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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1951

Page

3

Betty Lennon Becomes Bride of Charles Friedrich

A wedding notice reports Betty Lennon marrying Charles Friedrich at S.A. Light. The item notes the couple’s nuptials in a local society column with minimal additional details.

Harper Longhorns Capture Region 3 Title in Tight Win

The Harper Longhorns defeated the Gustine Tigers 28 to 6 to claim the Region 3 championship. A middle aged farmer, Harry Hopf of Cave Creek, attempted suicide with a double barrel shotgun at his Fredericksburg area home, but survived after medical aid and police reports cited despondency and ill health as factors.

Harper Longhorns Trounce Gustine Tigers Gillespie County Harry Hopf Cave Creek Justice of the Peace Wan Bruns Alfred Petmecky Hopf Fredericksburg Burnet Road Turkes Beckmann

Harper Longhorns Triumph in Regional Six Man Football

The Harper Longhorns, led by Coach Howard Schultz, won the regional six man football title by defeating Gustine Tigers 28 6 in a climactic playoff. Key players included Eugene Strackbein, Hal Ray Bierschwale, Buddy Friederich, Worth Duderstadt, Roger Harper, Keneth Whitewood, Dug Carter, Johnny Bierschwabe, Keltan Lange, and Kenneth Manor. The victory capped a season where all players return next year as underdogs turned champions, bringing pride to Harper High School and its community.

Harper Longhorns Howard Schultz Neil Rasco Harper School Longhorns Harper High School Harper Hill Country Gustine Tigers Howard Schutte Eugene Strackbein Hal Ray Bierschwale Buddy Friederich Worth Duderstadt Roger Harper Keneth Whitewood Dug Carter Tigers Longhams Lang Burns Ent Dayton Frtedericy Tooring Harper Buddy Friederico Tighorne Jon Friederich T. Raa Bierschwale Dugress Carter Gustine Tomanche County Tomanche County Threateian al Times To Score But, Horns Held and Them Tetense Krekin Down Here Acton Ihperi Loe Aherns Erlederteh Joe Lainghorns Alvin Lange Donnie Bede Kenneth Maner Ellis Ellebracht Johnnie Bierschwale Kenneth Whitewood Kelton Lange Dayton Friedrich Dugless Carter Johnny Bierschwale

Five Texans Die in Hunting Season Across State

Austin reports from the Texas Game and Fish Commission show at least five deaths during the 1951 hunting season with more than a dozen wounded. Two fatalities stem from safety breaches, including a shooter shot from a car and a rifle barrel accident. An 11-year-old mistook a man for a turkey, a boy killed a duck hunter, and a rifle discharged while being handed from a car caused another fatality.

Austin Texas Game & Fish Commission Dee, I Turey Sutter

Wedding Of Betty Lennon And Charles Friedrich In Harper

Miss Betty Len non and Charles E Friedrich wed Sunday evening at First Baptist Harper. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Lennon, wore a slipper satin gown with nylon net yoke and train, pearl jewelry, and borrowed ruby from her sister. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Lonnie Friedrich, is a Harper High School graduate employed by Texas Oil & Refining Co. at Port Arthur. Revered Jack Minter officiated by candlelight. Family and friends attended at home reception with Barbara Lennon registering guests. The couple will reside in Port Arthur.

First Baptist Church Harper Betty Joy Lennon Charles E. Friedrich J. A. Lennon Kimble County Harper High School Lonnie Friedrich Texas Oil & Refining Co Port Arthur Jack Minter Jo Ann Spaeth Worth Howe Jr Virgil Lennon US Marines Bellfort South Carolina Philippines Dallas Rieger C. W. Bierschwate Lennon Friedrich Clark Wayne Bierschwale Junction Dayton Friedrich Barbara Lennon E. L. Russel Fredericksburg V. C. Russell Jr Killeen

Klaehns Celebrate Silver Wedding This Saturday

Mr and Mrs Karl Klaehn celebrate their silver wedding with a Saturday ceremony. The Presbyterian Church Women’s Society invites attendees to the Fredericksburg meeting at the church. Harper ladies plan to attend and will depart from the church here at 1 30.

Mrs Karl Klaehn The Presbyterian Church Women Society of the Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg Harper

Men To Take Armed Forces Physicals In December

The list shows Llano County men James William Marsehall Lynn Murray Ellis Mardell Dewey Wes Kenneth Wayne Wells Julius Edwin Hall and others scheduled for armed forces physical exams on December 7 1951. Additional notes mention Silver Wedding Anniversary celebrations for Mr and Mrs Klaehn near Kerrville with a turkey dinner for about 30 relatives and gifts. Kerr County names include Robert J. Lange Jr Antonio Garza James Winston Cairnes Alberto Jimenez Morquedo Joe Clark Mattox Wendell Stuart Fullwood William Henry Goldman Leon Stanford Mackey. Bianco Gillespie counties residents listed. holiday visits and hunting reported. personal shower for Miss Mary Ann Hamilton hosted by Miss Ola Kott.

