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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1967

Page

3

Obesity concerns and birth notice in Kerrville

An essay discusses obesity as a growing U S nutritional issue and the value of balanced eating. A Kerrville couple announce the birth of daughter Stephanie Gail Maurer weighing 6 lbs 6 oz on Feb 24, with family listed and the mother Judy Pape.

Norman Maurer Kerrville Stephanie Gail Michael Clemens Maurer Felix Pape Henry Maurer Harper Sophie Danser Judy Pape Here

Funeral attendance for Arthur L. Bierschwale listed relatives

Relatives attending the funeral for Arthur L. Bierschwale are named from multiple cities including Houston Midland Kerrville Coleman Uvalde San Antonio Austin and San Marcos. The notice lists dozens of relatives and their connections along with accompanying family members and locations.

Arthur L. Apariday J. Plumner Diana Plumme Houston W. J. Lennon Mary Louw Lennon JL. Blerschwale Mary “Po Hendorf Redericksburg Perry Cosper San Antonio Brances Kitser Junction Charle Waser Denver Point Willard Jackson Devine V. C. Whitworth Doole

Miss Craghead Becomes Bride of Cleaburne Fritz

Miss Jolene E Craghead and Cleaburne H Fritz wed in St Marys Catholic Church Amarillo at 2 pm Saturday February 18. Rev Joseph Tash led the double ring ceremony. Bride’s parents are Mr Mrs Joe M Craghead. bridegroom’s are Mr Mrs Robert J Fritz. Attendants included Barbara Craghead Judy Koclzer Janell Jesko and Christy Albracht. Best man Daniel Fritz with groomsmen Bernard Fritz Clay Read Ushers Don Craghead Allen Kent Anthony Fitz Bernard Jesko. Reception followed in St Marys Hall with family and friends from Amarillo San Antonio Dalhart Clovis Harper and beyond. The couple resides in Amarillo.

St. Marys’ Catholic Church Amarillo Jolene E. Craghead Cleaburne H. Fritz Joseph Tash Joe M. Craghead Amarilla Robert J. Fritz Fredericksburg Henry Maurer Harper Miss Craghead Barbara Craghead Judy Koclzer Dalhart Janell Jesko Clovis Christy AL Bracht Hereford Daniel Fritz College Station Bernard Fritz Harper and Clay Read Don Craghead Allen Kent Anthony Fitz San Antonio Bernard Jesko Corpus Christi St. Mary's Hall Boannie Marylin Denise Hervey Treibstrom Baccaly Attade

Rites Held Friday For Miss Annie Grosenbacher

Miss Annie Grosenbacher of Roosevelt died suddenly at her home on March 1. Born August 3, 188?, in Gillespie County, she is survived by a sister in Lamar Arkansas and three nephews. Rites were held at Hodges Fife Funeral Home in Junction with burial in the family cemetery. Local visitors included relatives from Lamar Arkansas, Segovia, Austin, Luling, Waco, Houston, and San Antonio. A volunteer fire call at the Edwin Dittmar ranch burned about ten acres of pear trees. Burglary reported at J R Bierschwale home near the main highway.

Annie Grosenbracher Roosevelt Gillespie County Edwin Ahrens Lamar Arkansas Arnold Ahrens Lamar Arkansas Herbert Ahrens Fredericksburg Milton Ahrens Harper Edwin Arhens Anne Grosenbracher Milton Wm. Ken Jessie Allen G. D. Lennon Arche Lennon Segovia Gene England Murray Herbert Cochran Austin Frances Hayhoe California Archie Aten Marvin England Luling Frances Hayhope Gena Reiger Olin Walker Frankie Cash Houston JC. Casper Freder Icksburgy Hospital Kenneth Cosper Fort Worth Mroo Pete Cosper Carrol Cottle Stan Floyd Boatright Vernon Frinzie San Antonio Douglas Duderstadt Orville Gammenthaler Bryan Charles Fee Medina Fred Gamenthaler Ronnie Lumpkins Elmo Lumpkins Reginal McDougalls Harper Volunter Fire Boys Edwin Dittmar Lorenz Wendel Hthnar Klaehn Seguin Thea Helin Otto Rahe Charlie Klaehn Temple Edwin Brent Raben Nixon Keidel Hospital

