Age: Problems and Promise in an Aging World
A 1859 locomotive bell that served a New York to Florida run and a South one room school spurs reflection on aging. By century’s end 28 million may be over 65, with varied health, independence, and need. Retirement can renew purpose, not just end work. Examples include a 89 year old dress designer and a 66 year old attorney engaged in education and reading for the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deltona
Fla
U. S
Roberta Roesch
God
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Utah
New York
New Mexico
Bull of the Woods Contest Membership Closes Nov 7
A last minute reminder that you must secure your Bull of the Woods membership before midnight November 7 to be eligible for this year’s contest. Time is running out with two weeks left and a turkey shoot planned the night before the season opens. If Harper is hot, consider attending a nearby town event instead. Stay safe for the hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull of the Woods
Harper
Harper Young Homemakers To Donate Books For Vietnam
The Harper Chapter of Young Homemakers of Texas plans a community drive to send two books per participant to Vietnam. Members met October 14 in the homemaking room for luncheon and a recipe exchange. Diana Rahe led the devotional. Frances Loving presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Chapter of
Young Homemakers of Texas
Vietnam
Diana Rahe
Nila McMahon
Frances Loving
Cemetery Cleared and Graves Refilled After Rain
The Harper cemetery was mowed and custodian Raymond Feller filled graves damaged by heavy rains, restoring the grounds.
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Harper
Raymond Feller
Mississippi visitors greet Harper Sunday party
Visiting from Grenada Mississippi Mr and Mrs George Deaton and their daughter from Dallas with a friend toured Harper Sunday. Mr Deaton is the son of Dr Deaton who left here in 1902 and a nephew of the late Mrs John Morris.
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Mississippi
George Deaton
Grenada
Dallas
Harper Sunday
Deaton
John Morris
State Hospital Rummage Sale Promoted By Kerrville Group
Members of the Kerrville State Hospital Inc. Volunteer Council promote a grub stake rummage sale for the Prospectors. The sale, in the Harry W. Dietert Claim at 617 Jefferson, opens Monday at 5:30 p.m. and closes 9 p.m. It reopens 9:15 a.m. Tuesday for staff pre-sale access. Prospectors plan staking claims in Fredericksburg and Bandera once pay dirt appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville State Hospital Inc
Don Anderson
Harry W. Dietert
Jefferson
Fredericksburg
Bandera
Beautiful Gift Items at Grace and Leslie Harper
Grace and Leslie Harper in Harper Texas offers a wide range of gift items for all ages. Free gift wrapping is available and the business expresses appreciation for customers.
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Grace & Leslie Harper
Harper
Texas
TLC Concert Band at Texas Lutheran College
The TLC Concert Band roster includes Nancy Feller among over 38 students under director M A Nyquist. The ensemble will perform at First American Lutheran Church dedication in San Marcos on November 2 and the Blumberg Library dedication on November 15. A week-long tour across Texas Arkansas and Louisiana follows between the January interim and the February 2 spring semester start.
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Nancy Feller
Texas Lutheran College
M. A. Nyquist
First American Lutheran Church
San Marcos
Blumberg
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Presbyterian Women Meet at Harper with Fourteen Present
The Harper Presbyterian Women Association met October 16 at 2 30 p m in the manse with fourteen members present. Mrs J R Peril opened the program with the Lords Prayer and led a Bible study on Matthew Chapter ten. The program closed with the mizpah as Mrs H L Stevens presided at the business meeting. A district meeting is urged for Lampasas October 28 from 9 a m to 2 p m.
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Harper Presbyterian Women’s Association
Manse
J. R. Peril
Matthew Choten
H. L. Stevens
Lampasas
R. E. Peril
Dianna
Kerrville Auction Co Sele Results and Saturday Update
Kerrville Auction Co reports results for October 18 with a new sorting time at 12 p.m. Cattle 90 head, sheep and goats 700 head, calves in demand, lambs steady, cows and bulls about last week. Top light calves up to 34.00 cwt, cows 15.00 to 18.50, stockers 20.50 cwt, packer goats up 25 cents, stockers 3.50 to 5.50 a head. Also notes about attendees at retreat and local business ads.
Mrs John J Dittmar Rites In Texas Community
Mrs John J Dittmar age 82 nee Hulda Kroll died Oct 18 at Knopp Nursing Home after a lingering illness. Born 1887 in Blanco County Texas, she married John J Mattmar in 1906 and lived on a Doss area ranch. She was active in the Doss Home Demonstration Club church and school affairs and the Doss Fair. Survived by four daughters and six sons plus 25 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Interment in Doss Lutheran cemetery with funeral at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church conducted by Rev I Arbelger.
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John J. Dittmar
Hulda Kroll
Knopp Nursing Home
Dittmar
Blanco County
Texas
Kari
Bertha Mueller Kroll
John J. Mattmar
Doss
Wille Dittmar
Herman Kroll
Bertha
Wilbert Meyer
Mason
Walter Dittmar
Copperas Cove
Louise Dittmar
San Antonio
Arthur Dittmar
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Hilmar Dittmar
Pottsville
Arnold Dittmar
Victor Dittmar
Springerville
Arizona
John A. Dittmar
John W. Reddick
John Arthur Dittmar
Fred Meyer
Wilfred Dittmar
John Meyer
Melvin Dittmar
Doss Lutheran Cemetery
PTA Fall Festival Set For Saturday
The annual PTA Fall Festival at Harper School will be held Saturday night. A Mexican supper starts at 5 p.m. The program begins at 8 p.m. Mrs. Clayton Massey and Mrs. Delton Wilson organize. The public is invited.
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PTA
Harper School Oem
Clayton Massey
Delton Wilson
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Midnite
Harper Young Homemakers
State Hospital Volunteer Council
Harper Drug Store
TLC
Presbyterian
Norbert Fritz
Francis Walch
New Earth
Robert Hagee Mace
Old Metzger
John Stehling
Palo Alto
Bear Mountain
Arthur Stehling
Bermuda
Kerrville Auction Co. Sele
the Lady of the Pillar In
Mesdames
Alf. Kramer
Mac Wachhals
Alfons Stehling
Anton Lange
Louis Lange
Mayfield Mattress CO
Kerrville
Harper Locals
Verlin Masters
Little Son
Beeville
Forest Stentz
Roy Cottle
Howard Cottle
Carroll Cottle
Weegie Cottle
Uvalde
W Cottle
Frank
Louie Arthur
Arnold
Victor
Buck
Johnny
Anna Marie
Mrs Mentink
Feb
William E. Parrish
Lydia Bierschwale
Edwin Ahrens
Douglas Tatsches
Werner Schumpelt
Hubert Rahe
Brenda Lange
Anhalt
Wille Meier
Milton Ahrens
Felix Hahn
Elbert Feller
Windy
Seguin
Larry Goehmann
Austin
Raymond Cottle
Elmo Lumpkins
Mr. Lumpkins
Clayton Meassey
Clayton
Willow City
Edwin Klein
August Arit
Gus Thiele
Calvin Fredler
U.S
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