Easter Island Promises Tourism and Archaeology Interest
A feature on Easter Island highlights its mild climate beaches and mysterious moai statues. It notes Catholic missions, Father Sebastian Engelert, and a proposed Foundation for preservation and excavation of sanctuaries, plus the potential economic value from tourism and religious jewelry offerings.
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Volcani
South Verein
Australia
New Zealand
South Asia
Latin America
Rapit- Nui
Roggeveen
South Pacific
Valparaiso
Chile
Vehoamnoe
Snerwevtan
Vicor Theverdahl
Prote
Oor
Witham Mulloy
Scientific
Cates
Rites Held for W L Bierschwale Junction Rancher
William Lee Bierschwale 74 a Kimble County rancher died Sunday after a long illness His funeral was held March 26 at First Presbyterian Church in Junction with burial at Junction Cemetery He was born October 4 1893 in Harper and lived in Kimble County since 1906 He was a World War I veteran a mason and a Presbyterian He married Valeska Eilebracht October 24 1923 in Kerrville Survivors include his wife two daughters three brothers two sisters and two grandchildren He was a son of the late Rev and Mrs William Bierschwale and served as pastor of the Harper Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
James H. Wright
Junction
Rector L. Lester
San Antonio
Ray Bierschwale
Harper
A. J Bierschwale
Alpine
Floyd Bierschwale
Katie Stockard
Inglewood
Calif
Ethel Hewes
Bierschwale
William Bierschwale
Harper Presbyterian Church
Harper 4-H Club holds March meeting at Legion Hall
Harper 4-H Club met March 19 at 7 20 pm in Legion Hall. Le Roy Kasper of Central Texas Electric Coop Fredericksburg demonstrated electrical safety and wiring dangers. Dudley Parker led the business session. Reminders to save photos and project pictures for record books. Kenneth Maners and Hubert Foerster provided refreshments. No meeting on April 8. Orenz Wendel, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper 4-H Club
Legion Hall
le Roy Kasper
Central Texas Electric Coop
Fredericksburg
Dudley Parker
Tor
Kenneth Maners
Hubert Foerster
Weerner Moehr
Orenz Wendel
W-2 Forms Delaying Austin Tax Refund Processing
Federal tax returns from south Texas face refunds delays due to missing or incorrect W-2 withholding statements. About 1,687 returns lack W-2 copies, triggering IRS notices and requests for the missing document. Phinney reports many refunds delayed also by signature, arithmetic errors, or wrong tax tables, with totals in the thousands.
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Austin
Texas
South Texas
Roe L. Phinney
TRS
IRS
Phinney
Dolph Briscoe Campaigns For Governorship
Uvalde businessman rancher Dolph Briscoe campaigns for Texas governor. A UT graduate and former state legislator, he stresses progress and action, touting leadership in eradicating the screwworm pest and urging rural road and veteran interests. He has chaired the Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation and led cattle groups.
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Uvalde
Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Briscoe
Lone Star
Janey Slaughter
Austin
Janie
Chip
Cele
Mohair Council of America
University of Texas
Texas House of Representatives
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Texas Beef Counci
National Agriculture Research Advisory Committee
US Department of Agriculture
Vandalism In Harper Prompt Calls for Reform
A reader letters page condemns local vandalism by teens after a motel sign was toppled by a beer bottle. The writer urges self control, respect for property, and better acts to set a positive example for the community and youth.
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Harper Herald
Harper
N_J.D
Els Es
Scouts Enjoy Field Trip to Raymond Keyser Ranch
Harper scouts and six parents joined a reptile education outing at Raymond Keyser Ranch near Loval Valley guided by Fred Spaeth. The trip included a demonstration, Q and A, a tour of the Rattlesnake Den and Trophy room, antique displays, and a return ride via tree shaded lanes ending with a refreshment stop at Tommy Rahe’s. The experience was described as unforgettable.
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Offred Spaeth
Harper
Raym Keyser Ranch
Loval Valley
Tommy Rahe
Harper ISD Trustee Election Set for April 6 1968
A notice announces an election to elect three trustees for the Harper Independent School District. Voting will take place in the Harper School Cafetorium on Saturday April 6 1968.
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Harper Independent
Harper School
Harper Trustee Election Set for April 6 in Harper
Incumbent Harper School Board trustees Dittmar Wome and Fritz will not seek re election. Five candidates Schumpelt Stehling Bernhard Rahe and Phillips vie for three seats. Election April 6 from 9 00 to 7 00 pm in the Harper School cafeteria. Absentee voting March 15 to April in the Harper High School office. Clerk Mattee McDougill. Other board members Barrett Lange McMahon and Bierschwale will remain.
