This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1967
Page
4
The author extols the power of words to lift or spark violence, citing Lincoln, Emerson, Solomon, and Emerson again. He urges careful, creative usage to inspire, persuade, and shape realities, warning against negativity and urging affirmation.
Frances Ernst announces Wayne Menking will perform in an organ recital at Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. The event is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. with Menking described as the son of Rev and Mrs Ker nut Menaking and noted to have begun music studies in Sinton Texas at age five.
The third session of the Home Remodeling Shortcourse will be held Monday night April 3 in the County Courtroom at 7 30 p.m. The program titled Remodeling the Kitchen and Bath covers room layouts cabinet and fixture arrangements time energy management buying fixtures lighting and floor coverings. Participants include La Wanda Osbourn CHDA Werner Moehr Central Texas Electric Cooperative and a utilities representative.
Harper locals describe Easter celebrations with Gene and Janice Carters family gatherings. Many neighbors and relatives from Corpus Christi Kerrville Donna El Paso San Angelo and Dallas joined church services dinners and visits.
The Harper Independent School District will hold election Saturday April 1 at the cafetorium. Candidates Dallas Reiger and Colon Barrett seek re election while Oma Bierschwabe and Alice Schumpeltare running. Voters are urged to come out and vote.
A notice asks readers to remember the band concert on Friday March 31 at 8 p m in the cafetorium.
Mrs. Ida Baumann Staudt mother of Frank E. Staudt Harper Postmaster died Tuesday March 28 1967 at Hill Crest Nursing Home Fredericksburg at 83 years two months one day She was born January 27 1884 daughter of Frank Baumann Jr and Rosa Jung Baumann She married Adolph Staudt November 28 1905 and had two children Funeral services were held at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Catholic Church Interment was in St Marys Cemetery Fredericksburg Surviving siblings include Mrs Lillie Schneider Tillie Baumann Dora and Frank Baumann with deceased brothers Arthur Edmund Emil and Walter Baumann.
The 1967 license plates deadline is Saturday April 1. Gillespie County car and commercial vehicle owners are urged to obtain plates as thousands remain. Mil ton Durst, county tax assessor collector, will keep his office open Saturday until 5 PM after closing on Good Friday to serve late applicants.
The Oakcrest Park master plan, tied to a $200000 Fredericksburg bond election, is under review by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Engineer Frank Drought visited March 2 to confer with Mayor Alex Mittendorf, with Austin input and possible changes before seeking a Washington grant to match funds.
Air Force aptitude test certificates were awarded to Harper High School seniors including Bobby Harper Meany Hope and John Hall. Local recruiter praised outstanding aptitudes as indicators of high performance and leadership potential for aerospace age.
County Commissioners set Saturday April 1 as County School Trustee election day with voting places in each district. Three board members named Alex Frantzen Walter Ottmers and Ernest Hodges with candidates Oma Bierchwale Alice Schumpelt Dallas Reiger and Colon Barrett. Also noting radar for law enforcement, bids approved for a motor grader and a loader and used pickup purchase.
The Hill Country Memorial Hospital financial advisory committee appeals to Fredericksburg residents for voluntary pledges through March 27 to fund a new hospital. At a March 27 meeting Allen Keller urged frank candor about the critical need, noting owners of current hospitals may close within three years. local officials stress the town ranks low in Texas hospital facility needs.
The 1968 hospital priority list assigns A priority to thirteen Texas cities with Mineral Wells and others planning new facilities. Hill Country Memorial Hospital seeks funds but must raise its share through voluntary contributions over three years as the community is urged to give generously.
The White House released a list of Latin American and Western Hemisphere ambassadors who will visit San Antonio and the LBJ Ranch for a gala weekend March 31 to April 1. About 70 officials including the President and Mrs Johnson will attend a Texan pageant on the Pedernales River and a Houston-based concert as part of the event with hosts in San Antonio and elaborate tours and receptions planned.
Humble Oil Refining Company runs a large film library with 16mm color travelogues and cultural subjects. The Humble Film Program freely provides films to organizations and TV stations nationwide, adding about three titles per year and earning praise for awards including Wild Rivers made with the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. A brochure listing library locations and titles is available from Humble Public Relations in Houston, Texas.
The Harper PTA sets a meeting for April 6 at 3 00 p m in the school cafeteria. Mrs Gene Bode will give the devotional The Individual Learner and Mrs Watkins Tate will present the program for parents and friends.
Barbecue will resume on Easter Sunday March 26 at the same stand. Walter Markwordr Harper Texas announces radio and TV service offerings at Modern Market in Harper AR. Services include models and parts for radios televisions and phones with contact U4 3898.
Old mattresses made new by inner spring specialists. FELTED-ALL guaranteed. Mayfield Mat Tress Co Kerrville Texas promotes preamps, service at Modern Market in Marper. All makes and models worked. See line of readies and TV sets. Phone.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.