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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1961

Page

2

D Hanish Cowboys Edge Harper In Bi District Thriller

The Harper Longhorns rallied from a 44 14 deficit to within 68 50 in the bi district game in Hondo. David Hopf led the Longhorns with one ten yard TD pass and four touchdown passes plus eight extra points. Cowboys advance to regional final against Coolidge at Coolidge Friday night.

Harper Longhorns Hondo D'Hanis Cowboys David Hopf Longhorns Lloyd Wendel Lucke Mains Logan Stevens Cody Marshall Mains Longhorn Cowboys Coolidge

Odessa visitors spend weekend with relatives

Mrs. Albert Whetstone and her children Douglas and Carman of Odessa visited her mother Mrs. Henry Markwordt and other relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Markwordt joined them for a visit to Odessa afterward.

Albert Whetstone Douglas Carman Odessa Henry Markwordt Walter Markwordt

Massey Family Gather for Birthday Dinner

Visiting Mrs. W R Massey Sunday were her children and spouses from Liano Kerrville and here. A turkey supper with trimming was served to mark her birthday anniversary, observed Tuesday November 14.

W. R. Massey W. W. Massey al Mueller Herbert Otto Liano Jasper Massey Kerrville Clayton Massey Here Massey

Junior Lutherans Meet Hold Friday Session

The Junior Lutherans met Friday afternoon November 10 in the Parish Hall. Mrs Victor Marschall opened the meeting after refreshments by Mrs Dittmar and Mrs Feller. Cathy Tatsch led the business session and Mary Behrens was welcomed as a new member. They planned a Christmas party for December 10 at 2 PM.

Victor Marschall Robert Dittmar Herbert Feller Jesus C. H. Rose Homer Mulder Janice Landis Cathy Tatsch Mary Behrens

Walker Family Visit From Galveston During School Break

Mr and Mrs Carroll Walker and their children of Galveston spent a few days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Olin Walker Carroll is a senior medical student at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.

Carroll Walker Galveston Olin Walker Carroll John Sealy Hospital

Harpper DeHanis bi district game attendees travel

Mr and Mrs Charlie Rogers and daughter Jeanette and Mrs Floyd Boatright attended the bi district game between Har per and DeHanis at Hondo Saturday night then traveled to San Antonio to visit Mr and Mrs Dave Butler and their son before returning home Saturday.

Charlie Rogers Jeanette Floyd Boatright Harper De‘Hanis Hondo San Antonio Dave Butler

Square dancers plan Catholic Hall gathering in Brownwood

Mr and Mrs Gene Barker and Mrs Aurora Barker of San Antonio visited the Olin Walker family Sunday with Mrs Aurora Barker staying longer. The square dancers will meet Saturday night November 18 at the Catholic Hall from 7 30 to 11 p m inviting all to attend. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bier schwale spent Friday and Saturday in Brownwood with their son Clark Bierschwale and family. Mr and Mrs Alvie Blount of Houston arrived at the Tarr ranch to prepare for hunting season. Mrs Clark Bierschwale and children of Brownwood visited her parents Mr and Mrs Pete Whitworth Sunday. Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf spent Friday in Austin with their son Erato Hopf and family.

Gene Barker Aurora Barker San Antonio Olin Walker Arthur Bierschwale Brownwood Clark Bierschwale Alvie Blount Houston Tarr Ranch Pete Whitworth Oliver Hopf Austin Erato Hopf Dayton Rahe Dallas Reiger Wayne Barrett Carroll Walker Galveston Joyce Parker Here

Harper's Churches Welcome Parishioners This Sunday

St. Anthony's Church invites Harpers readers to attend Mass at 5 a.m. for hunters, followed by the regular 9:30 service. A School of Religion for children, St. Ann's Society meeting, study group, choir practice, youth and vacation clubs, and a Thanksgiving clothing drive are planned.

School of Religion St. Ann’s Society

Thanksgiving Services At Grace Lutheran Sanatorium

Rev CO H Rose leads a schedule of worship and study from Friday November 17 with 9 11 a m Pastoral Care 8 00 a m Worship 9 45 a m Study 10 45 a m Worship and Thanksgiving reception. Wednesday November 22 7 30 p m Thanksgiving Service Offering for Grace Lutheran Sanatorium. A cordial invitation to attend all services with Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m W S C S meets Tuesdays after the first Sunday at 2 30 p m Official board meets second Tuesday at 8 p m.

