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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1973
Page
6
A tale from about 1490 of Albrecht Durer and Franz Knigstein, two poor artists. Franz labors to support them both, losing the use of his hands, while Durer rises to fame. Durer sketches Franks hands in prayer and creates The Praying Hands, a symbol of sacrifice.
Harper area hunters are invited to sign up for the 20th annual Bull of the Woods contest with a midnight Friday November 16 deadline. Prizes include first and second place plus four additional cash awards for weight, horn points, spread, and bearded turkey. Memberships available at local stores. winners ineligible for the extra prizes.
Genevieve Fritz of Harper received the Associate of Science in Nursing at Angelo State University during the summer commencement on August 17 at the physical education gymnasium. She earned academic scholarships in 1972 and 1973, and she will take the Texas State Board exam for RN licensure in October. She served on the Dean's Honor List for two years and was vice president of Alpha Delta Nu during her freshman year.
Kerrville celebrates the fourth Community Savings branch at 330 Junction Highway with Mayor Zelma Hardy officiating. Ken Sultemeier and Kerrville staff attend as visitors register for door prizes, daily clock radios, and a grand prize color TV on October 12.
Kerr County Days adds a World Championship Cedar Chopper Contest for October 20 at the Hill Country Arts Foundation grounds near Ingram. Sponsored by Kerr County Chamber of Commerce and Eddie Sears Grocery, it offers $25, $15, and $10 certificates for top finishers. open to all and no entry fee beyond grounds admission.
Harold Henke of Fredericksburg showcased a growthy muscular bull, sired by Misch 969, as Champion Futurity Bull at the 1973 Blanco Hereford Breeders Association show and sale. The event drew cattlemen, with Henke and J. J. Willis sharing ownership of the winning bull. The sale featured fifty bull lots averaging $969, with top bids reaching $2,100 for Granite Battle 260 B and $2,000 for K Q Britisher 25.
The Veterans Administration appeals to 27 million veterans discharged between January 31, 1999, and June 1, 1966 who have not used GI Bill benefits to enter training before the May 31, 1974 expiration. Auction results show A. J. McWilliams selling for 1,875, James J. Johnston buying four lots for 4,200, and R. J. Oliver purchasing six lots for 3,450 with Albert Maner and others also noted.
Absentee voting for the November 6 constitutional amendments election begins October 17 in County Clerk Felix Scherer’s office and runs to November 2. Voters must show a registration certificate and be registered in the county of residence 30 days before the election. Those recently moved may vote in the county clerk’s office with a certificate from their previous county.
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