Built in Preparedness for Disaster Food Aid in Texas
The article describes USDA and state cooperation for emergency food distribution during disasters. It notes food stored in school and community facilities in Texas and outlines how relief agencies, Red Cross and Civil Defense, coordinate releases to victims, with plans for rapid replenishment from USDA stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Ss. Department of Agriculture
John J. Slaughter
William M. Herndon
Texas Department of Public Welfare
Austin
America
Texas
Slaughter
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Civil Defense
Welfare
USDA
Catholic Mission in Harper Parish Week of Nov
Readable fragments describe a Catholic mission in Harper during a week in November. The services include special prayers and a sermon led by Father Joseph Hagen, a member of the Jamesonian Order from St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Mission
Harper
St Amthous' S
Walt
Joveon Hagen
St Bouls
Spitzer and Wendel United In Marriage In Lubbock
Saundra Jeanine Spitzer and Carlton Tyrus Wendel wed in Shepherd King Lutheran Church Lubbock on October 12 at seven p.m. The ceremony featured Miss Saundra Spitzer and Rev. Mild officiating with family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saundra Jeanine Spitzer
Carlton T. Wendel
Lubbock
Laymen's Sunday at St James Lutheran Church
Laymen of the congregation at St James Lutheran Church Harper plan a worship service Sunday October 20 with the theme Your Neighbour Oases Yourself from Luke 27. Rev Doerr will be guest speaker for the 60th anniversary celebration of St John’s Lutheran Church Warrenton Texas with a fellowship meal prepared by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St James Lutheran Church
Harper
Six Harper Students Enrolled At SWTSC
Six Harper students, Kathy Duderstadt, David Dean Hopt, John Warren McDougall, Jimmy Peril, Jack W. Phillips, and Betts Jaenette Rogers, enrolled at Southwest Texas State College for the fall semester. Duderstadt majors in elementary education, Hopt in mathematics, McDougall in accounting, Peril in horticulture, Phillips in electrical engineering, and Rogers in home economics. Flowers, music, and a reception followed the wedding of the couple at Friendship Chapel with guests and relatives from Lubbock and Aspermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin Marcos Sin
Platper
Southwest Texas State College
Kathy Duderstadt
Douglas Duderstadt
David Dean Hopt
FE. Dean Hopt
John Warren McDougall
Warren McDougall
Jimmy Peril
J. R. Perth
Jack W. Phillips
Charles C. Phillips
Betts Jaenette Rogers
C. E. Rogers
Miss Duderstadt
Llopfho
Mebpougath
Peril
Harper Community Park Membership Meeting
The Harper Community Park Association will hold a membership meeting on Monday night at the Community Hall. The session aims to discuss implementing a June resolution to call a membership meeting after the Harper Centennial funds were divided and how to use the funds to improve the park path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Community Park Association
Beta Zeta Opens Years Activities at Texas A&M Adjunct
Beta Zeta chapter of Delta Nappa Gamma opened a year of activities at the Texas A M Adjunct in Junction with 27 members and three guests from Kerrville Junction Harper Mason Menwich Fredericksburg. Guest speaker Keriville spoke on laws discriminating against women and suggested remedial legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sead
Acevattes
Beta Zeta
Delta Nappa Gamma
Texas A&m
Junction
Kerrville
Harper
Mason
Leola Sides
McCall's Magazine
Philippines
Asia
C. W. McCarroll
W. P. Riley
Douglas Duderstadt
Ella Gold
Flora Wertheim
Mesd
Harper 4 H Clubpreps for County Awards Banquet
Harper 4 H Club met October 10 at the fire station with 17 members and several adults. Rosalee Gilliland led a snack demonstration and group games. Cathy Tatsch reported on council plans for the County Awards Banquet on October 29 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is 1.05 for adults and 0 for children, orders from Darlene Mbosek or Cathy Watsch by October 27. An award-card project and nominations by Marlene Doco are noted, with a November meeting planned and a Marathon event outlined for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Il Club
Rosalee Gilliland
Cathy Tatsch
Aederichesburg
Iaoa
Elial Dren
Dhd
Darlene Mbosek
Cathy Watsch
Oetens
Progean
Amd
Marlene Doco
Schell
Armd Stone
Poer
St James Jumter Lutherans Met Last Friday
