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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1955
Page
4
The account recalls Stalin telling Hopkins that observers mistook tank parades as repetition, while noting the 1955 jet bomber era. It also covers a broadcast discussion of the Sverdlov cruiser and Swedish ships during the Coronation review, with claims of Russia’s hidden speed and strategic deception.
Harper Lions Club heard Sam Coleman of the Upper Lianos Soil Conservation District present slides from Europe. He photographed Germany Switzerland and Austria during a tour. Members enjoyed the program and committees were named for attendance finances membership program publicity and more. Rev Jessie Long visited as the new Harper Church minister.
Miss Paula Farquhar of Lake Victor visits Mr and Mrs Chas Barrett. Mr and Mrs Dale Cook and daughter Cindy of San Antonio, on vacation, visited relatives here this week.
The Gillespie County 4-H Club Dress Revue, sponsored by the Gillespie County HD Council, will be held Friday at 8 p m in the Fredericksburg Junior High School Auditorium. Judging occurred July 27 in the District Courtroom with Miss Mayme Colson and Mrs Bernice Murray as judges. Winners will be announced after the revue and refreshments will follow.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at First Methodist Church in Fredericksburg on Thursday August 4 from 1 to 7 pm and Friday August 5 from 10 am to 9 pm. Mrs. Lester Keyser is chairman. Donor cards mailed Saturday and donors urged to keep appointments.
The Harper Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society met on Wednesday night July 13 with Mrs. Darwin Brown leading in the president’s absence. Eight members and two visitors attended as the missions committee reported and Mrs. Harris presented a program titled All Roads Lead to London.
Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwine visited Mr and Mrs Gordon Har on Sunday afternoon. Chilton Kneese of New Hraun fels was here Saturday to take his son Johnnie who had spent the week with his grandmother Mis Ida Kneese and attended Ible School.
The St James Missionary Society held its regular meeting on July 20 at 4 p.m. in the parish hall. Sixteen members attended as Dr. Garner led the Bible Study and the session closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Parker and their son from San Antonio visited relatives here this week, sharing time with family and friends during a brief stay.
Presbyterian Women Association met July 21 at 3 p m at the manse with Mrs Paul J Schwab as hostess Mrs Dean Hopf gave the lesson During business the group voted to sponsor Family Nights The first is July 27 with Mrs Lewis Stevens reviewing the life of Peter Marshall A Memorial Fund card purchase was approved 15 members and several children attended refreshments Hostess duties for August assigned to Mrs Warren McDougall Mesd Pete Whitworth and Joe Rogers as hosts
Rev and Mrs Darwin W Brown and children attended a Worker's Conference at the First Baptist Church Friday night July 15 The emphasis of the conference was on Youth Organizations. Mr and Mrs B J Mayhugh with Martha and Lonnie visited J R who is attending summer school at the University of Corpus Christi.
Ten guests gathered Monday night at the Edward Bailey home including Rev D W Brown and family and Rev Mantooth of Junction with Richard Champ of Brownwood. Earlier visitors at the Nabers ranch Saturday were Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers of Kerrville, and Mr and Mrs Gene Nabers with son of San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr and their two children John and Mary Neil visited their son James at Camp La Junta on Sunday afternoon, sharing a family outing during the weekend.
James E. Burleson, formerly State Field Representative with the Farmers Home Administration, is appointed Area Supervisor for Fredericksburg. His new territory includes Edwards, Val Verde, Kinney, Terrell, Bandera, Kerr, Kendall, Real, San Saba, Blanco, Gillespie, Kimble, Llano, Mason and Menard counties with Del Rio, Kerrville, San Saba, and Fredericksburg offices. His office moves from Gillespie County Courthouse to the Schroeder Building after August 1. He has over 20 years with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and FHA.
The Hill Country Angus Association will hold its registered sale in early December at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. A September sale depends on a member poll. Jack Combes of San Antonio is president and County Agent C A Stone of Fredericksburg is secretary.
Herman Harper longtime Harper founder G F Harpers son died in Kerrville on Wednesday July 27 1955 at age 92 years 5 months 24 days Last rites were set for Friday July 29 at 2 30 pm at Smith Funeral Home Kerrville with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery under Masonic Lodge auspices He was born February 3 1863 in Helena Karnes County Texas and married Cynthia Gregg April 20 188? The couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary earlier this year They survived by his wife three daughters Edith Burris Nell Buttrill Audree Leineweber 11 grandchildren and a nephew Gordon Harper The Harpers lived in Bandera and Harper before moving to Kerrville.
Mrs J F Cook entertained children at her home on Monday afternoon July 25 to honor her granddaughter Cindy Cook on her 8th birthday anniversary. Refreshments including sandwiches cake ice cream and lemonade were served to Bobbie Clark Lang Mary Karen Judy Birt Lavern Rita Klein Charles Hardin and Shirlene Rahe.
Mr and Mrs Sam Parker made a business trip to Junction on Tuesday. Dr and Mrs Paul J Schwab were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Homer Lee Stevens on Sunday.
A late night head on crash at Comfort between Cypress Creek and the park injured Mrs. Elizabeth Conkin of Ingram and her two daughters aged 15 and 17. The Ford truck and the Cadillac were demolished. Four boys from Camp Idlewild were taken to Fredericksburg and San Antonio hospitals for emergency treatment. Other youths were rushed to Kerrville and San Antonio hospitals. The group, YMCA campers aged 13 to 16 from San Antonio and other Texas cities, had been visiting Camp Idlewild near Comfort.
Mr Wayne Popnoe and wife and their young daughter stay with Mrs and Mr Pete Cosper at the Game Reserve over the weekend.
S. A. McDonald of La Feria is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Carrie Calentine, and his brother, Oscar McDonald.
Mr and Mrs George Rhodes of Burnett visited L H Harpers and Charlie Perils over the weekend.
Fresh grape juice can be stored in freezers for later use. Since pasteurizing is not necessary the vitamin is more extensively preserved.
Central Texas Electric Cooperative plans to dedicate its new office and warehouse on the San Antonio highway September 23 during its annual meeting with an open house and barbecue. The three acre site consolidates operations currently spread across three locations and marks the cooperative's 20th anniversary.
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