The American Red Cross Century of Service and Impact
A historical overview traces the American Red Cross birth by Cjara Barton in 1881, its wartime and disaster relief mission, and its 1900 charter duties. It notes international aid, training exchanges, and the organization’s growth into a global humanitarian role in the second century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Red Cross
American Red Cross
U. S
Henri Dunant
Cjara Barton
Red Cross
American Association of the Red Cross
American Society
Europe
Miss Barton
Michigan
United States
Congress
American
Russia
U.S
Red Hoss
Pres Kennedys
A. A Gitler
Chaamidtn
Gillespie County
Band Booster Meeting Minutes Outline Club Actions
The Band Booster Club met October 1 at 2 50 p m in the cafetorium with eight members and Mr Cochran presiding Mrs Reginald MebDougall chaired The July and August minutes were read and approved Treasurers report by Nils Hid Stevens noted Vyached meetings set for the second Mondays monthly The next regular meeting will be November 11 at 7 30 pm in the cafetorium Eight members were urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran
Reginal MebDougall
Nils Hid
Stevens
Beat
Harper PTA Fall Carnival Planned For November Second
Harper PTA and Harper Parent-Teacher Association announce a fall carnival on Saturday November 2 from 3 to 8 pm at Harper School. A chicken supper with creamed potatoes peas tossed salad pie bread coffee milk and tea will be served. An adults program at 8 pm features local organizers and student volunteers with decorations booths posters and advertising coordinating teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Peacher Association
Micoan
Jim McMahan
Chaimen
Raymond Spaeth
Ways
Marie Taylor
Phil Ropers
Gene Harper
Miers
Reginald McDougall
Clayton Massey
Elgin Esquell
Matte McDougall
G. C. Steves
Adult Boy Scout Training Course Planned in Fredericksburg
County adult Scout leaders may attend a special training course in Fredericksburg on Sundays in October. The basic Box Scout training will run from 1 30 p m at the Scout Cabin covering the first six hours of the Scouter Training Course. It aims to educate ministers assistants and committeemen, with open invitation to anyone interested in scouting. Parents are urged to attend to learn what the program offers their youths. The class is scheduled on Sundays to avoid conflicts with other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Wali
Oper
Ness
United States
Eeam
Hema
Mier
Worten
Breaddhsburpt
Pharper Peters
Boi
Mooney
Ape Mooney
Mathel
Arthur Stehstop
Security State Bank and Trust Oof Fredericksborg
Vicorey
Elmer Kelton Appointed Editor of TS and GRA Ranchman's Magazine
Elmer Kelton becomes editor of The Sheep and Goat Raiser The Ranchman's Magazine published in San Angelo. The move announced by James L Powell president of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. Kelton longtime agriculture editor at the San Angelo Standard-Times and author of Western novels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kelton
Ts&gra Ranchman’s Magazine
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Ranchman’s
San Angelo
James L. Powell
Fort McKavett
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Kelton
San Angelo Standard-Times
Association
H. M. Phillips
Associated Press
Standard- Times
Spot News
Pecos
Bille Sol Estes
Crane
Texas
Buck Kelton
McElroy Ranch Co
University of Texas
Harper locals note family moves and visits
Local notices describe the Brown family returning to Harper from near Ingram to settle. Several residents and visitors from Fredericksburg Kerrville Brenham and San Marcus are mentioned attending visits and hospital stays. A hog management tip notes a boar lot of about one-fourth acre with shade water and feeding area for efficient swine care.
First State Bank Assets Hit New Record High
The First State Bank of Harper reports assets totaling 801 331. Lk, surpassing the $800,000 mark for the first time in bank history. Deposits reach 995 502.52, up 127 657.16 from June 29. Loans and discounts fall to 209 192.69 from 238 906.14, reflecting a shift in asset composition amid a generally sound Harper trade area. Cha. Barrett and E. B. Echkerle note assets and deposits rose while loans declined.
