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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1969
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Murray Hurd of Gulfport Mississippi reported to friends here that they lost their home two automobiles and all possessions in their house due to the hurricane that struck the Texas Gulf Coast region several weeks ago.
Texas Rehabilitation Commission program in Milam Hall Monday Sept 15 at 8 p.m. features Floyd Richmond and Dan Ricketts of Austin Vocational Rehabilitation. Ricketts, born in Grandfield Oklahoma, will discuss School Work Programs across Austin ISD and area districts while Richmond, a Central State College graduate, leads a project for learning disabilities in the Fredericksburg area. The meeting promotes awareness that about 20 percent of children may have learning disabilities and lists signs such as hyperactivity, inattention, emotional swings, and coordination issues. Public invited.
Parker brothers Robert 13 and Wayne 17 of Harper earned top honors in mohair and wool fleece categories at Gillespie County Fair. They captured Grand Champion 4H FFA Mohair Exhibit, Grand Champion Rambouillet fleece, Grand Champion 4H FFA exhibit wool fleece, and other premier titles, continuing their string of wins in sheep and goat shows across local to state events.
Miss Jan Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Clint Brown heads the speech department and teaches at Sonora High School. She is a graduate of Harper High School and Angelo State College.
In Harper and nearby, rain totals reached multiple inches with 2.70 inches at Mrs. A C Wendel home and 4.10 inches ten miles west. Postmaster Frank Staudt logged 4.35 inches the prior week while other spots reported varied totals. High water blocked some crossings and caused service disruptions.
A Del Rio gathering witnesses the arrival of President Nixon and President Diaz Ordaz for the Amistad Dam and Reservoir dedication. The project will back water 86 miles on the Rio Grande with 7 miles maximum width and 138 miles of shoreline. Local travelers from Rocksprings report the area in good condition amid sage and deer.
The Texas tourism association aims to promote travel within the state and filming in Texas, with a new coalition led by Vic Mathias and Walt Warner. A San Antonio trip to Guerrero and Mission San Antonio de Valero ties to the 1718 founding, while broader efforts push tourism and ethical standards across attractions.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Tatsch announce Harper's new 25c car wash at the former Gulf Service Station beside the fire station opening Saturday September 13 with free coffee punch and doughnuts. Earl Walker will run the business and staff will assist first timers.
Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Staudt Mrs. Alfred Kramer and Mrs. Allen Bridges of Kerrville. A Mexican supper was served. The article notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Segner and their son of San Antonio and other relatives in Kerrville and Lubbock where Carl Borchers will attend Texas Tech University and Mrs. Borchers teaches in Monterrey High School.
A local subscriber sends a cordial compliment to Harper Herald editor Mrs. Wendel and the Harper staff. The letter dated Sept 8 1969 praises the paper and includes a one year renewal check.
An Alfred and Myra Petsch Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for Sunday September 28 at 6 30 p m in the Gillespie County Fair Park. Tickets are on sale in Fredericksburg at multiple banks and stores and will also be sold in Llano Kerrville Mason Johnson City Comfort and Junction. The deadline for ticket purchases is Tuesday September 23 and includes a barbecue dinner and entertainment with a public tribute to the couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Tatsch are constructing a new home in Harper on a lot beside the Catholic Church. Progress has continued for several months and the house should be ready soon.
The Moody Foundation remit of 40000 to Hill Country Memorial Hospital is confirmed by Treasurer Calvin Bierschwale. Construction at the site opposite Fredericksburg High School on Highway 16 is progressing on schedule under Blanchard Associates with foundation work meeting specs and engineers supervising concrete quality. The hospital seeks further donations to cover a $25000 budget shortfall and avoid new loans amid high interest.
Mrs. A. C. Lange of Johnson City visited Mrs. Alfred Kramer and attended St. Anthony's Church services. She then called on her brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Staudt. Mrs. Raymond Cottle spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Elmo Lumpkins. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Klein visited Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Roeder and Danny. Other Roeder visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Herbie Oehler, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moellendorf and three children, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wanner and baby of Fredericksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Tatsch visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lehne Sunday afternoon.
A new parsonage for St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Harper, with Rev. A. A. Gitter as pastor, has been approved and will be constructed on the former Scar borough corner lot beside the church. Details will be announced in an early Harper Herald issue.
The American Legion Sageser Haas Post 650 announced a barbecue dinner to be held at Community Park on Saturday September 20. Harper community veterans and families are invited and Legion Auxil iary members will provide trim mings.
Public invited to Williams Creek Flood Prevention Project dedication and Gillespie County Soil Survey completion. Officials including Congressman Fisher and Senator Ward attend. a tour of Williams Creek structures follows the 4 p.m. car parade from Schumann road to site 3.
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