Llano County James William Marsehall Lynn Murray Ellis Mardell Dewey Wes Kenneth Wayne Wells Julius Edwin Hall Kerr County Robert J. Lange Jr Antonio Garza James Winston Cairnes Alberto Jimenez Morquedo Joe Clark Mattox Wendell Stuart Fullwood William Henry Goldman Leon Stanford Mackey

Cpl Archie Lennon Visits Family Before Overseas Duty

Cpl Archie Kenneth Lennon, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Lennon, spent a few days with relatives before departing earlier this month from Fort Lawton near Seattle to be sent overseas. He completed basic training in California and was later assigned to a duty station, a Harper High School graduate.

Archie Kenneth Lennon G. Db. Lennon Fort Lawton Seattle Washington Cpl Lennon California San Houster Harper

Presbyterian Sunday School To Put Up Christmas Tree

Presbyterian congregation announces plans to place a Christmas tree at the Sunday School hall. The event aims to foster community spirit and involve families in festive decoration ahead of the holiday season.

Lennon and Charles Frederick wed at Baptist Church

Betty Joy Lennon and Charles Frederick were married at the Baptist Church Sunday night with attendance from Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tucker of Port Arthur and Mrs. McCall of Kerrville. The piece also notes various local visits and community events including sheep program updates and district encampment attendance.

Bob Tucker Port Arthur McCall Kerrville Betty Joy Lennon Charles Frederick Baptist Church

Geo Parker Wins Medal for 4H Work

George Parker is the 1-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Parker. He received the Kimble County Gold Star medal for the outstanding 4 H record of 1951, announced by County Agent J W Jennings.

Uelesy Junction Vearard Son Foot Str Reuben Bade Ils Association Dunne Inital Sears, Roebuch Foundation Geo. Parker George Parker Carlos Parker Kimble County J. W. Jenings Kerrville Sonora Donnie Kimbie County

Harper Longhorns Clinch Bi District With 19 18 Win

The Harper Longhorns defeated the Manor Mustangs 19 18 in the bi district title game at FHS stadium last Wednesday night. Several players sustained injuries including fractured ribs and facial cuts with minor injuries reported among teammates.

Harper Longhorns Manor Mustangs FHS Howard Schultz John Bierschwale Hal Ray Bierschwale Fred Bierschwale

Santa Claus to Visit Fredericksburg Saturday Parade

Santa Claus arrives in Fredericksburg Saturday at 10 for a Christmas parade on Main Street. He rides a glittering float pulled by two reindeer, with bands from Fredericksburg High and St. Marys High leading the procession. The parade begins at Kraus corner and ends at Courthouse Park where bags of goodies are distributed to youngsters.

S.A Korea James M. Staniey Eighth Army Pu‘an Sen. Ridgeway Hanley Okeh Tokyo Pan Mun Jom Hearst Santa Claus Fredericksburg Main Street Santa Kraus’ Corner Main Edison Streets Nimitz Hotel Corner South Washington Courthouse Park Fredericksburg Ugh School St. Mary’s High School Kermit Gummenthaler Mitton Petermann St. Mary's Corps

Harper PTA Meeting Set for December 6 at School Gym

The Harper PTA plans a December 6 meeting at the school gym with a business session and Devotional by Mrs. Robert Dittmar. The event includes a Christmas program by elementary grades and notes on proceeds from recent games, with Gusthee and Gastine sharing expenses and profits.

Harper Pta Robert Dittmar

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Betty Lennon Charles Friedrich Gillespie Farmer Cpl Archie Lennon Friederich Bierschwale Strackhein Adcock Ves Street Hamilton Mary Ann Walter Parker Jr Army Air Forces Randolph Field Tivy High School New Orleans Walter Parker Peacock Military Academy San Antonio Sul Ross Teachers College Alpine Air Forces Kerrville Mountain Sun Fford Rede Clifford Texas Presbyterians Quy Armed Forces Mro Carl Klaehn Ther Wklaehn Lena Lang Otto Lang Klachn Bianco County Louis Joe Massey Paul Joseph Hartmann H. Webb Linton Snell Roberts Houston Roy Roberts Harold B. Birt J. B. Birt Harold Mary Ann Hamilton Walter Winn Parker Ola Kott Nile Orphans Home of Children Overseas Wayne Popnoe Kenneth Casper Lamesa Pete Cosper Lester Land and Children Mr. Oehler Edwin Oehler Theo, Oehler Robert Rahe Alvin Rahe Theo. Gehler Felina Hartmann Hie J Buzzie Kimble George Leakey Richard ‘Harlan Fred Gamimenthaler Allen Fowler Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Castine Harper Manor Gastine Gusthee Werner Moehr Amt W. Westerfeldt Harper-Manor Harper-Gue
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