HARPER, Paul Howard 1904 - 1960

HARPER, BROWN, JUNKINS, LONG

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 4/28/2024 at 20:32:16

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, September 6, 1960
Front Page, Column 2

Paul H. HARPER, Manufacturer, Dies Suddenly

Paul H. HARPER, 56, Fairfield manufacturer and civic leader, died suddenly Monday at 9:15 a.m. at the Jefferson County hospital.

His death was caused by a heart attack. He was stricken about 6 a.m. at his home at 703 South D St.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist church with the Rev. J. Roland Crandall and Dr. C. R. Douglass officiating. The body will be taken from the Weston Behner Funeral home to the church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

General Manager

A lifetime resident of Fairfield, HARPER was general manager of the Harper Brush Co. He was born May 6, 1904, the son of A. K. and Beatrice BROWN HARPER. He was educated in the local public schools and earned degrees at Parsons college and the Harvard School of Business. He was married to Pauline L. JUNKINS Dec. 31, 1932.

HARPER was active in numerous church and community organizations. He was a member of the First Methodist church and had served on the board of trustees and board of stewards.

He served as president of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Rotary club and Community Chest. He was also past president and secretary of the Fairfield Manufacturers Association. He was one of the founders of the Bethany Home Society and was a member of the Christian Business Men's Committee, the YMCA board of directors and the Evergreen Cemetery board of directors.

Boy Scouts

HARPER had been an active worker in the Boy Scout movement for 15 years. In 1959 he received the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service to boyhood from the Southern Iowa Council.

He was the first committee chairman of Scout Troop 64 and held numerous other offices, including district chairman and vice chairman, council member at large, executive board member, council vice president and national council representative.

Other youth activities included service as superintendent of the Methodist church school and work with the Fairfield Girl Scouts.

HARPER is survived by his wife and the following children: Robert W. HARPER, Oklahoma City, Okla.; William K. HARPER and Elizabeth Jean HARPER, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Barry D. HARPER and Bonnie J. HARPER, both at home.

His parents, two grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Portia M. LONG, Fairfield, and one brother, Dale J. HARPER, Porterville, Calif., also survive. One sister preceded him in death.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Friday, September 9, 1960
Page 6, Column 1

Vanalyzing Sports and Stuff
By Van Garrison

... Paul HARPER was one of the first men we met when we were newcomers from Hastings, Neb., here in 1950. The first week I was on the Ledger there was a dinner at Walton club for the teachers and we sat with the Paul HARPERs & Marshall Johnsons. At the time Paul was president of Rotary and Marshall headed the Lions club. Paul was keenly interested in all sports and he was quite a track star during the early 20's at FHS. His specialty was the 100-yard dash & he also played football. A wonderful gentleman he was, through & through, & he'll certainly be missed. . . .

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Saturday, April 10, 1960
Page 2, Column 8

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who expressed their sympathy in so many wonderful and practical ways during our recent bereavement. These expressions have been deeply appreciated.

The Family of Paul HARPER
The Family of A. K. HARPER

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Friday, September 30, 1960
Page 7, Column 9

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF JOINT EXECUTORS

State Of Iowa,
Jefferson County, ss.

Notice Is Hereby Given, that the undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as joint Executors of the estate of Paul H. HARPER deceased, late of Jefferson County. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same will present them within legal time, duly authenticated, to the undersigned, for allowance and file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court.

Dated September 21, 1960
Robert W. HARPER
William K. HARPER
Joint Executors
Jordan & Jordan, Attorneys
Sept. 23 & 30

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Note: Buried in Lot 5th.014. Wife Pauline died in 1990 and was buried with him.

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