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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1961
Page
7
The Harper Longhorns trailed 44-14 at halftime but the D Hanish Cowboys pulled ahead to win 68-50 in a six man district 15B 16B bi district clash in Hondo. David Hopf scored once and passed for four TDs for Harper with eight extra points.
Mrs. Albert Whetstone and her children Douglas and Carmen from Odessa visited her mother Mrs. Henry Markwordt and other relatives this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Markwordt joined them for a trip to Odessa for a visit.
Visiting Mrs. W. R. Massey Sunday were her children multiple couples from Liano Kerrville and here. A turkey supper with trim mings followed to celebrate Mrs. Massey’s birthday anniversary which was Tuesday November 14.
The Junior Lutherans met Friday afternoon November 10 in the Parish Hall. Mrs. Victor Marschall led the session after refreshments by Mrs. Dittmar and Mrs. Feller. Mary Behrens joined as a new member and a Christmas party gift exchange was planned for December 10 at 2 PM.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Walker and their children from Galveston spent several days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Olin Walker Carroll is a senior medical student at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rogers and daughter Jeanette and Mrs. Floyd Boatright attended the Harp er De Hanis bi district game at Hondo Saturday night then went to San Antonio to visit Mr. and Mrs. Dave Butler and their son before returning home Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Gene Barker and Mrs Aurora Barker of San Antonio visited the Olin Walker family Sunday. Mrs Aurora Barker remained for a longer visit. The square dancers will meet Saturday night November 18 at the Catholic Hall for their regular square dance from 7 30 to 11 p m. Everyone is invited to attend these dances.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bierschwale spent Friday night and Saturday in Brownwood with their son Clark Bierschwale and family.
Mr and Mrs Alvie Blount of Houston have arrived at the Tarr ranch to prepare for the upcoming hunting season.
Mrs. Clark Bierschwale and her children from Brownwood visited her parents Mr and Mrs Pete Whitworth on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf were in Austin Friday with their son Erato Hopf and family.
A. A. Gitter and Rev OC Rose list Mass times 5 and 9 30 a m and youth club meetings. Church events include Sunday School 9 30 a m and Women of the Church reception, plus Thanksgiving service offerings and prayer meetings through November 22. Official board meets second Tuesday at 8 p m.
Pastor Reverend Tommy Obsayant invites all to attend Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship Service at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 7 p.m. October 15 with a cordial welcome to all.
Postmaster Frank Staudt urges timely mailings for overseas parcels to ensure delivery by Christmas. Surface and sea shipments need at least a month, air shipments may arrive sooner, and letters or cards should also be sent soon for overseas delivery.
A busy patch of local life unfolds with a Saturday family dinner at the Olin Walker home hosting Dayton Rahe Dallas Berger Wayne Barrett Carroll Walker and Joyce Parker. Square dancers from the P T A program visit Kerrville and join the Flying Do Di Do Club group.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Ellebracht and their Kerrville baby visited her parents Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellebracht Sunday. Mrs Theo Oehler visited Mrs Ella Murphy in Kerrville last Thursday while Mr Oehler attended the Ranchers meeting. Mr and Mrs Theo Oehler visited Mrs Fred Rahe Sunday afternoon. Chester Moses has been ill but is reported to be improving. The new home of Max Lange is going up fast.
Mrs. J. J. Rogers and Phil visited Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rogers in Uvalde on Sunday with Mrs. Rogers staying longer for an extended visit.
The church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Worship Service at 10 30 a m. A student minister from Austin Presbyterian Seminary will fill the pulpit until further notice encouraging attendance at all services.
The National Children's Theatre of Dallas will present a trilogy of plays at Kerrville Municipal Auditorium sponsored by the Kerrville Arts Committee and the American Association of University Women. Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp opens November 27 at 2 30 p m with season tickets at 1 50 for all three performances. Iroquois Captive plays February 14 and Under the Lilacs on April 18. Aimed to enrich young readers culture, not for profit, and open to children five through sixth grade.
Miss Gertrude Maurer spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer and Mr and Mrs Steve Forest. Edna visitors joined her mother Mrs W R Massey for a day last week.
The report lists visits by Rev. Richard Gammenthaler of Fredericksburg to his brother Fred Gammenthaler and wife. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. James Caldwell of Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee Russell of Dripping Springs visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lennon and other relatives over the weekend.
Notice to the person or persons who stole my gate on Halloween night. I know who it was. Joe Heinemann, Harper Texas.
New shipment of Dearborn gas heaters arrives at Rahe's Service Station. Call UN 4.3030 for availability and pricing.
In person applications invited for a nursery assistant at Mosty Nursery located in Kerrville. No experience stated, immediate hiring opportunity for local workers seeking plant care duties.
Fred Tatsch thanks all who prayed sent cards letters flowers and visits during hospitalization. he names Dr Feller and Fredericksburg Hospital staff and Dr A W Hartmann Nix Memorial Hospital staff and nurses and pastors C H Rose H F Treptow L R Junll for their support and prayers.
Lonnie Itz advertises well drilling services with steel casing. Located Rt 1 Box 349 Fredericksburg Texas. Contact MU 5 2234 for estimates and service details.
Service notice describes a meat type Duc Roc Jersey Boar offered by Joe A Heinemann and Harper Taxag weighing 121 pounds with contact details for interested buyers.
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