Six cent stamp marks youth program centennial ceremony
The 6 cent stamp issued May 1 in Chicago marked the BPOE centennial youth service program. It promotes a national job hunt in 2,100 communities for youths and expands educational and recreational activities. The stamp features two girls and two boys against a red white and blue panel with the slogan Support Our Youth.
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BPOE
Flks
Johnson
Prestam
Council On Youth Opporsin
Viad
Humphrey
United States
Eriks
Mekeel
Harper's First State Bank Sets New Asset and Deposit Highs
The First State Bank of Harper reported April gains with assets reaching 905 776 73 dollars as of April 18 and deposits climbing beyond 507 000 for a period. Vice president Fred Bierschwab Jr spoke in Chas Barrett's absence while the president underwent medical tests in Houston.
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Harper's First State Bank
First State Bank of
Harper
Gillespie County
Fred Bierschwab, Jr
Chas. Barrett
M D. Anderson Hospital & Clinic
Houston
Barrett and Biersch- Wale
Elbert Goo Feller
R. FE
Helen) Peril
Watkins Tarr
Fred Whitwood
C H. Roger
Bellon Tatsch
Chas Barrett
Coinc'dently
Barrett
Houston Hospital
Herald
Texas
Bank
Harper FFA Team Takes Third In State Range and Pasture Contest
Harper FFA members Wayne Parker Stephen Doerr Leo Heinemann and Brady Massey placed third in the State Range and Pasture Judging Contest at Cantoo State College on April 25. Over 120 boys competed with Harper earning top five honors.
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Harper Ffa
Wayne Parker
Stephen Doerr
Leo Heinemann
Brady Massey
Harper Fea
Joe Heinemann
WF. Deerr
Brad
Clayton Massey
Seouhen FF
Sheep and Goat Industry Discussed at District Meeting
Fredericksburg hosts Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association District 8 gathering at Birek's Bar-B-Q on the Austin highway. Meeting at 1 am precedes a noon luncheon to elect District 8 directors and review the pre and post season program. Directors listed include Gillespie County members Schnielt ROP Smith JR Crouch and Irvin Anderegs.
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Fredericksburg
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association
Birek
Jimmy Duke
Parc
Duke
Asocca
Gillespie County
Schnielt
Rop Smith
JR Crouch
Irvin Anderegs
FHA Expansion Expands Rural Buying Power and Loans
The program increases loan opportunities for rural families in Watton County and nearby areas. Borrowers may receive up to years to repay loans for small businesses like barber shops, catering, and other service operations, with funds distributed through the Hemediuinstration and local offices.
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SUN Path
Aement
Leary
Ree
Paulee Mercer
Predereksburg
Nechinett
Harper area social notes mix with county office reference
Local residents and guests fill weekend events from Harper to Fredericksburg. Names include Mroo Hartmann, Mrs Otto Itz, Mrs Lorenz Wendel, Oren Cottle, Nabers family, and many others attending visits, birthdays, and church activities. An Oak Hill accident near Austin is noted amid community gatherings. County offices in Fredericksburg handle forms for the Texas entry office.
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Mroo
Fmil Hartmann
Otto Itz
Lorenz Wendel
Marry in St Anthony’s Harper ceremony for Kramer Welch
Bernice Jea Keeder and Clarence Welch wed in St Anthony’s Catholic Church Harper on Saturday April 2 in a double ring ceremony. The bride, a 1967 Harper High School graduate, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Christine Kramer of Harper. The couple will honeymoon in Corpus Christi before returning to New Braunfels.
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Bernice Jea- Keeder
Befand
Clarence Welch
Kop
van St Anthons’s Catholic Church
Harper
Ada Gater
Tenatiive
Harper High School
Tate A 'On Reetor
Chrtine B Kramer
Har Pe Chee Ae Pet Tba T. On Valles Cotton Mills
New Pyle
Kimiberry Ann Matranga
Dobtom
Torschall
Mro
Robert Kher
Butch’ Schluwter
Sam Antonio
Joe Herbert
Henry Kanechemis
Dave Hallenbeck
Sgt Kelton Kramer
John de Hodges
Paul Kramer
Chapel Denneth
Linda Lehne
Corpus Christi
New Braunfels
Mattie Welch
Christine Kranero
Alfred Keller
Fredericksburg
Kehe Wkremer
Pela Hotominn
Vroom
Ifedericksburg
San Antonio
Kerrvile
Texas Highway Dept Announces Low Bid for Ranch Road Extension
The Texas State Highway Department reports a low bid of 208,809.29 dollars from Perry Construction Company of San Antonio for about eight miles of Ranch Road 2721 in Gillespie and Blanco Counties. Work to start within 3-4 weeks after a work order is issued, extending Doublehorn Road north of Stonewall from Ranch Road 1320 to east of RR 1631.
