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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1967
Page
3
The piece contrasts a poet's rapture at a wren with scientific views of bird song as territory defense and mating advertisement. It notes the wren’s territory in the author’s yard with multiple singing posts and hints at bias in human interpretation.
The Citizen Guide notes a poem forwarded by a constituent lampoons federal policy with lines urging broad taxation and government control. It mentions Rep. George Hansen of Idaho and a complaint about taxation and regulation tied to a Washington directive. The item also lists local notices about deer leases, radio service, and a Kerrville mattress maker.
Mary Frances Sweatman and Edgar Usener Jr. wed Saturday at United Presbyterian Church Ingram with Rev. David J. Gallaher officiating. The ceremony featured bronze yellow and white chrysanthemums and a 130 guest reception at Legion Hall. The couple resides in Kerrville after a San Antonio honeymoon.
Farmers and ranchers are reminded that September 20 1967 is the last day to vote in the ASC county committee election. Ballots mailed September 11 must reach the county ASCS office by mail or in person no later than September 20. Eligible voters are producers in programs administered by the committee and lists are public in the county ASCS office.
Representatives from Hill Country Memorial Hospital asked the Texas State Board of Health for a 600000 grant to build a new 50 bed facility. Board chair Alfred Crenwelge said approval is in order and funds should come after a state allocation. Citizens are urged to contribute now with payments via local banks or by mail to the hospital.
Festival organizers express appreciation for support during Labor Day weekend and note rain caused cancelation of the second night performances. They thank chairs and volunteers for meat animals and cash donations that helped avoid losses. results list several winners in calf roping and bronc riding, with names and hometowns.
One of 15 nationwide authorizations for the Eastern Hill County Resource Conservation and Development Project sponsored by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce in January 1965 received approval last week from Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman. Announcement was made to State Conservationist H. N. South at Temple Texas. authorization dated August 22, 1967.
Groundwork laid for the Eastern Hill Country RC&D Project covering the Pedernales river watershed in Blanco Gillespie and part of Llano counties. Development of Enchanted Rock plan underway with six month completion target. local planning and participation emphasized.
Funeral services for E. C. Hopf were conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Hopf died of a heart attack in El Paso September 5, 1967, born February 29, 1916 in Harper. Survivors include wife, son Charlie Hopf in the Navy, daughter Carol Hopf of Sonora, mother Mrs. Alfonso Hopf, brother Clifton Hopf of Holts, sister Danies Parker of Harper, and many relatives. Burial followed in Harper cemetery with hall bearers J. R. Peril, Dean Hopf, Creighton Stevens, Mr. Glasscock, Mr. Sinclair, and Mr. Meadows of Sonora.
The Harper PTA plans a clean up day at the school grounds on Saturday morning September 16. Volunteers are urged to bring hoes and rakes. Mrs. A A Wendel and Mrs. Maa Lange were visiting, with Mrs. Alfred Kramer seen Sunday night.
The Harper Lions Club held its bi monthly meeting at the school cafeteria on Tuesday September 5 with Rev W E Doerr presiding. Guests Frank Litterst and Howard Hamilton attended. A letter from Cathy Tatsch thanked the club for sponsoring her to the Texas Attorney General's Youth Conference in Austin. Plans for the 2A 2 district cabinet meeting on November 5 were made with Dallas Rieger and Gene Harper in charge. A decorations committee led by Alfred Spaeth will prepare the cafeteria and decor. Alfred Spaeth urged proper display of the national flag on designated days. The club offers a free hunting lease matching service for landowners and hunters, via Floy Bode or Douglas Tatsch.
Mrs. Dan Auld of Kerrville is scheduled by the Harper Lions to present Tuesday evening September 19 at 8 00 pm in the school cafatorium. She will report on African Safaris to Kenya and Kenya area displays are promised along with the talk. The Lions Club invites residents from surrounding localities to attend.
U S Interior Department approves a 160000 grant for Texas Project 33 to create outdoor recreation facilities at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park between Stonewall and Hye. Congressman Fisher quotes the approval and notes plans for picnic areas trails a visitors center restrooms roads and utilities with work possibly starting soon.
Sharon Janell Wendel and Don Melvin Steadman wed in a double ring ceremony at Emmanuel Gospel Church on Sept 1 at 7 30 p m with Rev Perry M Woerner and Rev Bill Hammon officiating. The bridal party included Bonita Fessler Janet Codner and sisters of the bride. guests and family attended a reception at Community Hall. The couple resides at 2 Benrus Blvd San Antonio with a large circle of relatives from Kerrville Doss Victoria Monterrey Long Bottom and several other cities across Texas Indiana Ohio and Mexico.
Malcolm Marschall, Harper High School class of 1961, now a civil engineering student at the University of Texas at Austin, is placed on the College of Engineering Honor Roll for spring semester work. He also receives a Cabot Corporation scholarship for engineering excellence. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Victor Marschall of Harper and resides in Austin.
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