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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
2
Tractors-for-Freedom Reject Castro Demand
The Tractors-for-Freedom committee rejects Fidel Castro’s demand that U.S. leaders travel to Cuba to negotiate. The piece argues Castro’s ransom scheme backfired, casting him as a blackmailer and improving American image. It notes Khrushchev’s view of Castro as unstable and endorses using official channels for any future talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tractors
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
U.S
U. S
Moscow
Peking
Vienna
Nikita Khrushchev
Kennedy
Eleanor Roosevelt
Milton Eisenhower
Tractors-for-Freedom Committee
Harper Cubs Win 11-9 Over All Stars in Hill Country League
Harper Cubs edge Kerrville All Stars 11 to 9 for their first league victory. Cubs rally with four runs in the fifth, added insurance in the eighth, while All Stars counter with two in the seventh. Warren and J Smith produced key hits, Parker led Harper with three RBIs, and Cottle earned the win with solid relief pitching. Next, Harper visits Helotes as All Stars host Kerrville Kats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Cubs
Kerrville All Stars
Harper
Cubs
All Stars
Stars
Warren
J. Smith
Feller
Parker
Klein
Waler
RBI
Helotes
Kerrville Kats
Abrhpore Jefferson
J Smith
Shields
R Kibbett
Stokes
Hardee
Smith
Shaw
Nesby
Walzer
Harper— Abrhpoque
Kien
Friendly Sewing Circle meets May 25 at Cottle home
The Friendly Sewing Circle gathered at Mrs. Vene Cottle's home on May 25 with six members and one visitor. Members donated sewn items and a thank you letter from Father Gitter was read for cemetery donations. The next meeting is set for June 29 at Mrs. Lee Schmidt's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vene Cottle
Paul Staudt
Alfred Kramer
Louis Lang
Father Gitter
Lee Schmidt
Martha Stevens Honored by Rainbow Girls at Installation
Miss Martha Stevens of Harper, charter member and Past Worthy Advisor of Junction Assembly No. 286, received the Grand Cross of Colors award May 27 at Rainbow officers installation. Hubert Brewster presented the honor as Junction Assembly honored Rainbow service leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Stevens
Harper
Junction Assembly
Rainbow
Hubert Brewster
Junction Assembly Advisory
Supreme Assembly
Stevens
Ott Sr. To Graduate From Michigan Tech Saturday
Harold T. Ott Sr. will receive a B S in electrical engineering at Michigan Tech commencement on Saturday June 17. Michigan Tech will award 487 bachelor degrees and 30 advanced degrees in 17 fields. Ott is son of Mrs Pebble E Heyland Harper Texas and husband of Amparo Gonzales Austin Texas. they have one son. He will join General Electric at its Pittsfield Massachusetts plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton
Michigan
Harold T. Ott Sr
Michigan College of Mining and Technology
Michigan Tech
Pebble E. Heyland
Harper
Texas
Ott
Amparo Gonzales
Austin
Women Society of Christian Service Meets Tuesday
The Women Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church held its regular meeting on Tuesday June 6. Mrs Keen opened with prayer, Mrs Felix Kensing led worship, Mrs Theo Oehler presented the program, and Mrs Mark Lett participated. Several songs were rendered and the closing prayer was by Mrs Felix Kensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Teesday
Keen
Felix Kensing
Theo Oehler
Mark Lett
Governor Praises Law Makers In Passing Licensing Bill
Governor Price Daniel lauds the Texas House for passing the driver license bill as a major traffic reform. The measure, HB 652, was supported by Rep. Bob Johnson and Rep. Pete Snelson with Rep. Alonzo Jamison chairing the committee. If the Senate approves, it will close legal loopholes and curb lawless driving. Daniel cites past legislative action and broad endorsements from safety commissions and civic groups to back final passage and expected declines in traffic deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Daniel
Texas
House of Representatives
Bob Johnson
Dallas
Pete Snelson
Midland
Alonzo Jamison
Denton
House
Highway and Roads Committee
Texas Legislative Council
Daniel
Senate
Vas
Ous
Paniel
Governor's Highway Safety Commission
Texas Safety Association
Harper Centennial to be Observed in June 1963
The Harper Centennial committee announces Harper’s 100th birthday in 1963. The official observance will be in the second weekend of June with events planned by local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Last Rites Held Friday For Mrs Gordon Harper
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Jenora Lee Harper at 3 p m in Harper's Presbyterian Church with Rev C P Owens and Mark Lett officiating She died in Fredericksburg at noon Wednesday June 7 aged 68 years nine months and 16 days She was born September 22 1892 and married Gordon J Harper May 30 1915 She is survived by her husband four sons three daughters 16 grandchildren and brothers and sisters Burial was in Harper Cemetery The American Legion Auxiliary and pallbearers were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenora Lee Harper
Presbyterian Church
Harper
C. P. Owens
Mark Lett
Presbyterian
Gordon J. Harper
J. W
H. A
Gene
R. G. Harper
Albuquerque
N. M
H. K. Gamel
Bill Stephens
Midland
Clayton Feller
J. M. Scarborough Jr
Ira Scarborough
Valentine
O. B. Scarborough
Houston
Robert Scarborough
San Antonio
H. C. Baker
Kerrville
Wesley Klelman
San Angelo
Addison Kendall
Lawton
Okla
Harper Cemetery
American Legion Auxiliary of
Dennis Parker
Watkins Tarr
Charlie Rogers
Warren McDougall
Rollie Peril
Charles Mains
