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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1968
Page
1
Long reader-contributed outline urging civic engagement through information, prayer, and action. It covers studying candidates, precinct activity, voting records, promoting turnout, volunteering, and voting for those defending constitutional government. It emphasizes personal responsibility and moral duty to participate.
Kerrville based Bis Co offers rejuvenation of old mattresses through inner spring systems. The service promises improved comfort and extended mattress life. Local shop details are provided for residents seeking mattress restoration.
The Agriculture Department approved the Eastern Hill Country RC&D Project spanning 1 196 860 acres in Bianco Gillespie and Llano counties. Llano area includes Enchanted Rock near Johnson City Blanco and Fredericksburg areas gain conservation focus with land treatment and wildlife harvests to boost tourism. The plan developed with state federal and local agencies awaits potential modifications and is the second such project approved in Texas by the Secretary of Agriculture.
All 4-H members are informed that the November meeting will be held on November 2 at the Harper Agriculture Building starting at 10 a.m. Each family should bring at least one animal, prefer one per member, plus trimming tables and equipment. A trimming demonstration and showmanship will be taught. Bring a sack lunch, drinks and some refreshments will be available.
Marvin Otto Lange Jr age 58 died suddenly at home 9607 McCullough Ave San Antonio on October 26 1968 He was a Gillespie County native reared in Doss and lived 35 years in San Antonio Surviving wife a daughter and a son plus his mother four brothers and three sisters and many relatives Funeral services were held October 29 at Roy Akers Funeral Chapel with interment at Sunset Memorial Park officiated by Rev Earl Phelps He was a member and Elder of Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church and of the Fredericksburg Gillespie County Reunion Association.
Mr and Mrs Elmo Lumpkins traveled to Austin on Monday evening to be with their son Ronnie who will undergo surgery at Brackenridge Hospital. The note wishes him a speedy recovery.
The Harper School P T A meets Thursday November 7 at 2 30 pm in the school. Supt. Dean Hopf will speak as patrons are urged to attend.
Local drugstore offers a wide range of cosmetics and school supplies. Patrons can find all types of shampoo hair sprays conditioners and related items. Store at Grace Leslie Harper and O Bow 138 phone 70691.
The U S Department of Agriculture approves commitments to support the Eastern Hill Country Resource Conservation and Development Project in Fredericksburg Texas. Secretary Freeman authorizes action and urges coordination with federal state and local agencies to accelerate sponsorship evaluation and activation. Area Conservationalist Don Windrow and Project Coordinator Bob Gordon will maintain contact.
Local residents travel across the Hill Country with multiple weekend visits. Harold Birt and family greet Dr. and Mrs. J B Birt in San Antonio and Aus tin relatives join gatherings. Various appearances by Mrs Vina Dickerson Mrs Shelby Jobes and others noted. Beautiful weather and hunting season prep accompany community announcements. One week remains to join the BULL OF THE WOODS contest with six prize opportunities.
The Cherry Spring Game Protective Association met at Cherry Spring School House on October 23. Officers Ro de president Ah ren s vice president Stroeher secretary treasurer were re elected. Wesley Crenwelge became a new director replacing Gilbert Crenwelge. Gustav Rusche also serves on the board. New members Lloyd Halimecek and Oliver Rode joined, bringing total membership to four with a $1 annual due. Discussion covered bow and deer hunting season and varmint trapping rules, with calls to adjust timing. Arno Moellering received a $10 reward for information leading to a game violation arrest.
A large Election Returns Party will be held in the Ex hibition Hall at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Election Night November 5. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Lions Club St Marys High School Band and St Marys Band Boosters with Gillespie County Fair Assn providing facilities. First returns after 7 p m and throughout the evening. Proceeds from food go to the band. 50 cent gate charge helps cover staging costs with any surplus for Lions Youth Work. Drinks by Fair Association with profits to cover hall costs. All are invited to attend learn results and enjoy music and fellowship.
