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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
4
A historical column celebrates the Sageser-Haas Post of the American Legion in Harper. It extols coal’s economic might, detailing U S coal production, export potential, and the industry’s impact on energy, transport, and national strength with reflections on miners, technology, and mythic Vulcan symbolism.
Harper hosts the Sageser Haas Post American Legion formation with 21 charter members. District Commander George Sullivan and Kerrville volunteers assisted, naming officers Cragg Peril Lott Fiedler Cobb Brown Duderstadt Tatsch. Post honors Calvin Sageser and Tommie Haas for wartime service.
The Friendly Sewing Circle met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Louis Bierschwale’s home. Members voted to donate 25 dollars to Community Park for lumber, 5 dollars to Catholic Cemetery for a well, and to give 2 boxes to the needy. Mrs. Bierschwale served sandwiches cake and coffee.
Bill Kaiser and M. R. Duder Stadt visited San Antonio from Sunday through Wednesday this week, meeting local officials and inspecting projects. The trip highlights ongoing municipal discussions and planned collaborations.
Aubrey Harper will assume operation of Carl's Grocery & Market on Saturday December 20 after purchasing the business from Carl Oehler. Oehler sold the store to Harper a few weeks ago and will retire to farming and ranching. Harper is a known local citizen and will continue the same business with a full line of groceries produce meats and related items.
Last week committees from the House and Senate reviewed the eradication program for foot and mouth disease in Mexico. The Mexican government halted all slaughtering after public opposition, with about half a million cattle and hogs destroyed. The United States covered $36 million of costs and a quarantine remains around the infected zone while future joint slaughtering depends on talks between the two governments. The border will stay closed to live cattle and other livestock until further notice.
A Dallas author's new book Mister Texas The Story of Coke Stevenson portrays ex Governor Coke Stevenson of Junction as a principled leader with a strong fiscal record. The biography covers his rise from Kimble County attorney to Governor and hints at possible U S Senate candidacy while noting Texans urge him to run.
Roby Goff of Harper son of Mr and Mrs Lee Goff was elected 3rd vice president of the Ministerial Alliance at the University of Corpus Christi. Other officers include Riley Eu Banks president George Van Devender 2nd VP Charles E Wyatt secretary Howard Thrift treasurer M E Upchurch chorister Cyril Holt pianist J W Cobb sponsor. The university recently became a four year Baptist institution formerly Arts and Technological College. Goff also elected treasurer of the Veterans Club with officers Wilson Brumley Buddy Upchurch Charles Henry Carl Craghead and J L Jamison listed as co sponsors.
Mr and Mrs Alex Segner of Hye visited Mr and Mrs Robert Maurer on Sunday. Freddie Tatach and baby from Fredericksburg visited Mr and Mrs Arnold Markward. W E Fletcher and Mrs Fletcher traveled to Menard on Saturday and Sunday to join Mrs Louis Kettner for her 86th birthday anniversary.
Texans show large support for the American Silent Guest program aiding war torn Europe. Governor Jester reports checks and money orders sent to his Austin office for CARE handling, with gifts ranging from one to fifty five dollars as part of a nationwide hunger relief effort.
The Post Office awards a 48 mile Harper to Doss rural route contract to Karl J F Klaehn. Service starts December 16 1947 with daily deliveries except Sundays and holidays. Bids ranged from 1200 to 3250 dollars per year. Route includes Harper Fredericksburg highway Gattrell corner Manor Road and Doss. Lions Club and Albert Manor aided approval.
Fifty-two blue-blooded Herefords sold for an average of 336 a head at the Blanco County Hereford Breeders Association auction in Johnson City. Bulls averaged 370, females 289. top bull price 1405 bought by Plat eau Ranch, Dietert buyer. Buchanan of San Antonio led purchases with 6 animals totaling 2710, drawing San Antonio buyers and over 1000 attendees.
The rural program in the archdiocese hosts a day of reflection to honor country life as a vocation. The event emphasizes the interdependence of material and spiritual orders with sermons by Archbishop Rev. Thomas A. Coleman of Fredericksburg. Attendees welcome regardless of church membership.
F W Williams of Granger youth circles was presented to the Presbytery of Austin as a candidate for Presbyterian ministry at a December 9 meeting in San Antonio. He plans to enter Trinity University in spring 1918 and has served as Texas youth delegate to national Presbyterian gatherings.
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