Controversy Over School Sex Education in Public Schools
The piece questions introducing sex education from kindergarten through high school, questioning SIECUS and the Western model. It argues traditional American morality supports restraint, raises concerns about crime, drugs, pregnancy, and venereal disease, and asks whether school sex education serves pupils, families, communities, and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siecus, the
Sex Information and Education Council of the
United States
New York
Siecus
Sweden
Alexis de Tocqueville
America
Farm Bureau Queen Contest And Talent Find Set For August 7
Gillespie County Farm Bureau announces the queen contest and Talent Find on Friday August 7 at Community Hall at 8 pm. Eligible girls are daughters or sisters of Farm Bureau members aged 16 to exclusive as of September. The Talent Fund welcomes amateurs aged 17 to exclusive as of December 1 1970. Contacts are Ruby Burgess and Mrs Curtis Eckhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Texas
Ruby Burgess
Curtis Eckhardt
Gillespie County Banks Post Record Deposits in 1970
The three Gillespie County banks Fredericksburg National Secur ity State Bank and Trust and Harper First State Bank report deposits totaling a record 25 335 374 87 as of June 30 1970. The rise from 1969 amounts to 2 046 819 18 with a three month and year end increase driven by cattle hog prices and incentive payments for wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg National, Security State Bank and Trust
Harper First State Bank
Fredericksburg
Gillespie
Fredericksburg National Bank
Security State Bank and Trust
First State Bank
Harper
Fredericksburg National
Harper Bank
Delta Kappa Gamma Holds Mid-Summer Planning Session
Beta Zeta Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter met at Harper School Cafetorium on July 7 for planning. President Leola Mathisen led as Esther Weaver outlined the year's program after a three year study of human values. Members will pursue community projects to preserve moral social political and economic values with leaders evaluating progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SYS Esswts
Wasitafu
Delta Kappa Gamma
Harper School
Leola Mathisen
Esther Weaver
Victor Nixon
Harper Area Sees Rain and Bank Growth Boosts
Harper residents share visitors from Junction Phoenix and Kerrville as a light rain falls while banks report record assets and loan growth. Community events include a Jones reunion at Community Park with 38 attendees and a birthday gathering for Mrs. McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Plummer
Houston
Fred Jones
Fred Jr
Manua
Nicaragua
Community Park
Messrs
Mesd
Gene Jones
Rusty Jones
Junction
Frank Jones
Kerrville
E. B. Cochran
W. J. Lennon
Mary Iou
Midland
John Reddick
Sergeant Lang Wins Meritorious Service Medal
Sergeant First Class Joseph B. Lang of 87 S Hilltop Drive receives the Army Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding work as operations sergeant at Headquarters Fourth Army Fort Sam Houston. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Lang of Harper and husband of Mrs. Mildred Lang, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hobson Hopf of Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Lang
S. Hilltop Drive
Army
Fourth Army
Fort Sam Houston
Sgt. Lang
Edwin T. Lang
Harper
Mildred Lang
Hobson H. Hopf
Armstrongs Host Welcom Home Party for Sons
Mr and Mrs Jim Armstrong hosted a welcome home party for their sons Sgt Michael D Armstrong home on 30 day leave and Pvt Ronald R Armstrong. Pvt Armstrong returned Saturday from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri after 17 weeks of reserve training with chili supper served. Guests included Charlie Weizman Happy Hinman Ed Sheil Richard Harbordt Carylyn Hall Gary Toepperwin Emil Stavinoha and others from San Antonio Huntsville San Marcos Seguin and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Armstrong
Sgt
Michael D. Armstrong
Ronald R. Armstrong
Armstrong
Fort Leonardwood
Charlie Weizman
Happy Hinman
San Antonio
Ed Sheil
Huntsville
Richard Harbordt
Carylyn Hall
Gary Toepperwin
Emil Stavinoha
San Marcos
Blumbergs Wed In Harper Church Colorado Trip Noted
Mr and Mrs Clinton Elmer Blumberg Jr of San Antonio return home after their wedding trip to Colorado and New Mexico. The couple wed Sunday at 4 pm in St James Lutheran Harper with Rev Hill officiating. The bride, Catherine Irene Honig, is a Harper native and 1970 Community College graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Elmer Blumberg Jr
Wilkens St
Apt
San Antonio
Colorado
New Mexico
St. James Lutheran Church
Harper
William G. Hill
Cathy Tatsch
Nancy Feller
Gladioli
Catherine Irene Honig
Mavin Honig
Harper High School
Community College
Clint E. Blumberg Jr
Ratcliff Electronics Institute
Parish Draughon
School of Electronics
San Antonio College
Civil Service
Kelly Afb
Honig
Donna Honig
Lynette Honig
Gail Young
Oliver Young
Flower Girl
Kathy
Joanne Basse
Maid of Honor
William Allan Spreen
William F. Spreen
Armin Blumberg Jr
James Honig
Hondo
William Spreen
Ronnie Jurney
Daniel Honig
Homer Mulder
Jimmy Franks
Charles Farrell
Lee Ann Wood
Jeanne Honig
Mary Behrens
Fredericksburg
Harper, Hondo
Converse
Helotes
Castroville
Sunday House
Lorenz Wendel to Attend Range Camp in Junction
Lorenz Wendel selected by extension service to attend two weeks range camp starting July 26 at Junction. He is son of M. J. and wife, ranching six miles northwest of Harper, sponsored by Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District. Father has co-operated with district since 1948 and Lorenz owns registered Hereford cattle and angora goats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Wendel
Junction
Lorenz
M. J. Wendel
Harper
Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District
Rahe Signs Pro Baseball with Kansas City Royals
Gary Rahe son of Harold Rahe of Harper signs a professional contract with the Kansas City Royals as an outfielder. Scout Buzzy Keller announces the signing after Rahe impressed at the July Tryout Camp in Sequin. Rahe will attend the Royals Academy in Sarasota starting August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Rahe
Harold Rahe
Harper
Rahe
Kansas City Royals
Seguin
Buzzy Keller
Henry Keller
Masom Keller
Texas Lutheran College
Kansas City Royal Academy
Sarasota
Florida
Lions Swimamal Course At Games Pool Starts Soon
The Harper Lions Club sponsors a two week swimming course at the Games Pool. Bobby Harper is instructor, assisted by Connie Honig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions’ Swimamal
The
Harper Lions Club
Bobby Harper
Connie Honig
Sageser Haas Post 65 Meeting At Legion Hall
The Sageser Haas Post 65 held a Friday meeting with 11 members. Jerald Esquell’s Boys State report was postponed. New officers were installed. Mrs J M Scarborough presided over the Auxiliary with six members. Connie Honig to speak at the annual barbecue. Float planned for Labor Day parade if held. Next meeting first Friday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sageser Haas Post 65
Legion Hall
Boys State
Jerald Esquell
J. M. Scarborough
Connie Honig
Girls State
Jerald
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