Miss Hopf Weds Harry Wilke in Holy Ghost Church

Miss Livvs Lee Hopf married Marry F. Wilke in a February ceremony at Holy Ghost Lethowen Church with Rev. J. Durkop. The bride, daughter of Mildred and Erato Hopf of Austin and San Antonio, works for the Department of Public Safety. The groom, son of Mrs. Wilke and the late Wilke of Fredericksburg, is a lineman for Central Texas Electric Coop. The attire featured a wb sheath dress and a long veil.

Livvs Lee Hopf F. Wilke Cms Satur Holy Ghost Lethowen J. Durkop Mildred Hopf Austin Erato R. Hopf San Antos Nbn Department of Public Safety Autin da Wilke Orr. Wilke Fredericksbure Fle Uneman Central Texas Electric Cop Ah Clues Heey

Local film to be shown at Harper High School cafe

The public is invited to a March 18 showing at 8 p m of The Redeemer a motion picture about the last days of Jesus Christ sponsored by the Catholic Youth Organization in the Harper High School cafeteria A nearby report notes community members visiting relatives and a hospital case H L Stevens and guests traveled to San Antonio for medical checks and other family news is shared including a wedding reception at Birch's banquet room with Rita Ciehrs presiding and attendance from Harper and other towns

United States the Nutrition Foundation, Inc House of Representative Jesus Christ Dlarper High School CYO

Harper PTA Meeting Highlights Band Talk and Officer Nominations

The Harper PTA met on March 26 at 700. Dr Nebon Greman Jr spoke on Vision and Scholar Performance urging guided opportunities and active learning. Officers elected for 1967 1968 include Elton Spencer president Milton Wendel and James McMahon vice presidents and Johnnie Bierschwabe Charles McDougall and Johnnie McDougall in secretary treasurer roles. The next PTA gathering is set for April 6 at 3:00.

Hubert Rahe Dro Nebon Greman Jr Dro Greemian Seguin Elton Spencer Milton Wendel James McMahon Johnnie Bierschwabe Charles McDougall Johnnie McDougall PTA

Harper High Students Explore Oddity of Widthy Objects

Harper High School students heard about the Math Oddity a constant width object not necessarily round yet rolls well. David Gosler of General Motors demonstrated the Reubeaux triangle to illustrate precision machining and friction in bearings. Linda Jung and Larry Jung were noted among the attendees at the General Motors Show about Jet Propulsion on February 24 at 2 p.m.

David Moellendore Jeanette Fritz Harper High School David Gosler General Motors Science Stave Gosler Linda Larry Jung Harper High David Gosier

Book Report by Stella Gibson Polk at Mason Event

Stella Gipson Polk gave a compelling report at the Harper Chapter Youngs Homemakers of Texas event held in the Mason area. She spoke about immigrant struggles and a vast cattle empire near Mason, mentioning her connection to Fred Gipson, author of Old Yeller, and noting her work as a writer and public speaker.

Stella Gipson Polk Mason Harper Chapter Youngs Homemakers of Texas Polk Fred Gipson

Band Boosters Plan Regular Meeting Tuesday

The Band Boosters will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon March 13 at 238 o'clock at the school. Dr. and Mrs J B Birt and Mrs Lydia Brerechwale attended the wedding of Joyce Birt to William Ben Hulsey in San Antonio at the Margarets Mary Catholic Church.

Ther J.B. Birt Lydia Brerechwale San Antonio Burt Joyce Birt William Ben Hulsey Margarets Mary Catholic Chusea

Principles of Jet Propulsion Demonstrated at Har per High

Lecturer Gosler traced jet propulsion for students at Har per High School on Friday February 24 at 2 p m. He explained the aeolipile origin dating to 200 BCE and showed Hero of Alexandria’s device, the Ball of the Winds, using steam as energy. The lesson covered modern jet engines including the gas turbine in the Firebird II car.