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Texas Highway Dept
Gillespie
Blanco Counties
Perry Construction Company of
San Antonio
Stonewall
Post Oak
US 290
Sandy
Melton Relor
Gillespie County
Blanco County
Gillespie and
Harper April Rainfall Totals Mixed With Last Year
Otto Rahe of LCRA reports Harper received 4.18 inches of rain in April this year, up from 1.24 inches a year ago.
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Harper
Otto Rahe
LCRA
Mr Rahe
Harper 4 H Club Reschedules Regular Meeting
The Harper 4-H Club announces a new date for its regular meeting this month, correcting an earlier notice that had listed May 8. Members are advised to attend on the updated date and time.
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Harper 4-H Club
This Money Toon Mess
Third Annual Harper Rodeo and Dance Set Saturday
The Harper FFA and Young Farmer Chapters host the third annual Youth Rodeo at Harper Community Park grounds on Saturday May 4 starting 7 30 p m with bronc bull riding pole bending calf roping goat tying and relay races followed by a 9 30 p m dance at the Community Park featuring the Texas Show Boys. Harper Young Homemakers will run the concessions offering hamburgers cold drinks and homemade sweets for all.
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Harper Ffa and
Young Farmer Chapters
Harper Community Park
Texas Show Boys
Harper Young Homemakers
Harper
Subscribe to The Herald Offer
A newspaper advertisement promotes a subscription deal offering The Herald at 3 dollars per year or 3 years for seven dollars and thirty eight cents. The pitch emphasizes value and long-term savings for readers.
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Herald
Buddy Cook-Out Brings Cub Scouts to Harper Park
Over 90 scouts and parents attended the Buddy Cook-Out at Harper Community Park Monday night. Scoutmaster Woe Doerr led the pledge, four Webelos received Nature awards for camping away from home and self cooking, and multiple cooking, search and find games were held with honors to Mitchell, Chas Dunn, Corky Bierschwale, and Jerry Dittmar.
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Harper Community Park
Communiv Park
Woe Doerr
Harper Lutheran Church
Webelos
Jerry Dittmar
J. B. Rieger
Leon Dunn Jr
Diana Beth Bierschwale
Bernice Parker
Mitchell
Chas. Dunn
Corky Bierschwale
Doerr
David Schmidt
Jimmy Bierschwabe
Stephen Doerr
Nathan Doerr
Matt Schumpelt
Craig Lange
Kenny Fritz
Roy Feller
Lloyd Schumpelt
Gene Rahe
Doyle Parker
Robert Dittmar Jr
Sam Parker
James Hagan
Brad Massey
Russell Ressman
Morris Harper
Robert Parker
Bryan Barrett
David Stehling
Sean Dunn Jr
Kevin McMahon
Marschall Balley
Delton Wilsons Welcome Son Born at Peterson Hospital
Mr and Mrs Delton Wilson announce the birth of a son born Sunday April 28 at 1 pm in Peterson Hospital. He is greeted by four siblings and grandparents Mr and Mrs Edwin Dittmar and Mr and Mrs Deli Wilson of Kerrville.
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Delton Wilson
Peterson Hospital
Edwin Dittmar
Deli Wilson
Kerrville
Mrs Dallas Rieger Hosts Birthday Celebration For Son
Mrs. Dallas Rieger entertained a group of children Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock honoring her son Neal Ray Rieger on his 4th birthday. Cake candy and punch were served to 13 children and 7 mothers. A candy tree with 60 suckers served as the centerpiece. Neal received many gifts. Later Mr and Mrs Weldon Walker visited for supper.
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Dallas Reiger
Von
Neal Ray
Neal
Weldon Walker
Reiger
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Hubert) Powell
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Clifford Wie Hecke
Texas State Highway Departosation
J R Hart
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Lover
Hirt Ranch
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Kim Moellendorf
San Antone
Ida Warner
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Con. Taylor
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Little Son
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