Luther Burbank Pioneer of Plant Improvement
Luther Burbank born 1849 in Lancaster Massachusetts pursued farming interests but turned to plant improvement. From a seed ball of 26 potato seeds emerged the renowned Burbank Potato. He moved in 1875 to Santa Rosa California and developed many plants including the first standalone gladiolus, the Burbank Rose, Shasta Daisy, and Plumcot, shaping modern horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burbank
Lancaster
Massachusetts
Burbank
Santa Rosa
California
Harper Youth Choir Sings At P I A Meeting
The Harper Parent Teacher Association met May 1 in the school cafetorium with large attendance despite rain. Mrs. Lewis Stevens' Youth Choir opened, Supt Edward Bailey spoke on partnership, and reports covered the year’s work. New officers and committees for 1958 59 were named, the treasurer noted a 51.92 bank balance, and the fifth grade won the room count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Parent-Teacher Association
Lewis Stevens
Supt
Edward Bailey
Belton Tatsch
Fredericksburg
Dor Brown
Charles Mains
Clinton Brown
Man Stehling
Dean Hopf
Ted Rogers
PTA
Harper Lions Club Elects R. E. Peril President
The Harper Lions Club met for a bi monthly gathering at the school cafetorium. R. E. Peril was elected president along with a slate of officers including Floy Bode and Fred Whitewood. Massey reported on the Oklahoma City grass judging team placing second with 689 points and thanked the club for support. The group approved half registration fees for two members to attend the McAllen district convention June 15 17. Floy Bode summarized the cabinet meeting at Del Rio in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
Lion Clayton Massey
Oklahoma City
Harper
Lions Club
Massey
R. E. Peril
Floy Bode
Fred Whitewood
V.P
Dean Hopf
Gene Harper
Chas. Barrett
Rev. C. H. Rose
Lion Tanner
Clayton Massey
Tail
Herbie Oehler
Hollan Walker
McAllen
del Rio
Harper FFA Second in National Grass Judging Contest
Harper FFA finished second in the national grass judging contest in Oklahoma City on May 2. The Harper team of Willie Lange Delbert Oehler Jane Wienecke and Malcolm Marshall scored 689 while the Oklahoma team led with 695. Marshall was second high individual at 237. an Oklahoma boy led with 238. The team earned four certificates of achievement 50 cash and 20 to Marshall plus a medal. Seventeen teams from five states competed. Sponsors included the local Soil Conservation District Harper Lions Club American Legion and Woodmen of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Future Farmers of America
Oklahoma City
Clayton
Jassey
Willie Lange
Delbert Oehler
James Wienecke
Malcolm Marschall
Oklahoma
Harper
Jane Wienecke
Clayton Massey
Malcolm Mar
Schall
Marshall
Soil Conservation District
Harper Lions Club
The
American Legion
Woodmen of the World
Junior Mission Band Meets At Lutheran Parish House
The Junior Lutherans held their May meeting last Sunday at 2 30 PM with Mrs. Victor Wend del in charge. Songs included How Strong and Sweet My Father's Care Jacob Ladder In the Temple and Birthday Song for Roger Roeder Margie Mockendorf and Jim Tatsch. Mary Jane Molder and Lloyd Wendel led scripture and prayer. After classes and a brief business period 19 members and teachers were served refreshments by Mrs. W E Fletcher and Mrs. Sam Honig. Next meeting is set for June 20 at 4 PM 2000. Attending Pentacostal Church services in Kerrville Friday night were Rev and Mrs Carlos Parker and Mesdames Floy Bode Ida Smith and Charlie Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Wendel
W. E. Fletcher
Sam Honig
Pentecostal Church
Kerrville
Carlos Parker
Mesdames Floy Bode
Ida Smith
Charlie Barrett
Mason Man Found Dead On Highway
Lonzo Schuessler, 50, of Mason was found dead at 8 20 p m Saturday on the highway four miles west of Mason. Bruises appeared on head and face. Justice of the Peace Willis Birk had not returned a verdict, suggesting a possible fall from the car. Services held 10 a m Monday at Full Gospel Tab ernacle. Arrangements by Ernest Hoffmann Funeral Home. Survived by wife, a son, a daughter, four brothers and four sisters. He was a rock mason and longtime Mason resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonzo Schuessler
