Kennedy speech stresses UN role and Berlin defense
The piece notes President Kennedy praising Hammarskjold and the United Nations, rejecting the troika concept, and urging disarmament with inspections. It asserts the US will defend West Berlin, oppose Soviet deals with East Germany, and emphasizes no compromise with Russia. A second item reports a fatal 1957 car crash near Fredericksburg involving Clayton Nebgen and William McDougall, with details of the wreck and injuries.
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Kennedy
General Assembly
United Nations
United States
Hammarskjold
Russia
Soviet Russia
Laos
South Vietnam
Berlin
East Germany
West Berlin
San Antonio
Fatal State Line Crash Leaves 1 Dead In Texas
On September 30 at about 5:40 p.m. Clayton Benno Nebgen, 24, was fatally injured when a northbound 1957 Chevrolet driven by William C. McDougall left the road, hit a bar ditch and rolled. Nebgen died en route to San Antonio after ambulance transport from Fredericksburg. The other occupant, McDougall, and a passenger were treated for injuries and released. Patrolman Walter Werner cited excessive speed as the likely cause.
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Clayton Nebgen
William McDougall
Nebgen
San Antonio
McDougall
Odessa
Burnet
Doublehorn Road
Fm-1631
Fredericksburg
Clayton Benno Nebgen
William C. McDougall
Bob King
Schaetter
Patrick Joseph Koch
Walter Werner
Local Family Trip Tied to San Antonio Visit
Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and their son Roy traveled to San Antonio on Saturday. Rev Tommy OBryan of San Antonio preached at the Baptist Church on Sunday and was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Edward Batley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jones
Roy
San Antonio
Tommy O'Bryan
Baptist Church
Edward Batley
Local visits shade weekend gatherings in Keryl area
Mrs Allen Bridges of Keryl visited her mother Mrs Alfred Kramer. Saturday afternoon Mr and Mrs Felix Lange of San Antonio visited all parents Mr and Mrs Joe Lange over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Bridges
Keryl‘Ville
Alfred Kramer
Felix Lange
San Antonio
Joe Lange
Couple Visits in Brownsville and Crabapple Families
Mr and Mrs Charles Walter of Crabapple visited Rev and Mrs C H Rose on Sunday. They were also with Mr and Mrs Michael Roots and their children from Brownsville visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Red Engleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walter
Crabapple
C. H. Rose Sanday
Michael Roots
Brownsville
Red Engleman
Old Mattresses Made New Springsco Specialists
Springing firm advertises mattress renovation services with felting and guaranteed work. Drop orders at Harper Locker Plant Kerrville and Mayfield's Mattress Company.
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Harper Locker Plant
Mayfield’s Mattress Company
Kerrville
McDougall Family Attends Texas Tech Game in Austin
Mr and Mrs Warren McDougall and their son John Warren traveled to Austin to watch the University of Texas Texas Tech College football game on Saturday.
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Warren McDougall
John Warren
Austin
University of Texas-Texas Tech
Local visitors call on Kramer family Wednesday
Mesdames Ida Land Albert Kramer Ernest Kramer Robert Jenschke Milton Kramer and Hed wig Filter visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Kramer on Wednesday in a social call reflecting community ties.
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Ida Land
Albert Kramer
Ernest Kramer
Robert Jenschke
Milton Kramer
Hedwig Filter
Alfred Kramer
Pettus Visitors Visit Whitewoods Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood Jr and their children from Pettus visited his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood Jr over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whitewood Jr
Pettus
Mrs
Barr Family Weekend Visit in Kerrville
Mrs and Mrs Paul Barr and their two children from Kerrville spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs E R Brown in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Barr
Kerrville
E. R. Brown
Ruskey Couple Visits Arnold En Route to Big Bend
Mr and Mrs Clarence Ruskey of Alvin stopped to see Mrs Mattie Arnold during their trip to Big Bend National Park for a vacation.