W.S.C.S

First Baptist Church Service Schedule

Reverend Tommy Obsayant leads at the First Baptist Church with a Sunday plan including Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m., and an Evening Service at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome offered to all aternate text.

Overseas Christmas parcels must be mailed by November 20

Postmaster Frank Staudt notes overseas parcels should be mailed by November 20 to ensure delivery by Christmas. Future shipments may use air at a later date, but surface and sea mail require at least a month. Letters and cards should be sent soon unless sent by air to guarantee overseas delivery by Christmas.

Frank Staudt

Social and family gathering and local club visit notes

A family dinner at the Olin Walker home drew the Rahe Reiger Barrett and Walker families and Joyce Parker from nearby. Square dancers visiting Kerrville for a P T A program joined by Harlan Peril Parker Spencer Kirchoff and Rahe families for birthday and social variety. Attendees at Henry Bierschwale funeral in Rocksprings included Bierschwale Lange Parker and Bode relatives.

Kerrville Tommy Harlan J. R. Peril Dennis Parker Eleon Spencer Henry Bierschwale Rocksprings Fred Bierschwale Alvin Lange Ray Bierschwale Richard Bierschwale Vester B. Parker Robert Ruben Bode

Bell County Residents Reach Out In Weekend Visits

A string of visits spans Belton to Kerrville and Fredericksburg as Fred Smith, Elmer Lange, Theo Oehler, and others travel to see friends and relatives. Families from Poteet, Edna, Dripping Springs, and Segovia are noted visiting kin across central Texas, with several cross town and cross county stops highlighted.

Sunday Worship Services Schedule Update at Local Church

A student minister from Austin Presbyterian Seminary will fill the pulpit until further notice. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m and Worship Service at 10 30 a m, with a general invitation for all to attend.

Austin Presbyterian Seminary

Nat. Children's Theatre Presents Kerrville Plays Series

The National Children's Theatre of Dallas will stage three children's plays at Kerrville Municipal Auditorium under the Kerrville Arts Committee of the American Association of University Women. Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp opens November 27 at 2 30 pm with season tickets selling for 1 50. The other two performances are Iroquois Captive on February 14 and Under the Lilacs on April 18. The aim is to expand cultural opportunities for young people, not to make money.

National Children’s Theatre of Dallas Municipal Auditorium Kerrville American Association of University Women Haskell Archer Arts Group

Meat type Du roc Jersey Boar service record

Meat type Du roc Jersey Boar. Joe A Heinemann Harper Taxag 121 pd.

Joe A

Revival services with Rev Bud Ludwig October 24 29

Church announces revival meetings from October 24 to 29 led by Rev. Bud Ludwig. Special musical arrangements with electric accordion guitar and piano will be performed. All are invited to attend the Bible study Sunday school and morning worship before and after the revival sessions.

Bud Ludwig

Gate theft notice from Harper Texas on Halloween

A resident named Joe Heinemann in Harper Texas asks the thief to return a missing gate. He claims to know who took it and issues the request in a public notice dated November 24.

Joe Heinemann Harper Texas

Dearborn Gas Heaters Arrive at Rahe's Service Station

New shipment of Dearborn gas heaters arrives at Rahe's Service Station. The shop lists contact number UN 4.3030 for inquiries and purchases.

Dearborn Rahe

Nursery Help Wanted at Mosty Nursery Kerrville

A Kerrville job listing seeks in person applicants for nursery work at Mosty Nursery. Applications are to be made on site.

Mosty Nursery Kerrville

Card of Thanks for hospital prayers and help

Fred Tatsch expresses sincere gratitude to friends and family for prayers cards letters flowers and visits during hospitalization. thanks to Dr. Feller and Fredericksburg Hospital staff and Dr. A W Hartmann at Nix Memorial Hospital and pastors for support and prayers for his wife and himself.

Feller Fredericksburg Hospital & Clinic A. W. Hartmann Nix Memorial Hospital C. H. Rose H. F. Treptow L. R. Junil

Water Well Drilling and Steel Casing Details

Lonnie Itz lists water well drilling services with steel casing at Rt 1 Box 349 Fredericksburg Texas. Contact phone MU 5 2234. Notice dated 11 23.

Lonnie Itz Fredericksburg Texas

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