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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1963
Page
3
A reflective address urges graduates to learn from the past and present to shape a better future. It emphasizes facing life’s thorns with courage, performing duties to the best of one’s ability, and playing the game honestly, as the Great Scorer records not wins but effort.
Youth of the Fredericksburg district gathered at a Catholic Church hall for a quarterly meeting. Activities included a meal with hamburgers and desserts, volleyball, ping-pong, and other games, closing at 9 p.m. The CYO thanks sponsors and helpers including the Esquells, Mroseks, Emma Heinemann, Roy Roberts, and Mrs Marrs of Kerrville.
The Pilot Knob Common School District and Fredericksburg Independent School District reportedly consolidated after elections held May 18. unofficial tallies show 41 votes in Fredericksburg and 38 for and 15 against in Pilot Knob. officials will canvass at the May 29 Commissioners Court meeting. Students from Pilot Knob will attend Fredericksburg Public School in the fall.
Elaine Bode will receive a bachelor of arts degree in English from Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos on May 26. She has earned Dean's Honor Roll every semester, received English scholarship recognition at Awards Day, and held leadership roles in Sigma Tau Delta and Kappa Delta Pi while a two year member of Alpha Chi.
Postmaster Frank E. Staudt urges Harper area rural patrons to expect survey cards next week. Carriers will place cards in sample boxes to help USDA estimate livestock and poultry holdings, milk production, calf and pig crops, lamb and wool crops, and hen counts. Cary D. Palmer will compile the data in Austin.
The Harper Herald plans a Friday June 6 1963 Centennial edition with a feature on Harper by Mrs L A Stevens and photos from Here’s Harper including an early Harper school building image. Alfred E Menn contributes stories on Prof E R Dabney and George Franklin Harper. Submissions welcome by June 3.
Harper citizens headed to Austin Friday to obtain Governor Connally's proclamation for Harper's June 8 and 9, 1963 centennial program. The event will be covered by KTBC TV press and invited state and national figures, with a parade Saturday at 2 p.m. already amassing over 80 entries.
Heavy rainfall drenched the Hill Country last Friday and again Wednesday morning boosting soil moisture. Fredericksburg reported up to 0.98 inches in rain gauges with additional totals from freestanding sites including 1.40 inches at Enchanted Rock and 1.11 inches at Doss.
A veteran's sacrifice is honored on Poppy Day, linking national security to the personal safety of service members. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Pape of Pradevanch visited relatives here Wednesday.
The national wheat referendum was defeated by farmers. In Gillespie County the vote stood 503 against and 70 for the issue, per figures released by the Gillespie County ASC office.
Total rainfall recorded by Dietel since Friday night reached 1.98 inches in Fredericksburg with the month to date at 2.49 inches. Hugo Weinheimer reported a 0.50 inch reading, while Harry Hohmann noted 0.60 inches on Llano Road and 1.45 inches elsewhere.
Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association reports a promising bumper peach crop this year with 160 inches of rain over a weekend and no hail or insect damage. The Stonewall peach shed will begin its 1983 season between June 3 and 8 with expansion of cooling facilities and hiring for shed, orchard, and retail roles.
The Red Cross National Aquatic School will be held at Lone Star MV Camp Athens Texas June 2 12. Carmen Cardenas director of health education at the YWCA in Guadalajara Mexico is among the staff. Thirty two advance enrollees from seven states and Mexico indicate strong participant interest. Enrollment remains open. information available from the Midwestern Area Office American Red Cross St Louis Missouri or any Red Cross chapter.
The Texas Game Fish Commission reports only 30.1 percent of Pexdas fishermen are required to hold a license as part of new or existing licensing rules.
Red's Hole near Little Devil's River was named after a settler hound named Red that was killed defending a pack during a bear chase in the 1860s. The water hole, fed by springs in a cliff, sits about ten miles west of Harper and has been known by this name for roughly a century. The property is owned by Miss Frances Floyd and Clyde Floyd and leased to Gilbert Anderegg.
The 2nd Peach JAMboree will fill Stonewall with a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday June 22 Concession groups herding crowds may offer games and booths Peach show prizes will be auctioned with peaches sold to the highest bidder Owners must attend the sale Committee chairs and volunteers from local groups are listed for the event and related activities
Roy D. Spears and Lynn H. Spears, heads of Winn's Stores Inc, announce the opening celebration of a new Winn's Store in Fredericksburg on Thursday May 23. The brothers emphasize Texan ownership, volume buying, and value driven by a growing chain now totaling 76 stores and a 64,000 square foot warehouse in San Antonio. The Spears are Lufkin natives with long retail backgrounds and past roles in Brady and San Antonio.
Models prepare for the Harper Centennial feature as the Centennial Fashion Show holds a rehearsal at Community Park on Sunday May 26 at 2 00 p m Participants may wear costumes and garments they plan to model entries are limited and will be solicited or accepted later likely limited to preselected participants
Winn's Variety Store opens at 132 East Main Street Fredericksburg with a weekend grand opening including balloons candy gum and raffles. Kenneth Bracuer will manage the 7000 square foot building renovated by Stein Lumber with قرار air conditioning and a rear parking area.
Mrs. Odessa Berry of Harper purchased an Aberdeen Angus bull from J E Henderson of Eden.
Mr and Mrs Scotty Kinsey from Brady and their sons visited their parents A J Kinsey and Mrs Dillard Stapp during the weekend with other family members present.
The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Friday May 31 at 7 30 p m at the Legion hall. The regular meeting date was changed due to centennial events. All members are urged to attend as final plans on the program will be completed.
Postnuptial reception honors Miss Reinhard Wehm and Mr. Henry Maue at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sagebiel celebrating a marriage. Gloria Wehmeyer presided at the bridal register as guests signed in.
Munyfielda Mattress Company of Kerrville advertises felting and restoring services for old mattresses. Customers may leave orders at Harpeg Locher Plant for spring specials and guaranteed workmanship.
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