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Clarence Ruskey
Alvin
Mattie Arnold
Big Bend National Park
Lutherans of West Central Conference Meet at Zion Church
The West Central Conference of the Southern District of the American Lutheran Church meets at Zion Lutheran Church Fredericksburg on Friday Oct 6 with Holy Communion at 9 30 a m Rev C N Roth delivers the sermon Rev David A Heldtke serves as usher Evangelism is emphasized Dr Henry Hoesmann of the ALC Evangelism Dept will speak A noon meal is served by Zion Church Women the conference ends at 5 p m
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Lutherans of West Central Conference
Zion Church
West Central Conference
American Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran, Church
Fredericksburg
C. N. Roth
David A. Heldtke
Zion
Lee Roy Brandes
Seguin
Sec
Malcolm Hoffman
San Antonio
Louis Hart
Troville
Churches of the West Central Conference
Henry Hoesmann
Amercan Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Nebgen Dies at 24 After Military Service and Work as Diesel Mechanic
Clayton Benno Nebgen of Stonewall died at age 24 years 5 months 9 days. Born April 21 1937 he was a diesel mechanic with Truck Sales and Service. Survived by brothers Ruben and Simon Nebgen sister in law Lois Ann May fiancee. attended St Marys High School class of 1955. He served in France two years five months and 14 days from 1955 to 1958. Funeral services were held October 3 at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church with full military honors by the American Legion. Interment followed at St Marys cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Clayton Benno Nebgen
Alfons
Cecilia Jung Nebgen
Stonewall
Ruben Nebgen
Simon Nebgen
Fredericksburg
Lois Ann May
Odessa
St. Mary’s High School
U. S. Army
France
Schaetter Funeral Home
St. Mary's Church
R. J. Gronte
Louis
American Legion
St. Mary's Cemetery
Richard Stehling
Melvin Scott
Alton Nebgen
Marvin Klein
Fred Miller
Milton Jung
Cosper Family Visits Kin in Fort Worth Area
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cosper and their baby from Fort Worth spent several days with his parents Mr and Mrs Pete Cosper. Mrs Lewis Stevens a teacher in Ingram schools visited at Harper on Saturday.
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Kenneth Cosper
Baby
Fort Worth
Mrs
Pete Cosper
Lewis Stevens
Ingram
Harper
Mr and Mrs But Edwards Attend Church Services
Mr and Mrs Edwards attended church services in Mason on Sunday according to the report.
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But Edwards
Mason
Sivellses Visit Flewher Family This Weekend
Mr and Mrs H D Sivells of Austin spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W E Flewher, the Sivellses parents of their hosts.
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H. D. Sivells of
Austin
W. E. Flewher
Harper Centennial Fund Grows and Local Support Expands
The Harper Centennial finance committee reports rising inquiries on fund needs for 1962 and asks committees to estimate costs and timing. Necklaces and ear bobs are sold in town. donations may be left at First State Bank. Second contributor list shows gifts from individuals and families totaling modest amounts, reflecting broad community support.
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Harper Centennial Finance Committee
First State Bank
Charles Friedrich
Levi Kensing
Audrey Leinweber
Aloys A. Gitter
Floy Bode
Felix Meier
Alois Jung
Ferd. Tatsch
Louis Lange
Hollan Walker and
Family visits span Menard and Fredericksburg communities
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rode and Mrs. Tillman Landers of Menard visited their mother, Mrs. Mattie Arnold, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oehler of Fredericksburg visited his cousin Theo Oehler and his wife last Tuesday.
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Daniel Rode
Tillman Landers of
Menard
Mattie Armnold
Richard Oehler
Fredericksburg
Theo Oehler
Harper Lions Club approves special projects fund
The Harper Lions Club allocated 334.25 from the Lions Sportsman Fund for the Harper School and Harper Community Center. About 200 will buy a nine gallon refrigerated water cooler for the Harper School. The remainder supports the Sportsman Club and prize items for the yearly event. Sixteen members were present at the cafetorium meeting as two more Christmas street lights were approved. Reiger was named to check on prices Lange to prepare tickets Bode to order rifle and glasses.
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Lions Sportsman Fund
Harper School
Harper Community Center Fund
Sportsman
Lion Reiger
Lions Club
Sportsman Club
Lion Lange
Lion Bode
Band Boosters Club Meets With 11 Members Present
The Band Boosters Club met Monday in the school cafeteria with 11 members and Bandmaster in attendance. President Mrs Marie Taylor chaired the session as treasurer and membership chair reported 54 paid members.
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Marie Taylor
Harper Longhorns roll past Paint Rock in Oman clash
Logan Stevens led Harper High as the Longhorns defeated Paint Rock 46 to 6. Stevens scored the opener on a middle run and added two more rushing TDs later. David Hopf added a 6 yard scoring pass to Lloyd Wendel, and Bert Conner replied for Paint Rock with a 5 yard TD.
