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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1960

Page

3

Nuptials Heard in Harper Saturday

Viktor Jaanimets an Estonian seaman from the Baltika describes Khrushchev’s anti colonial claims as empty while escaping near the United Nations. He calls Khrushchev a liar and a slave under iron rule, urging new nations to judge by deeds over rhetoric. The piece notes UN votes against Soviet positions and frames the clash as a larger battle for freedom. In local sports, the Harper Longhorns suffer a season opening loss to Nueces Canyon Panthers by a score noted as part of the report.

Khrushchev Baltika Viktor Jaanimets Jaanimets New York Journal-American Hitler United Nations Soviet Union Sovmret Hammarskjold Congo Assembly Hungary Tibet China U. S L.A. Light Harper Longhorns Nueces Canyon Panthers

Metzger Receives Air Force Wings at Harlingen Ceremony

Lt. Frank Metzger earned his Air Force Wings in a Monday Harlingen ceremony. He traveled with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Metzger for the visit. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Corus Schmidt and their daughters from Midland, joining the Schmidt and Gibson families.

Frank Metzger Air Force Harlingen Lawrence Metzger Corus Schmidt Midland Lee Schmidts George Gibsons

Mayfield's Mattress Company Kerrville Delivers Refurbished Sleep

Old mattresses made new by inner spring specialists. All work felting and guaranteed. Leave orders at Harper Locker Plant in Kerrville. Mayfield's Mattress Company handles upholstery and refurbishing services.

Harper Locker Plant Mayfield's Mattress Company Kerrville

Harper Longhorns captain returns fumble for early TD

Daniel Fritz, captain of the Harper Longhorns, scooped a Nueces Canyon fumble and ran 74 yards for an early touchdown Friday night October 21. He is shown sprinting with no defenders in sight as photographers prepare for the tipped drive.

Harper Longhorns Daniel Fritz Nueces Canyon Harper Nueces Canyon

Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs. Clifford Wienecke

Mrs Clifford Wienecke was honored at a pink and blue shower on Sunday October 24 at 2 20 pm in the Lutheran Parish Hall. Hostesses Mesdames H Engleman Waldemar Kroll Margaret Lehne and Misses Carolyn Harvey Lavern and Alice Molder arranged a pink and blue asters centerpiece and white cloth table. Refreshments were served to 39 guests as Miss Alice Molder cut the cake and Mrs Engleman poured the punch. Mrs Wienecke received many gifts.

Clifford Wienecke H. Engleman Waldemar Kroll Margaret Lehne Carolyn Harvey Lavern Alice Molder Lutheran Parish Hall Mrs. Engleman Wienecke

Ellebracht Coleman Engagement Announced for Kerrville Couple

Mr and Mrs Roy Coleman of Kerrville Texas announce the engagement of their daughter Edna to Ellis Ellebracht son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellebracht of Harper The couple will wed December 4 at Trinity Baptist Church Kerrville Both are employed in Kerrville

Roy Coleman Kerrville Texas Edna Ellis E. Ellebracht Edgar Ellebracht Harper Trinity Baptist Church

Presbyterian Women’s Association Holds October Meeting

The Presbyterian Women’s Association met on Thursday October 20 at 2 30 pm in the church with 12 members present. Mrs Pat Rogers led the Prayer Retreat and Mrs Arthur Bierschwale presided over the business meeting. The group planned a covered dish lunch at the manse for the next meeting. Mesdames Fred Whitewood and Pete Whitworth served refreshments.

Presbyterian Women’s Association Presbyterian Women's Association Pat Rogers Arthur Bierschwale Fred Whitewood Pete Whitworth

Whitworths and kin visit La Grange relatives

Mr and Mrs Pete Whitworth and daughter with Mrs Robert Kin sing meet daughter and sister Mrs G F Alsbrook and young Ann at La Grange Sunday for a family visit. Ann accompanies them to Harper to visit grandparents for a few weeks.

Pete Whitworth Robert Kensing G. F. Alsbrook Ann la Grange Little Ann Harper

Ahrens Visit Edwin Kies Household Monday Night

Mr and Mrs Milton Ahrens and their young daughter from Spring Creek visited Mr and Mrs Edwin Kies on Monday night.

Mrs Milton Ahrens Little Daughter Spring Creek Edwin Kies

Mighty Longhorn Mite Shines in Harper Narrow Loss

Little Logan Stevens 128 pounds starred for Harper Longhorns on offense and defense in the October 21 home game at Harper Community Park Stadium. Daniel Fritz leads interference on a key play as Nueces Canyon defeats Harper 50 to 34.