The St James Jumter Lutherans held a meeting last Friday with readings, prayers, and a church symbol lesson on the Triune God. Freshman chairmen Doerry and Elopr served, and members sang hymns and offered a birthday shout for Bob Dittmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Mie Wook
Doery
Herbert
Pere
Elmer
Stephen
Wastes Mokder
Ronnie Beh
Gene Raheo Chase Lange
Bob Dittmar Mores Tarper
Daniel Home
Lyzette Elena Rev. Doerr
Smibel
Mary Behrends
Nancy Bethe
Olooes
Stephen Wueri
McMahons Honored With Welcome Party In Klein Branch
Klein Branch residents honor Mr. and Mrs. James TV McMahon and family with a welcome party at their home Saturday. Guests admired the reconditioned residence once linked to Henry Mautetam while longtime neighbors shared memories and good wishes. Refreshments were served as the event celebrated the family’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein Branch
James TV
McMahon and Sons
Thei
Henry Mautetam
Klew Brant
Tae Mos
Weis
Miss Kay Dunbar and Paul Jones wed in California
Miss Kay Dunbar and Paul Jones married in a ceremony in California. The account notes attendees including relatives and friends, and mentions plans for the couple to live in Texas. Details about the wedding party and reception are blended with travel and family references from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kay Dunbar
Paul Jones
California
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes and Upcoming Events
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Friday meeting led by President Taylor. She announced the Distrt Convention will be held at Bracket Willie on November 2 and 40 Platts were trade for the Burkes Shoot on November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miauie Taylor
Burkes
Bredas
Nave
American Legion Elects Kevin Lange Jr Commander
Kevin Lange Jr. chosen as commander at Harper post 650 to fill a vacancy during the October meeting. A November gathering will arrange gifts for hospitalized veterans and Christmas outreach plans for families, with refreshments and fellowship at St James Lutheran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Legion
Kevin Lange Jr
American Legion
Harper
Fatwain Lange Jr
Legion and Auxiliary
NTP
Wis
Rome
Mivaterdate
James Aid
St James Lutheran Women Host Kerrville State Home Group
The St James Lutheran Women hosted 40 visitors from Kerrville State Home on Thursday October 10 at 2 pm. Mrs Clifford Bode arranged the trip giving the Home a chance to pick up occupational therapy items. A 3 pm program featured hymns a song a welcome reading and a prayer with Rev W E Doerr delivering a love chapter message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
R. O Dittmar
Milton Ahrens
WE. Doerr
Elnora Byrd
Reformation Sunday Song Service Sept 27 at St James Harper
St James Lutheran Church Harper hosts Joint Reformation Sunday Song Service on October 27 at 7 30 p m with Rev Clif ford Edpe from Edison St Methodist Fredericks burg Rev Tommy O Bryant from Harper Methodist Rev W E Doerr of St James Lutheran directing a community choir. Prelude lunch at 6 30 p m. Participating churches include Christ Lutheran Cherry Spring St Peter Lutheran Emmanuel Gospel United Pentecostal and First Presbyterian Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Lutheran Church
Harper
Hiweh
Clifford Edpe
Edison St Methodist Church
Fredericksburg
Harper Methodist Church
Tommy O'Bryant
Harper Baptist Church
W. E. Doerr
O' Bryant
Budison Street Methodist
Christ Lutheran Church
Cherry Spring
St Peter Lutheran Church
Emmanuel Gospel Church
United Pentecostal
First Presbsterian
Harper 4-H Club Sponsors Rabies Vaccination Event
Harper 4-H Club holds a rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday October 19 at Harper Community Park StoSpomio. The event invites community participation and features gifts from surrounding communities welcomed by Mrs Belton Tatsch, club reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper 4-H
Harper Ie Club
Tootables
StoSpomio
Harper Community Park
Belton Tatsch
David Pape Named Top Agriculturist in Edwards County
David Pape of Edwards County earns Texas 4 H top agriculturist honors for 1963 and is selected for potential national judging. The award, backed by International Harvester, recognizes leadership blending farming knowledge with a full county program. Pape, 1963 Springs High School graduate, is noted for beef cattle, horses, and community service. his family, education, and plans are highlighted.
