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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
12
The author argues that Sputnik proves science will outpace totalitarian rule, forecasting the collapse of Communism as knowledge spreads in Russia. He links the satellite to a awakening that may topple Stalinist power, compares Hungary to a signpost, and warns Khrushchev to fear consequences.
Doss Scout troop to hold Pot Luck Supper and Court of Honor at Doss School Sunday evening December 8. Eagle awards will be presented to Billie Mund Nolan Dittmar and Edgar Usener Jr. plus Life Star and other pins.
David Fiedler 15 or 16 year old son of A B Fiedlers of Lott Texas holds a seven point buck shot on opening morning at his grandfather Emil Fiedler's land five miles northwest of Harper He delivered the deer to the Harper Locker Plant earning a Paper Mate piggy back pen from the Harper Herald.
Postmaster Frank Staudt urges patrons to mail Christmas cards and packages early to save time, buy stamps at the post office, address items clearly, and bundle cards for local and out of town mail. He notes first class rates for unsealed cards and available expedited services such as air mail and special handling.
Harper High School band room hosts Band Boosters meeting with Mrs Floy Bode presiding. Treasurer Mrs Victor Marshall reports $889.21 in the bank and $42.24 raised at the pancake supper despite rough weather. Mrs Victor Wendel thanks volunteers for supper help.
The Sixth Annual Hill Country Aberdeen Angus Sale will be held at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds Monday December 5 with 23 bulls and 21 females consigned by breeders from Central Texas. Judging by Joe Tatum and auctioneering by Don Estes, sales begin at 1 p m and 10 a m for judging.
The Friendly Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Boatwrights home on November 29 with eight members and three visitors. They planned a December 12 Christmas party at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Joseph Mrosek’s home, each member to bring a gift for her club sister, followed by refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Acker and friends from Beaumont visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Parkell this past week. Mr and Mrs Clifton Kneese and children from Marion spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Ida Kneese.
Six Iraan men were fined a total of 567 in Sanderson justice court for possession of two does during the trans E c o s deer season before it opened. Wardens Ten Wheeler of Fort Stockton and C D Jung of Iraan made the arrests. One hunter paid 200 and the other five 50 each plus costs.
Santa Claus will join Radio Station KNAF on Wednesday afternoon December 11 at 1 06 p m for a Jingle Bells Christmas program. He will also attend the city parade Saturday morning December 14 at 10 a m and distribute fruit and candy to children at the Courthouse Band Stand at 11 a m.
Thanksgiving gatherings bring students from Texas University and Austin business college home to families in Fredericksburg Douglas Tatsch Dor is Ochler and Bernice Duderstadt join relatives in San Antonio and Dallas. Mrs Peter Bernhard remains hospitalized in Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic.
Rain, snow, sleet and ice brought abundant moisture to Harper in November. Official LCRA reporter Otto Rahe notes 4.29 inches of precipitation for the month, with Nov 10 at 1.60 inches and Nov 21 at 1.52 inches. Year total rises to 36.91 inches, over three times last year’s total as conditions improve across the region.
Milford nov 29 Mr and Mrs Rufus B Moore celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their son R B Moore Jr s home They wed nov 21 1907 at the ranch home of Mrs Moore s Nabers parents in Harper The couple raised sheep in Gillespie and Kimble counties before moving to Ellis County They have five children three daughters and two sons and one grandson R B Moore III Relatives from Harper Copperas Cove and Junction visited over the weekend
Miss Bernice Duderstadt and James Dani Wilson Jr plan to marry at 5 30 p m on Saturday December 21 at First Methodist Church in Harper. Parents Mr and Mrs M R Duderstadt announce the engagement, with both couples living in Harper and Austin backgrounds noted.
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