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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1958
Page
2
A Sunday visitor recounts a legend explaining why robins have scarlet breasts. The tale follows a brown sparrow who witnesses Jesus’ suffering, struggles to remove his crown of thorns, and is stained by Jesus’ blood, earning the robin its red breast.
Harper High School bands present a concert Thursday April 10 at 8 p m in the new Harper Cafetorium directed by Joseph Paulson. The program features the High School band pieces Hurray for the Gold and White Sousa Vanguard of Victory In the Mood and more. Junior and Tonette bands perform several selections as do the Rhythm Band. Piano solos and a saxophone sextette join the program along with a majorette twirling routine. Admission is 50 cents.
The Friendly Sewing Circle met Thursday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs Lorenz Zenner with nine members and three visitors Nine articles sold this month include cup towels Donations featured two aprons from Mrs Langes three from Mrs Cottle a pair of pillow cases and embroideries by Mrs Mrosek Refreshments were served Next meeting set for April 24 at Mrs Reginald McDougalls The report also notes a housewarming for Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Russell at Dripping Springs Saturday night and a death in Slaton Texas of Levi Miller with connections to Ardelia Menges J C Casper family ties The Bonn Ranch River scene mentions a 56 pound catfish caught by Hy Country Ma tine Sales crew with two smaller catfish caught on the ring
The Harp er Lions Club plans the April 16 football banquet with Lions Club members organizing the program. A four man team is expected to attend the national range judging contest in Oklahoma City May 1 and 2 with local soil conservation districts aiding. Lions officials name Dean Hopf in charge and set up committees for next year while also planning an Old Fiddler’s Contest and urging members to supply apple pies.
A columnist defends America's public education system and faith in God against Russian Sputnik era criticisms. It argues democracy, moral guidance, and biblical history provide strength, warning that nations rejecting God invite destruction and that the U.S. remains superior to Russia in enduring power.
Texas New Mexico Pipe Line reopened its Tivydale Road station with Hubert Cox as chief engineer. Current staff includes Edgar Kott Ray Holt and Tommy Wright as touring engineers. A repairman will be added and seven day operation planned by May 1 with a four corner line from Annas Utah to Jal New Mexico and a 16 inch line to be laid joining with the Houston line. Willie B Smith announced planned expansion to seven men.
Sylvester Lewis of Lampasas County announces his bid for State Senate District 16. A former County Attorney, County Judge, ex officio County School Superintendent and Lampasas mayor, he cites local experience and ranching ties. He pledged cooperation with landowners and state departments on water conservation and tax relief, aiming for equal district representation. Lewis attended Lampasas schools, Southwestern University, and UT Law, admitted 1934. He is married to Dorothy Smith Lewis with three children. District 16 includes Bandera, Brown, Burnet, Concho, Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Real, San Saba, Uvalde, and Zavala counties.
Listing of upcoming 4 H and local club meetings with dates and times. Includes 4 H Daily Judging at the agent's office on April 7, Stonewall 4 H Club at the school, Town and Country H in D C with Mrs Werner Feller on April 8, Luckenbach 4 H at the school, Crabapple H D C with Mrs Fred Wolgehausen on April 10, and Willow City H Co C with Mrs Walter Crenwelge on April 11.
Mrs Oliver and Mr Kinsey hosted visitors at the Kinsey residence on a Sunday afternoon. The greeting list included several local residents, with conversations noted as pleasant and cordial.
The 8th annual Junction Easter Pageant reenacts Jesus Christ last days in a natural amphitheatre near Junction Texas. More than 100 volunteers from Kimble County perform in pantomime with live music and lighting, parking for 2000 cars, no admission charge, free programs and coffee after 4 p.m. Concession stand run by the Episcopal Ladies Guild offers inexpensive snacks.
The Pedernales Soil Conservation District hosts the Hill Country Association meeting on April 28 in Johnson City Texas. Talks by E T Dawson of the Texas Game and Fish Commission and Teo Merrill of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Sonora cover brush control soil and water conservation and wildlife management. An afternoon tour of the Carl Smith ranch precedes discussions on deer population trends and conservation applied to land. The Sportsmen's Club of Texas may attend and a noon meal is planned.
Mrs Carrie Calentine, wintering with her children in New Braunfels, visits her brother Sammie McDonald in La Feria until after Easter. McDonald, previously ill, is reported to be much improved.
Visiting Sunday afternoon were the Hopf family of Austin guests including their son and wife Mr and Mrs Erato Hopf and daughter Miss Olivia with her friend Miss Billy Jo Holliway and Mr Trotter of Chicago Ill who stayed over the weekend.
Sgt. and Mrs. W. F Dees of San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Brown visited Mr. and Mrs. Ken Whitewood Sunday evening.
Visiting in the Fred Gammenthaler home Sunday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Bob Frita and children Mrs Adolph Juenke Charles Gammenthaler and son Sammy of Kerrville.
Eight men from Gillespie County and 17 others from Local Board No 50 report April 8 for Armed Forces physical examinations. Gillespie listed Billy F. Hogan Charles V. Wiemers Freddie D. Schlueter Joe Martinez James K. Engel A G Lochte Daniel A Wehmeyer Alexandro M Gutierrez. Llano County names include Bille C Tatach Franklin E Habecker Lloyd A Huggins Raymond D Watson Alfred B Graham. Kerr County names Phil D Carroll William R Switzer Oscar Raucher Richard Gonzales James R Browning. Kendall County Serra R Fass Charley A Taylor Guadalupe J Mehares Edwin Houston Allen E Davis. Blanco County John C Niemeier Walter S Surber.
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