth of July at Ballinger with friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Gallaher
Francis Floyd
Women's Association
Alfred Lehne
Linda, Burton
Kevin Lehne
Kerrville
R. F. Manske
Ballinger
Political Announcements for May 1962 Primary
The Harper Herald lists candidates for Democratic primary offices. State Senator District 16 Louis Crump San Saba seeks reelection. Other posts include Victor H. Sagebiel county judge Felix Scherer county clerk A J Petmecky district clerk Chester Kasper Reinhold Tatsch county commissioner precinct 2 and G B Worley justice of the peace precinct 1 Gillespie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Herald
Louis Crump
San Saba
Gillespie County
G. B. Worley
Local Church Services Announced for Sunday and Week
Pentecostal Church led by Carlos B Parker holds Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Sunday schedule starts with Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m All are welcome First Baptist Church under Rev Tommy O Bryant lists I am The Way The Truth and The Life Sunday School 10 a m Worship 11 a m Evening Service 7 30 p m Prayer meetings on the first and third Wednesday at 7 30 p m Cordial welcome to all
Subscriptions and Fuel Service Ad Offer
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to the Herald at $2.00 per year and promotes gas as the best value with low fuel costs. It lists fuel service contact and offers free estimates via phone.
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Herald
Maurer Family Visit Spreads Across Texas Cities
Sister Melissa of San Antonio stays with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer as Clemens Maurer of Kerrville travels to fetch her. The arrangement highlights a family cross town visit spanning San Antonio Kerrville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa
San Antonio
Henry Maurer
Clemens Maurer
Kerrville
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Distributors of
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Frop
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Enderle & Nixon
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Donald Eckhardt
Baptist Young People Plan
Hulda Fuller
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J. C. Cosper
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C. H. Rose
Mark E. Lett
W.S.C.S
Texas Hill Country
Chas. Schreiner
Florence Bierschwale
Luther League
Harper United Presbyterian Church
Victor H. Sagebiel
Felix Scherer
A. J. Petmecky
Chester Kasper
Reinhold Tatsch
Levy Rosenbusch
Pentecostal Church
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Tommy O'Bryant
Vapo Butane CO
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Palace Theatre
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