Mexico lures U S retirees with renta inmigrantes status
Mexico shifts its pull from Go west to come south inviting American retirees to reside. Immigrante rentista requires monthly income of 3000 pesos ($240) for the retiree and 1000 pesos ($80) for a spouse or each child over 15, with five years of residence culminating in permanent status. Visiting retirees get six months, renewable three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Horace Greeley
U. S
Republic
Joel Quinones Garza
Tourism Department
Quinones
Visitantes Rentistas
S. A
Kerrville Art Club Exhibit Shows Local Works and Therapy Items
The Kerrville Art Club hosts its 13th annual exhibit March 30 to April 1 at the Art Gallery and Garden Center. Chairs Mrs. Symmes Oliver. Claire McChesney invites the public to visit daily with a Sunday tea and varied paintings plus handmade articles from the Kerrville State Hospital Occupational Therapy shop. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood visited Medina to see their son Ken and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville Art Club
Art Gallery and Garden Center
Main Street
Kerrville
Symmes Oliver
Kerrville State Hospital
Claire McChesney
Fred Whitewood
Medina
Ken
Cleanup drive for Harper by community group
A local plea urges residents to clean up Harper this year removing debris dead trees and other blight to improve the town. The notice promotes services from Munyfield's Mattress Company Kerrville offering felted inner spring work and invites leave orders at Harper Locker Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Locker
Munyfield's Mattress Company
Kerrville
Harper Legionnaire Harold Rahe Navy Veteran in World War II
Harold Rahe of Harper was sworn into the U S Navy December 3 1943 and served in the Amphibious Force Pacific Fleet through six major invasions including Guam Peleliu Leyte and Okinawa. He served aboard the Elmore APA 42 and participated in campaigns from New Guinea to Manila Bay before discharge and return home with wife Louise Fritz and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
S. S. Cape Victory
New Hebrides Islands
South Pacific
U. S. S. Typham
Guadal Canal
U. S. S. Elmore
Elmore
Cape Glouster
Guam
Peleliu
New Guinea
Leyte
Phillippine Islands
Hollandia
Lingayian Gulf
Okinawa
Navy Yard
Seattle
Washington
Pacific
Manila Bay
Honshu
Japan
States
Rahe
New Orleans
Navy
Otto Rahe
Louise Fritz
Gerald Wayne
Gary Dean
Glenda Sue
TLC Choir Plans Sacred Music Concerts In April
TLC Choir directed by Walter H Farrier Jr will perform sacred music for Holy Week and Easter in Fredericksburg and Harper on Sunday April 7 at 8 p m and 3 p m respectively. The group founded 1929 by the late Dr Hugo E Gibson has toured nationwide with major stops listed for April and a free will offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Lutheran College Concert Choir
Fredericksburg
Harper
Bethany
Holy Ghost
Zion Lutheran
TLC
Hugo E. Gibson
Canada
Mexico
Walter H. Farrier Jr
Taylor
Mason
Abilene
Lubbock
Colorado Springs
Denver
Ft. Collins
Grover
Amarillo
Lockney
Mc.Gregor
Harper Hosts DCCW Meeting in Fredericksburg Deanery
The Council of Catholic Women Fredericksburg Deanery met Sunday March 24 in Harper with 388 in attendance. The session included benediction at St Anthony's with Rev A Gitter presiding and Rev Ralph J Smith assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Catholic Women of the
Fredericksburg
Henry Jurecki
Bandera
Paula A. Petsch
Boerne
Johnnie Evers
Louis Lange
Harpe
Roy W Weinheimer
Stonewall
Evans Wachhals
Harper
Frank Louy
Kerrville
Loretta Stehling
Stehling
Pat Jenschke
Louy
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
San Antonio
Fred Haiduk
Navol
Province of
Bullode
Bull Multhn
St. Mary's University
Couen
A. J. Pape
Chiar Wein
Kereville
ACCW
Shes
Henry Jurecski
Baadens
Loretta Stehlup
Mars. Hens Jurecekt
Steve Velehott
Secre
Laey Thease
Jobes
Dor
Hes
Revo Ralpur J. Saith
Kern Ville
CCW
Prederivhsburg Center
Otthers
Tarper
American Legion and Auxiliary Meet April 8
The American Legion and Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting Friday at the Legion Hut. A candidate for Girl State will be chosen at this meeting and plans for the Centennial Froat will be discussed. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hut
Girl State
Faith Circle Meeting at St James Lutheran Church
The Faith Circle of St James Lutheran Church met on Wednesday March 20 at 2 p m in the Parish Hall. Rev Doerr led a Bible study on Colossians with Kay Mond Spaeth and Mars Elmer Lange as leaders. Special emphasis was World Missions and planning for a lower plant tiger project was assigned to Mrs Victor Wendel. The group closed with the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
St. James Lutheran Church
Doerr
Cllen Hopt
Nev
Kaymond Spaeth
Mars
Elmer Lange
Lee Schnndt
Chester Bernhard
Victor Wendel
Harper Centennial Hat Bands Promoting Village Celebration
Hat bands advertising Harper Centennial June 8 9 are available at Lange's Auto Service to help inform visitors why men wear long beards. The publicity committee met at Elmer Lange ranch March 22 with Robert Dittmar and Victor Marshall. Leon Dunn was at a track meet. The parade committee led by Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg will provide rooms at Harper school for queens and duchesses to change. Entries for the parade are being received and a covered wagon will greet travelers at the Park entrance. The old Albert Pape home is being turned into a jail house. Jade should write Anderegg with a description of the entry for line-up. The Fire Department cleaned part of town last week and citizens are urged to help ready properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lange
Elmer Lange
