Community Park Bleachers Fund Reaches Goal in Harper
Donations totaling 1008.50 plus existing funds fund new park bleachers. Donors include L. H. Harper Watkins Tarr J M Stevens David Schmidt Herbie Oehler Edward Bailey. Board urges further gifts for an operating fund and future improvements. A spokesman thanks contributors and hints at a recreation center for teens and a civic meeting place next year.
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Harper Community Park
L. H. Harper
Watkins Tarr
J. M. Stevens
David Schmidt
Herbie Oehler
Edward Bailey
Board of Directors
Treasury
Harper
Park Board
Stonewall Centennial Draws Huge Crowds Across Day
Stonewall's centennial celebration drew an estimated seven to eight thousand for the two mile parade and a full day of events. The evening highlight featured Lyndon B. Johnson and family arriving and addressing crowds after a long travel schedule, with weather favorable for the day.
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Stonewall
California
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lady Bird
Linda Bird
Lucy Baines
Constitutional anniversary and nuclear test debate edited for public view
The piece notes September 17 as the 173rd anniversary of the U.S. Constitution and urges schools and groups to stress constitutional benefits. It also carries Thomas E. Murray challenging Nixon and Kennedy on nuclear test suspensions, arguing zero progress and continued Russian testing, with emphasis on political implications and public reading. A photo caption mentions Orrood Lindig presenting Lyndon Johnson with silver spurs at a centennial program.
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Sons of the American Revolution
U.S.A
L. A
Thomas E. Murray
Mr. Murry
Atomic Energy Commission
Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
Nixon
Sen
Kennedy
Murray
Mr. Murray
Mr. Kennedy
L.A. Light
Prominent Kerr Resident Rudelph Stehling Dies
Rudolph Stehling of Fredericksburg and Kerrville dies Thursday afternoon at Keidel Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. A life Kerr County resident, he worked as a postal employee then ran a Gulf Oil distributorship. He belonged to Kiwanis with 22 years perfect attendance and was a Knights of Columbus member. Survived by widow Estella Stehling and two daughters Miss Loretta.
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Rudolph Stehling
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Fredericksburg
Stehling
Kerrville
Gulf OW Company Distributorship. Co
Kiwanis Club
Lie
Knights of Columbus
Estella Stehling
Miss
Loretta
Silver Spurs Gift to LBJ at Stonewall Celebration
Otto Lindig, 77, a Stonewall pioneer, presented Senator Lyndon Johnson with hand made silver spurs from Mexico. He recalled Johnson's early life, first declamation at Klaerner’s Opera House, and meeting Lady Bird in 1934, predicting his rise to vice president.
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Orrood Lindig
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Otto Lindig
Lbj
Stonewall
Senator Johnson
Mexico
Lindig
Sam Johnson
Lyndon
Klaerner
Opera House
Fredericksburg
Palace Building
Texas
Austin
East Texas
Lady Bird
Mr. Lindig
United States
White House
Soil Test Best Investment for Farms Says Dr Bennett
Dr W F Bennett extension soil chemist says soil testing guides lime and fertilizer needs for better returns. Laboratory analysis determines nutrient balance and proper limestone use increases yields, nutrient availability, soil bacteria activity, forage quality, and reduces toxic soil components. County agents assist with sampling and mailing procedures.
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College Station
W. F. Bennett
Bennett
Kerrville Woman Mourns Death of Husband and Family
Mrs. John V. Bergman of Midland and Kerrville area mourns with a large extended family including Martin Stehling, Joe, Alfred, Louis, Benno, Adolf, Robert, Anton, Isadore of Fredericksburg and Theresa, Gertrude, Monica Weinheimer among others. Funeral services were held Saturday morning September 10 at Notre Dame Catholic Church and Glen Rest Cemetery in Kerrville.
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Stehling
Kerrville
John V. Bergman
Midland
Martin Stehling
Orothers
Joe
Alfred
Louis
Benno
Adolf
Robert
Anton
Isadore
Fredericksburg
Theresa
Albert Weinheimer
Lark
Gertrude
Alfred Weinheimer
Monica
Myes
Eugene Weinheimer
Gioom
Notre Dame Catholic Church
Glen Rest
Roof Collapse Kills Man in Fredericksburg Hall
Ben O. Treibs, 55, is killed and his brother Adolph Treibs, 59, is critically injured when the north half of Peter's Hall roof collapses during demolition work. Sam Rothmann witnesses the collapse from a scaffold. both brothers are trapped on the dance floor before rescue. Funeral services for Ben are set for Friday in Fredericksburg. Adolph remains hospitalized with chest injuries.