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David Pape
van Edwards County
Texas
Chicago
Amy
International Harvester Company
thim + sa
Pape
W. Q. Pape
F Wksburg
Eaol Jr
Prade Barner Sires
IF Springs High School
Forve Academy
Goru
Budrehans
Roesstul
Dittmar Named Gillespie Mohair Promotion Chairman
John Dittmar, prominent Post Oak Neh gen rancher, is named chairman for Gillespie County by the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association Mohair Promotion Committee to raise funds for Mohair Promotion. A minimum contribution of one goat or its cash value is urged from all mohair producers and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association
John Dittmar
Post Oak
Nehgen
Gillespie County
Dittmar
Route 1
Fredericksburg
Texas
Gillespie County Livestock Sales Company
Littmar Oso
Russ Sandra Dietz
Edgewas Dietz
Fredercksburg
New York
Dietz
lDuttmarets
Moma
Mass Sandra Gail Wendel Is Married In Kerrville
Sandra Gail Wendel wed Joe Dean Spencer in Zion Lutheran Church Bernville with Rev C C Biles presiding. The bride wore a blue wool suit with white gardenia corsage. maid of honor was her sister. best man Malcolm Marschal of Harper. A reception followed in the church fellowship hall. The couple will reside in Kerrville where the groom works for the telephone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Parker
Aspermont
Tommy Spitzer
Victor Wike
Eudell Spitzer
New Mexico
Lubbock High School
Texas Tech
Tech
Wendel
Harper High School
Texas Lutheran College
10Th St
Victor Wendel
Lubbock
Mass
Sandra Gail Wendel
Joe Dean Spencer
Nerrville
Sinso
Coearl Wernedel
Chatiehie
Damon Wend
al Ke
Ville
Joe Dean Spetert
Lito, Spence
Harpo
Zion Lutherar Church
Bernville
C. C. Biles Onpain
Ehler
Brias
Dg Iy
Anolit
Chess
Malcolm Marschal
Harper
Pia
San Antonio
Kerrville
Mooney Owen House Dedicates New Building At Open House
About 1000 people attended the dedication and open house for Mooney Aircraft Inc at Kerrville Sunday afternoon. The event featured remarks by Ralph Harmon of Mooney and recognition for Jack Peterson and Harry Dietert for their efforts in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooney Owen
W. IE. Woodman
Small Business Administration
San Antonio
Arthur Stehling
Security State Band and ‘Trust of
Ralph Harmon
Mooney Organ
Ation
Harmon
Texas
Weaoan Hill
Countis
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Clarence LaRoche
Solar
Russia
Mathie
Matt
Saundra Jeannine Spitzer
Carlton Tyrus Wendel
Shepherd King Lutheran Church
A. BE. Mild
Mas
L. L. Spitzer
Mesa Rae Wendel
Thomas Green
Bill Spitver
Diane Weddige
Lord Wendel of
Bill Spite
Pride
Nick Merces Usthers
Bent Keeton
Roger Ditches
Stamford
Wass
Dean Spitzer
Caidle Diphters
Mrs. Carlton Tyrus Wendel
Jeannine Spitzer
SWTSC
Community Park
Harper 4-H Club
McMahons
Preeul
Durbar
beNas
AliZonda
Lera
Mia
Mrs
Penxas
Vi Jones
Califorda
American Legion Auxiliary
Luther League Net
St James Luther League
Hiatper
Stundas Mgeht
Wavisa
Nou Drags
Taudlbes League
Prayars
Annabel Katsper
Bevan
Richard Ras
Peas
Eong
Lawrence Metezer
Raymond Spaeth
Belton
Patseh
Hulda Sagebdiel
Frederiiksburg
Mos Ottu Rahe
Lipton Point
Auxiliary
Atteri
James
Vooa
Lapaon
Gillespie
Mooney Aircraft
Stehling
Hal Rachal
Staff Phots
Mooney
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