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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1954

Page

4

Morris Ranch School Softball Team Caps Season With Five Wins

The Morris Ranch School softball team finished the 1954-55 fall season with five wins and one loss. Clayton Klein pitched a no-run no-hit opening game against Doss, and Morris Ranch beat Doss 70 to 0 in another clash. They also defeated Crabapple 51 to 4 and 17 to 5, and Willow City 9 to 6. Roster includes Clayton Klein Freddie Klein Billy Roeder Maxine Heinemann Delton Feller Harvey Klein Leslie Klein Daniel Fritz Andy Brandon Larry Heinemann.

Morris Ranch Doss Clayton Klein Crabapple Willow City Freddie Klein Billy Roeder Maxine Heinemann Delton Feller Harvey Klein Leslie Klein Daniel Fritz Andy Brandon Larry Heinemann

Gillespie County Students Enrolled at Texas A and M College

Nine Gillespie county students are listed as enrolled for the fall semester at Texas A and M College in College Station. Fredericksburg residents include James Oliver Braeutigam Joe Edwards-Crenwelge Raymond Arthur Dietrich Hayden Otto Grona Harold Louis Klinkstek John Joe Moritz Kermit Adolph Wahrmund and James Allen Welgeshausen. Harper resident Donald Dean Dittmar is also registered.

College Station Gillespie County Texas A. and Fredericksburg James Oliver Braeutigam Joe Edwards-Crenwelge Raymond Arthur Dietrich Hayden Otto Grona Harold Louis Klinkstek John Joe Moritz Kermit Adolph Wahrmund James Allen Welgehausen Harper Donald Dean Dittmar

Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Families Reported

Mr and Mrs Archie Lennon with daughters Barbara and Mrs Charles Frederick and Mr and Mrs V C Russel Sr visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Russel for Thanksgiving. Also present were Mr and Mrs V C Russel and their young daughter from Killeen, 4000. Mr and Mrs V M Harris and son visited his sister and family in Winters during the holidays.

Archie Lennon Barbara Charles Frederick V. C. Russel Elmer Lee Russel Killeen V. M. Harris Song

Local visitors over Thanksgiving share time with kin

Mrs F A Goebels of Abernathy spent several days visiting sister Mrs J G Mezger and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood and sons spent Thanksgiving with son Fred Jr and family in San Angelo. Fred also visited aunt Mrs Elva West. Va Patronize HERALD Advertizers.

F. A. Goebels of Abernathy J. G. Mezger Fred Whitewood Fred, Jr San Angelo Fred Elva West

Allen Keller Co Wins Burnet Road Contract

The Allen Keller Company won a Burnet County road project bid by the State Highway Department. The 0.78 mile job from west of Burnet to east of Silver Street includes grading structures flexible base and two surface courses at a bid of 88 297 dollars. The firm plans widening of a bridge and construction of two smaller structures.

Allen Keller Company Burnet County State Silver Street Burnet Allen Keller

Thanksgiving Visits Across Texas Families

Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf spent Thanksgiving in Austin with their son Erato and family and attended the Texas versus A and M game. George Dwain Parker who attends Waxahachie College spent the holiday with his parents Mr and Mrs Carlos Parker. Mr and Mrs Edwin Bauch of Sweetwater visited Mrs Freda Bach and Mrs Floyd Boatright recently.

Oliver Hopf Austin Erato Texas A&m College George Dwain Parker Waxahachie Carlos Parker Edwin Bauch Sweetwater Freda Bach Floyd Boatright Billy Hogan Sul Ross Alpine Mrs Shorty Hogan

Fredericksburg Visitors Spend Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Felix Feuge and Mrs Martin Feuge and children visited Mr and Mrs Max Lange in Fredericksburg on Sunday afternoon.

Felix Feuge Martin Feuge Fredericksburg Max Lange

Widow bids to save house at tax sale

Saturday Buck Stone auctioned Sis Browns house for nonpayment of taxes. The war widow, standing in back, offered nearly all she had, saying she would bid until reaching seventy five dollars amid a silent room.