Logan Stevens Betwen Nueces Canyon Harper Harper Community Park Radio Post Pesser Daniel Fritz Longhorns Nueces Canyon Panthers Banner Ratliff Longhorn Hopf Bonner William Lange David Hopf Cody Marshall Panther Cody Malcolm Marschall Cody Marschall Wayne Bell Nuecex Canyon Marper

Nueces Canyon Thrashes Harper In district showdown

Nueces Canyon Panthers defeated the Harper Longhorns 50 to 34 at Harper Community Park in District 20 A action on Friday night. The win extended Nueces Canyon's win streak to 48 and positioned them atop the district standings as coach J D Nester led a balanced ground game and timely aerials.

Nueces Canyon Panthers Harper Longhorns Harper Community Park Betton Uvalde Midland Seguin San Antonio Fredericksburg Doss Karrville London Mason Medina Fanthers Panthers J. D. Nester of -Mre Henry Kneese Harper Nueces Canyon Longhorn Jack Phillips Panther K. K. Bonner Ray Ratliff Logan Stevens Cody Marshall David Hopf David Longhorns Ray Rattge

Scouts and Freedoms Foundation Launch 1960 Get Out The Vote Campaign

The Capitol Area Council mobilizes about 9,500 Cub Scouts and leaders as part of a nationwide nonpartisan effort to boost voter participation in early November. Gillespie County Scouts will post Liberty Bell cutouts in Fredericksburg and nearby towns on November 4 through 6, with troops handling their areas.

Boys Scouts of America The Freedoms Foundation, Inc Valley Forge Boy Scouts and Freedoms Foundation Capitol Area Council Gillespie County Fredericksburg Harper Stonewall Doss Washington Jefferson

Pay Your Subscription To The Herald Now

A brief notice urges readers to pay outstanding subscriptions for The Herald, highlighting the importance of continuing service and avoiding interruptions. The ad cites overdue accounts and prompts prompt payment to maintain delivery.

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Marriage of Miss Joselyn Esquell and A J Langehennig

Miss Joselyn Esquell and A J Langehennig were married Saturday October 22 at St Anthony s Church Harper with Rev A A Gitter officiating. The bride wore nylon lace over satin with seed pearl tiara and carried white mums. Elizabeth Esquell served as maid of honor and Kenneth Klein was best man. The reception was at Klein s Hall with about 100 guests before a short honeymoon and plans to live in the couple s home.

Joselyn Esquell A. J. Langehenny St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Harper A. A. Gitter Elgin Lange Henry Esquell Harper High School Westway Sewing Factory Fredericksburg Erhardt Langehennig St. Mary's High School Keller Elizabeth Esquell Kenneth Klein San Antouino Esquell Melvin du

Nomocratic Primary Voting Clarified By Gov Daniel

Gov Daniel stated that participation in the Democratic Primary does not bind a voter to support the party's presidential nominees in the general election. He said the pledge covers only nominees for state district and local offices. The remark followed a statement by the State Democratic Executive Committee linking Texans to Democratic strength in the general election.

Austin Vex Price Daniel Daniel Dallas Morning News State Democratic Executive Committee Democratic Party

Harper High School Homecoming Dance Nov 4

Next Saturday November 4 is Harper High School homecoming game against Center Point. A student council sponsored dance will follow in the school cafetorium with Schreiner Band providing music and refreshments served.

Big Harper High School Harper Center Point Harper High School Schreiner

Birthday Party Honors Bobby Dittmar’s Birthday

Mrs. Robert Dittmar entertained with a birthday party for her son Bobby on Tuesday October 18. The event featured cake punch sandwiches chips and candy for 15 guests. Mr and Mrs Larry Goemmann and baby of Austin visited Bobby’s mother Mrs Ray Walker over the weekend.

Robert Dittmar Bobby Larry Goehmann Baby of Austin Ray Walker

Harper Longhorn 1960 Football Schedule

The Harper Longhorns 1960 football schedule released by Supt Ed Bailey lists a game at Utopia on Oct 28 and a home game against Center Point on Nov 4, with district play noted.

Harper Longhorn Supt Ed Bailey Utopia Center Point

Fire emergency number for Harper area volunteers

Residents are reminded to call the Harper fire station at UN 4 3060 for fire calls. The Kerrville directory shows this Merlin exchange line will ring ten Harper homes, activating the fire alarm system. State the exact location of the fire and give precise directives when calling.

Harper Denanda Kerrville Telephone Kerrville Telephone Company Harper Firencn Harper Voluntees Eire Atatlan

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Ellebracht - Coleman Elmer Lee Lange Marshall Willian Lange Malcolm Marshhall Harper Nueces Canyon Harper WM GM A. J. Langehennig the Herald
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