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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
4
The piece argues Americans have never been wholly satisfied yet remain optimistic about the nation. It briefly traces surname origins from Norman influence and notes local obituaries and a Harper Elementary graduation with named graduates and staff.
Harper Lions Club will install officers on Tuesday June 15 at Longhorn Inn starting 7 p.m. with a ladies fair. New officers include Bierschwabe Hill Tatsch Oehler Bailey, and Eloy Bode as secretary and treasurer. Lions pledged $3000 to Harper baseball for a backstop. Local residents attend events. Astrodome impact noted on Houston economy. swimming program wrapped up with 24 youths.
The First State Bank of Harper hires Howard Sivells to replace Mrs. R. E. Peril who resigns to care for her family. Sivells, a Harper rancher, is married to Mary Frances Fletcher and operates a nearby ranch seven miles west of Harper. He previously worked at the Texas State Comptroller's office from 1949 to 1964 and serves as secretary treasurer of the Harper Volunteer Fire Department.
Mrs. Erlene Birkenfeld and Anthony Fritz tied the knot at Holy Family Church Nazareth in a June 12 ceremony. The couple, with 225 guests, received at Nazareth Community Hall after a double ring rite officiated by Rev Albert Benavides. The bride wore white with lace details and attendants wore lime green dresses. reception followed. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Fritz, holds a BS in Philosophy from St Marys University and pursues a MS in social work. Out-of-town guests traveled from Amarillo San Antonio Fredericksburg and others.
Anthony Fritz of Harper takes a bride in a Nazareth Texas ceremony at First State Bank building where local residents gathered for the nuptials. Howard Sivells is employed at First State Bank.
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