Adler urges broad liberal education for all citizens
The article cites Mortimer J. Adler arguing that education must broaden beyond elite schooling. He links the need to develop responsible democratic citizens to resisting easy life temptations, returning to traditional values, and avoiding imitative Russian models. Parents and citizens must teach freedom’s responsibilities. Local notes about ill health visits and a new St. Anthony Church project in Harper are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer J. Adler
America
Adler
Hamilton
Madison
Jefferson
Adams
Mr. Adler
Couple United In Marriage In Holy Ghost Church
Miss Davy Jean Schnerr and Allen Alberthal pledged marriage vows at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on February 1. Rev. L J Durkop officiated the single ring ceremony. The couple plans to reside in San Antonio where the groom works for the City Water Board.
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Davy Jean Schnerr
Allen Alberthal
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
L. J. Durkop
Frarvey Stein
Othmar Schnerr
Schnerr
Joe Henry Alberthal
Clinton Alberthal
Richard Alberthal
Hugo Usener
Laura Schnerr
Lehne and Strackbein Visit In Weekend Call
Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne visited Mr and Mrs John Strackbein Sunday afternoon. Visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Edmund Tatsch Sunday night were Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lehne
John Strackbein
Edmund Tatsch
Ruben Roeder
Edwin Klein
Anna Moellendorf
Henry Moellendorf
David
Edmund Moellendorf
Ida Wanner
Albert Moellendorf
Woltz Studio Man Here Saturday
The Woltz Studios of Des Moines Iowa will return Saturday February 8 to show proofs between 10 and 11 a m after photographing children for Harper.
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Woltz
Des Moines
Iowa
Harper
The
Herald
Legion Auxiliary Serves Veterans at Legion Hospital
The ladies of the Legion Auxiliary of Harpe served cake and coffee to veterans at the Legion Hospital Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Mesd. Max Lange Pete Casper W. E. Fletcher and Felix Kensing. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lang visited his mother-in-law Mrs. A. L. Hill at Santa Anna Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary of
Harpe
the Legion Hospital
Mesd
Max Lange
Pete Casper
W. E. Fletcher
Felix Kensing
Arthur Lang
A. L. Hill
Santa Anna
Poll Taxes in Gillespie Show 1957 Increase Over Last Off Year
Poll taxes paid in Gillespie by Jan 31 totaled 2,467, 300 more than last year’s off year. The 1955 figure was 2,965, reflecting the presidential election year. Durst notes those over 60 and exemptions are not included in the count.
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Gillespie
Milton C. Durst
Durst
P.T.A Founders Day Marked Across Nations
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers celebrates Founders Day on February 17 marking the 61st anniversary with activities to strengthen parent teacher work. Key figures include Mrs Rollin Brown and founders Alice McLellan Birney Phoebe Apperson Hearst. The organization has funded scholarships, health programs, school building projects and child care initiatives while supporting public kindergartens and hot lunch programs.
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National Congress of Parents and Teachers
P.t.a.’S
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Rollin Brown
Los Angeles
National Congress
U.S
Alice McLellan Pei F
Phoebe Apperson Hearst
National Congress of Mothers
Washington
Arlington Hotel
National Education Associate
John R. Lewis
Adlai Stevenson
Theodore W. Birney
William L. Wilson
Benjamin Johnston
Heny J. Finley
James H. McGill
A. A. Birney
H. W. Fuller
Transportation Committee
Mary Louisa Butler
Harriet A. McLellan
Auto License Plates On Sale In County Office
Milton C. Durst the county tax assessor collector announces that automobile license plates are on sale in his office from February 1 through March 31. All plate types have increased in price by 10 percent and buyers must bring certificates of title and the last registration receipt. This year plates are black with white numerals, a color change from last year’s white on black.
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Milton C. Durst
Durst
Texas Highway Department
Gillespie 4-H Youth to Exhibit in San Antonio
Youth from Gillespie County will compete at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo February 7 to 16 at Bexar County Coliseum. The club entrants include Kenneth Lochte Aubrey Kierlen Frederick Burg Dan Wade Crenwelge Carey Behrends Monroe Behrends J B Ruebsahm Rodney Ruebsahm Charles Schumann Roy Jacoby Jr Peter Jacoby Terry Wells Billy Mund Gerald Evers Kenneth Kunz Wayne Mohr Myrtle Pfeiffer Vernell Pfeiffer and Wilburn Pfeiffer. They will present three Angus steers 12 Hereford steers one Shorthorn steer four Fat lambs eight goats and six turkeys in the Ready-to-Cook Junior Poultry Show. Lamar Itz Harper FFA member will show two Delaine and six Rambouillet sheep. The entries are among more than 5000 livestock and horses at the event with premiums exceeding 55000 announced by president E W Bickett. Rural Youth Day is set for February 14 with 35000 to 50000 rural youngsters expected to attend if weather cooperates. The 1958 Show will feature 15 performances of Everett Colborn’s World See SANTONE SHOW, p. 4.
