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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1965
Page
3
A condensed reprint discusses loyalty and rights of conscientious objectors amid Vietnam era debates. It questions protest actions like draft card burning, while affirming protection of conscience and possible limits on national service duties. The text cites draft boards recognizing varied objections and notes related personal visits in San Antonio and Austin.
President Johnson and Mrs. Johnson attend a noon memorial service for John F. Kennedy at St. Mary's Church in Fredericksburg. The event includes clergy from Catholic Protestant and Jewish faiths, with brief remarks by Dr. John Barclay and Msgr. Joseph Manning.
Karen Dittmar bride elect of Richard Haschke was honored with a pottery shower in Austin at the home of Mrs. R. A. Mathias. Hostesses included Mrs. O. C. Thoreson Mrs. Jim Pfluger and Mrs. Mathis. Twenty six guests attended including Mrs. Robert Dittmar and Mrs. Glen Hopf.
Gillespie County winners of Make It Yourself With Wool contest will compete at the District contest on Saturday December 4 at 5 p m in the Sonora High School auditorium. The county contest held November 20 at FHS high school auditorium named eighteen contestants and announced winners including Linda Meier Vickie Honig Ella Meyer Connie Kordzik Carla Anderegg Caro Ahrens Lynette Spaeth and others with judges noting all garments were attractive.
The Young Homemakers of Harper held a November 9 meeting at the Harper Cafetorium. Plans were set for a bake sale on November 20 and a Christmas program on December 18 with all Harper churches participating. A knitting program was demonstrated by Mrs. Dutton of Junction, and refreshments were provided to members and visitors.
The Harper Lions Club expresses appreciation to supporters and Harper merchants for help with the Sportsman Community Benefit Club membership drive and chili supper held Saturday night. Lucky winners are listed with donations from local businesses and individuals.
Miss Mary El lis Parker and Alvin Pehl Jr were married Saturday at 3 pm in St. Anthony's Harper with Rev A A Gitter officiating. Attendants wore mystic blue peau de soie, reception for about 175 guests. After the ceremony the couple planned to reside in Fredericksburg with guests from San Antonio Austin Pearsall Kerrville Fredericksburg and Houston.
Mrs. Fred Bierschwabe delayed in Fredericksburg visiting sister Mrs. Dalton Monk and family. She spent the week back home in Harper. Mrs Pete Kramer and Bobby of New Braunfels attended funeral services for Nora Heffington in Bangs Surry and visited his parents Sunday night. Mayfields Mattress Company advertises felting and innerspring mattress work.
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