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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1966

Page

3

Rev Carlos Juenke Celebrates First Solemn Mass May 29

Rev Carlos Juenke son of Mr and Mrs Arno Juenke of St Marys Catholic Church in Fredericksburg will celebrate his first solemn mass Sunday May 29 after being ordained to the priesthood on Thursday May 26. The ordination was conferred by Archbishop Robert B Lucy at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio.

Carlos Juenke Arno Juenke St. Mary’s Catholic Church Fredericksburg Robert B. Lucy San Antonio San Fernando Cathedral Juenke St. Mary’s Grammar School St. Mary's Assumption Seminary St. Mary's Church J. J. Hildebrand Anthony Pesek Frank Murphy Schneider Elizondo Paul Eilers Anthony Fritz Kenneth Vogel Tim Eilers St. Mary’s High School Emelene Danny Reed Tommy Reed Rhonda Rebecca Ernst Kermit Ernst Cynthia Ann JoAnn Reed Rhonda Ernst JoAnne Reed

Slang origins traced from 1602 to 1886 and beyond

An article surveys historic origins of common phrases from the 17th to 19th centuries, naming sources such as Cervantes and Pepys, and notes modern usage. It then details Rev. Juenke of Fredericksburg and his forthcoming first Solemn Mass at St. Marys Church, with a full service lineup and reception.

William Dean Howell Thomas Jefferson Pepy Charles II

Bridal Shower Honors Estella Crenwelge

A bridal shower for Estella May Crenwelge, bride of Perry Wahl, was held Friday evening May 20 at Hermann Sons Hall. Hostesses included Mesd. Roger Doppler,of San Antonio, Her ber Feller of Harper, and Mis ses Elaine Birtlett, Nancy Gibson, Santhai Seeling, Sharon Seehlip, Barbara Seelig, Cynthia Stehling, Dolores Weinheimen, Carminne Durst, Carol Ahens.

Hermann Sons Hall Estella May Crenwelge Ed Oof Perry Wahl Mesd Roger Doppler San Antonio Herber Feller Harper Elaine Birtlett Nancy Gibson Santhai Seeling Sharon Seehlip Barbara Seelig Cynthia Stehling Dolores Weinheimen Carminne Durst Carol Ahiens

Dittmar To Graduate At Texas Lutheran College

Gayle Doris Dittmar daughter of Mr and Mrs Robt Dittmar Harper Rd Kerrville appears among about 100 seniors receiving degrees at TLCs 75th commencement May 29 She is an elementary education major with history specialization and active in Beta Alpha Sigma Sorority Student Education Association and Cheerleader The 7 30 p m ceremony is at Lager Outdoor Center near the Chapel of the Abiding Presence Dr Kenneth W Thompson Rockefeller Foundation New York will be the main speaker on the topic Ideas and Realities in Flux Baccalaureate service speaker at 10 a m is Rev M David Fetter Grace Lutheran Church San Antonio Fetter's son M David Jr is also graduating

Gayle Doris Dittmar Robt. Dittmar Harper Rt Kerrville Texas Lutheran College Miss Dittmar Beta Alpha Sigma Sorority Student Education Association Lager Kenneth W. Thompson Rockefeller Foundation New York M. David Fetter Grace Lutheran Church San Antonio Fetter M. David Jr

Barbara Jung to receive nursing degree at Incarnate Word College

Barbara Jung daughter of Mr and Mrs Alois Jung will receive the Bachelor of Science in nursing from Incarnate Word College San Antonio in a May 27 ceremony on campus She was commissioned an ensign in the U S Navy in February and leaves for Rhode Island for basic training August 2 The 1966 graduating class of 2140 will have their degrees conferred by Archbishop Robert E Lucey Dr Donald A Cowan will deliver the commencement address Also notes Alpine visitors and a Missouri vacation text describe related family figures and event details

Barbara Jung Alois Jung Incarnate Word College San Antonio United States Navy Rhode Island Robert E. Lucey Donald A. Cowan University of Dallas

Harper Lions Junior Rodeo Parade and Events

The Harper Lions Club hosts the 9th annual Junior Rodeo starting with a parade at 3 p.m. Saturday June 4 in Harper, lineup by 2 p.m. at Harper School ground. Crowned entries receive rose shows and gold cups for first places. The day features beanbag events, rodeo contests for ages 14 to 18, and a 7:15 p.m. grand entry with a community park dance at 9 p.m. Hill Country Playboys provide music.

Hopf Harper Harper Lions Lions Queen Harper School Totum Harper Lions Club

American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Drive Saturday in Harper

The American Legion Auxiliary will distribute remembrance poppies on Memorial Day weekend in Harper. Volunteers will canvas streets Saturday May 28 to honor the dead of World War II and support disabled veterans through the poppy program.

