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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1971
Page
3
A nature focused piece from Flower and Feather extols spring as life’s renewal. It notes March equinox around March 21 and March Red Cross Month, with references to March weather lore and early spring activities.
Poem by David Richardson at age 10 about pussy willows and imagined cat origins. The verses recall long ago days and a recurring worry of missing “willow cats” that left their toes behind as they grew. Snails Pace echoes after the poem.
E Dean Hopf of Harper attended the annual stockholders meeting of the Federal Land Bank of Houston representing the Kerrville association. About 450 people and 68 associations were present as President Decker and officials spoke. The bank makes long term farm loans across Texas with Kerr County serving as a lending area.
Graveside services were held Saturday March 13 at 4 p m for Dean Whetstone of Mullin He died March 10 at 8 30 p m in Childress hospital after an illness Rev Frank Milton and Rev Carlos Parker officiated He was the son of Mrs Seth Whetstone and the late Mr Whetstone Pallbearers included cousins Tommy Whetstone Fredricksburg Lynn Taylor Kerrville Ollie Whetstone San Antonio Dennis Bergmann Corpus Christi J D Whetstone Blanco Archie Whetstone Austin and Albert Whetstone Brownwood
Mrs. Bain Bush 45 nee Madlyn Phillips died March 11 in Bay Shore Hospital Pasadena after a long illness. Funeral services were held March 13 in Mason Funeral Chapel. She leaves husband Bain Bush two sons Rodny and Milton three daughters Cindy Suzann and Priscilla a mother and several relatives.
A new book RECORDED LAND MARKS OF KIMBLE COUNTY reflects eight years of work by the Kimble County Historical Survey Committee under Mrs. Joe Felps. Walker Ragsdale chairs the publishing committee. the 206 page volume includes 100 pictures and details 43 historical markers and routes linked to Marquis de Rubé in 1767 and Don Francisco Aimangual in 1808 along with two military roads. Nearby social notes list visits among locals including the Larbers in San Antonio and families in Nazareth Seguin and Fredericksburg.
The Hill Country Memorial Auxiliary notes nursing shortages and urges men and women to consider LVN programs. It highlights training by Mrs Verna Fritz and profiles Kermit Friedrich as an example of career advancement. The piece discusses vocational options, benefits for families, and the growing medical field amid population trends.
Regional officials from the Alamo Area Council of Governments invite criminal justice personnel in 15 counties to a March 23 workshop at the Institute of Texan Cultures. The session aims to explain the 1971 Texas Criminal Justice Plan, grant programs, and funded projects with speakers including Judge Joe Frazier Brown and Peter Kleck.
About 100 Explorers and advisors attend a Saturday conference at the Texas Hospital Association Building headlined by Dallas Cowboy star Bob Hayes. Brigadier General James M Rose and Happy Feller join panels. events include a 200 mile Cuero to Fort Hood marathon, large-scale expeditions, sailing contests, and a week long Big Bend trip.
Deputy Sheriff Victor Harper reports many Harper area residents complain of disturbing spurious telephone calls. The caller cites a current events survey asking about number of male residents aged 18 to 25, sometimes 14 to 28, with no clear purpose. Residents are urged to record details and contact authorities.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court laid groundwork for redrawing four precincts to meet equal voter distribution after a 1968 Supreme Court ruling. Judge Victor Sagebiel noted a corner of Main and Adams will form the dividing line with each district within 30 percent difference in registered voters. Precinct No. 1 would be…
Marvin Jander of the State Auto Inspection Division in Fredericksburg corrects last week’s note on inspection stickers. The new rule assigns the month of inspection to the digit on the current sticker, with deadlines by the month end and the new sticker due accordingly.
The document lists multiple election precincts by name and number across several areas including Cave Creek Willow City Harper Tivydale Pilot Knob Luckenbach Meusebich Creek Stonwan Pedernales Rocky HH Schumann Houston Cul Ssiener Doss Crabapple Cherry Spring Cherry Mountain and others. The Galespieounty Commissioners Court is studying proper donation allocations from road funds for each precinct and other routine monthly business.
Mrs Roy Cuttle and Mr and Mrs Clayton Vassey and child ren visited Kerrville for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs Massey and Pa trick Schmidt. Pa tricia's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Schmidt attended. Larry Kramer of New Braunfels visited his grandmother in the area.
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