Declaring God in the Declaration of Independence 1776
The article recounts how the Declaration written by Thomas Jefferson and revised by a committee including Adams Franklin Livingstone and Sherman emphasized God and natural rights. It notes Congress added references to God and Providence, the adoption date of July 4 1776, and John Hancock as its first signer with a humorous remark about legible script.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Robert Livingstone
Roger Sherman
Continental Congress
Jefferson
Congress
United States of America
Supreme Judge of the World
John Hancock
Massachusetts
Hancock
George III
Harper area social notes and obituaries
Harper residents note visits and greetings across Kerrville Fredericksburg San Antonio and Austin. Highlights include many family and friend gatherings at Harper and surrounding towns plus a memorial service for Francis F Kettner. The obituary lists Kettner survivors and ties to Mason and Harper communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis F. Kettner
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Fredericksburg
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Gooch Cemetery
Mason
Mason Funeral Home
Mason County
Ruby Coone
Charles Kettner
College Station
Freddie Kettner
Ruby Kettner
San Antonio
Clarence Rothmann
Friendly Sewing Club plans September meeting
The Friendly Sewing Club met at Mrs. Alfred Kramer's home with Mrs. Paul Staudt as hostess. Seven members and one visitor joined as Emil Tatsch was welcomed. July and August are skipped. next meeting set for September at Anton Lange's home. Supper at St Mary's in Fredericksburg followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kramer
Paul Staudt
Emil Tatsch
Banco
Anton Lange
Simon Casper
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fredericksburg
Volunteers Asked to Donate Pint of Blood
St Marys Catholic Parish announces a Bloodmobile visit on July 19 with Mrs Gertrude Jung leading volunteers for the 1972 73 fiscal year. Harry Hartmann, Gillespie County Red Cross chairman, urges every able bodied person to donate a unit of blood to aid patients in the Central Texas Red Cross region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic
Gertrude Jung
Gillespie County
Red Cross Blood Program
Harry Hartmann
Red Cross
Texas
Young Homemakers Clinic Promises Insight Into Woman Roles
The 8th annual Young Homemakers of Texas Area VII Clinic themed The Many Faces of Woman runs July 12-13 at Southwest Texas State University San Marcos. Southwest Texas Home Economics and TEA offer the program with Area VII officers and consultants such as Dr. Bernice Moore and Rev. Ted Leonard. A pre-clinic session and luncheon occurred July 9 with Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Davenport. The note also urges blood donation to help those in need, with July 19 from 1 to 6 30 p.m. as the drive time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Area VII College Clinic
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos
Southwest Texas Home Economics Department
Texas Education Agency
Area VII
Jean Barton
Austin
Billie Davenport
Southwest Texas
Mesh
Johnnie Kay Peril
Harper
Doris Spraggins
Leander
Jaydean Young
Fredericksburg
Janis Norman
Belton
Mary Martha Ehrig
Gonzales
Sharron Basco
Taylor
Penny Taylor
Somerset
Barton
Davenport
Lucheon
Holiday Inn
Bernice Moore
Hogg Foundation
University of Texas At Austin
Ted Leonard
United Methodist Church
Fred
Area VU Young
Southwest
Texas State University
Jinmy Peril
Michael Young
Don Norman
Sharon Basco
Parliamentaran
Don Spraggins
RC&D Executive Committee Meets at Lampasas Thursday
Members of the Eastern Hill Country RC&D Executive Committee will meet at the United Methodist Church in Lampasas on Highway 190 East this evening Thursday June 29 at 7 30 p m Ladies of the church will prepare the meal at 2 00 per plate. Walter O. Fuhrmann chairman says several six county projects will be discussed and possibly approved.
