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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1975
Page
9
The piece celebrates October and autumn's beauty, describing crimson leaves, bronze oaks, gold maples, and the season’s mood. It recalls wind driven scenes and bonfires, ending with Oscar Bryn’s line about autumn prompting reflection and ambition.
A heartfelt meditation on humble work as a divine instrument and a call to kindness. The author hopes to calm irritation, offer hopeful words, and serve others with pride, linking personal duty to a global unity.
Reminder that the 1975 hunting season nears and Harper area members should join the Bull of the Woods contest by the midnight November 14 deadline. Bucks and turkeys may score to win in six cash prizes, with prospects noted for improved season after 1974.
Guest speaker Karleen Farnhof from Fredericksburg, with the Child Abuse team, reported 105 deaths last year nationwide with one in Gillespie County. In Gillespie County, 13 complaints and eight children placed in homes since January. Details on confidentiality, hospital admissions, and family reunification were shared along with slides. PTA officials noted festival plans, treasury balance of 276.25, and upcoming eye tests and Christmas program.
Ron Kelly of San Antonio, a senior design engineer at Ventura Manufacturing Co., will speak at the Full Gospel Businessmen meeting in Kerrville. He and his wife Pat teach at St. Pius X parish, serve on the parish council, and will share how their faith unites their family. The event is at the First National Bank Community Room on Junction Highway this Saturday at 7 30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Gillespie County Farm Bureau will hold its annual County Convention Thursday October 16 at 7 p.m. in the American Legion Hall. Odell Frazier Texas Farm Bureau District 9 manager will be guest speaker. Delegates from local schools attend a Bay lor Student Seminar. Reservations due October 14.
Harper United Methodist Church of Harper will observe Laity Day on Sunday October 12 at 10 30 a m Guest speaker will be Rolan Schmidt of Fredericksburg Everyone welcome
Delegates from Gillespie County attended the Texas Home Demonstration Association State Meeting in Abilene September 23 25 1975. Mrs Richard Kasper Mrs Ervin Pfau and Miss Nora Fuhrmann represented local clubs along with 800 delegates and guests. Dr Jimmie Cox and Mrs Dolph Briscoe spoke on goals and immunization during the event.
A civic minded group could lead a project to upgrade the Harper School football field turf. The school and its band need funding, and community initiative is urged to support the effort.
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