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.
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1951
Page
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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