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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1972
Page
1
A short essay urges open communication and lists practical rules for effective dialogue. It stresses listening, understanding others, finding agreement, admitting disagreement respectfully, and showing appreciation to build trust and improve interpersonal exchange.
National 4-H Week runs October 17 with about 5 million youth taking part. The activities cover environment nutrition health community betterment management careers and international programs across over 80 countries.
Mrs J M Eva B Stevens of Harper died Sunday September 10 in Fredericksburg Nursing Home where she and her husband lived since December 1971. She and her husband celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on July 17, 1972. Born July 25, 1882 in Lampasas she lived most of her life in Harper. Survivors include her husband three sons E M Stevens San Antonio Mike Stevens Victoria and G C Stevens Harper two daughters Minnie Del Nay Brownwood and Annie Fay Bode Harper two sisters L V Walker San Antonio and Henry Callifero Denton three brothers Oscar and G W Delavan San Antonio Horace Delavan Fairfield 11 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday September 12 at First Baptist Church Harper with burial in Harper Cemetery.
Mrs Albert White 79 nee Eva Lydia Maine died Sept 27 at Hill Country Memorial Hospital after 12 days illness. Survived by daughter Doris Parker of Harper, two grandchildren, nine more grandchildren, five Maine brothers and sister and other relatives. Funeral at Schaetter Chapel Sept 29 at 2 pm with Rev William Hill officiating. Body flown to Fairport New York for graveside services Oct 2.
Twenty five parents and fans plan to travel to Leakey for a football extravaganza this Friday. A Mexican supper will follow the game. A 222 hunting rifle with a 4 power scope is reserved for the December second presentation. Tickets go on sale next week at a special home game ticket location. Scouts were assigned for upcoming games. The treasury shows 283 dollars with no bills yet. Donnie and Nancy Bode provided refreshments. Film of the Harper Canyon game was narrated by Coach Lumpkins.
Victor Marschall of Harper heads to Minneapolis as a delegate from the Southern District for a week at the National Convention of The American Lutheran Church. Harper 4-H Clubs announce a meeting on Monday October 9 at 3:30 p.m. at the school cafetorium inviting all interested youth.
Morris Bode of San Juan Puerto Rico attended his grandmother Mrs. Mart Stevens funeral. Carlos Roeder of Willingboro New Jersey and family visited, drove 1800 miles round trip. Several other guests visited the Roeders and Bodes, with church attendance and hospital news. Verlon Masters injured in fall from a roof, both ankles broken, hospitalized in Harper.
Robert Maurer of Lange Road about 40 miles south of Harper has turned a 25 year hobby into a growing worm business. He wholesales thousand worm batches to customers statewide, selling from his farm where peat moss keeps the worms for easy transport. Maurer notes worms improve soil absorption and act as a natural fertilizer while elephant ears provide shade for production.
Lorna Rahe was elected president of the Harper Senior 4-H Club at the Sept 21 meeting at the Harper School. Tommy Brandenberger became vice president Kevin McMahon secretary Pam Massey treasurer and Sharon Schumpelt reporter.Mrs Leta Ann Metzger outlined plans for the Foods Show in March and the County Achievement banquet on Oct 10 at the Legion Hall in Fredericksburg.
In Gillespie County 4-H, happiness comes from active participation with 280 youths and 53 adults in seven clubs. The program offers projects from clothing and foods to rifle and horse, with awards ranging from $100 to $4,000 and annual scholarships funded by district concessions.
The Hill Country Chapter No 969 of the American Association of Retired Persons will meet Monday Oct 9 at 2 p.m. in the Kerrville Municipal Auditorium. Leaders are nominated for county Outstanding Leader each year. The article notes pleasant weather with 39 to 38 degree readings and dew. Adults and youth are invited to join the 4 H program.
Geraldine Skipper was installed president of the Legion Auxiliary Sagaser Haas Post at a recent membership barbecue and officer installation. Elizabeth McDougall became vice president, Mae Delorey secretary, Jettie Scarborough treasurer, Gay Esquell sergeant at arms, Edna Casper chaplain, and Stalla Whitworth historian. A rummage sale is planned and a Gift Shop Party will occur on the first Thursday in November.
The Harper Herald invites readers to submit news with dates locations names and events. Contributors are asked to spell all names correctly and include who what where when and why for accurate publication.
John Seiders nephew of Miss Frances Floyd died in an auto accident in Alexandria Virginia on Friday September 29. He was the son of Cecil Floyd Seiders and F W Seiders of Alexandria. Survivors include his wife Martha North Seiders and baby Stephanie of Alexandria. Services October 2 at Kami at Barcroft Bible Church Arlington VA with interment at Columbia Gardens. Mis Floyd and relatives traveled to attend.
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