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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1957
Page
3
Photo sequence chronicles Harper Longhorns touchdowns in their championship win. Howard Walker No 21 starts the scoring, Clifford Wienecke No 20 follows, Carlton Wendel No 30 scores, Johnnie Collie No 10 runs 65 yards for another, and Johnnie Cottiee No 10 drives for a final marker as fans celebrate.
During the Texas Baptists annual convention in Fort Worth November 5 7 Rev Denver J Bennett of Harper said his church serves about 2 percent of the local population. The achievement program targets church community and world betterment with projects led by Emo Lumpkins and A Eb Bariser. Team efforts included youth worship improvements, playground and recreation facilities, Boy Scout Troop 139, and missionary support. Community campaigns and revival efforts marked the year as pastors and churches were urged to boost local and global missions.
PTA members reviewed donations of nine thousand yards of material used to make over 1000 gowns by patients at the State Home. A week long camp near Kerrville aided recovery with reading, hand work, games, and social activities. The group noted a carnival netted $318, praised volunteers, and planned new projects including placing mats near the basketball pool. The fifth grade won room count with 66 members in attendance.
Mia and Mrs Fred Whitewood Jr and three children of Rock Springs visited his parents. Mr and Mrs Ted Kiser of Blue Mountains paused with Mrs W Brown on route to Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Clark Bierschale and children of San Antonio spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Pete Whitworth and Mr Arthur Bierschwale. Mrs David Schmidt visited Morris Ranch with her son Charles and family. Mrs Arthur Baumann in Kerrville with her son Maxie and wife caring for new granddaughter born Nov 7 in Kerrville hospital. Jacob Fritz, recently at Santa Rosa Hospital, returned home last week. Mrs Cora Nabers visited brothers Oliver and Alfonso Hupf Friday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs W R Massey and Clayton Massey join family to honor Mrs John Holland on her 90th birthday. Prof M A Stuckey spoke at the Presbyterian church while Dr Schwab traveled to Salt Lake City and Evanston. Mrs Vera Parker of Kerrville sustained a wrist fracture after visiting her mother.
Send your wool silk and rayon summer garments to Stehling's for thorough dry cleaning and steam pressing. Keep them looking like new with minimal cost. Sterling Bros Fredericksburg phone 290.
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