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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1966
Page
3
A contributed piece reflects on choosing time for fishing over wealth and power. It contrasts political ambition with a simple love of leisure and nature, and includes anecdotes about an eccentric's hair and a poor Eastern woman who wins a poetry contest with a definition of poverty.
Gillespie County Assessor Milton Durst reports a total of $448,647.46 in taxes collected for fiscal year 1965 66, about 98.55 percent of total levy. Largest share went to Fredericksburg ISD at $191,474.99. other major sums include County ad valorem $126,982.30 State taxes $347,368.04 and various district funds. Durst notes 2548 poll taxes issued and 363 new voter registrations with total county voters near 5 000 for November.
Miss Rochelle Ann Grona, bride elect of Ronald Dean Lumpkins, was guest of honor at a gift tea on Saturday July 16 at the Methodist Educational Building in Harper. Hostesses and helpers coordinated decorations, flowers, and gifts ahead of the August 13 wedding at the First Baptist Church in Harper.
Malcolm Marschall son of Mr and Mrs Victor Marschall Harper Texas has been placed on the University of Texas College of Engineering Honor Roll for the past semester University official Clayton W Chance sent the notice from Taylor Hall inviting continued scholastic success and offering help for future studies.
The Junior Lutherans met Friday July 18 1966 at 3 00 p m in St James Lutheran Parish Hall. The meeting opened with singing Love to Tell the Story Psalm 100 was read responsively and This is my Father s World was the offering song. Birthday songs honored Connie Honig Lester Behrends Chela Gamel and Herbie Feller. Closing hymn Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus. President Connie Honig called the meeting to order. Refreshments were served by Miers Lee Schmidt and Mrs Aubrey Harper. Election of next year s officers named Craig Lange president Erlink Kroll vice president Nathan Doerr secretary Gene Rahe treasurer Bob Dittmar reporter.
Harper Chapter Young Homemakers of Texas attended a College Clinic at San Marcos College on Wednesday and Thursday. The topic was Parents role in Sex education for children. Also present were Mrs Warren McDougall and others at a workshop in Austin last week.
Retiring and collecting money from new high quality operated dispensers in the area. No selling required. To qualify you must have work references and $600 or $10 cash. Seven to twelve hours weekly can net excellent monthly income. For full time or personal interview write P O Box 10575 Dallas Texas 207. Include phone number.
Mayfields Mattress Co. in Kerrville advertises mattress services with felting and guaranteed workmanship.
Miss Jean Bierschwale and Andrew O Smith Jr wed on Saturday July 2 at 2 p.m. in Fast Baptist Church with Rev Chaves Price officiating. Attendants include maid of honor Trene Bierschwabe and best man Al Haag. The couple, from Harper and Fredericksburg areas, plan a Dallas wedding trip and reside in Harper after a reception for 50 at the bride's parents home.
Lions Club announces 9 00 am sessions starting July 24 at Gamel's Pool with Ward as instructor. Floy Bode urges enrollment before Monday using registration blanks from Floy Bode Co. A three dollar fee applies. program expenses covered by Lions Club. Two age based classes possible.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Bierschwale entertained with an ice cream supper Sunday at their home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Alvin Lange and children Mrs Fred Bierschwale Mr and Mrs Andrew Smith Doyle Parker Jr Georgia Bailey Irene and Gerry.
The Kerrville Federal Land Bank Association marks 50 years since the Farm Loan Act of 1916. The observance covers about 4500 area farmers in Bandera, Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, and Kerr Counties highlighting long term, low cost real estate loans that helped agriculture become a business.
Mr and Mrs Karl Klaehn visited their daughter and family in Blanco Sunday. Mrs Otto Grona Morris Ranch and others attended a shower for Miss Rochelle Grona Saturday evening. A J Kensey and grandson Jack Collins Kensey visited Lubbock and stayed with Scott and family. Mr and Mrs Stevens hosted an open house for their 65th wedding anniversary with guests from Mountain Home and Longbeach.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Weinecke of Herevidle and Mr and Mrs Arthu Moelendorf of Ingram visited Mrs Anna Moellendust Sunday.
The Pecan Committee met Wednesday afternoon to view a robe crafted by Mrs. Robby Robinson and Mrs. Aubrey Fife. Several other ladies helped design and gather materials while Fay coordinated the assembly.
A tentative date places the Pecan Show on November 17, about three weeks earlier than the previous war schedule to avoid school activity conflicts.
Ronald Sutton presented details on a proposed pecan marketing order to be voted on in a fall referendum. Additional information will be released later. The report followed social notes listing Sunday visitors at the McDougall home including Barbara, a friend from Abilene, and the McDougall family with several relatives.
Mr and Mrs Henry Moellendorf and their children visited Mr and Mrs Alfonso Lange in Fredericksburg Sunday.
Mr and Mrs J M Stevens observed their 45th wedding anniversary at the Harper Community Hall with 250 guests. They were married July 17 1901 in Harper Baptist Church Rev Will Price officiated Attendants included Miss Annie Brown Alfred Stevens.
Visitors at the Edwin Lange residence last Friday included Floyd Sullivan and wife from Wayne Nebraska. Also present were Major and Mrs Norman Sullivan and their children Randy Carolyn and David from San Antonio. The Floyd Sullivans are the parents of Major Sullivan.
Mr and Mrs Dick Howe of Lampases spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs Donnie Bode and family. They attended open house for Mr and Mrs J M Stevens Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Gene West and her son from Austin visited Mrs Lydia Bierschwale on Monday. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Walter Stremple and their niece from San Antonio, who also called on Dr and Mrs J B Birt.
Mr and Mrs L H Harper visited Kerrville on Sunday to celebrate Mrs Harper’s birthday. Their daughter Mrs Jinx Hart joined them for dinner and a show at the Point Theater.
Mr and Mrs Harold B Birt and their children from San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Lange and Dr and Mrs B over the weekend joining Mr and Mrs Ruben Theile and Birt for a family gathering.
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