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Bank of
Harper
Bank ii Gallespie
the Herald
Bantkus
Cha. Barrett
E. B. Echkerle Cate
Visc Ain
Harper Trade
PTA Meeting At Tusnay School Cafetorium
PTA program included a song When I Met My Master by Marie Taylor with Scottie Lee Taylor. Devotion from Luke 6 43 8 The Family A Firm Tone was led by Mrs Robert Dittmar. Mrs Victor Harper presided. a thanks note from Rev W E Doerr for the appreciation gift was read. Fall festival plans announced for Saturday November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiare Harper
Tusnay
Marie Taylor
Scottie Lee Taylor
Stranyg
Raymond Spaeth
Robert Dittmar
Victor Harper
W. E. Doerr
PTA
Raymond Speeth
Waves
Westminster Fellowship Meeting Summary
Members met Sunday at Westminster Fellowship with discussion on world religions. Officers elected included Moderator Jam Bio and Vice Moderator Jal dae Pea, with Dyerdores as board, and Dasha ANwete noted as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Westimibste
Belo Owstij
Oetoee
Goa
Presbyterian Math
Moderato
Jam Bio
Jal Dae Pea
Vocalions for Young People event at local church
The Methodist Church Educational Council invites teenagers to a Sunday afternoon program at the church. A film and program titled Vocalions for Young People will be shown and discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifal
Methodist Church Educationa
Buald Iy
St James Lutheran Women Meet and Plans for Coming Year
The General meeting of St James Women was held September 2 at 2 pm in the Parish House. Mrs. Victor Wendel led devotion. “Jesus Shall Reign” was sung. Officers elected include talarit, Miss Malton Ahrens vice president, Mrs Bellon Tatsch secretary, and Mrs Chester Tta treasurer. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Center el Aust. Also notes on Mooney Aircraft models and future expansion at the Mooney plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Wendel
Offhers
Robert Dittmar
Pies Talarit
Malton Ahrens
Bellon Tatsch
Chester Tta
Open House and Mooney Plant Luncheon in Kerrville
Kerr County Industrial Foundation and Kerrville Chamber of Commerce sponsored a noontime luncheon at the Mooney plant near Kerrville. Attendees included state and local officials and business leaders, praising Mooney’s growth and upcoming aircraft models and expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr County Industrial Foundation
Kerrville
Mooney Plant
Mooney Atrcratt
Kerr Ville
Kerr Courts Industrial Foundation
Kerrville Chamber of Commerce
Preston
Louwis Crump
Sati Satha
Franklin SE
al Ael Sa
Vitor
Pitts
Frese Dehstaty
Eendeta
Comfort
Tfarper
Medina
Ceeda
Deers
Aimer
Council Plans Annual Awards Banquet For October
The Cl County Council met in a Wednesday session to outline the IH Awards Banquet set for Tuesday October JO. The meeting chaired by Rodney Ruebsabim reviewed nominations for council offices and committees with results to be distributed to clubs. Votes will be returned and counted at the Advents' office by October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prand Yurs
CTA
Rodney Ruebsabim
Stonewaal
Cathy Patse
Khechteyichsburgp
Luchkenbach
Pugt Know
St. Marys
Care
Three Texas Districts Win Soil Conservation Awards
Three Texas districts earned top honors in the 16th annual Soil Conservation Awards Program. Navarraville District, Udall County District, and Brazos-Galveston District are recognized for outstanding cooperator leadership and farmer supervision. State leaders will announce the top district and plan a December ceremony to honor winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Coll
Ammed Prand
Suil Conservation
Nua
Barmers
Ais Truts
Visi Lo Atizana
Stats Conservation
Goodyears
Lida Dete
Desert Taneh
Cls
Navarighldl
GC. ML
Newtur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Suhocribe CO
Cphe Herald
Luke Mains
Kermit Reed
Central Texas Volunteer Firemen's Association
Rech
Harper Pta
Pietos
Granger
Brenham
Tom Litzinger
San Antonio
Saterbay
Frank Rischner
Harper Locals
Mir
A. L. Bierschwale
Junction
Gene Jones
Herbert Jones
Louis Lott
Legion and Auriliany
Chester Moses Wihle
Steve Forrest
WR. Masses
Yvuo
Mas
Ricnard Lier
Schwab
Louise Boatright
Mis Chester
Moses
Jou
Vadik Vetepenough
Mia
Mas Board Lott
Werrville
Lott
Lalle Hatley
Iestret
Tourna
Alfred Lehne
Voua
Hegion
Atte
Oquou
Howard Destai
Mars Llosa Batles
Pasadena
Elme Jumpkins
Herman Oehler
Allan the Peterson
UAW
College ii
San Marcus
Io Harper
Jimmie Peril
Jack Phillips
Jeanette Rogers
Johnnie Kas Barnett
Edward Klein
Helen Armstranp
Tivydale
Edwin Lange
Lorene Wendel
Milton Wendel
Chevy Springs
Miao
Maus
Marek Sevarborough
EP Paseo
Rev Fon
First State Bank
PTA Ficenns
Westminister Fellowship
Lreststere
Dasha Anwete
Rarper M.Y.F
Mest
St. Jams Luthern Women Mat
Co. St James Women
Bern
Ebouse
Mooney Aircraft
Where- Ville
Radeo
Propan
Moores
Montis
Tiree Planes
Thavidig
Cotts
Tso
Tao Ralph Bbe
Aly Meriter
Betas Selon More
USA
Odeser
Pancuet
L . Ovis
Cde
Ji Pan Sas
Withie Werrieta
Shaaban
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