Funeral services for Benjamin Ted Watkins 5 of Uvalde were held October 17 at Rushing Estes Chapel with Rev Alvin C Lefer officiating Burial followed in Uvalde Cemetery Watkins born May 31 1900 in Harper was married to Edna Elizabeth Caffey in Cotulla April 20 1833 before moving to Uvalde last August they had owned The Groceteria on Junction Highway Mrs Watkins worked for the USDA Kerr County A&CA office Watkins survived by widow a son Donald Watkins of San Antonio two brothers Boss Watkins of Uvalde and Elmo Watkins of Odessa two sisters Mrs Mary Smith of Big Spring and Mrs Belle Cochran of Odessa two grandsons Greg and Keith Watkins of San Antonio
A local Avon representative invites residents to call and view Avon products for Christmas. The offer highlights personalized service and in-home demonstrations to help choose gifts.
Gillespie County voters prepare for a high turnout on Election Tuesday November Sth 1968 with 2 polling sites open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee ballots near 200 and may exceed it. results posted at Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Local races include County Attorney Sheriff Tax Assessor Collector and County Commissioner Precincts 1 and 3 with candidates listed including write ins. The district attorney race features Sam Darden of Bandera challenging incumbent Raymond Lee.
The Eastern Hill Country RC&D Executive Committee met in Harper on October 28 with Chairman Norman Dieter presiding. Guests included State Rep Gerhardt Schulle Jr and Texas Education Agency official B T Slater. Discussions covered 36 project proposals, ongoing work on seven items, and plans for senior citizen housing in Gillespie County with a formal proposal to follow.
Mrs. Ed Meta McDougall 77 of Harper died Wednesday in Fredericksburg after a short illness. Funeral services were held Friday at Harper Baptist Church with burial in Harper Cemetery. She was born December 24 1890 in Dallas and lived in Harper 62 years. Survived by her husband Ed and three sons Werner Clinton and Warren all of Texas, two brothers Armand and Walter Markwortt, two sisters Mrs Jess Masters and Mrs Ollie Scarborough, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The Harper Chapter Young Homemakers of Texas hosted a meal for the Texas Small School Teachers Association at the Harper School Cafetorium on Monday October 28 at 6 10 p m. About 80 people attended.
The Hermann Sons Youth Camp at Comfort Texas drew 1892 campers aged nine to thirteen across nine Texas cities and four out of state residents. Girls and boys attended separate six week and five week sessions respectively with meals provided. Camp director James C. Wicker retired Army chief warrant officer led the 11 week season as Fritz Schilo spoke on the statewide membership drive through October 31 and reduced camp costs for qualified recommender credits. Patti Parker of Hasper attended the camp.
The Friendly Sewing Circle met on Wednesday October 23 at Mrs Alfred Kramer’s home with Mrs Louis Lange as hostess. Eight members attended and spent the day quilting completing one quilt. A business meeting was held in the afternoon led by President Mrs Paul Staudt. The Christmas party was planned for Thursday December 12 at 7 PM in St Anthony's Catholic Hall with members to bring a gift and their families and refreshments to be served.
The Herald advertises a subscription deal priced at 3 dollars per year or 3 years for seven dollars and fifty eight cents. The offer invites readers to subscribe for ongoing delivery.
A group of Kerrville and Houston hunters returned from an eight day hunt in the San Juan National Forest near Nucla Colorado. Vernon Thurman led the trip with Doyle Parker J H Parker Jesse E Parker Thorn Williams and Gene Arredondo among others. Doyle and J H Parker bagged a bear while Thurman claimed a large 16 point buck weighing 385 to 400 pounds with a horn spread of 3 1 2 inches.
The deadline to join the Bull of the Woods contest is midnight November 8. Members may sign up at Floy Bode’s Station and Warehouse or from E T Wahrmund RE Peru Lous Friedrich and Frank E Staudt. Six cash prizes are available, with a Turkey Shoot and a Medina Bobcats visit on the eve of opening day.
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