American Legion Aunary Harper

Wind Storm Sweeps Harper Causes Wide Damage

A severe wind and rain storm hit Harper on Saturday afternoon lasting about one hour. It damaged buildings and trees, shattered plate glass in the drug store and at Herbert Gamels, and knocked down roofs including barns and a garage. Two inches of rain fell and hail, while not large, caused some harm as telephones remained partly out of order.

Harper Herbert Gamels

Seventeen Seniors Graduate From Harper High

Seventeen seniors graduated Friday from Harper High School in exercises held that evening. Front row l to r include Jo Ann Esquell Wayne Whitworth Darla Anderegg Matthew Jung Kathryn Stevens Don Bracitagam. Second row lists John Molder Haidin Rahe Barbara Fritz Gay Walker Ann Lange. Third row features Rochell Grona Akva B Barker Raymond Jones Lyle Dean Spaeth Marlene Jung Diana Doris Peril.

Harper High School Jo Ann Esquell Wayne Whit Rochell Grona Ak Va B. Barker Raymond Jones Lyle Dean Spaeth Marlene Jung Diana Doris Peril

FBI to Create National Crime Information Center

Director J Edgar Hoover outlines a nationwide information system to aid law enforcement. The National Crime Information Center will be based at FBI Headquarters Washington and link local state systems to rapidly process store and transmit criminal data nationwide. The center aims to improve police operations through centralized data on stolen property wanted persons and more. Wayne and Sharon will be missed by neighbors after years in Blue Mountain.

FBI National Crime Information Center Washington, D. C FBE EBL John Edgar Hoover FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Wayne Sharon Blue Mountain

Postmaster Urges Rural Patron Care to June Livestock Survey

Carriers to distribute survey cards postmaster Frank E Staudt reminds Harper area rural residents to watch for June Livestock Survey cards. The program aims to sample livestock and poultry holdings for estimates of milk production calf and pig crops lamb wool and hen counts. Survey responses guide local producers and are coordinated by USDA statisticians in Austin with carriers Erwin Welch Mrs Richard J Roeder Rev J Roberts Mrs Janice Haag and others assisting.

Frank E Staudt Harper Post Office USDA Mr Staudt Erwin Welch Doss Fredericksburg Rt Richard J. Roeder London Rev J. Roberts Janice Haag Kerrville Cary D Palmer State Agricultural Statistician Austin Staudt

Old Mattresses Restored by Kainerspring Specialists

Mattress maker Mayfields advertises felting and reconditioning of old mattresses with guaranteed work.

Mayfields

Aimar Win Airman Holmes Assigned to Duluth

E Holmes son of Mr and Mrs Darrell L Holmes of Harper Texas has completed air force basic training and is assigned to Duluth International Airport Minnesota to train as a construction specialist with the Defense Command.

San Antonio Tex Aimar Win. E. Holmes Darrell L. Holmes Harper, Tex Duluth International Airport Mani Ai Force Harper High School Am Defense Command

Tom Whitworth Honored at Harper Community Park

Mr and Mrs Tom Whitworth were honored with a farewell supper at Harper Community Park Sunday evening. About 79 friends and neighbors attended a basket supper and presented the couple with an electric frying pan as a going away gift. They have bought a ranch in Massouri and will move in early June with their two children.

Tom Whitworth Community Park Whitworths Massouri Whitworth

Harper High School names valedictorian and salutatorian

Harper High announces top graduates for the class. Matthew Jung son of Mr and Mrs Alois Jung earned valedictorian with a 94.97 average in major subjects. Darla Anderegg daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg earned salutatorian with a 94.65 average over four years. Commencement was Friday night May 20.

Matthew Jung Alois Jung Harper High School Darla Anderegg Gilbert Anderegg Jung Mise Anderegg

Lions District 2A-2 Convention Heads to Laredo in June

The Lions District 2A-2 annual convention will be held in Laredo June 2 3 and 4 1966, drawing 450 500 delegates from South Texas. Events occur at the new Laredo International Convention Center with a Governor’s Reception at the Hamilton Hotel. Notables include District Governor Harold B White Lions International Past President Herb Petry and International Director Richard H Ruff. A visit to Nuevo Laredo Lions Cave across the Rio Grande is planned with a Noche Mexicana banquet Friday. Host chairs are Domingo Arechiga and Larry Sandlin. About two Harper area delegates will attend.

Laredo Gene Harper Harper Lions Club South Texas New Laredo International Convention Center Mayo Hamilton Hotel Harold B. White Eagle Pass Lions International Herb Petry Carrizo Springs Richard Harrison Ruff Welch West Virginia Nuevo Laredo Lions Cave Rio Grande Domingo Arechiga Larry Sandlin Harper Area

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