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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1968
Page
1
A curious look at woodpeckers explaining their thick skulls and strong beaks that hammer into wood. It describes their gripping feet, stiff tail feathers, long tongues, and the purpose of their drumming in courtship and tree defense.
Harper Scout Troop 139 kicks off its 24th year with reorganized leadership led by Senior Patrol Leader Stephen Doerr and Patrol Leaders Brad Massey and Nathan Doerr. Plans include Elmer Lange ranch pioneering camp March 1 3, Scout-O-Rama in Austin March 9, and a Llano River canoe trip May 26 to June 1 with Capitol Area Council support.
Harper Pack 139 held its Blue and Gold banquet in the school cafetorium with about 30 attendees. The event featured a flag ceremony, awarded Bear and Athlete honors, and cake depicting Wolf Bear and Webelos ranks.
Fred Till age about 38 an employee of Sterling Construction Co of Tulsa Oklahoma was burned on his hands and feet when the bucket truck touched an energized 7200 volt line near Harper Texas while workers were reconducting Central Texas Electric Coop lines. He was rushed to Keidel Memorial Hospital and released Tuesday.
The Herald advertises a drug line subscription service promising to save expense and travel time by sourcing items locally. It invites readers to call for availability and to request items not in stock.
Kerrville board of trustees selects a 14.4 acre site on Highway 16 South across from Fredericksburg High School. The land includes parcels owned by Dr. J. Hardin Perry and others and costs 30000 with one third donated, net 20000. Architects Page Sutherland Page of Austin will draft plans, bids expected in 12 months, with pledges urged. Mrs J F Cook visits family in San Antonio.
Mrs James Tarr Carroof Dalkis was honored Saturday February 24 at the Presbyterian Manse from 3 to 5 PM with a pink and blue baby shower. Hostesses included Char lie Rogers Pat Rogers Jack Jones Wayne Rogers L Ho Harper and H Stevens. The room featured blue lace decor and a pink tree with dolls. Guests totaled 35 and gifts and refreshments were arranged by several helpers.
Mr and Mrs Ray Bierschwale were feted with a birthday party Sunday at the home of their daughter Mrs Raymond Parker and husband. Friends and neighbors gathered for cake coffee and punch served to about 40 guests. Mrs Bierschwale celebrated Sunday and Mr Bierschwale a birthday a week earlier.
Harper locals Mr and Mrs Jerome Staudt and Mr and Mrs Alo Kunz of Fredericksburg visited Robert Mauer and Mr and Mrs Watkins. Tarr and Mary Nell were in town with their sons John and James Tarr of Dallas. Mrs Chester Tatsch, who had medical care in San Antonio, spent the weekend with her husband.
The Harper Lions Club celebrated Charter Night at the school cafetorium on February 20 with District Governor Bob Nunly as guest speaker. He spoke on the upcoming Lions International Convention in Dallas, praised local band performances, and stressed membership attendance for future events and the club’s 25th anniversary next year.
Mr and Mrs Kelso Dabney of San Angelo visited the Oliver Hopfys and Harry Wilkes Sunday. Mesdames Chester Moses and Floyd Boatright visited Mr and Mrs Richard Bierschwale Friday. Visitors in the Bierschwale home were Mr and Mrs Clarence Sinclair Sunday afternoon. Mrs Bob McElroy of Alpine spent the weekend in Harper with her mother Mrs J J Rogers who had been visiting daughters Mesdames Bull Lee at Sanderson and Roy Deaton at Dryden for several days. Mrs McElroy accompanied her to Harper Friday night. Mr and Mrs Tommy Skipper and children of San Antonio spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Lydia Bierschwale and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Robert Kensing of San Angelo spent the weekend with Pete Whitworths and Mrs Eddie Kensing. Mr and Mrs Clemens Mauer of Kerrville visited his mother Mr Henry Mauer and Miss Gertrude Sunday.
Parker brothers Robert Wayne and Dudley Parker excelled at the San Antonio Live Stock Exposition and Rodeo, the world’s largest wool and mohair show. Robert won multiple junior wool fleece awards, including champion, with fleeces shown from five. Wayne earned champion purebred rambouillet plaques, and Dudley placed high in several classes.
The sweep and goat raisers ladies Auxiliary will meet at the Harium March 2 at p. m. with the Harper ladies as Mrs Walter Wo Parker will tell of her travels in Italy. All interested persons are invited to attend.
A pink and blue shower honored Mrs. Raymond Segner and Mrs. Prater at St James Lutheran Church Hall from 2 to 4 PM. Guests included Mrs. Willie Meter and others. Seaner and party wore corsages. gifts were exchanged and games featured with cake coffee and punch served.
A Harper PPA meeting is scheduled for Thursday March 7 at 2 00 PM in Wetsee E Cafetorium to discuss Youth Response stability for better neighborhoods and safety with automobiles. The notice lists radio and TV service contact Gene Harper at Modern Market in Harper and mentions mattress making by Mayfield Mattress Co Kerrville Texas.
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