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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1963
Page
1
The Washington march showcased a peaceful, dignified demand for full citizenship for African Americans, praised by reporters for its restraint and emotional moments. Mahalia Jackson stirred tens of thousands, marking a milestone in the civil rights movement as students later faced Cuba travel penalties.
Cleaburne Fritz son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Fritz of Harper received the Lone Star Farmer Degree at the State FFA convention in Lubbock He belongs to the Harper chapter of the Future Farmers of America His project includes supervised farming hogs and breeding hogs earning over 500 from the enterprise He has shown the Grand Champion female hog at Kerrville and many other livestock show awards He has competed in range poultry land and grass judging contests and served as chapter reporter, soon to be president.
Norman J. Dietel and children motor to Monterrey staying at the El Paso Hotel on Zaragoza Street. They visit Saltillo and return via Eagle Pass and other Texas towns. They encounter former Fredericksburg residents at Piedras Negras across the border. The highway improvements between Laredo and Monterrey are described, including a new road over the Kipt o Mountain Pass. The Dietels praise the new highway and the Monterrey hotel and nearby attractions and events.
Harper Boy Scouts organized two overnight trips to Stevens Creek south of Harper and to the Llano River north of Harper with Scoutmaster Belton Tatsh and assistants David Hopf and Malcolm Marschall. Advancements and merit badges were pursued among listed scouts, with the next meeting set for September 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hut.
Julia Reed bride elect was honored with a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon September 1 at Sunny Side Tavern. She wore a brown tweed sheath with dus ter and gold accessories and received a pink carnation corsage. Mothers Mrs Eadmuaid Reed and Mrs Annie Lang, grandmothers Mrs Henry Maurer and Mrs Edward Jiz attended. another grandmother Mrs Anna Lang could not attend.
President Kennedy urged Congress to abolish the national origin system, allowing over a half million more immigrants annually from Southern, Eastern Europe, and Afro-Asian countries. The move would boost total yearly immigration toward one million, despite unemployment and housing concerns.
The Harper Longhorns start the season with a 1 1 man game against the Fredericksburg Hillbilly B team at the FHS field on Saturday September 7. Home opener follows September 20 hosting Leakey at the new Jasper Street grounds.
The Uvalde Leader News reports on the August rainfall totaling little rain so far this year and notes a drier July. Field notes from Victor Marschall near Harper describe deer and turkeys thriving after August showers, with August rainfall between 1 and 3 inches in parts of the Hill Country and scattered reports of 0.60 inches near Fredericksburg.
The American Legion will host its annual supper at Community Park on Saturday evening at 5 30 p m September 7. All Legion members and their families are invited to attend.
Band Booster Club met Friday evening to finalize plans for a barbecue supper and dance scheduled for Saturday September 14 at the Park. Members urged attendance for a fun evening and to support the band.
The report notes a chilly, exceptionally cold afternoon in Saltillo and Niles with aid for a nanny amid a Wit Tiap weather event.
An adult Homemaking class will be organized on Tuesday September 12 at 1 pm in the Homemaking room. It invites ladies and girls interested in clothing or Make It Yourself With Wool work to join. For information contact Mrs Elene Dunn Homemaking teacher.
The regular Square Dance will be held Friday night September 6 at the Community Park. Everyone, young and old, is welcome to join the fun. The change was made because of the football game Saturday night at Fredericksburg.
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