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Harper School Board
Robert Dittmar
John Wome
Robert Fritz
Alice Schumpelt
Roman Stehling
Felix Bernhard
Hubert Rahe
CC Phillips
Harper School
Saoom
Paul DeLorey
Charles Mains
thePo Harlan
Harper High School
Mattee McDougill
Colan Barrett
Elmer Lange
Jim McMahon
Oma Bierschwale
Man of La Mancha at Hemis Fair to run 16 performances
The acclaimed production of Man of La Mancha will be staged 16 times at Hemis Fair in a 2,500 seat Theatre for the Performing Arts from May 22 to June 1. National Company cast features Keith Andes as Don Quixote with Tong Martines as Sancho Panza and Carolyn Maye among others.
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la Mancha
Hemis
Hemis Fair
New York
Phil
Dale Waissenman
Don Quinote
National Company
Keith Andes
Don Quixote
Tong Martines
Sancho Panea
Carolyn Maye
Sandy Kenyon
Parle MacVeigh
Dale Malone
Natele Custa
Fabulous Spanish Art Pavilion Showcases Historic Masters
Spanish director Carlos Robles Piquer previews a MemisFair Spanish pavilion with about 15 masterpieces by Velazquez Murillo Goya El Greco and Zurbaran. The 9000 square foot exhibit unfolds in Corral de Comodas Expotour and a jewelry sculptural display featuring artifacts from the Therkan Roman and Gothic eras. A sword worn by King Carlos IV and another sword linked to Isabella la Católica highlight the historic collection.
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Carlos Robles Piquer
Velazquez
Murilo
Goya
el Greco
Zurbaran
MemisFair
Corral de Comedias
Carlos VI
Ysabella la
Hill Country Vacation Guide Goes to Distribution Ahead of HemisFair 68
The 1968 Hill Country and Highland Lakes Vacation Guide is printed and now being distributed in advance of HemisFair 68. Norman J Dietel cites 9,000 copies folded and bound at Universal Book Bindery in San Antonio with ads from Happy Shahan Altimo Village and Humble Oil & Refining. The guide features a large 23x27 inch map, color Pearl Brewing page, and a pull-out Highland Lakes map and HemisFair Grounds map, aiming to attract visitors to Van Antonio area communities and Texas beauty.
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HemuisFair 68
Norman J Dietel
Radio Post
HemisFair
The
Americas
Pearl Brewing Company
Highland Lakes System
Canyon Lake
Happy Sha Han
Altimo
Bracket Ville
Humble OW & Refining Company
Dietel
Universal Bookbindery
San Antonio
Vaca
Bokes
Thetel
HemusFair
van Antomo
Hemisbar
Texas
Firthine
Harper locals visit friends and relatives in Harper area
Residents of Harper hosted visitors including Eval Riley of Fredericks, Mr. Walter Parker, Mr. William Keen, and Mr. De Anderson Hospital in Houston. The gathering featured neighbors from Dallas, Boerne, New Braunfels, and Fredericksburg sharing contacts and attending local events.
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Eval Riley
Fredericks
Pure
Harper
Mroo
Walter Parker
Willam Keen
Ma Noble Jobe
Jobe
Mr. de Anderon
Houston
Beautify Harper Spring Cleanup Encouraged
After a long winter residents plan a spring push to beautify Harper. Jets lend a hand in cleanup while passersby travel toward Hemis-Fur and the L.B.J. Ranch, inviting community effort to improve the town’s charm.
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Harper
Hemis- Fur
L.B.J
Austin preacher Hubert Barge to speak at Harper Church Sunday
Hubert Barge of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin will preach at the Harper Presbyterian Church on Sunday during the eleven o'clock service. Dr. Roger McShane will lead the first two Sundays in April and administer communion.
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Hubert Barge of
Austin
Presbyterian Church
Hubert Barge
Presbyterian Theologal Seminary
Harper Presbyterian
Mar
Roger McShane
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the Herald
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Highland Lakes Vacation Guide
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Welfrederp
Sire Hospital
Chiawe
Marvin
Dallas
Clouston
John Me
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Rischiner
Tohastom Massey
Merlfred Kramer
Dames
Glen Hopt
Lawrence Mehohe
Baas Mead
Chester
Victor Meo
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Susi Mrteman
Khon
Muna
Egy
Ameren
Nes & Loan Association
MAT Uress CO
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