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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1970
Page
1
The dispute centers on claims that the Soviet Union planned a submarine base at Cienfuegos Harbor Cuba. Authorities later stated no missile reintroduction would occur, but ambiguity remains after Rogers and Gromyko private talks and vague official comments.
In a note from Marble Falls Public Schools, Superintendent Douglas L. Sheedy and the board thank Harper Independent School District and Harper residents for assistance after a bus accident involving the Marble Falls drill team. All students returned to class with minor injuries and thanks are extended for school facilities and bus support.
A letter quotes S A Light demanding the President deliver the full truth to the nation and to history, asserting the public deserves a complete account of the voting outcome. The note emphasizes accountability at the highest level.
The Hill Country Angus Association elected new officers and held a sale at Gillespie County Livestock Auction Barn. Fifty three bulls brought 32 185 dollars total for an average of 607. The top bull sold for 1 600 to River Oaks Ranch Belton. Buyers included John C. White and Plato Ranch. New officers include George Garrettson president Felix Lindig VP Clinton Grona treasurer and Mrs Audrey Schuch secretary.
A Gillespie County sponsored Veterans Day program will be held at Fredericksburg High School stadium on Wednesday morning November 13 at 10 20 a m The event honors those who sacrificed for peace with honor and invites all citizens to join local veterans A detailed schedule will appear in The Radio week’s issue
Felix Kunz widow of Felix John Kunz dies at Fredericksburg Hospital after ten days illness. Born Alma Mosel in Fredericksburg she leaves daughter Nora and three sons all of Fredericksburg, plus six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Surviving sisters live in San Antonio. funeral at Schaetter Chapel and St Marys Church conducted by Rev Gitter and Rev Schneider. Interment in St Marys cemetery.
Voters in Gillespie County cast a record 3006 ballots on Tuesday November 3 electing Congressman O C Fisher to another term and choosing two new county officials Reuben Herbert treasurer and Alois Jung county commissioner precinct 2. Fisher led in the 21st district with 1851 votes to Dick Gill 1080 while George Bush beat Lloyd Bentgen for state senate and Paul Eggers won governor. Herbert defeated Marion Baethge 1812 to 705 as an independent. Jung won precinct 2 by 236 to 155 over Levy Rosenbusch. New justice Gordon Sauer won 1235 in precinct 1. All but four constitutional amendments mostly passed locally.
A cold spell dropped Fredericksburg readings to 30 degrees on Oct 29 the season’s lowest. Officials note this is the first October frost since the 1950s and report nearby readings as low as 2 degrees. Hunters anticipate a strong deer and turkey season opening Nov 14.
The Gillespie County Community Chest Drive starts this week with soliciting committee members. Pastor Leroy Deans says the drive will determine the future of the Chest which supports seven agencies including Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Red Cross Salvation Army Texas Rehabilitation Gillespie County Council on Alcohol and Drugs and local charities. The drive emphasizes one check for multiple causes and board members met to adopt the goal.
Ruby B. Heimann Local Draft Board No 50 executive secretary says random selection number 195 is the highest reached in 1970 and that remaining calls likely stay below this high as late registrants with lower numbers enter the pool.
The American Legion Auxiliary announces a 42 party at the Legion Hut on Saturday November 21 at 730 p m. Prizes will be awarded to top winners and admission is a gift to a veteran's family. Refreshments will be served and all are invited to attend with friends.
The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Friday at 30 pm at the Legion Hut for their regular session. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. David Butler and Mr and Mrs David Wayne Butler brought their mother and grandmother Mrs Floyd Boatright home Sunday after a two week visit in San Antonio.
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