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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1972
Page
1
The Harper Texas notices list Catholic and Pentecostal services with times for Mass Sunday school worship and religious education programs. It invites participation in a Vacation School and outlines church groups including Luther League Junior Lutherans and Women’s groups.
A reflective column recounts Edison’s early struggles and later breakthroughs, urging perseverance and faith. It also highlights a Vista volunteer’s work with Pine Ridge Indians, her jeep need, and her mother’s praise, tying in a teaching on loving God and neighbor.
Bill Dozier editor of the Kerrville Daily Times was re elected president of the Kerr Country Chamber of Commerce at the board meeting Ken Stoepel was named vice president and Henry Wied treasurer replacing Ben Low Gerald James retired Newly elected directors J D Mahaffey Raymond Barker Naomi Ingram F L McKinney and Less Whitton begin two year terms June 1 Under by laws officers and directors may not serve more than two consecutive terms Ed Phelps reported on the executive vice president position
The Kerrville meeting to organize a Hill Country Trail Association will be held at noon May 25 in the Schrein er Institute Student Center. Board members consider a new Chamber building after canceling plans for a 700 block Sidney Baker site. A special board meeting is set for May 23 to hear Building Committee findings. Naomi Ingram announced 1000 Welcome To Kerr Country buttons are available to Chamber members.
Stonewall Rodeo Club announces its third annual Youth Rodeo on May 19 20 at Stonewall Arena. Grand entry at 8 pm features senior events including bareback bronc calf roping barrel racing pole bending and bull riding along with junior steer riding breakaways calf roping barrel racing and pole bending. A pee wee calf ride and breakaway calf roping for men 50 plus are included. About 200 participants from Central Texas compete in 11 events. post rodeo dances feature The Drovers of San Antonio and The Wagon Aces of San Antonio.
Mrs J M Durden 75 nee Sophie Siefert died May 10 at Hill Country Memorial Hospital after a short illness. A Salt Branch rancher, she was born February 9 1897 in Doss Texas. Survivors include daughter Sarah and son Jerry Durden, six grandchildren and siblings. Funeral May 12 at Beckmann Chapel with Rev Charles Mohr officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Bill Glass of Austin spent Friday night and Saturday visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H L Stevens.
In most Texas counties young men may register at the local draft board office or with voluntary registrars in high schools and other convenient locations. If more than 30 days have passed after the 18th birthday without registration, register immediately to avoid penalties. Complete registration information is available at each local draft board.
Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair runs May 31 to June 4 at Schreiner Institute Kerrville with a children’s tent run by Hill Country Arts Foundation under Mrs. Margaret Beadles. Kids learn clay macrame sculpture and corn-husk dolls from 10 am to dusk. Phil Davis calls it a likely crowd favorite. Free parking offered.
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