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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1962
Page
3
A San Antonio Light feature notes dogs now buy rain coats, boots, mink pajamas, fur coats, and cocktail collars. Firms sell dog beds, pillows, two room doghouses, and even doggy perfumes, greeting cards, prosthetics, and canine colleges.
Harper Herald marks the 100th anniversary in June 1963 with a community feature series. Max Lange, WWI veteran and longtime Harper businessman, is highlighted for his service in the 144th Infantry, Meuse Argonne and Champagne Front battles, his VA hospital treatment, and Lange's Auto Service legacy since 1917.
A central committee will hold a Harper Centennial meeting at 8 p.m. March 29 in Harper School. All interested are invited. Four high school girls will be duchesses representing Harper at upcoming regional celebrations. Redistribution of duties includes finance chair Belton Tatsch and co for fundraising.
In a neighborhood chain of civil defense each home must be ready for disaster. A free adult education course on personal and family preparedness starts March 19 in Harper School cafetorium. Call Leon Dunn at 4-2040 for details. Mrs Edmund Tatsch returned from Castell after visiting with her daughter Mrs Lee Roy Rode and family.
A man named Roy Roberts killed a skunk Monday morning by placing a can on the animal’s head, after which the creature wandered near the Cook and Tobin places. The item is described as a curious local incident amid a cluttered column of community notes and centennial planning details.
Game Warden Heep reports 11 563 deer killed in Gillespie County during the 1961 hunting season an all time county record. Bucks total 7 424 and anglerless 4 239 with 859 permits drawn 631 used 12 067 permits issued spread over a large harvest with possible underreporting of buck deaths.
The marriage of Miss Elsie B. DeVore of Center Point to Clayton Kott of Fredericksburg was solemnized Saturday night at Center Point Baptist Church. Rev. N A Mills officiated a double wing ceremony with white stock arrangements and palm trees. The bride wore a chantilly lace gown with illusion veil and carried white orchids. her jewelry was a gold heirloom locket. Matron of honor was Mrs. Leslie Baker. maid of honor Mary Sue Dodgen. Best man Dayton Solbrig. ushers Kermit Priess and Lonzo Usener. A reception followed with detailed decor and a wedding cake served by relatives. The couple plans a honeymoon trip to Florida and will reside in Fredericksburg. he works in carpentry.
Sam and Dan Honig received word of the death of their sister Mrs Gilbert Gunderson aged 57. Funeral services for Mrs Gunderson nee Lillie Honig were held in Lynwood California. She is survived by her husband three sisters and four brothers.
Mrs. Tom Carr of White Oak died at her daughter Elizabeth Wren's Kerrville home on Sunday night March 11 at age 87. Her husband Tom Carr died January 11. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Episcopal Church Kerrville with burial in Garden of Memories. Rev. William Weeks officiated. Pallbearers named. honorary pallbearers listed. Mrs. Carr, daughter of Fredericksburg pioneers S. L. and Mamie Brodie, married in Fredericksburg. Survived by three children Thomas Carr Las Cruces NM Lewis Carr Clovis NM and Elizabeth Wren Kerrville, plus three grandchildren and siblings Laura Brodie Fredericksburg Alfred Brodie Temple Archie Brodie Fredericksburg.
The Ford Times promotes Fredericksburg Easter Fires pageant to be held April 21. Sponsors are Gillespie County Historical Society and Gillespie County Fair Association with Rev H F Treptow and Alex Frantzen leading planning and community support from schools, Scout troops, Girl Scouts, and local clubs. Plans include stage builds, rehearsals, souvenir sales, and a new booklet Legendary Tales Easter Fires of Fredericksburg.
The Harper Volunteer Fire Department and the Harper Lions Club played a close 35 to 32 game at Harper High School, drawing a record crowd. Net proceeds of $100.02 were donated to the Harper Community Park Building Fund, with both groups thanking supporters. a Firemen’s Dance at Klein's Hall on May 5, 1962 was announced.
The Gillespie County Farm Bureau will hold its quarterly membership meeting Friday evening March 16 at 7 30 pm in the American Legion Hall. Speaker W C Billy Wedemeyer from Waco Texas will discuss national farm issues in Congress focusing on the Administration Farm Program and Cropland Adjustment Program. Members are urged to attend and socialize after.
Innerspring mattress experts repair and felting services offered by Harper Jacker Plant Mayfield's Mattress Company in Kerrville. All work is guaranteed with orders welcome.
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