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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1961
Page
5
Western Kansas farmers shift from wheat to milo as government cuts wheat acreage. They build local feed mills to convert cheap milo into high potency feed, creating jobs and a ready market. Plans surface for a co op turkey, hog, and steer processing plant. Commemorative stamps highlight conservation efforts.
Funeral service for Mrs. Viola Bierschwale Rogers 81 held Saturday at 2 30 p m from Harper Methodist Church with Rev B E Breihan officiating. She died Friday at home in Harper and was married to John H Rogers who died in 1944. Survived by three daughters a son a brother seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren burial was in Harper Cemetery and a mixed choir rendered songs. Pallbearers included J R Bierschwale Charles Bierschwale Vernon Rogers Pat Rogers Pete Whitworth and W L Bierschwale.
Firefighters quickly contained a attic fire at the Edgar Strackbein residence Friday morning last week. Damages were extensive though the quick work of the Harper Fire Department limited the loss. Cause traced to a faulty heating stove pipe installation. Old mattresses replacement offered by local merchants noted in an adjacent ad section.
Gillespie County Tax Collector Milton Durst reports 97 percent of 1960 state and county taxes collected by January end. A total of 2 047 poll taxes and 30 exemptions were issued, nearly matching last presidential election year figures. A special election to fill Lyndon B Johnson's seat is set for April 4.
The Gillespie County Chapter of TLC Ex-Student Association will meet Friday February 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. Dr. Oscar Weigang of Texas Lutheran College will speak, Rev. Calvin Goerdel of Llano will serve as Toastmaster, TLC student entertainment will follow, with officers Rev. C. H. Rose president Mrs. James Alfred vice president and Rudolph Becker secretary treasurer.
Miss Sharon Gibson bride elect of Cecil Tatsch was honored at a Saturday afternoon shower from 2:30 to 4:30 in St. Anthony's Catholic Hall. About 50 guests attended as gifts were displayed and arrangements featured lavender tones. The couple plan to wed February 11 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with a dance at Klein Hall to follow.
Sheriff Hugo Klaerner and peace officers recovered broken safes on Monday and Tuesday. The Safes on country roads near Willow City and along the San Antonio highway held cash and drugs. $439.50 missing from H Welge Lewis’s safe and about $150 of codeine morphine and demerol plus $37 in cash from the other. Four suspects including Willard Walker from Fredericksburg are charged with burglary and narcotics possession in San Antonio.
The Harper PTA met February 2 in the Harper School cafetorium with Mrs. Charles Mains in charge. TDPS patrolmen Walter Werner and Bill Tate spoke on home and road safety and promoted two hour driver classes. Patrolman Tate announced an April 15 Teenage Road event in Fredericksburg for ages 16 to 19. Founder's Day was noted, a nominating committee was named, room count went to the second grade, and a Founder's Day tea followed.
Sharon May daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Gibson will marry Cecil Tatsch of Harper on February 11 at St Anthony s Church Harper The bride finished her senior work at Junction High School and will graduate in 1961 The groom son of Mr and Mrs Chester Tatsch Harper is a 1960 Harper High graduate and has returned from National Guard service to work at Mooney s Aircraft in Kerrville They plan to live near Harper after a short honeymoon
The Harper Lions Club met February 7 and discussed installing a caution light at the Farm to Market roads intersection with U S Highway 290. A committee led by Rev C H Rose C W Barrett and Froy Bode will pursue the project. Members praised the FFA and 4 H Gillespie County Livestock Show proceeds and commended the local livestock association. A return basketball game with the Harper Volunteer Firemen was accepted with date and place to come. Lion Rieger leads arrangements.
A cold front dipped into north and east Texas bringing rain and a heavy snow mantle to Harper and the Hill Country. About six to seven inches fell near Loyal Valley, with one to two inches near Frederickstown. Roads were icy, schools closed, and two minor car crashes were logged on U S 87. Weather improved by Wednesday while utilities reported no major damage.
Ten members of Harper Boy Scout Troop 139 with Scout Master Thomas Pape spent Saturday February 4 at the Earl Benner Ranch. They explored caves and advanced their scouting projects. Langford Metzger will receive the God and Country Award at a St James Lutheran Church ceremony next Sunday.
Mrs. Bill Lea and Mrs. Roy Deaton with son Roy Jr spent the weekend with Mrs. J. J. Rogers and Phil. Mrs. Rogers accompanied them to Sanderson for several days of visiting.
Big John Barber a 6 foot 6 inch 220 pound Harlem Stars member scores 180 points in a game at Los Angeles State College. The Texas native and top star will lead Harlem Stars against Harper Exeg All Star team in an exhibition at Harper High School Gym next Wednesday night.
Life Scout Langford Metzger son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Metzger of Harper will receive the Pro Deo et Patria award at the 10 45 a m worship service at St James Lutheran Church Harper The honor is issued by the National Lutheran Committee on Scouting Troop 139 Harper will attend in uniform The project included the nursery and kindergarten Sunday School altar.
Funeral service for William Joseph Moore age 84 was held Wednesday at 10 a m from Smith Funeral Chapel Kerrville led by Rev H F Dearing Moore a Fayette County native died Sunday in Sid Peters on Memorial Hospital after a brief illness He lived in Harper for years and Kerrville for 16 years A Baptist for 70 years he was a Woodmen of the World member Survived by his widow Mrs Artimgee Moore two sons Sheriff Oliver Moore and W F Moore a½kirkins? three brothers and three sisters plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren Burial followed at the cemetery.
Attendees of the Joe Moore funeral at Smith Funeral Chapel in Kerrville include Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stevens among others. The notice continues with additional mourners.
The Harper FFA under Clayton Massey entered grass and poultry judging teams at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth last Saturday. Neither team placed highly, but both gained valuable experience for future contests. Grass squad members were Daniel Fritz, William Lange, Eugene Heinemann, and Lloyd Wendel. poultry team members were Leslie Esquell, Kermit Klaeh, Charles Ahrens, and Lawrence Metzger Jr.
Raymond Cottle and Joan Strack Bein have returned home from the hospital. Mrs. Cottle is staying with her daughter Mrs. Elmo Jumphins and family.
Creighton Stevens and Mrs V C Russelx along with several couples including LH Harper Fred Nabers Clara Wendel Charlie Rogers J R Blerschwan are named in a notice. Burial was held in the Harper cemetery.
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