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San Antonio
Vernell Pfeiffer
Wilburn Pfeiffer
Lamar Itz
Harper Ffa
Delaine
Hill Country Pastors Conference Speakers Meet in Fredericksburg
The Hill Country Pastors Conference gathered January 29 and 30 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Fredericksburg. Rev E W Mueller of the National Lutheran Council spoke on The Church and Its Witness in the Community. Other sessions covered church outreach, stewardship, and marriage topics. The next conference is set for September at Zion Lutheran Church. The Holy Ghost Lutheran women prepared meals for the event.
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Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Fredericksburg
Luther Durkop
Milton Mayer
C. H. Rose
E. W. Mueller
National Lutheran Council of Chicago
Dastora
California
Hull Country
Zion Lutheran Church
Women of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Gillespie County Water and Soil District Names Officers
Levi Kusenherser was named president at the organizational meeting held at the Gillespie County Courthouse. Kurt Hansen was re-elected vice president, Charles Peril became secretary-treasurer, Ernie Larmer remains recording secretary, with C. B. Renick as holdover director and Otto Spaeth new to the board. The group discussed a Pedernales River survey, a pending Corps of Engineers preliminary study, and a planned public hearing on dam construction. The district will retire one $2,000 bond this month.
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Levi Kusenberger
Gillespie County
Pedernales River
Water District
Gwen Parker and William Henderson United in Marriage
Gwen Parker and William Ervin Henderson were married Saturday evening February 1 at Trinity Baptist Church Kerrville. Rev H Marshall Smith officiated with twin brother London Parker giving the bride away. The couple plans to reside in Kerrville with Gwen a Kerrville native and William from Hunt Oklahoma.
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H. Marshall Smith
Trinity Baptist Church
Kerrville
Gwen Parker
William Ervin Henderson
Hunt
Vera Parker
D. L. Burns Jr
Ardmore
Oklahoma
H. W. Brehmer
James Ware
London Parker
Jace
Charles Schmidt
Fredericksburg
W D Stockard Rites Held In Harper Community Church
W D Stockard former Harper resident died January 25 1958 in Inglewood California Born August 16 1880 in Stantonville Tennessee son of Rev Andrew N Stockard and Mary McKenzie Stockard He lived in Columbia Tennessee and Harper before moving to California Funeral services were held January 31 at Harper Presbyterian Church with burial in Harper cemetery Survivors include widow Catherine Bierschwale Stockard two stepdaughters and several step grandchildren The service featured piano by Mrs Lewis A Stevens and hymns Beyond the Sunset and My Faith Looks Up To Thee
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W. D. Stockard
Harper
Inglewood
California
Stantonville
Tennessee
Andrew N
Mary McKenzie Stockard
Luther E. Stockard
Columbia
Catherine Bierschwale Stockard
Vester B. Parker
Dennis Parker
Charles Bierschwale
Pat Bierschwale
Carlton Bierschwale
J. W. Bierschwale
Henry Bierschwale
Ray Bierschwale
Albert Bierschwale
Willie Bierschwale
Fred Bierschwaele
Floyd Bierschwale
A. S. Parkser
Gilbert Anderegg
Byron S‘atrchild
Clarence Bierschwale
Roy Bierschwale
Hal Ray Bierschwale
Olver Bierschwale
Arthur Bierschwale
Richard Bierschwale
Charles Barrett
E.B. Echesle
Milton Bierschwale
Mary Stockard Blair
Josephine Stockard Garland
Gail Garland
Luther Garland
Robin Blair
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Lloyd Carter
Dallas
Vester Parker
Jessie Lane
Midway
Lulla Roberts
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Temple Lumber Co
Eugene Jung
A. A. Gitter
Radio Post Kngraving
Holy Ghost Church
West Travis
Chatwell
Felix Mueller Jr
Seguin
Alberthal
City Water Board
American Legion Auxiliary Served
Legion
P.T. A’s
Noth Rush Street
Chicago
American Institute of Architects
Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry
Rev
Hill Country Pastors Conference
Levi Kusenherser
Wm.Henderson
Tron
Honor
Frances Schumacher
Keller
Jan Henderson
Ingram
Brad Massey
Bride
P. J. Henderson
Harold Mugford
Ashorn
Clayton Massey
R. J. Henderson
Billie Schumacher
Pride
Ivy
Tommy Skipper
Japan
Lydia Blerschwale
Lackland Air Base
Lydia Bierschwale
Joe Scarborough
Austin
Lee Roy Itz
Ottoit
Ainter
Clifford Bode
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