Mason
Justice of the
Willis Birk
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Ernest Hoffmann
Legion Auxiliary News from Harper Legion Hall Meetings
The Harper American Legion and Auxiliary held regular meetings last Friday night at the Legion Hall. Hostesses were Mrs. Herbert Feller and Mrs. Lorenz Wendel. Frank Metzger will attend Boys State in June and Elaine Bode Girls State. Mrs. Jack Jones leads Poppy Day on May 24, and the Auxiliary will decorate veterans' graves for Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper American Legion and Auxilary
Legion Hall
Herbert Feller
Lorenz Wendel
Frank Metzger
Elaine Bode
Jack Jones
21st Annual Hill Country Women’s Conference Held at Cherry Springs
The 212 members of the Hill Country Women’s Missionary Conference gathered May 1 at Christ Lutheran Church in Cherry Springs for the 21st annual meeting. Rev C H Rose urged full faith in the Bible, citing its guiding role in life, while the Texas district president Mrs Fred Eichert spoke on Christian stewardship. Final credentials report set attendance at a new record. offerings split among the American Bible Society Ethiopia Missions and the group treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Federation
American Lutheran Church
Cherry Springs
Texas
Christ Lutheran Church
C. H. Rose
Harper Church
Paul
God
Rose
Ruben Crenwelge
Roy Zesch
Mason
Eugene Sidly
Zion
Fredericksburg
Carl Hein
Bethany
Hein
A. G. Weitderanders
TLC
Seguin
H. C. Hanne
Francis Rech
Stonewall
L. J. Durkop
Holy Ghost of
Harvey Stein
Adolf Kotho
A. E. Flathman
Werner Henke
Kerrville
American Bible Society
Fred Eichert
el Campo
ALC
Church Workers Institute
WMF
Denver
Eichert
Miriam
Deborah
Hannah
Martin Kowierski
Llano
Herman Below
Comfort
Ethiopia Missions
Treasury
C. N. Roth
Blanco
Band Boosters Club Plans Jackets At May Meeting
Band Boosters Club met on May 5 or 6 at 2 30 P M with nine members present. Mrs Floy Bode presided as president and a motion to buy jackets was approved. A committee of three ladies Mrs Edwin Dittmar Mrs Warren McDougall and Miss kd Win Braculigam was named to select and order them. The treasurer reported 900 67 dollars in the bank. The next meeting is the first week in June at band practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy Bode
Edwin Dittmar
Warren McDougall
Mis
Kd Win Braculigam
Mrs Arnold To Present Recital On May 12 At Harper Cafetorium
Mrs Arnold presents piano and violin students in a recital on Monday night May 12 at 7 30 p m in the Harper School Cafetorium with guest artists. The general public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Arnold
Harper School
Mrs Lavon Parker Honored With Tea in Kerrville Event
Mrs. Lavon Parker of Kerrville was honored Sunday afternoon at a pink and blue gift tea hosted in the home of Mrs. Walter Parker. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Roscoe Parker of Round Mountain and Mrs. Worth Duderstadt of Warper. The tea table featured a white linen cloth with a blue centerpiece and pink flowerets. Cowtests followed, gifts were opened, and refreshments of angel food cake, tea, and coffee were served to twenty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavon Parker
Kerrville
Walter Parker
Parker
Roscoe Parker
Round Mountain
Worth Duderstadt
Warper
Maurer Guests Dined With Juenke Family in Kerrville
Mr and Mrs Robert Maurer spent Sunday in Kerrville dining with Mr and Mrs Kary Juenke. The social visit showcased hospitality and shared conversation amid a cordial afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Maurer
Mrs
Karvey Juenke
Kerrville
Dubois Parker Family Visits Relatives in Nerevalle
Mr and Mrs Dubois Parker and their children of Nerevalle visited relatives in larber Sundey, according to local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois Parker
Nerevalle
Sundey
Doss Adult Play To Climax School Closing May 10
Doss School Closing is set for Saturday May 10 with children's program at 2:30 p.m. and a ballgame to follow. Citizens present three act adult play Hallbilly Courtship by Austin Guets at 8 p.m. Muss barbecue dinner supper and a bake sale sponsored by One Doss Home Demonstration Club will help make the annual event.
