Third Convention and Golden Jubilee Jamboree of Scouts
A speech notes the Fifth National Jam boree of the Boy Scouts of America in Colorado Springs Colorado celebrating the 50th anniversary with 55 600 Scouts and Leaders from the Capitol Area Council participating. It highlights Scout values and a fall Get Out the Vote campaign culminating in a Liberty Bell vote reminder on 40 000 000 front doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Chicago
America
Boy Scouts of America
Rockies
Capitol Area Council
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Boy Scouts
Terracing and water conservation projects near Fredericksburg area
In the Fredericksburg region farmers including Felix Beckmann Theo Koennecke Louis Stehling Elgin and Udo Rusenberger are staking terrace lines and building diversion and field terraces to manage water runoff. A pond project aims to provide reliable livestock water and improve crop reliability amid variable rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Beckmann
Beckmann
Felix
Fredericksburg
Austin Highway
Elgin
Udo Rusenberger
Blumenthal
Kerrville visit by Kerrville sisters and relatives
Mrs. Albert Schilling and Mrs. Joyce Erfurt of Kerrville visited their sister Mrs. Edwin Langly and family one day last week. Laura joined them for the trip to Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schilling
Joyce Erfurt
Kerrville
Edwin Langly
Laura
Posters Warn License Need For Fishermen
A Texas game and fish official notes updated posters urge fishermen to buy licenses now. The notice lists age exemptions and conditions for private water, owner fishing, and basic gear. It also covers commercial licenses and required vessel licenses. The current license remains valid until August 31 before new licenses are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
The
Game and Fish Commission
Safety Council Speaks Out On Pond Safety
Texas farm pond hazards highlighted by the Safety Council as a drowning risk. They urge posting safety rules, marking swimming areas, placing lifebuoys and ropes, restricting non swimmers, teaching CPR, fencing ponds, and ensuring adult supervision during pond recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Council
College Station
Texas
Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council
Otto Schumann Named FHA Committeeman
Otto W. Schumann of Gillespie district was named to the Farmers Home Administration committee for Gillespie Blanco and Llano counties by State Director Walter T. McKay. The new member, a lifelong stock farmer active in 4-H and SCS, fills the term of A Douglas Dittmar. The committee approves loan eligibility and values, and advises on farm management and conservation loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto W. Schumann
Albert
Farmers Home Administration
Gillespie, Blanco
Llano
Ranza J. Adams
Walter T. McKay
Dallas
Texas
Schumann
A. Douglas Dittmar
Richard T. Laurence
Willow City
Victor A. Wendel Harper
Gillespie, Blanco and Liano County
Are Politics Dirty A call to active public service
The piece argues against viewing politics as evil, urging intelligent citizens to engage in public life. It notes democracy requires participation, groups and individuals working together, and that faith and shared values should shape political action to improve society. It warns against political apathy as dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howlett
America
Aneland
Good Rains Drench Most of Gillespie County
A widespread rain event drenched Gillespie County with varying totals through Tuesday. Fredericksburg saw heavy rainfall late Tuesday, while towns like Mason Stonewall and Harper reported substantial gains. telecommunication lines suffered outages and creeks rose up to about 10 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
LCRA
Norman Dietel
KNAF
Southwestern States Telephone Company
Clinton Hardin
Willow City
Chester Eckhardt
Rheingold
Hilltop
Doss Farm-to-Market Road
Doss
Clergyman Visited Family and Relatives Over Weekend
Rev. Richard Gammenthaler of Fredericksburg visited sister Mrs. Henry Maurer and brother Fred Gammenthaler and wife Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spaeth and Miss Sandra and Bucky visited daughter and sister Mrs. Myron Schneider and family at Liano Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood Jr. and children of Pettus were weekend visitors with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gammenthaler
Fredericksburg
Henry Maurer
Mr. Maurer
Fred Gammenthaler
Raymond Spaeth
Sandra
Bucky
Myron Schneider
Liano Sunday
Fred Whitewood Jr
Pettus
Fred Whitewood Sr
Ladies Attend Catholic State League Event in Fredericksburg
Ladies of Harper Street Saint Anthony's Parish joined the Catholic State League gathering in Fredericksburg with listed attendees including Mrs. Felix Rischner and Mrs. Hans Wachhals. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Arthur Maurer visited relatives in Jacksonville and the Maurer households. A Peter Maurer reunion in Fredericksburg drew families of Esquell Fritz Maurer and Fritz members plus Miss Gertrude Maurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper St. Anthony's
Catholic State League
Fredericksburg
Felix Rischner
Hans Wachhals
Robert Fritz
Robert Maurer
Elgin Esquell
Louis Lang
Peter Maurer
Joe Esquells
Henry Esquell
Francis Fritzs
Felix Maurer
Gertrude Maurer
Weekend Visits From Texas Families Near New Braunfels
Mr and Mrs Billy Brown and daughters who live near New Braunfels visited relatives here over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Parker of San Antonio visited relatives here over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Brown
New Braunfels
Kenneth Parker
San Antonio
Church Announcements Extend Welcome and July August Mass Schedule
Harper's Churches invite parishioners to attend services through July and August. The schedule includes July 24 at 9 oclock, July 31 at 7 30 and 9, August 5 first Friday 7 30 am and 8 pm, August 14 at 7 30 and 9, August 15 feast of the Assumption 7 30 am and 8 pm, August 21 9 oclock, and August 28 7 30 and 9. Emergency contact Texas Catholic Boys Camp Mt Home Texas OL 4 2110, or Fredericksburg Kerrville if needed. You are welcome anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Catholic Boys Camp
