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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1962

Page

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Local Visitors Share Trips To Columbus Washington

Mrs Frank Butler and daughter Kayén and Mrs S A Kennedy of Snyder visited Mrs Mattie Arnold Monday night. Mr and Mrs Gene Harper and children returned from a trip to Columbus D C visiting Mrs David Russel and Mr Russel and friends. They also toured the Capitol and said the trip was nice. Mr and Mrs G E Pape and Raymond Pape and son Marty of Prado Ranch stopped in Harper on their way to Fredericksburg to visit Raymond Papes parents Mr and Mrs Ray Neidigh and sister Rita. Neidighs formerly lived in Elgin Illinois. Mr and Mrs Buddy Pape of Prado Ranch were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Staudt Monday evening.

Frank Butler Kayén 8S. A. Kennedy Snyder Mattie Arnold Gene Harper Columbus D. C David Russel G. E. Pape Raymond Pape Marty Prade Harper Fredericksburg Ray S. Netdigh Rita Austin Highway Neidighs Elgin Illinois Buddy Pape Prade Ranch Frank Staudt E. R. (Ray) Henderson Albuquerque New Mexico Theo Oehler Mississippi T. J. Oehler B. D. Hoods Jacksonville Texas

GI Loan Program Ends Wednesday July 25

The end of the GI Loan Program for World War II veterans is two weeks away. J Norman Lodge of the VA Regional Office in San Antonio says eligibility for these veterans will expire starting July 25 1962, affecting about 6 million veterans over the next year. Korean War entitlement expires January 31 1965 depending on service length. Applications from mortgage lenders received before the deadline with proper execution will be deemed timely. missing documents may delay VA action pending receipt of papers.

J. Norman Lodge Veterans Administration San Antono Exas Lodge

Fredericksburg Horse Show Highlights and Community Notes

The show features working hunter classes and trophies funded by local sponsors including Fredericksburg National Bank Security State Bank Humble Oil and numerous businesses. Admission covers both days with grandstand seats sold out and box seats reserved. Nearby residents share weekend visits and updates on local families with various trips and hospital news.

Fort Sam Houston Alex Frantzen Henry Kneese Fredericksburg National Bank Security State Bank Humble Oil & Refining Company Gilbert Kaderli Boening Implement Company Miller’s Courts de Luxe Pioneer Village Restaurant Fredericksburg Lockers, Inc Strocher & Son Fredericksburg Machine and Appliance Company Andy's Diner Fredericksburg Publishing Company Erwin, Paul Freddie Kraus Pearl Beer Distributing Company the Radio Post Freddie Tatsch Jax Distributing Company Walter Oitrs Gulf Sunnyside Tavern Lochte Storage & Commission Company Nimitz Emil Birch

VFW Auxiliary Opens 28th National High School Essay Contest

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars announced the 28th annual National High School Writing Contest with the topic What I Can Do For My Country. Open to all public private and parochial high schools, prizes include 1000 first 500 second 250 third 100 fourth and 20 honorable mentions with local and state awards. Information available from local auxiliaries or the Contest Department W. W. F. Auxiliary 406 West 34th Street Kansas City Missouri.

Veterans of Foreign Wars West 34Th Street Kansas City

Junior Lutherans Picnic At Sam Henig Place

On Friday afternoon July 13 at 3 pm the Junior Lutherans met at the church and went by car to the Sam Henig place for a short meeting with a prayer by Mrs. Victor Marshall. After roll call classes followed and a swim preceded refreshments served by Mrs. C H Rose Mrs. Ida Warner and Mrs. Victor Marshall. The group then returned to Harper. Shirline Rahe reporter.

Sam Henig Place Victor Marshall C. H. Rose Ida Warner Victor Marschall Haper Shirline Rahe

Family visitors span Midland and Kerrville this weekend

Cyrus Schmidt and his sister Mrs Ralph Gillespie of Midland visited their parents Mr and Mrs Lee Schmidt. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Cyrus Schmidt of Kerrville.

Cyrus Schmidt Ralph Gillespie Midland Lee Schimadt Kerrville

Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome

Sunday services at 7 30 and 9 00 with no Mass on other days except Thursday. Thursday July 26 offers Day of Retreat for the Ladies. Walk in any time and attend any service.

Harper's Churches

Special Announcement by Harper Mountain Home Churches

Mrs. Constance B Wold will study at Perkins School of Theology for five weeks in Dallas. Rev H Ellis Thomas will preach July 22 at 11 a m in a joint service with Mountain Home. First quarterly conference with basket lunch follows in the education building.

Constance B. Wold Harper and Mountain Home Methodist Dallas Perkins School of Theology H. Ellis Thomas Mountain Home Harper Methodist Church Roy H. Wold Comfort Methodist Church

St James Lutheran and Methodist Church Schedule This Week

The St James Lutheran Church announces Luther League Senior Bible Camp with worships at 8:00 a.m 9:45 a.m and 10:45 a.m Friday and Saturday July 20 21. A July 25 28 study hour each evening on Your Neighbor s Faith. July 29 3:00 p.m Congregational outing at Lutheran Camp Chrysalis Kerrville. The Methodist Church lists services 9:30 a.m Sunday School 10:30 a.m Worship and WSSC meetings Tuesdays and an official board meeting every second Tuesday.

Luther League Senior Bible Camp Luther League Lutheran Camp Chrysalis Kerrville WSSC

Slarper United Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

David J. Gallaher serves as student minister with Francis Floyd as supply pastor. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m followed by worship at 10 30 a m. Women’s Association meets on the third Thursday each month.

David J. Gallaher Francis Floyd Women's Association

Miss Karen Dittmar Visits Parents in Austin

Miss Karen Dittmar, a Texas University student, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Dittmar in Austin.

Karen Dittmar Texas University In Austin Robert Dittmar

Local Church Schedules and Welcome Messages

Pentecostal Church Carlos Parker pastor conducts Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible Sunday 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Worship 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service All welcome First Baptist Church Rev Tomny Obryant pastor offers Tram The Way The Truth and The Life Sunday School 10 a m Worship 11 a m Evening Service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesday 7 30 p m Cordial welcome to all

Local Military Visitor Returns for Family Visit

Lt. Norman Sullivan of San Antonio spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Adwin Lang and his wife and children. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lang later went to retrieve Mrs. Hannah Hill who will visit for two weeks.

J. David Nabers San Antonio Mrs Fred Nabers Norman Sullivan Adwin Lang Arthur Lang Hannah Hill

Gas Is Best Yet Costs Less For Fuel Service

Vapo Butane Co. advertises fuel service with free estimates in Fredericksburg Call WY 7 2659 for tank fuel piping appliances and related work.

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