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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1955
Page
8
The Post Office proposes to replace the 3 cent first class stamp with a 4 cent issue. The move would retire the long loved denomination used since 1851 and could keep the 3 cent design as a 4 cent stamp or launch a new one.
Corpus Christi August 16 Mrs Guizon Borglum widow of the Rushmore sculptor who carved the memorial in South Dakota and mother of Lincoln Borglum died here today. She broke her hip eight months ago in Beeville Texas and spent weeks in a Corpus Christi hospital before moving to a relative’s home.
Harper students return September 6 with a noon dismissal and bus service but no lunch program. Two teaching vacancies remain English and principal. Coach Salcher takes over from Suffer as agriculture instructor and plans afternoon football practice. Band may form. St Marys bands organizer met patrons. Across Gillespie County most schools open Sept 6 except Cherry Springs Sept 1 and Pecan Creek closes. Sagebiel cites one rural vacancy and Rocky Hill seeks a lower grade teacher.
W M Berry Jr endured a fire threatening his new 1955 Cadillac Eldorado after a drag race at Fredericksburg Airport. Charles C Reiter of Kerrville extinguished the blaze with a fire extinguisher, preventing major damage. The engine fire caused minor damage to carburetors gasket wiring and hood paint.
The Dragons Club of Kerrville sponsored auto races at Fredericksburg Gillespie County Airport drawing about 1500 spectators for afternoon eliminations. 90 entrants from Texas cities competed as Floyd Head and Max Lange set the best time 13.4 seconds in a 1946 Mercury powered dragster.
Members and families attended a barbecue supper on Tuesday as a congregational meeting followed. The gathering included plans to remodel the church building and an interested membership attended.
Mrs Anita Thurman arrives home Saturday after spending several days with her daughter and family in Amarillo. Her young son accompanied her from the trip.
Morris Ranch School will open on September 6 with teachers Joe Weinheimer Miss Emelia Nielsen and Mrs Ted Neffendorf leading classes at the new campus.
The Hill Country Chapter of Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association will present its annual Wool and Mohair Style Show on Sunday, August 28, 1955, at 8 p.m. at Hotel Nimitz in Fredericksburg. Tickets cost $1 for adults. Refreshments follow the show. Public invited. for tickets contact Mrs. Werner Henke.
Mrs A J Arnold returned to Harper the first of the week after visiting her children at Fort McCavett and Menard.
The Harper Lions Club will sponsor an all colored rodeo at Harper Community Park on Saturday night August 27 produced by B. T. Washington of San Antonio. Events include Calf Roping Bareback Bronco Riding Ladies Ribbon Roping Brahma Bull Riding. Proceeds support the Lions Club civic betterment fund.
Mrs. Daniel Arnold of Menard and Mrs. Mattie Arnold traveled to Kerrville on Wednesday. Mrs. Stella Duderstadt who received medical care accompanied them and returned home with the group.
A three day Junction Race Meet and Billy Sale drew capacity crowds with 102 billies sold at an average of 111 dollars per head. Top price went to Jack Richardson of Uvalde paying 675 dollars for the champion billy consigned by Arthur Davis of Can Can. Cecil Meador of Eldorado bought 16 billies for 1285 dollars, Carl Pfluger of Eden bought nine for 865 dollars, and Walter Pfluger took six for 610 dollars. Six races were held each day.
The Presbyterian Women Society will meet Thursday afternoon August 18 with Mrs Warren McDougall as leader and Mrs Pete Whitworth and Mrs Joe Rogers as co-hostess. The Memorial Fund proceeds will fund building improvements. Contributions may be made through Chas Barrett at the First State Bank or Mrs J R Peril.
Three libel cases against Alfred P. C. Petsch are set for trial in Gillespie County District Court. Arthur Stehling faces a ruling on admissibility of testimony from Ralph Swanson and Tom Carr on August 23. Hugo Weinheimer and Paul Stehling suits await October 23 appearances with Judge Weatherby taking over before then.
Grand Jury led by foreman Shion J Burg urges County Commissioners Court to investigate using farm land at Gillespie County Airport as a demonstration project for county youth. Proposes county agent or vocational agriculture teachers oversee if arranged. District Court actions include dismissal in several cases and the divorce of Elsie Harris and Frank J Harris with property settlement granted.
Mrs Paula Pape of San Antonio spent several days at her Harper home this week.
The Gillespie County Fair begins its 67th edition Friday for three days of parades, bands, livestock shows, agricultural displays, midway rides, races, and nightly entertainment. Queen Perrin Jo Bode leads the parade with a float featuring Misses Corrinne Cameron Rosemary Petermann and Janet Itz. Notable acts include Johnny Lane Tex May Otha Peeples Jack Andrews and more with dances nightly across Fredericksburg venues.
Emcee Johnny Lane, popular western singer and TV personality, will host the night shows in front of the grandstand at Gillespie County Fair. His song patter will keep the program lively and prevent dull moments for the audience.
Noxville residents travel to Kerrville Harper Junction and Junction for shopping visits and church services. Rain falls adding two inches Friday night. Local families care for Mrs Parker recovering from a stroke with Jett Parker as nurse.
A mother and child exchange a playful remark about the baby’s charm and mischief. The mother notes the father is similar, calling him a rascal though less cute, highlighting a humorous family trait.
Opal Eckhardt of San Antonio earned the outstanding player trophy in the 8th annual softball tournament at Devine held Friday August 12. La Vernia won the title Floresville placed second Devine third and St. Cecelia's fourth. Eckhardt is a short stop for St. Cecelia's and a Harper High School graduate who has worked in San Antonio for Sam Houston.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Rogers hosted a barbecue dinner Sunday for his mother Mrs John Rogers on her birthday anniversary Attendees included Mr and Mrs A W Barker and daughter from San Antonio Mr and Mrs Jim Custer and two grandchildren from Mason Mr and Mrs Clarence McDougall and children from the James Fiver Ranch Mr and Mrs Johnnie McDougall and son J R Bierschwab Mr and Mrs Tommy Harlan Mr and Mrs Vernon Rogers of Spring Creek Mrs Bessie McDougall and Jimmie Walker from San Antonio
Miss Barbara Whitworth, who has been in Hawalik, returned home after visiting her parents and will resume her studies at Rice Institute in Houston.
The Harper PTA executive committee met Monday at 3 p.m. in the school gym to discuss the year’s program and budget. President Mrs Elton Spencer named chairmen for lunch room health publications historian home and family life room representative parliamentary hospitality publicity auditor music safety civil defense legislation social service and more. The group adjourned after finance talk.
Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and their two children Raymond and Jennifer of Rocksprings were visitors in Harper Sunday afternoon.
Sue and Morris Glen DeLorey of Victoria visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul DeLorey as their mother recovers from recent Galveston surgery.
Mr and Mrs Aden Nixon of Junction were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Roberts Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Garland and her children from Kingsville are visiting Mr and Mrs Gilbert Am deregg and other relatives, joining a family gathering.
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