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Peter's Hall
Ben O. Treibs
Adolph Treibs
Sam Rothmann
Treibs Brothers
Peter’s Hall
Rothmann
Ben Treibs
Adolph
Ers
Peter’s
Fredericksburg Savings and Loan Association
William Schroeder
Fredericksburg
Elsa Itz
Vernon Treibs
Laverne Treibs
Agnes
Robert Holly
San Antonio
Max
Elix Treibs
Frederickspurg
Meta
Edwin Fischer
Gretchen
Arthur Dietz
Edna
Edward Schlaudt
Estella
Gus Basse
Schaetter Funeral
Edison Street Methodist Church
J. M. McDonald
City
Harper PTA Meeting Notes September 8 at 7 30 PM
The Harper Parent Teachers Association held its regular meeting in the school cafetorium with large attendance. Edward Bailey led singing, Rev C H Rose offered invocations, and teachers were introduced by Superintendent Bailey. The group adopted a 317.00 budget for the coming year and reported 202 pupil enrollment.
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Harper Parent Teachers Association
Edward Bailey
America the Beautiful
Scotty Lee Taylor
C. H. Rose
Lutheran Church
Bailey
Harper School
J. E. Soatenow
Whit
van C. Browney
Henry Streety
Mattie Arnold
Batley
Robert Dittmar
J. R. Peril
Community Notices From Harper Area
Mrs Victor Marscall attended the Constituting Convention of the Texas District in Austin with her St James Lutheran Missionary Society delegation. Mr and Mrs Arthur Grosenbacher of Fredericksburg visited relatives in Harper last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs William Cosper spent Saturday night and Sunday with his mother Mrs J C Cosper.
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Victor Marscall
St. James Lutheran Missionary Society
Texas
Austin
Arthur Grosenbacher
Fredericksburg
Harper
William Cosper
J. C, Cosper
Weekend Visits From George West and San Antonio Guests
Mr and Mrs George Jennings of George West visited their daughter Mrs Edward Bailey and family over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Edwin Kirchhof of San Antonio were visitors in the Sam Living home Wednesday of last week. Fall Festival set for Oct 29 in the School Cafetorium features a chicken supper and program. Adults 1 00 and children 50 cents for supper. program tickets 50 cents and 25 cents for children. Attendance prize a homemade quilt. Room Count won by the First Grade. Hospitality committee served refreshments.
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George Jennings
George West
Edward Bailey
Edwin Kirchhof
San Antonio
Sam
Pall Rogers
Eyes of Texas: Johnson Speaks at Stonewall Centennial
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson appeared at the Stonewall Centennial celebration to address the crowd gathered Saturday evening. The event drew attendees from across Texas and as far as California, with the Stonewall Centennial Band playing as Johnson took the platform. Simon Burg introduced the speaker, lauded as the hometown boy and Democratic nominee for Vice President.
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Blanco
Johnson City
Comfort
St. Mary's
Fredericksburg
Stonewall
Cale
Bill Willis
Eagle Rock Ranch
Wimberly
Teaas
Lyndon
Lady Bird
Johnson
Bill King
Billy Wayne Key
Frederick S. Burg
Charles Weinheimer
Simon Burg
Pedernales River
Texas Hill Country
Mason
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Frederick
Radio Post
S. Burg
M C
United States
California
Harper Longhorn 19 3 Football Schedule Announced
The Harper Longhorns 1960s football schedule announced by Superintendent Bailey lists dates and opponents. Sept 2 Brooksmith, Sept 9 open, Sept 16 open, Sept 23 La Pryor, Sept 30 Lohn, Oct 7 Leakey, Oct 14 Medina, Oct 21 Nueces Canyon, Oct 28 Utopia, with Center Point as district games.
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Sup T.d Bailey
Brooksmith Ther
LaPryor
Lohn
Leakey
the O
Medina
Nueces Canyon
Tirre
Utopia
Center Point
Harper Fire Department Slacm System Adopts New Ring Scheme
Residents are reminded to call 43050 to summon Harper volunteer firefighters. Kerrville Telephone directs calls to ten Harper firemen, activating the fire siren on arrival. When dialing, clearly state the location of the fire or emergency with specific directions.
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Harper and
Harper Fire Station
Harper
Kerrville Telephone
Kerrville Telephone Company
Harper Volunteer
Mayfield's Mattress Company Ad in Kerrville
Old mattresses made new by innerspring specialists. All work guaranteed. Leave orders at Harper Locker Plant. Kerrville address for Mayfield's Mattress Company.
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Harper Locker
Mayfield’s Mattress Company
Kerrville
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