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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1956
Page
2
The spreader remains in rapid motion as it performs its task, described as one of the fastest machines of its type currently in operation. The scene highlights pace and efficiency amid ongoing work.
The article links radio operatives like Jane Anderson and Olavo Eca Leal to Nazi propaganda networks and Telefunken. It describes the DEW line radar project in the Arctic, funding, and risks of communist influence. It warns readers about internal traitors and foreign broadcasts aimed at eroding American resolve.
The Harper Herald will publish weekly photographs of local children photographed by a Waltz Studio representative from Des Moines Iowa. The series will continue for several weeks displaying children from Harper with the first batch showing Madalyn Elizabeth and Marla Rothmann Beverly Kay and Patricia Brown daughters of local residents.
The Harper PTA met at 3 p m on April 5 with Rev Darwin Brown leading inspiration time. Mrs L A Stevens spoke on Home and Family Life highlighting the need for love harmony and shared duties, and Bob Eddy described a family inspired Children’s Day with chores and adventures across a busy day. New officers were elected and the group noted library book gifts from Stockard and Bierschwale, while Cub Scouts leadership could not be found.
Louis Lange was re elected and Elmo Lumpkin and John Honig were elected to the Harper School Board of Trustees at the annual election held at the school building last Saturday. A total of 44 votes were cast. Lumpkin and Honig replace Alfred Spaeth and Rollie Peril who did not seek reelection.
Last Sunday Texans defeated Kerrville 15 to 4 and Harper beat Stonewall 7 to 3 while Sisterdale was idle. This Sunday Texans visit Stonewall and Sisterdale plays Kerrville with Harper resting.
Fredericksburg, Johnson City, and Harper youths are invited to a 7:30 p.m. rally at First Baptist Church Johnson City. Rev. Don Anderson of Kerrville will speak. Zone officers to be elected: president Tommy Leezer, first vice Varnita Bartholmac, second vice Henry McClendon, secretary Edith Ellebracht, treasurer Jonell Schneider.
Central Motor Company has been named the Seiberling Rubber Company dealer in Fredericksburg with Gus Pehl Jr. as manager. In a Radio Post advertisement this week Pehl announced special offers on Seiberling tires and noted other brands are available at a special discount.
Harper opens Farmer Boys League play with a 7 to 3 win over Stonewall as Tooter Parker outduels Wimpy Eckert. Key late rallies in the seventh and eighth give Harper the lead, with Johnnie Cottle driving in two and Parker contributing RBI hits. Stonewall’s Enderlin and Eckert had early scoring chances, but Harper’s late offense and solid defense sealed the contest.
The April term opened under Judge Jim Weatherby with three libel cases postponed. Arthur Stehling vs A P C Petsch et al delayed due to deposition notice and cross interrogatories. Flugo Weinheinay and Paul Sterling vs A P C Petach postponed because plaintiff illness left John Peace confined to bed with fever. no new trial date set.
The Stephens company begins installing new fencing along the Junction highway as part of a Reservation Station upgrade. Work aims to delineate lanes and improve safety, with crews expected to finish by month end.
At a Stonewall ranch press conference Senator Lyndon Johnson said he would accept a favorite son role if it unified the party and would lead the 360 member Texas delegation to the Democratic convention. He denied seeking any presidential bid and urged respect for differing views while aiming for party unity. Barbecued steaks were served at noon as the conference began.
The senior class presents Mountain Gal a hillbilly comedy in three acts at the Harper gym on May 3 and 4 at 8 p m The play unfolds at the Lindsay farm in the Ozarks and features memorable characters with a moving human story This is something different and promises local appeal with Maynard and 4th stars noted.
Harper hosts the Hill Country Chapter of the Women's Auxiliary of the Teras Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn for a April 7 meeting at Harper School. Miss Jan Brown performed dance numbers and spoke on The History of Wool. A joint June 7 banquet is planned at the Blue Bonnet Hotel in Kerrville with speaker Mrs. Leland Austin on The Economic Situation of Wool. Tickets are $1.50.
Sen. Lyndon Johnson pledges to back the party leader in Texas and the favorite son role if offered. Gov. Allan Shivers and Sam Rayburn surge for control as factions clash over Texas delegation to the national convention. May 5 precincts, May 8 county meetings, May 22 state convention in Dallas.
The Kerrville Art Club plans a four day exhibit from April 26 to 28 at the Episcopal parish house to accompany the Kerr County Centennial Celebration. Hours run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 26 and 27 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 28. Governor Allan Shivers is invited to a tea April 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Saturday show closes early to allow attendance at the centennial parade. Committees include Mesd Neunhoffer Motte McChesney Anderson Early Mickle McDaniel and Jones and others.
Theo Ochler’s registered Rambouillet ewes were classified into A B and G groups on April 4 in Kerr County. Judge panel included Kerrville County Agent Guy Powell San Angelo Extension Sheep Specialist James Gray and observer Dik Blum along with others.
Thirty members will each display two paintings in Kerr County for a historical exhibit on the county’s past 100 years. The works cover local historical events and other contemporaneous subjects.
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