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Doss
Austin Guets
Doss Home Demonstrata Club
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Lorenz Wendel
On May 4 Mrs Lorenz Wendel was surprised by her husband daughters and relatives on her birthday. Family and friends arrived after church for a barbecue dinner and afternoon gathering with numerous attendees from Kerrville Seguin Loyal Valley Harper San Antonio and Doss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Wendel
Hilmar Klaehn
Ronnie
Felica
Gary
Seguin
Milton J. Wendel
Lorenz
Marian
Loyal Valley
Alvin Oghler
Clifton Hahn
Samil Hartmann
Emily Frantzen
Gus Wendel
Fredericksburg
Charles Koenig
San Antonio
Henry Jd
Niehaus
Henry H. N. Niehaus
Betty
Dorothy
Butch
Bill Unnasch
Glen Chapmann
Glenda
Meta
Nora Hermann
Kerrville
Charlie Klaehn
Otto Itz
Harper
Frank Krall
Max Lang
A. A. Wendel
Doss
Kerrville Wool and Mohair Show Planned for May 31
Kerrville County Livestock Association sponsors the first Kerr County Wool and Mohair Show at the Agricultural Building on May 31. Entries due by May 20, weighed by 5 p.m. May 30, and must be from animals owned at least 60 days prior. Exhibits restricted by class, age, and grading rules with trophies for high points and permanent possession after three wins.
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Kerrville County Livestock Association
Kerr County
Guy Powell
Kerrville
Box
Harper High to Hold All Closing Exercises May 23
Harper High School will hold both baccalaureate and commencement on Friday May 23 per Supt Ed Bailey. A full closing report appears next week in the Herald. The Student Council will screen a film Fort Osage in the school cafeteria on Tuesday May 43 at 8 p.m. Admission 24 and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
Ed Bailey
The
Herald
Warper
Fort Osage
Tueslay West
Ady
TLC Ex-Students Banquet Honors FHS Seniors
The Gillespie County Texas Lutheran College Ex-Students Association held a banquet for Fredericksburg High School seniors on Wednesday night April 30 at Bethany Lutheran Church. About 70 seniors attended along with four sponsors and local officials. Officers elected: Lloyd Halamieck president Rev C H Rose vice president Clara Anderegg secretary treasurer James Eckhardt fund chairman. Guest speaker was Dr E B Everitt from Texas Lutheran College. soloist Bobbie Menix and Kermit Westerholm spoke. Dorothy Ann Hughes visited with her parents Edwin and Mrs Lang. Ruben Klein, on 30 day furlough, left for duty in Tucson Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Texas Lutheran College ExStudents Association
Fredericksburg
Bethany Lutheran Church
Fred Thompson
W. C. Westerfeldt
H. C. Hannemann
Lloyd Halamieck
C. H. Rose
Harper
Clara Anderegg
James Eckhardt
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Harper Youth Choir
Parent-Teacher Association
Radio Post
P.I.A. Meeting
Tatsch
van C. Brown
Chester Itz
J. R. Peril
Dennis Parker
G. C. Stevens
Herman Oehtler
Elmo Lumpkins
Gilbert Anderegg
Edwin Braeutigam
Douglas Duderstadt
Watkins Tarr
H. L. Stevens
Victor Marschall
Hazelle Calcote
Raymond Spacth
Felix Rischner
Harper Ffa
Junior Mission Band
Legion, Auxiliary News
Hill Country Women's Missionary Conference
Allrects
Band Boosters Club
Mrs. Arnold
Fion, Kay
Arthur Blerschiwale
Midland
Bill Lennon
FHS
Texas Lutheran College
E. B. Everitt
Bobbie Menix
Kermit Westerholm
Mr. Westerholm
John Hughes
Dorothy Ann
Edwin Lang
Ruben Klein
Edwin Klein
Tucgon
Arizona
Spicewood
Midile
Phaton
John
Zeo) Weinheiner
Sture Qwater
Gamel
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