General Motors Harper High School Gosler Hero

Chivaree Held Friday Night in Home Gathering

A Friday night chivaree took place at Mrs Otto Wienecke’s home for Mr and Mrs Bill Ruff. Guests included J V Greeson of Lake Buchanan, Jerome Gold and girls from Uvalde, Steve Harvey and Stephanie, Hugo Klein and children of Fredericksburg, Bobby Wienecke and baby, Henry Wienecke and boys, George Ruff and daughter of Kerrville, Edwin Klein Ruben Henry Muellendrot and children, Herbie Oehler and Clifford Wienecke and children.

Otto Wienecke Bill Ruff J. V. Greeson Lake Buchanan Jerome Gold Uvalde Steve Harvey Stephanie Hugo Klein Fredericksburg Bobby Wienecke Henry Wienecke George Ruff Kerrville Edwin Klein Ruben Henry Muellendrot Herbie Oehler Clifford Wienecke

Harper Area Report Highlights Local Visits and Sports Loss

Harper residents hosted visitors including Mrs Herbie Oehler and Mr Delbert Oehl er with family in Kerrville. Bi district basketball saw Harper fall to Rock Springs by a slim margin in Tivy Gym. Don Braentgam and Hardin Rahe visited Tarleton College friends. Mrs J C Cosper, 95, remained hospitalized in Fredericksburg.

Mroo Gulhe Pape Prade Ranch Tharper Sin Rock Springs Mdwan Klent Ruben San Antonio Don Braentgam Hardin Rahe Tarleton College J. C. Cosper Fredericksbug

Zonta Club Fredericksburg wins district awards in Houston

Miss Frances Floyd as service chairman presents a handsome trophy and a special award to the Zonta Club of Fredericksburg at the District X Conference in Houston last November. The club was honored for its Zonta Girls Softball League which created summer recreation for youth and united parents merchants and girls. Fredericksburg also won first place and a special award for the project and personal service. Plans for this year’s league are in May.

Frances Floyd Zonta Club of Fredericksburg Houston Zonta Club Zonta Girls

Mrs Hanna Hill Dies at 88 in Texas Hospice

Mrs Hanna Welch Hill, 88, died Sunday February 26 at Ranger Park Inn Nursing Home in Santa Anna. Born May 20, 1878 in Gillespie County, she lived in Coleman after moving from Harper. Services were held at Stevens Memorial Chapel in Coleman and at the Pentecostal Church in Harper with interment at Harper cemetery. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Arthur Lang of Harper and two sisters Mrs Henry Storm and Mrs E H Mengus of Santa Anna.

Hanna Welch Hill Ranger Par& Inn Arthur Lang Harper Henry Storm E. H. Mengus Santa Anna

Seek Place on Board of Harper School Trustees

Mrs Oma Bierschwabe and Mr Alice Schumpelt seek election for trustee of the Harper Independent School district. Trustee election is April 1.

Harper School Oma Bierschwabe Alice Schumpelt Harper Independent School District

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Food For Samuel Johnson Norman Maurers Welcome Arthur L. Bierschwale Frances Hayoe Archie Vten Cleaburne Fritz Lune Annie Grosenbacher J. R. Bierschwale Miss Hopf Harry Wilke Marie Chrorhie ‘Teseene Sma oAn Harry F. Wilke Rasemh Harper Locals Keller Norman Wilke Boa Dannie Tri Tousten Jerrysh Wes Teelooat Birch Rita Ciehers Oer Amlrea Teague Susan Dabney Oliver Hops Serrvice Sa Vatonos Sam Vagete Harper Pta Dele Cochran WE Doerr Wqqerce Fonta Club Aan Stella Gibson Polk Chivaree Delbert Oehler Babs Chester Janmiuritz Kerr Ville Hanna Hill Jack Koeng Mag Richard Roeder Koenig Harper Drug Store Grace & Leslie Harper Gene Harper Mayfield Maw Press CO Eve Ha
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