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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
3
S A Light argues Russia seeks to withdraw American atom secrets under an international authority without enforcement. The piece claims Russia’s aims are to acquire U S atomic knowledge and use it for Red Fascist World Conquest, not genuine peace.
Plans for a benefit rodeo and baseball game at Harper have been postponed from August 16 to a later date likely in September. The Herald editor states the postponement is due to weather and the completion of related preparations.
Harper routs Seipp's Falls 9-1 with Thurman tossing a complete game, allowing seven hits and one walk. Harper jumps ahead 9-0 through the first five frames, then Seipp's finally scores in the seventh. Highlights include Omer Cottle and D. Rahe driving in runs, Harper's errorless defense, and next Sunday’s Hill Country League doubleheader at Stonewall.
Hill Country League results from last Sunday include Harper 9 over Seipp's 1 and Sisterdale 11 over Ingram 9 while Bandera lost 3 to Stonewall 1. Next Sunday features Harper at Stonewall in a double header and Sisterdale at Seipp's with Camp Stanley visiting Ingram. Bandera has a bye.
Mr and Mrs V C Russel Jr entertained last Thursday evening with a 42 party. Mrs Creighton Stevens and Elmo Lumpkins won first prize. Lynne Taylor took the booby prize. A variety of cake and homemade ice cream was served to guests including Kerrville pair Mr and Mrs F W Nichols and others.
Voters at Doss and Onion Creek schools approved consolidation last Saturday. Onion Creek cast 30 for and 26 against, total 56 with a four vote margin. Doss recorded all 3 votes in favor, with unanimous support for consolidation.
Plans are underway for the 27th annual Angora Goat Show and Sale to be held in Fredericksburg from August 7 to 9. The event highlights exhibitors and sponsors from the region, with judging, demonstrations, and sales expected to draw attendees.
The Luther League met at the Lutheran Church on Sunday July 27 with readings, hymns and a discussion on developing Christian followers led by Beatrice Sagebiel. Plans were announced for the next meeting August 31. The Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association hosts its 27th annual show and sale in Fredericksburg August 7–9, featuring 514 head of Angoras for sale and 150 show entries. Past auctions averaged high prices with a top sale of 500 dollars and notable performances from breeders in Leakey, Fredericksburg, and surrounding towns. Fred Barwood will give the main address on Breeding Problems, and coronation of the Angora Queen Miss Jackie Richardson will draw crowds at the event. The Fredericksburg chambers assist in organizing the large gathering, with disinfecting of the barn and plans for seating capacity.
The August 1 and 2 event at Antler Stadium Kerrville stages the third annual Southwestern Sheep Dog Trials. Open trials feature trained dogs while a Texas Range Dog class suits ranch dogs, with competitors from Texas and across the United States. The show demonstrates Border Collie dogs working with minimal master signals to herd sheep on a realistic ranch course.
All stock must be on grounds by 1 p.m. and show opens at 2 p.m. Classification of sales goals by Sam F Cooper. Judging of regular class by Fred Earwood Glynn Briggs and C A Pepper Armer Earwood. Unfinished judging completes by 3 p.m. Mohair show at 8 p.m. Coronation of the Queen before Grandstand. Bucks auction at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Annual director meeting follows. August 9 auctions for all dowes and unasgldes.
Funeral rites were held at 2 pm in Noxville Cemetery for Charles A. Edenborough who died Sunday morning in Winters Texas. He served in the Spanish American War and World War I, was 67 years old, and is survived by his wife Eva Maye Bergman Edenborough, a foster son Dan Bergman, three sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers included Lynn Taylor and Ralston Coffey.
Rate of postage for invitations, birth announcements, and similar cards that are partly printed and partly written in must use first class rates. The article also advises proper packing for parcels, urging cushioning material, tight packing, secure cords, four tying points, and wrapping with heavy paper to prevent crushing.
During its July term the Gill espie County Commissioners Court apportioned 11818.33 from the Bank of Fredericksburg receivership to county funds. The allocations include 569.63 to the Jury Fund 2848.16 to the General Fund 1708.89 to the Road and Bridge Fund 1708.89 to the Special Road Tax Fund and 5012.76 to the Interest and Sinking Fund.
Mr and Mrs Tom Warren of Leakey traveled toward Liano to visit Mrs Margaret Buchanan and Charlene. Mr and Mrs Elbert Stevens of San Antonio spent the week with his parents Mr and Mrs J M Stevens.
OWT Donovan Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Roy Roberts returned last week after visiting relatives near Rock Springs with his uncle Marvin Tobin and Mrs Tobin. Mrs J F Cook visited relatives at San Angelo and Mertzen. Mr and Mrs Jim Snow Eden and Sid Snow San Angelo and Airs Sibble Fill Abilene visited in the J O Stevens home.
Mrs. R. E. Worely and two children of Goldthwaite visited Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Morris for last week. Mr. Worely remained over the weekend. They drove home Sunday from the visit.
Mr and Mrs Milton Wendel visited her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Strackbein and their son on Sunday. They also spent time with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Withas and their daughter in the Strackbein home.
Sunday visitors in the Victor Wendel home included Ruth and Clemens Rode Gilbert Civa welge and Mr and Mrs L W Wendel and daughters Mrs Jake Cos of Fredericksburg spent time with the family and parents Mr and Mrs J L L idee achwale.
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