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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1962

Page

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Local Visitors Share Weekend at Area Homes

Brady guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Stewart and children visiting grandmother Mrs Alfred Kra mer last Thursday evening. Families of Birt and Parker and Roach clan spent the weekend at Eldred Roach ranch near here with several relatives from San Antonio Ozona Medina and Fredericksburg joining in.

Joe Stewart Brady Alfred Kramer Dr. Birt Bryan Birt J. B. Birt Lgipbock Harold B. Birt San Antonio Vester B. Parker Here Mary Nell Roach Charlotte Ingram Eldred Roach Ozona Able Carruthers Medina

Stonewall Peaches Honor Lady Bird Johnson at Stonewall Event

Stonewall peaches were presented to Texas first lady Lady Bird Johnson at her Stonewall home. Simon Burg and Tom Weinheimer delivered the fruit as part of a ceremony, with Liz Carpenter nearby. Mrs Johnson will crown the peach queen at the upcoming Stonewall Peach JAMboree.

Stonewall Texas Bird” Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Simon Burg Fruit Growers Association Tom Weinheimer Stonewall S Lady Bird Liz Carpenter Johnson Carpenter

Peach JAMboree crowds enjoy contests and auctions

The Peach JAMboree features a 1:30 p.m. rodeo with goat and calf roping and barrel racing chaired by Otto Schumann, followed by peach and pie eating contests led by Charles Stone. Contest divisions include up to 12, 12 to 15, and 15 plus with prizes of peaches, peach ice cream, and a peach queen coronation at 7 p.m. Two dances close the day at Stonewall School Gym and St. Thomas Hall, with posters and school contestants on display.

Bill McReynolds M. C Woia Otto Schumann Charles Stone Stonewall School Tac Highlanders St. Thomas Hall Gibbons

Top Billies and Lamb Judging Highlight Kimble County Goat Sale

Kimble County Agent W. C. Henderson reports on a goat selection tour with Stanley Lackey, finding 105 top quality goats from nearly 400 examined for this year’s sale. The piece also notes a Lamb Judging Clinic at Texas A&M, and an Extension Evaluation Team reviewing the county program to measure goals and results.

Stanley Lackey Kimble County Texas A&m College Extension Service

Family visit highlights local gathering at Lange home

Mr and Mrs Robert Schaffer and children of Corpus Christi and Cheater Feller of Niagara, MA spent Wednesday night with Mrs Max Lange. On Thursday they visited Max Lange at the YR A Hospital of Legion.

Robert Schaffer Carpus Christi Cheater Feller Niagra Max Lange Yr A Hospital of Legion

Sobering Reflections Prompt Humble Contemplation

The remark suggests that earnest thinking often leads to sobering insights rather than comforting fantasies. It emphasizes a preference for hopeful thoughts but acknowledges reality can bring clarity and caution.

Church Announcements Inviting Worship This Week

Local churches extend a cordial welcome for July services. St Anthony's and St James Lutheran list Masses and worship times for July 1 and July 4 weekend, with first Friday and Saturday prayers noted. Methodist Church outlines 9:30 worship, 10:30 Sunday School, and regular meetings.

Harper's Churches

Mrs McKee Visits Relatives During San Antonio Visit

Mrs J L McKee of San Antonio spent several days last week visiting her sister Mrs Archie Aten and Mr Aten. Other visitors Saturday were Mr and Mrs H O Lott of Fredericksburg.

J. L. McKee San Antonio Archie Aten Mr. Aten H. O. Lott Fredericksburg

Card of Thanks for Nameless Neighbors and Friends

Gratitude is extended to neighbors friends and relatives for sympathy kindness and acts of support after a tragic loss and during the accident and hospitalization. The note lists many Moellendorf family members including Lydia Karen Ann Arthur and Joe Moellendorf and others.

Theodore Lydia Moellendorf Karen Ann Moellendorf Arthur Moellendorf Joe Moellendorf Polly Ann Ola Mae Louise Moellendorf

Harper United Presbyterian Church Bulletin

David J. Gallaher serves as Student Minister with Francis Floyd as Supply Pastor and Sunday School Superintendent John Gallaher with Francis Floyd as S S Superintendent. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m and Worship at 10 30 a m. Women's Association meets the third Thursday.

David J. Gallaher Student Minster Francis Floyd John Gallaher S. S Women’s Association

Local News Briefs On Family Visits In Town

Mrs J J Rogers and Phil traveled to Alpine to visit her daughter Mrs Bob McElroy. Mr and Mrs Morris Delorey and children from Victoria visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Delorey. Mr and Mrs Pete Kramer and children from New Braunfels visited his parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Kramer for the weekend.

J. J. Rogers Phil Alpine Bob McElroy Pete Kramer New Braunfels Mrs Alfred Kramer

Harper Pentecostal Church Service Schedule

Carlos B. Parker leads weekly Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Sunday School begins at 10 00 a m with Morning Worship at 11 00 a m followed by Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m. All are welcome.

First Baptist Church Service Schedule and Welcome

Rev. Tommay OBryant pastor invites a cordial welcome. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The Way Truth and Life quoted.

W.S.C.S

VAPO BUTANE OO Fredericksburg Fuel Ad

An old time advertisement touts gas and fuel services in Fredericksburg. It claims two dollar yearly costs as best value and promotes tanks piping appliances with free estimates. Contact number WY 7 2659 for fuel service.

Elmer Huffman Real Estate and Livestock Broker

Real estate and livestock broker Elmer Huffman advertises services for ranches large or small. Located at Mail Route 1 Fredericksburg Pennsylvania with post office box Midway 42471 and Stonewall references.

Elmer Huffman Fredericksburg Midway Stonewall

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