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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1956

Page

3

Egypts Egypt for the Egyptians fuels Suez crisis debate

The column argues Egypt’s national mood favors strong local control and anti British sentiment. It recounts Farouk’s pro Axis stance, his exile to Italy, and a dramatic staged confrontation with Sir Miles Lampson when British tanks entered the Cairo palace.

Farouk Egypt United States Great Britain France Germany Italy Nile Fre Miles W. Lampson Miles Lampson Britain Sharia Ruston Suez Canal

Loretta Jenschke and Elmer Reed Wed in San Antonio

Loretta Jenschke, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Jenschke, married Elmer Reed, son of Mr and Mrs Ernst Reed, in St Marys Catholic Church San Antonio. Rev Hubert Baumann officiated with St Marys High School choir and organist Mary Klein. Bridesmaids wore rose iridescent gowns. attendants carried bronze mums. The couple's families wore formal attire as the ceremony concluded.

Loretta Jenschke Elmer Reed St. Mary's Catholic Church Hubert Baumann San Antonio St. Mary’s High School Mary Klein Henry Jenschke Fredericksburg St. Mary's High School Ernst Reed FHS Tom Sheridan Jenschke Chantilly Wm. Keyser Royston Rothmann Bryan Rose Marie Carl Meurer MacDonald Rose Ida Martie Franke Nita Crenwelge Angela Kammlah Kermit Reeh Orange Raymond Besier Robbie Reeh Tommy Reeh

Kerr County project completed early at 215000 cost

The Allen Keller Company built one of three structures for Kerr County at a cost of 215000 dollars. The project finished 44 days ahead of schedule. The lakefront area has quickly become a popular spot for water skiers swimmers boaters and fishermen. St Marys Church nuptials are set for Saturday morning as Loretta Jenschke and Elmer Reed plan to wed.

Allen Keller Company Kerr County St. Mary's Church United Loretta Jenschke Elmer Reed Gillespie County Pedernales Guadalupe River Pedernales River Lee Goff Weinheimer Goff P Ingram Legion Center Point Water District

Presbyterian Church Marking 75th Anniversary

Harper Presbyterian Church celebrates 75 years since its organization at Barnet Springs School House on October 10 1881. A reception 2 to 5 p m follows the program with former members and pastors invited. Mrs Pat Rogers chairs the festivities. Mrs Lewis Stevens prepared the history read aloud.

Harper Presbyterian Church Barnet Springs School House Pat Rogers Women's Society of the Church Lewis Stevens

PTA Supper At Harper High Slated For Oct 20

The PTA plans a supper on Saturday October 20 at Harper High School starting at 6 p.m. Menu includes barbecued sausage potato salad beans tomatoes pickles bread coffee or tea and pie or cake. Tickets cost 1.00 for adults 90 cents for children. Admission after the meal is 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children.

PTA Harper High School S“p.m Paul Suffel Victor Marshall Alton Spencer Earl Benner Floy Bode Hubert Rahe Clinton Brown Warren McDougall Watkins Tarr Dennis Parker Marie Taylor Edwin Braeutigam

Harper Band Boosters Meet Monday Evening

Members of the Harper Band Boosters Club will gather at the school house on Monday night October 15 at 7 30 p m All members and those interested are urged to attend.

Harper Band Boosters Club

Local Visitors Stop in Fredericksburg Families

Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel were business visitors in Fredericksburg Saturday. Mr and Mrs Chester Dieter and their young daughter from San Antonio spent the weekend here with relatives. Mr and Mrs Aubrey Harper and their Dallas family visited Gordon and his wife during the stay.

Lorenz Wendel Fredericksburg Chester Dieter San Antonio Aubrey Harper Dallas Gordon Harper

Louis Jung Dies After Long Illness at 78

Louis E. Jung, 78, died after a prolonged illness and four days in hospital on Monday Oct 1. Funeral services were held Oct 3 at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Catholic Church with Rev A A Gitter officiating. He was born Aug 30 1878 in Gilespie County, a stock farmer and former teacher. He married Emma Metzger in 1911 and survived by three sons Alois, Francis, and Hugo, 11 grandchildren, one sister Mina Mosel, and numerous relatives.

Louis E. Jung Schaetter Funeral Home St. Mary’s Catholic Church A. A. Gitter Harper St. Anthony's Catholic Church Texas Schaetter Chapel Walter Mosel Erwin Klein Victor Jung Hilmar Wahrmund Bruno Arlitt Alfred Mosel St. Mary's Cemetery Peter Jung Germany Willhelmina Hetzel Jung USA Cave Creek Gilespie County Tivydale Emma Metzger Alois Fredericksburg Francis Memphis Tennesse Hugo San Antonio Mina J. P. Mosel Veronica Arthur Mosel Lina Karl Kunz Anna John Staudt Elsie August Mosel Marie Franz Klein Berthold Anton Herman Albert Rudolph

Harper Methodists Organize Volunteer Church Choir

Rev. Jesse Long announces a new volunteer choir at Harper Methodist Church to support regular worship services. The music committee will join the choir and welcome volunteers. The Women’s Society for Christian Service held a strong meeting last Tuesday. Layman’s Day is set for October 21 with a speaker to be announced.

Harper Methodist Church Jesse Long Women's Society For Christian Service

Harper Nimrods Plan Annual Prize Draw

Harper Area Nimrods invite members to join the Bull of the Woods Club by November 15 for a 1 dollar entry. Winners announced January 2, 1957, with 66 2/3 percent to first and 33 1/3 percent to second. Entry via Elmer Lee Lange or Frank E. Staudt.

Harper Area Nimrods Bull of the Woods Club Elmer Lee Lange Frank E. Staudt

County Water District Campaign Forms with Bond Election

Gillespie County Water Improvement District organizers push a county wide education drive as a bond issue of 10 000 is slated for November 24 1956 The plan includes three committees publicity tours and speaking engagements to inform residents about water retention and flood control measures across the county.

Gillespie County Petmecky Norbert Fritz Arthur Kowert Victor Dittmar Rubin Meier Albert Sieckmann Marvin Daniels McCulloch Kerr Counties Gilbert Kaderll Tom Weinheimer Andrew Kaiser Fredericksburg Peru Victor Sagebiel Peril Weinheimer

Bierschwales Honored for Fifty Years of Service at Baptist Church

At First Baptist Church on October 7 Mr and Mrs Richard Bierschwale were recognized for over fifty years of Christian service. Mr Bierschwale long served as chorister and Mrs Bierschwale as pianist. The pastor presented certificates and a commemorative plaque as members offered gifts.

First Baptist Church Richard Bierschwale Bierschwale Blerschwaale

Dr F W zur Burg thanks Fredericksburg after accident

Dr Frederick W zur Burg dean of engineering at Southwestern Louisiana Institute and his wife and son Frederick Jr express gratitude to Fredericksburg and Harper after an Aug. 31 crash. In a Radio Post letter they praise hospital staffs and local residents for kindness and plan a return visit when possible.

Frederick W. Zur. Burg College of Engineering Southwestern Louisiana Institute LaFayette Louisiana Frederick Jr Harper Fredericksburg Radio Post Zur Burg

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