Harpers and Heraldry Through English Surnames to Armorial Lions
The text traces the origin of the Harper surname from harp playing in England and its spread to America with early Harpers in Massachusetts and Boston. It notes notable Harpers in education and publishing, and outlines the adoption of heraldic symbols including Richard I’s seal bearing a lion on a silver shield with a black engrailed border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Harpour
Harpeur
Robert le Harpur
Hampshire
Reginald le Harper
Worcestershire
Harper
Joseph Harper
Braintree
Mass
Robert Harper
Boston
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Potomac
George McLean Harper
William Rainey Harper
James Harper
Harper Publishing
Richard I
Flanders
John Alexander Rogers Reunion Held At Harper Park
The sixth annual Rogers descendants reunion gathered 129 relatives at Harper Community Park on Sunday June 18 for a meal and discussions. Many families attended from far away including California and Washington. the gathering honored deceased members and elected officers for the 1973 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander Rogers Jr
Mary Harlan Rogers
Harper Community Park
Mamie Rogers Whitworth
Thomas P. Harlan Jr
Lara Harlan Kelly Jones
California
Washington
J. J. Rogers
Joe Rogers
Les Rogers
John Rogers
Charley Rogers
Olivia Parker
Eliza Rogers Parker
Claudia Rogers Whitewood
Maurice Bell
Blanche
Donna
Dew Yeary
Mary
Kingville
Eliza Cocke Watkins
Rogers
Mae Jones
Harper
Ella Lea
San Antonio
All-Girl Rodeo Planned at Harper Community Park
Final plans for the All-Girl Rodeo sponsored by the Harper Chapter Young Homemakers of Texas set for 8 p.m. July 8 at Harper Community Park Rodeo Arena. Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Break-away Calf Roping, Goat Tying, Steer Riding, plus 39 and over Barrel Race and 10 and under Calf Riding. Entries close July 8 at 5 p.m. Contact Carla Barker at 512-864-2261 for entry blanks. Concession stand with burgers and pies. A dance with The Roamers follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Chapter
Young Homemakers of Texas
Harper Community Park
Rodeo
Carla Barker
Harper Post Office Faces Nationwide Postal Shakeup
Postmaster Frank E. Staudt announces staffing cuts at Harper including clerk hours reduced to two per weekday and Saturday hours dropping from six to four. The service lobby will close from noon to 1 pm on weekdays starting June 26, and two star routes London and Reservation shift to depart at 9 am to return to Harper by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Staudt
Harper Postoffice
Harper
London
Frank Staudt
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Lions Club
Carolyn Peril
R. E. Peril
Georgia Bailey
Ed Bailey
Harper Lions Club
Mrs
Joan Lennon
Harper Locals
Louis Lange
Elizabeth Reed
Clemens Maurer
Kerrville
Bob Thompson
Troy
Tobin
Henry Maurer
Gertrude
Verlon C. Masters
V.A. Hospital
Lloyd Harper
Victor Harper
Gary Rahe
Iowa
Willimae Kaiser
Morris Bein
Clint Brown
Bobby Brown
San Angelo
David Hopf
Frank Metzger
Yokota
Japan
Lawrence Metzger
Lawrence Jr
Clarence Leinweber
The
Divide
Clara Wendel
Leinweber
Audrey Harper
Herman Harper
Wendel
Marilyn Schmidt
Jerry Wendel
Presbyterian Church
Ronald Matthys
Jennifer
Neal
Roman Stehling
Pete Ney
Brownwood
J. M. Stevens
G. C
Pouch) Stevens
Zelma Hopf
Fred Whitewood
W. F. Dees
Ken Whitewood
Chester Moses
J. M. Scarborough
Ray Bierschwale
Rickie Phillips
New Iberia, la
Mike Hunnicutt
Allen Bridges
Rickie
Douglas Brackenridge
Harper Presbyterian Church
Karl Durst
E. H. Plummer
Houston
Paul Jones
Mrs. Jones
Lampasas
A. J. Kinsey
V C. Whitworth
Dapole
Dennis Fritz
Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas
Francis Fritz
Jorge Notorio
Floy Bode
Gene Bode
St. Louis
Antionette Acker
Odessa
Walter Parker Jr
Mrs. R. EF. Peril
Rutdoso, New Mexico
Rc&d
Jharper
John Alexander Rogers
Alfred Spaeth
Rev
WG. Hill
E. B. Roach
R. £. Peril
Edward Bailey
Clayton Massey
V. P
Roy Beckmann
Douglas Tatsch
Herbie Oehler
Lion Tanner
Harper Postal Service
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