Sis” Brown Buck Stone Sis Buck

Thanksgiving Visits Across Families In Quemada Valley Area

Mr and Mrs Nicholas Ney and two children and Mrs Ella Lee of Quemada Valley spent several days here last week visiting relatives. The Jones family plus Roy and Jennifer joined Thanksgiving at the Watkins Tarr home. Also present were H L Stevens and daughters and A C Wendel and Raymond Jones. B L Cook of Fredericksburg visited J F Cook and son J C. Roy Steltle and son of Fredericksburg spent the weekend with Walter Markwortt and family. Clara Wendel and her daughter joined H L Stevens and daughters visiting Anderson Kinsey family on Sunday.

Nicholas Ney Ella Lee Quemada Valley Jack Jones Roy Jennifer Watkins Tarr Home H. L. Stevens A. C. Wendel Raymond Jones B. L. Cook Fredericksburg J. F. Cook and Son J. C Roy Steltle Walter Markwortt Clara Wendel Anderson Kinsey Roy Roberts Beverly Marvin Tobins San Antonio Tracy Tobin Harper Arthur Blerschwale Herbert Jones Midland A. B. Barker Pecos

Thanksgiving visiting across Texas and Arkansas families

Local residents and relatives visited kin across Arkansas Texas and nearby cities during Thanksgiving. Families listed include the Parkers Salchers Roberts Lil Langs Kilburns Blerschwales and Thurmans with trips to San Antonio Dallas Fredericksburg Midland Brownwood Waco Amarillo Alpine and Harper.

Fire Destroys Large Barn on C Lochte Farm

A Saturday night blaze at the Clarence Lochte farm near Bear Creek destroyed a 20 by 30 foot barn along with a hammermill pig feed and building materials. Loss estimated between 1500 and 2000 dollars. Fire started from a brooder short circuit and the Fredericksburg department fought the flames until containment.

Clarence Lochte Bear Creek Lochte Fredericksburg

Thanksgiving visitors and dances noted in Pecos

Thanksgiving Day gatherings appear across the region with Barker families visiting Pecos relatives and Edwin Lang home guests from Gatesville San Antonio and Fredericksburg. Leona Wahl and Paul Lang win a free dinner at Pat's Hall for Thursday night dance. Towns mentioned include Millersview San Antonio Dripping Springs and Harper with several relatives and guests recorded.

Edwin Lang H. O. Jones Gatesville Ellis Lang San Antonio Bernice Lang Fredericksburg Leona Wahl Paul Lang Pat's Hall

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Morris Ranch School Harper Community Alex Mittendorf Prop Fredericksburg, Texas Ray Sims Belton, Mo C. A. Stone Hill Country Aberdeen Angus Association Adams St Gillespians Patronize Herald Allen Keller Co Burnet Road Boc Joe Marsh She Marie United States Brewers Foundation Kunz Mr. and Lou Harper, Texas Gulf Service Station Richard Roeder Gulf Gas & Oils E. E. Parker Arkansas David Butler and Son Dayton Rahe Otto Rahe Theo Holm J. D. Farmer Leo Kathryn Bobbie Clark Lang George Salcher Small Son Dallas Alfred Kilburn Max Lang Kelton Lange de Leon J. B. Mayhugh Brownwood Waco Anita Thurman Amarillo the Herald Crosley and Bendix Custom Magnolia Gene Zimmermann H. Welge Lewis P. O C. Lochte Farm Raymond Useners Werner Eckert Adolf Bernhard Turkey Rage Three THE Harrer Herald R. G. Bierschwabe Udell Barker Millersview Ant Ed Bailey Elmer Lee Ruesel Dripping Springs Chas. W. Barrett San Antonio Express Express Publishing CO Third ST Eng Sundey Ieee Cae Rowrenee She Vogue Kerrville Felix T. Tybor Palace Theatre Bidg Fredericksburg, Texa Han Mis Kristh Pearl Beer Erwin C. Kraus West Main Street Fredericksburg, Teze Paul A. Krauf Phote Anaty Siew
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