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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1963
Page
1
The Stonewall community hosts its 2nd annual Peach JAMboree on Saturday June 22 with a 10 a m parade a barbecue dinner rodeo peach and peach pie contests a sock hop and the crowning of the Texas Peach Queen Local growers and civic volunteers originated the event and seek broad support as Gillespie peaches gain demand across Texas and beyond
Reports from the World Food Conference last week emphasize the growing strain on food supply amid rising world population. The event, with delegates from every state, discusses methods to promote family planning education and local programs to curb population growth and ensure adequate nourishment.
The Stonewall Peach JAMboree on June 22 features a 2 p.m. sock hop in Stonewall Gym with Ritchey Ware of Station NTSA San Antonio as DJ. Prizes are awarded for the latest Sun Ware, and star rider will appear for autographs at 1 p.m. Evening dances with the Texas Lop Hands and Bird Country Boys offer one ticket for both dances at Stonewall Gym and St Thomas Hall.
Austin reports the extended state sales tax law raises tax on outer clothing and autos. New car purchases over 3000 dollars face 2 percent tax, plus possible trade-in deductions. Governor Connally signs the budget, vetoes several bills, and warns on higher education funding.
A group led by Jack Lawrence began a multi day trail ride from Lawrence stables at 7 am on Monday June 17 traveling via Highway 16 to Leyendecker's Station and Bear Creek Road to Rudolf Smiths ranch Camp sites include dam area near Wolf Creek and Adolph Stieler Fritz Stieler ranches then to Comfort and Guadelupe River. The route continues Wednesday to Sisterdale Eugene Ebels ranch on the Guadelupe Thursday to Kendalia Blaine State Park as guests for the night Friday through Blanco to Hye Mirouga Heath Ranch and Zame presence Tocatto. Saturday features a Stonewall Peach JAMbaree parade at 10 am with lunch at Simon Burp's then home via Roy and Tom Weiheirer Ranch on Couplehorn Road.
Mrs Emma Itz Wertheim dies at her home in Fredericksburg at 12 50 pm on June 13 age 97 years 1 month 7 days born May 6 1866 Palo Alto Gillespie County daughter of Karl and Henrietta Itz married Armand Wertheim in Fredericksburg April 10 1886 later lived in nearby towns survived by two daughters and sons a granddaughter two brothers and a sister funeral held June 15 at Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev H F Treptow officiating pallbearers named and Greenwood Cemetery interment
Stonewall prepares for the 2nd Annual Peach JAMboree with Simon Burg and the Gillespie Fruit Growers Association amid hail damage concerns. Harper Centennial draws 13,000 to 20,000 attendees as residents praise the two day celebration and local teamwork. Weather notes recount fierce winds, varied rainfall across counties, and ongoing recovery for peach and grain crops.
Harper's Churches invite all to attend services this Sunday June 23 with Mass at 730 and 9. Morning Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 945 and Worship at 1045. Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 24 with sessions for ages 3 to 13.
David J. Gallaher serves as Student Minister and Supply Pastor Van G Brown outlines the church’s programs. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and the Worship Service at 10 30 a m with the Women’s Association meeting on the third Thursday each month.
Carlos B Parker pastor announces Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Bible School Sunday at 10 00 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m. Everybody welcome.
The First Baptist Church announces Rev. Tommy UO Bryant as pastor delivering guidance on faith in his sermon series titled Sam The Way The Truth and The Life. The message centers on spiritual path, truth, and life in Christian practice.
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