Mt. Home
Texas
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
James Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Camps
Rev C H Rose leads worship and study on Sunday July 24 with worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Bible Camp registration opens at Camp Chrysalis July 24 28. Hill Country Bible Camp runs July 24 28. Organist Scotty Lee Taylor and leaders welcomed. Holy Communion every third Sunday. Woman's Society meets first Tuesday. Official Board meets second Tuesday. warm invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Chrysalis
Hill Country Bible Camp
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Roy Ressman
Ray Bierschwabe
John Albrecht
Charles Mains
John Tarr
Lee H. Smith
Hill Country Bible Camp Opens Sunday Near Kerrville
Hill Country Leaguers begin registration Sunday afternoon July 24 at 7 00 pm at Camp Chrysalis near Kerrville. The four day camp theme Let Christ Get Closer To You features Rev Theodore Steenblock of Mason as study leader and hosts morning and evening speakers from Kerrville San Antonio Austin North Texas and Fredericksburg. The camp staff includes Rev C H Rose director Paul Hartmann business manager Jeanette Roth registrar Rev Henry Treptow choral union director Rev Virgil Pecht dean of men Mrs Walter Wenzel dean of women Mrs Hans Hannemann camp nurse Charle Knibbe recreation director and Carlton Wendel lifeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laber Leaguers
Hill Country
Camp Chrysalis
Kerrville
Christ
Theodore Steenblock
Mason
Herman Billnitzer
Herbert Brokering
San Antonio
Wilfred Sager
Austin
A. G. Wiederaenders
Texas Lutheran College
C. C. Ehler
David Heidke
Fredericksburg
C. H. Rose
Harper
Rudy Wendel
Paul Hartmann
Jeanette Roth
Henry Treptow
Choral Union
Virgil Pecht
Walter Wenzel
Hans Hannemann
Charle Knibbe
Carlton Wendel
Klein Family Visits Mrs. Mueller in Stonewall
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and their daughters visited Mrs Willie Mueller in Stonewall Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Edwin Klein
Willie Mueller
Stonewall
Hobbs Visit By Bierschwale Family Members
Mr and Mrs Hal Ray Bierschwale visit his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale near Hobbs New Mexico during a family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Ray Bierschwale
Hobbs
New Mexico
Mrs
Fred Bierschwale
Whitworth Family Picnic Honors Eighth Birthday
Relatives and friends gathered at Community Park last Wednesday evening to celebrate David Whitworth turning eight. Attendees included Pete Whitworth and family, A J Kinsey, Fred Whitewood and Brown, R E Peril and daughters, Jack Jones and children, John Albrecht and daughter, A C Wendel and Wallace Brown, and V C Whitworth family visiting N H Whitworth at South Fork ranch. Carlton Wendel from Camp Chrysalis spent the weekend with the Wendels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Park
David Whitworth
Pete Whitworth
A. J. Kinsey
Fred Whitewood
Brown
R. E. Peril
Jack Jones
John Albrecht
A. C. Wendel
Wallace Brown
V. C. Whitworth
N. H. Whitworth
South Fork Ranch
Private Swimming Lessons In City With Instructor
Water safety instructor Maynette Cox offers private swimming instruction. Contact WY 7: 3589 at seven twenty two for details and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynette Cox
Spare Time Opportunity Refilling High Quality Dispensers
Advertises a part time money making scheme offering up to 400 monthly for 7 to 12 hours weekly in Boise Idaho. Requires car references and cash up to 6400. Personal interview via P QO Box 1063. Also offers full blooded Border Collie puppies for 25 each from Hazelle Calcote Harper Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caiis
P. QO
Boise
Idaho
Hazelle Calcote
Harper
Texas
For Sale Ripe Hale Haven Peaches Near Fredericksburg
A sale notice lists ripe Hale Haven peaches on Tivydale Road Ranch Road 2093 one mile west of the Fredericksburg Airport. Quin cy Kothmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Haven
Tivydale
Fredericksburg
Quincy Kothmann
Harper Pentecostal Church Schedule
Carlos B. Parker leads Harper Pentecostal Church with weekly Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m prayer Friday at 4 p m Sunday School 11 00 a m Worship Hour 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos B. Parker
Church Services Schedule With Welcome Note
A church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. and Evening Service at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees.
Worship Invitation Note From Local Church
A formal invitation invites community members to join a worship service at a local church. It emphasizes welcoming newcomers and encourages attendance with a set date and time.
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Rheinhold Oehler
Theo Koennecke
Gillespie Soil Conservation District
Nebgen School
Louis Stehling
Stehling
Cfratioin
Funetion, “Texas
Gwyn House
Prop
Remington-Rand & Smith
Corona
Sales & Sarvice
Harper Herald
Norman Jr. Dietel
Otto Schumann
FHA
Michael J. Howlett
San Steel Compal
Servien, Weahinginaff
D.C
Alonzo Woerner
Elgin Dittmar
Wayside
Joe Mrosek
Alois Jung
Joe Esquell
Arthur Maurer
Jacksonville
Robert Maurers
Henry Maurers
Ade
Brewster
Hubert Brewster
Main St. Junction
Felix T. Tybor
Palace Theatre
Bidg
Harper’s Churches
James Lutheran Church
E. C. Lambert
Marie Taylor
Scotty Lee Taylor
T. J. Oehler
Chas. W. Barrett
Harper, Texas
Butane
Propane
Vapo - Butane CO
Gene Sidle
Victor Wendel
First Baptist Church
W. H. Totty
Harper United Presbyterian Church
Joseph F. Leonard, JR
Marvin Blackburn, JR
Junction
Ernest L. Landis
Water Street
Kerrville, Texas
Robin Hood
Texas Hill Country
Chas. Schreiner
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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