Robert Dittmar
Victor Marschall
Leon Dunn
Gilbert Anderegg
Harper School
Albert Pape
Jade
Anderegg
Fire Department
Harper Community Park building dedication announced
The Harper Community Park Building dedication is planned for Saturday April 6 at 8 p.m. Rev. A A Gitter will speak. The event includes a short program and refreshments. Community ladies are asked to bring cookies and funds are requested to finish the building. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Community Park
A. A. Gitter
McKnight Case Still Pending
The murder case of Bill McKnight remains unresolved with a mistrial already declared after a failed jury selection. A planned meeting among Judge C. B. Patterson the state and defense was not held to decide on a new trial location or venue change. McKnight, 21, a former Kerrville youth now in San Antonio, faces charges for the pistol slaying of Kelly Parker, 22, of Harper last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockhion
Bill McKniight
C. B. Patterson
88Rd District Court
Patterson
McKnight
Kerrville
San Antonio
Kelly Parker
Harper
Texas Banks Show Healthy Outlook
The First State Bank of Harper joins a statewide banking upturn prompted by state authorities. The Harper bank reports deposits of 260.92 thousand dollars, assets around 991. SULD916.27 loan and discounts totaling 248,690.49. A detailed condition report appears in the Harper Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot Harper
Harper Herald
Tatseh Family Visits Relatives Across Town
Mar and Mrs Roland Tatseh and baby of Dripping Springs visit Edmund Tatseh and wife Susi in Elgin and Fredericksburg showing a family weekend gathering and travel between hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Roland ‘Tatseh
Dripping Springs
Elgin
Harper FFA Aids Screwworm Eradication Survey
The Harper Future Farmers of America assist a screwworm survey across the Harper area. Members coordinate with assigned ranchers to report weekly infestation counts sending data to the screwworm office in Mission. FFA chairmen lead district routes and distribute sample containers via Clayton Massey at Harper High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Future Farmers of America
Harper
Mission
FFA
Barry Games
Fredericksburg
Kelton Kramer
Kerrville
Lange Road
Jim ‘Tatseh
Tivydale Road
Clayton Massey
Harper Hugh School
Harper Centennial Plates On Order
The finance committee of Harper Centennial has ordered Centennial Plates and they will be available to the public soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Centennial
June Braeutigam Honored At Bridal Shower
June Braeutigam bride elect of Derbert Oehler was honored with a misc shower at St Peters Parish House Doss on Sunday March 24. About 70 guests registered at a bride book. Out of town guests came from Houston Seguin and San Antonio. The couple will wed April 27 at St Peters Lutheran Church Doss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Braeutigam
Derbert Oehler
St. Peter
Doss
Edwin Braeutigam
Herbie Oehler
Harper
Sam Honig
Alma Seiter
Henry Braeutigam
Theo Oehler
Emil Anderegg
Gerald Wendel
Roscoe Basse
Pete Crenwelge
Walter L. Crenwelge
Ejigin Dittman
Sidney Ellebracht
Edward Itz
Guido Klett
Albert Sieckmann
Peggy Jean Braeutigam
Raynette Brauetigam
Virginia
Visitors from Kensing family visit Tarr home Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Kensing and daughters Mary Ann and Linda called on the Watkins Tarr family during a Sunday afternoon visit at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Kensing
Mary Ann
Linda
Watkins Tarr
Spencer Marschall Marriage Solemnized in Harper
The marriage of Miss Sally Spencer and Malcolm Marschall was solemnized Saturday evening March 23 at St James Lutheran Church Harper. Rev Doerr officiated the double ring ceremony with gladioli and lilies, organ music by Peggy Feller, and singing by Mrs James Hubbs. The couple, both Harper High graduates, plan to live in Harper after a reception for about 200 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Spencer
Malcolm Marschall
St. James Lutheran Church
Harper
W. E. Doerr
Peggy Feller
James Hubbs
E. D. Spencer
Victor Marschall
Harper High School
Pressler ,Hartmann and Thompson
Kerrville
Schreiner Institute
Texas Lutheran College
Robert E. Lee
Kay Spencer
Bride
Sue Easterwood
Jaydean Peril
Mike Harris
Ralph Harris
Cody Marshall
Joe Spencer
Lamar Itz
Groom
Cyrus Schmidt
Logan Stevens
St. James Lutheran Parish Hall
Cynthia Hubbs
Eileen Bernhard
Martha Stevens
LaVerne Klein
Moellendorf Purchase of 290 Tourist Courts Announced
Alfred and Mrs. Moellendorf announce the purchase of the 290 Tourist Courts on U S 290 from Bill Voigt. They took possession March 20 and will have their daughter Josaline Ovchler manage the courts while Alfred runs the store and service station. A cafe is planned nearby and the pool will open when weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Moellendorf
U.S. 290
Harper Road
Bill Voigt
Moellendorf
Forure
Visiting relatives arrive this weekend from San Amon
Miroo and Mr. Ale vert Lange of San Amon are visiting relatives here this weekend, bringing a brief stay and family greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miroo
Alevert Lange
San Amon
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TLC Choir
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the Herald
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Col Ba UL She Bharper Road
Alfred Moellendorfrom
Mao
Ball Voodot
Mis Voellendert
Aou Bitertiay
Hee Hacqutter
Missabi Oehler
Moebhoader Weld
Che Moeblerg
Mort Stateey and
Stowe Realty
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Keiley
John West
Eldorado
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