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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1949

Page

3

Llano Rancher Loses Barn in 15000 Fire

Mark A. Moss, Llano County ranchman, suffered a heavy loss when a large concrete barn at Sandy Creek Bar-O-Ranch was destroyed by fire about 9 o clock Thursday night. Loss estimated at 15000, partially insured. Fire started in hayloft. cigaret suspected. No animals burned. saddles saved. Llano Fire Department controlled blaze.

Llano Mark A. Moss Llano County Sandy Creek Bar-O-Ranch Moss Liano Fire Department S. A. Express

Gillespie County 4H Club District Show Winners

Elmer Tatsch won Grand Champion Beef and overall show title. He earned 75 dollars from Sears Foundation plus a trophy, Schreiner Institute scholarship, and a Hereford heifer prize. Grand Champion sold for 50 cents per pound to R H Friedrich of San Antonio. Other winners included Reserve Champion steer Hayden Grena, 2nd place milk fed steer Freddie Hartmann, and Reserve Champion hog by I C Lochte.

Elmer Tatsch Arwin Tatsch R. S. Conner Crabapple Elmer Sears Foundation Schreiner Institute Karl Bruton Bruton Commission Co Kerrville Shlmer R. H. Friedrich San Antonio Hayden Grena Freddie Hartmann Kekhardt I’. .C. Lochte

Harper High seniors and school notes highlight 1930s Harper Texas

The Harper High yearbook style notes profile senior Colleen Joy Parker 17 born 1931 in Harper Texas with interests in Western music and baseball. It covers Harper Boys basketball 17-16 win over Medina on Feb 8, girls volleyball results, FFA show attendance, class rings, new library donation, calling cards, and detailed Grade School Honor Council and Eighth Grade Assembly activities with student notices and social snippets.

Harper High Colleen Joy Parker Harper, Texas San Antonio Rose Dorothy Lamour Guy Madison Ernest Tubb Harper Medina Harper Boys Medina Girls H. S FFA Kerrville Harper School Library Texas Texas Game, Fish & Oyster Commission Hondo Crouch Comfort Alfred Kott

Affray at Schmidt's Hall Costs Ten Traveling Salesmen

Ten traveling salesmen from Dallas area were jailed after an affray at Schmidt's Dance Hall near midnight. They pleaded guilty and paid about 400 dollars in fines and court costs. Names include W C Pruitt Wichita Falls and others from Alamogordo Pratt Mound City Taylor San Antonio Lewiston Ingleside Chicago. Deputy Klaemner and officers quelled the disturbance. Sheriff Loth and patrolmen assisted.

Dallas Gillespie County Schmidt Justice of the Peace Wm. Bruns W. C. Pruitt Wichita Falls Forrest E. Shanks Alamogordo N. M Steven L. Christensen Pratt Kansas Harry Dolph Mound City George Mobly Taylor Texas Lloyd G. Carty San Antonio E. L. Adams Carroll W. Dearborne Lewiston Maine M. M. Mercovich Ingleside Elmer Walls Chicago Ilinois Hugo Klaemner Klaerner Justice Bruns Bruns

Card of Thanks for Henry A Mop

Expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy after the death of husband and father Henry A Mop. Gratitude extended to Dr. Birt Rev Goerner church choir and all for floral offerings. Signed by Mrs Ola Hope and Hobson Hopf.

Henry A. Mop Dr. Birt

Trickham couple visits brother and relatives this week

Mr and Mrs Otto Lange of Trickham visited his brother Max Lange and family along with other relatives at their home at the start of the week.

C. N. Taylor Ozona Otto Lange Trickham Max Lange

Ingram Visitors Stop in Harper for a Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oehler and their sons from Ingram visited Harper on Sunday. Mrs. Oehler was hosted by Mrs. A C Wendel during the stay.

Carl Oehler Sons of Ingram Harper Oehler A. C. Wendel

Examination for Government Statistician Notice

The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for filling vacancies as Statistician with entrance salaries from 3727.20 to 7432.20 annually. Employment will be with various Federal agencies in Texas. Applications from post offices or the Regional Director 14th U S Civil Service Region Dallas Texas. Mr and Mrs George Duderstadt and children visited San Antonio meeting their daughter Mrs Mitchell Thomas and family. The National Typographical Union organized in Baltimore in 1852. Mr and Mrs David Butler and son, of San Antonio, spent the weekend with her parents.

Civil Service Commission Texas U. S. Civil Service Region South Harwood St Dallas George Duderstadt Douglas Duderstadt San Antonio Mitchell Thomas David Butler and Son Floyd Boatright

Kerrville Bakery Ad Promises Special Cakes Pastries Bread

Kerrville bakery advertises specialty cakes pastries and bread under the name Kerrville Bakery. The brief notice emphasizes refined confections and fresh baked goods for local customers.

Kerrville Bakery Kerrville

Best in Boot and Shoe Repair in Brewster Texas

For the best in boot and shoe repair bring your work to the Brewster Boot Shop, formerly E. O. Longren Boot Shop, located in Junction Texas.

Brewster Boot Shop E. O. Longren Boot Shop Junction Texas

Fence removal project bid notice for Farm to Market road

Arnold Markwordt Commissioner Precinct 2 Gillespie County Harper Texas invites bids for removal and rebuilding of approximately 29 miles of fence along the proposed Farm to Market road from Harper to Kerr County line. Bids due March 1 1949. Right to reject any or all bids. Details on request.

Gillespie County Harper Kerr County Arnold Markwordt Texas

Dance at White Bluff Hosted by Gibson and Rogers

A group of friends and relatives danced at White Bluff Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. George A. Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Rogers as hostesses. Mrs. Rogers plans an extended stay in Oregon for several months. Miss Frances Floyd and Mrs. J. L. Bierschwab visited Fredericksburg on Saturday.

White Bluff George A. Gibson Vernon Rogers Frances Floyd J. L. Bierschwab Fredericksburg

Cottle Family Returns from San Antonio Trip

Mr and Mrs Oren Cottle and MW returned home from San Antonio where they had taken their son for medical attention. We are glad to report that he is improving. YOU Patronize HERALD Advertisers.

Oren Cottle San Antonio

Allen Gibson Visitors Bring Linoleum Rugs to Harper

Mr and Mrs Allen Gibson spent Monday in Fredericksburg and stopped at Rahe s Store in Harper Texas to view a shipment of 9x12 linoleum rugs and all metal lawn chairs now available for sale.

Harper Community Fredericksburg Allen Gibson Rahe Harper, Texas Reed's Package Store Harper-Fredericksburg Reed’s Spring Creek

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