Tea for Miss Barbara Schmidt Hostess Attended by Dittmars
Mrs Robert Dittmar and her daughter Miss Karen Ann attended a tea for bride elect Miss Barbara Schmidt hosted at Dr and Mrs Werner Riedel home Friday afternoon. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Milton Dyer and daughter from View Texas with relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dittmar
Karen Ann
Barbara Schmidt
Bobbie Heinen
Werner Riedel
Dr Paul J Schwab Retires From Trinity University
Dr Paul J Schwab, longtime head of Trinity University religion and philosophy, retired from full time duty on May 31 and will be Professor Emeritus He will teach one class next semester and keep an office in Preston Northrop Hall He joined Trinity in 1928 and served as dean from 1934 to 1947 and as department chair since 1935 He is a former pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Schwab
Trinity University
Schwab
Preston Northrup Hall
Trinity
Oren Cottie Injured In Auto Accident Near Roswell NM
Oren Cottie, recently in California and Wyoming shearing sheep, was injured in a car crash near Roswell New Mexico on Wednesday. He had a wrecked 1952 Pontiac after letting a hitchhiker drive while he rested. He was returning from Dillon Montana and was en route home expected later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Cottle
California
Wyoming
Roswell
New Mexico
W. A. Cottle
Harper Herald
Oren
Harper
Dillon
Montana
First State Bank of Harper marks 45 years of service
The First State Bank of Harper founded in November 1915 grew from Thesis capitalization of 10000 to assets exceeding 725000 with present capital stock 25000 and surplus 67000. Lions junior rodeo plans June 24 in Harper Community Park include parade events junior rodeo entries and a barbecue dinner with proceeds for community benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Harper Community Park
Harper
Kerr
Gillespie County
First State Bank of
Charles Schreiner
Herman Harper
A. B. Barker
Fritz Bierschwabe
L. A. Schreiner
Dreuth and
Econ
Omic
Fred Whitewood
Charles W. Barrett
E. B. Eckerle
Otto R. Kiehne
Belton Tatsch
Charles H. Rogers
Lions Junior Rodeo Committee
Floy Bode
E. B. Roach
Dallas Rieger
Lutheran Church
Lion
Clayton Massey
Parade
Roy Roberts
R. E. Peril
Elmo Lumpkins
Kenneth Maner
Johnnie Bierschwabe Jr
Thomas Pape
Odis Landis
Dennis Parker
Gena Harper
W. H. Yuay
Elbert Feller
C. H. Rose
Hollon Walker
Dayton Rahée
Thomas Harlon
Harper High School Summer School Offers Trigonometry and Algebra Courses
If enough students sign up a half unit Trigonometry and a half or full unit Algebra II will be offered at Harper High School this summer. Classes run mornings 8 to 11 and afternoons 2 to 5 starting June 19 with 70 hour Trigonometry and 70 hour Algebra II or 140 hour full unit Algebra NI. Completion dates target July 19 and August 21 respectively. Tuition set by the district and may be higher than prior years. Interested students may also pursue a half unit in American history with Dean Hopf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
Dean Hopf
Mohair-Wool-Synthetic Blend Clothes To Hit Market
Mohair wool synthetic blend fabrics head for early spring 1962 markets. Texas mohair producers see rising demand as mills blend mohair with Dacron polyester due to cost and consumer interest. Trade reports note foreign mills expanding mohair blends and rising global prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Texas
Daily News Record
New York
Dacron
Boston
South Africa
Ft. Elizabeth
Wool and Mohair Show Winners Named at Kerr County
Kerr County Wool and Mohair Show announced champions across ten classes. Winners include Champion adult range fleece Bob Brown Harper and Grand champion aged doe Howard Hay Bandera, with other top honorees across junior and single fleece categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr County
Kerr County Agriculture Building
Bob Brown
Harper
Jack Klein
Mountain Home
Howard Hay
Bandera
Gayle Akin
Medina
Jan Brown
Tom Sysan
W. Davis
Sonora
Exiward Secor
Ingram
Press Uma
Kerrville Times
Mrs Granville Visits San Antonio and Harper
Mrs C W Granville spent several days in San Antonio with her son Ellis and family. Her granddaughter accompanied her to Harper foc. Wyatt Mr and Mrs Calvin Tuckness and daughter of Austin spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Ori Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Fred Nabers
San Antonio
J. David Nabers
Harper
Anita Tatsch
Edmund Tatsch
Albert Perchard
Mrs
Frank Kroll
Alfons Lange
Patrick Wayne
Pasadena
Louis Lange
C. W. Granville
Ellis
Mrs. Granville
Harper Foc
Calvin Tuckness
Austin
Ori Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eugene Heinemann
Joe Heinemann
Area VII Forney Foundation
FFA
San Marcos
Texas A. & M. College
Eugene
Laog
United Press International
Geneva
Laos
Theu. S
L.A. Light
Harper Locker Plant
Macyfield
Kerrytie
Paul Jones
Virgie Plummer
Jefferson
G Mains
Cottle
L. Mains
A Smith
Walter
Walker
J Cottle
Kibbett
Friendly Sewing Circle
Order of Rainbow Girls
General Electric
Pittsfield, Mass
W.S.C
Edwin Strackbein
John Strackbein
Clifford Welnecke
Juda Son
Alvin Strackbein
Seguin
Jack Britton
Ozona
Red Engieman
Mr. Engleman
Houston VA Hospital
Gordon Harper
Efinance Committee
First State Bank
Milton Dyer
View
Douglas Duderstadt
Bob Barr
Rocksprings
E. R. Brown
Sam
Dan
Henry
Fred Clemens
San Diego
Bode
Brady
Clifford Bode
Ruben Bode
Elaine Bode
Presbyterian Church of
Oren Cottie
Roswell, N. M
Petry
Herbert C. Petty, Jr
Carrizo Springs
Texas Highway Commission
Texas Senate
Perry
Texas Highway System
Herald
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