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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
3
In Vietnam over five hundred thousand American troops receive Red Cross support. Field directors provide counsel, comfort, and transportation help during emergencies. Clubmobile teams bring recreation to isolated servicemen and hospitals aboard ships.
The Red Cross commits to rapid on scene aid after disasters from hurricanes to earthquakes and tornadoes. Volunteers shelter feed and later help rebuild lives, emphasizing worldwide cooperation through the Global Red Cross Federation and World Red Cross Day celebrations.
Notice offers prompt service by Gene Harper at Modern Market for radio and TV repairs and parts. Also advertises Mayfield Mattress Company in Koreville Texas with guaranteed felting and inner spring specialists and a phone contact M4 2228.
Gillespie County voters vote Saturday June 1 in the Democratic Primary run off to select the party nominee for Texas governor. Preston Smith and Don Yarborough are the candidates with polls open 8 am to 7 pm in the same precincts as the April 27 primary. About 4,000 eligible Gillespians not in earlier primaries may vote, with 13 absentee ballots already cast.
Deadline for senior or junior girls in Galespie County to enter the Stonewall Peach Queen contest is June 10 with coronation on June 22. Sandra Kathryn Seelig, Fredericksburg, is the first entrant. Candidates will appear in San Antonio and Austin media and in the Governor’s office for Peach Week in Texas. Committee: George Vogel, Dale Malechek, James Welgehausen. Coronation Friday.
A small gathering Monday morning May 20 at Mrs. L. H. Harper’s home honored Harper High School graduates Miss Karla Anderegg Miss Barbara Perl and Miss Mary Nell Tarr. Attendees included the honorees mothers and classmates. Missing guests Polly Barrett Christine Doerr could not attend. Refreshments included sandwiches cookies Cokes and coffee served with assistance from Miss Pam Bierschwale and Mrs A L Bierschwale.
The Harper's swimming pool at Gamel's Motel will open on Friday May 31. Mr and Mrs Herbert Gamel invite past users to return and welcome new season pass holders to enjoy the pool.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Bode assisted in the RC and D executive committee barbecue at the Doyle Parker ranch last Monday evening, but their names were unintentionally omitted from those listed as present. They helped with preparation and arrangements for the outdoor affair.
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and Raymond and Jennifer visited Roy Jones's house this Sunday. Families such as the Weiners and Goffs attended Baptist Church in Harper with dinner at Mrs B Hopf's. Numerous relatives traveled to Mason and New Iberia for graduations and weddings while others visited in Kerrville, Uvalde, and Houston.
In 1960s voice, the piece cites that over 22 percent of U S adults are functionally illiterate and projects by 1970 about 32 million children in grades one through eight with half below median reading level and 30 percent needing remedial help, risking adult illiteracy.
Airman Reed, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Reed, promoted from Airman Basic to Airman at Lackland AFB. He is assigned to the 42nd Bomb Wing SAC at Loring AFB Maine and trains as Administrative Specialist. The piece also promotes library programs, reading certificates, and lists summer reading champions and achievement options for St Marys and Harper readers.
A miscellaneous shower Saturday May 18 at St. Anthony's Parish Hall Harper honored Mrs. Bobby Dockal formerly Helen Esquell. Nearly 50 guests attended with pink roses decor and a miniature bride on the gift table. Mrs Esquell wore a beige dress and corsage while her mother and mother in law attended or sent wishes.
The Fairchild Reunion is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday June 15-16 at the 20 Courts in Fredericksburg inviting all relatives and friends to attend with a cordial invitation.
Harper Lions Club hosts 11th annual Frontier Day featuring a 3 PM parade on Main Street, a 6 PM barbecue run by FFA and 4 H, and a 7 15 PM rodeo with youth events, plus a 9 to 10 PM western dance at the community park. Parade invites civic groups. Queens from other communities attend.
The Anderegg reunion will be held at the Dass Schoolhouse on Sunday June 9 1968. All relatives are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and utensils for the noon meal.
An advertising notice touts a newspaper subscription deal with pricing of three dollars yearly or three years for seven dollars fifty, inviting readers to sign up.
The Hill Country Hereford Association schedules a one day tour on Saturday June 15 starting 8 am DST at Ed C Henke Son Ranch southwest of Fredericksburg on Highway 16. Stops include Harold H Henke Triple H Ranch near Fredericksburg and others in Mason area with lunch at Mason Auction Company. Overnight accommodations available in Hall County. Contact JD Jordan for details Box 326 Mason Texas 76856 915 347 5677.
Harper locals Mr and Mrs Erato Hopf of San Antonio visited relatives Sunday through Monday. Mrs Fred Nabers hosted Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ad Kimsey and Mr and Mrs E R Brown. Verltyn Masters family and others spent several days visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Fibert Feller and others from Fredericksburg and Ker ville joined. Mrs John Hughes and grandson Mike Scala visited their parents Meo and Mrs Edwin last Friday.
Harper Troop 139 is on a canoe trip down the Llano River from Junction to the Orphan Camp near Fredericksburg, with plans to return Memorial Day. The May 6 start includes 15 boys and 12 adults led by Rev W E Doerr and Dallas Rieger. a barbecue is set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the camp.
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