04 Jun 1965
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1965
Page
1
The passage muses on extending life expectancy and the value of the elderly, urging society to recognize useful years beyond retirement. It weaves quotes and name associations to illustrate language and progress, ending with reflections on words and thought.
A garbled account lists committee assignments for the Peach Jamboree with scattered names and roles. The text references organizers, chairs, and participants, mentioning local counts and preparations but many details are unreadable.
The Texas Hill Country and Highland Lakes area press release notes the 1965 Hill Country and Highland Lakes Business and Vacation Guide is nearly ready for distribution. Delays pushed the release about two weeks beyond plan as Norman J. Dietel led gathering of advertising and information for the brochure.
Kingsland Chamber of Commerce unveils a new page in its annual guide, joining Frederickksburg Stonewall Johnson City Llano San Marcos New Braunfels Boerne and San Antonio. A color photo features Texas Peach Queen Jan Brown from Fairport photographed by Craig Burman in Chicago at a Homemakers Convention.
Officials announce the 4th annual Stonewall Peach JAMboree events including a Goat Sacking Contest for children and teens ages 10 to 15. Activities occur at the Radia Set arena with a rodeo and pony shows, and a parade. Volunteers organize seats, safety briefings, and prize pools while locals advertise the festival.
A man from Comfort is believed drowned after a boat mishap on Falcon Lake. The incident involved a tractor and horse ride at a community event with a sock hop by Rice Ware, and many activities for families reported by JAM JAMBLovee officers.
The Stonewall Chamber of Commerce announces Dr Eric Sorantin will judge the upcoming fiddlers contest set for Saturday June 19. The event features local orchestras and musicians, with entries from notable groups and guest conductors. Prospective participants are urged to contact the Stonewall Chamber for entry details and schedule.
New Harper Lions officers will be installed at the next regular meeting on Tuesday night June 15. The Lions ladies will attend the event and program. The club votes to sponsor a pony league baseball team alongside the existing little league program and set Tuesday evening for backstop repairs. Boy Scout Troop sponsorship returns, with Union President Roy Roberts as scout institutional representative.
A large crowd enjoyed Frontier Day Junior Rodeo amid rain and cool winds. Harper 4-H Club earned the parade cup as best youth organization. Winners included Calf Riding, Breakaway Calf Roping, Girls Barrel Races, Girls Pole Bending, Boys Pole Bending, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Saddle Relays, Boot Scramble, and more with top scores and names such as Karla Anderegg, Jo Ann Doran, Jane Fenner, Rennie Lumpkins, Jim Bob Stevens, and Buddy Spaeth. The club thanked Beckmanns Funeral Home for ambulance and tents and Pharper Ronee Chih for venue support.
Local residents and relatives joined the Commencement Exercises in Abilene with graduates including Miss Bathbata Theile and family members from San Mateo Kerrville and Brady. Attendees reported by name and praised volunteers, law enforcement, fire department, and media for rodeo coverage and support.
The Spencer family announces the grand opening of Spencer's Sinclair Station and Washeteria in Harper this weekend, with free prizes on Saturday night, balloons for children, and free fountain cakes on opening day. Free wash for two machines and a dryer is offered as an introductory promotion.
Miss Dolores Duderstadt Elay pee Latens Queer reigns as Harper Pioneer Youth Rodeo Queen. A post paraded Coke party followed the event with hostesses and visiting queens from surrounding clubs. Funeral notices and community figures are noted in attendance and obituaries.
The Rev. A A Gilter officiated as Miss Maryilyn Clare Jung married Terence Neth Kiehne on Saturday at St Anthons's Catholic Church Harper. Delores Wallendorf played organ while St Mary's Choir sang Jesus Redemptor and Ave Maria amid white glass and daisies.
The record shows Horner monthly rainfall at 5.77 inches, with Mas figures near 11.08 inches for January through Mas. Otto Rahe, LCRA observer, notes high totals for the period, surpassing last year and indicating a notable wet spell in the Harpertown region.
Viktor Marschall passed the Texas Real Estate Salesman license exam and is listed with the Real Estate Commission. Attendees include John Wo Baths and others at the ceremony, with family members such as bride's sister Cara Iyer Jluuee and bridesmaids in pale honey peau de soie. The article notes a wedding scene with Altar Boys Larry Jung and Felix Bern, and references various relatives and local institutions in Austin and Fredericks.
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