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Paint Rock
Logan Stevens
Harper Longhorns
Paint Rock Indians
Oman
Stevens
Longhorns
David Hopf
Hopf
Lloyd Wendel
Bert Conner
Harper Longhorn Band
Cochran
Officers Named In St James Lutheran Women Meeting
The St James Lutheran Church Women met September 20 in the parish house with twenty members and the pastor present. Officers for 1961 62 were elected led by President Mrs Raymond Spaeth with vice president Mrs Max Lange secretary Mrs Henry Moellendorf Jr treasurer Miss Gene Harper education secretary Mrs Milton Casper and stewardship secretary Mrs C H Rose. A mission study titled The Story of My Church will be held October 22. The bible study How Shall I Pray When I Am Sick was led by Rev C H Rose and closing prayers by Mrs Alfred Spaeth.
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St. James Lutheran Church
Elmer Lange
Raymond Spaeth
Max Lange
Henry Moellendorf Jr
Gene Harper
Milton Casper
C. H. Rose
Alfred Spaeth
Mrs Massey visit draws Otto and Massey guests
Sunday afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Otto of Liang and Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Massey of Kerrville visiting Mrs. W. R. Massey.
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W. R. Massey
Herbert Otto
Liang
Jasper Massey
Kerrville
Farm Bureau Members Fill Week With Dance And Dinner Plans
Gillespie County Farm Bureau opens its membership drive with a Saturday dance at Klein's Hall on October 7 featuring the Farm Bureau Orchestra. Proceeds go to the building fund. An annual meeting and barbecue dinner led by Marvin Burgess is set for October 19 at Turner Hall with State President J. M. Weat among expected attendees.
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Gillespie County Farm Bureau
F. C. Locato
New Am
Klein's Hall
Farm Bureau Orchestra
Leroy Kasper
Emil Tatsch
Arthur Ahrens
Harry Ahrens
Carl
Mazinke
Farm Bureau
Marvin Burgess
Wilk
Turner Hall
J. M. Weat
Lushop
Bull of the Woods Contest Seeks Harper Area Hunters
Harper area hunters are urged to join the Bull of the Woods club before November 16 to compete for two cash packpot prizes. Membership available from Friedrich Lange or Staudt. The contest uses a seven year old point system with local residents eligible. Lady Nimrods are invited to join. last season a local woman killed the heaviest buck, though her husband is a club member.
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Harper Area
Hunter's
Frank Staudt
Elmer Lange
Louis Friedrich
Harper
Friedrich
Lange
Staudt
Ranchkess
Nimrods
Harper Lockers
Ond
Harper Community Chest drive seeks $500 from Harper area
Harper citizens are urged to donate to the Harper Community Chest campaign through October 31 1961. Contributions can be left with or mailed to Chas Barrett or Rev C H Rose. Eleven workers are assigned to the drive and the local fund supports Salvation Army Red Cross Boy Scouts United Fund and Texas Medical and Research Center.
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H Harper
Harper Community Chest
Chas. Barrett
Rev. C. H. Rose
Harper
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
The
United Fund
Texas Medical and Research Center
Fund Drive Underway for Gillespie County Community Chest
James Bender announces the 1901 fund drive is under way with an Oct 3 advance section breakfast. Quotas: $8 000 advance, $2 000 employee, $400 schools. Bossed by Alton Kiley Cliff Balser, plans include payroll deduction and school hospital drives. Offices at 104 East Main Street Fredericksburg. Call WY 7 3053 to contribute. Take a look at the chest thermometer on Main Street.
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James Bender
Community Chest
Alton Kiley
Cliff Balser
Galespie County
Bender
Fredericksburg
Wallace Ottmers
Ad Dietzer
Ployee
Victor Ottmers
Ollie Schachter
Caest
Caeest
East Man Street
H. A. Adams
Emime Muelley
Gillespie County
Puron
Matin Street
St Marys School Bazaar Sets Turkey Dinner and Games
St Marys School bazaar, a major city event, returns Sunday October 8 in the school basement and St Josephs Hall. A home cooked turkey dinner with cake and coffee costs 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for children, with meals to go from the outside kitchen. Prizes totaling about 1000 dollars, doll displays, candy, crafts, and parcel post stand add to the day with tickets and donation certificates available to the public.
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St. Mary's School
St. Joseph's Hall
Saunday
St. Josepns
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Chester McDougall
Iephen
Harper Centennial Fund
State Fair Star
Sound of Music
Florence Henderson
Maria
Dallas
Harper Lions Club
Band Boosters Club
Harper Halls
St. James Lutheran Women’s Meeting
Cillespie County
St. Mary’s School
Juans
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