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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1952
Page
3
Industrial News Review argues that rising taxes will cripple the nation, citing US News and World Report figures on per capita tax take and federal deficits. It calls for drastic government spending cuts to keep the country strong and progressive.
The Saturday Evening Post serializes Whittaker Chambers analysis of the Alger Hiss trial and the clash of two faiths Communism and Freedom. Chambers argues communism attracts minds despite its cruelties and traces Hiss’s education and advantages to wider ideological forces.
The Legion Post and Lions Club in Harper met to coordinate a March of Times program for Friday night February 29, 1952, at the high school gym. Sponsoring organizations must send representatives or program copies by February 25, with no admission charge and voluntary contributions expected from attendees. Further details will appear next week.
Miss Ola Mae Itz of near Harper, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ches ter Itz, won championship honors in the Delain ram division at the 3rd annual San Antonio Livestock Exposition. A Harper 4H Club member, she has shown livestock at Harper Fredericksburg Junction and Kerrville fairs and attends Harper High School.
Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer marked their 44th wedding anniversary at St Anthony’s Church Parish Hall on Sunday. The gathering included family and friends such as Hy Maurer Robert Maurer Bob Fritz Francis Fritz and Delphine Maurer along with Rev A A Gitter and Martha Rose Baumann A turkey dinner was served. Several relatives attended ceremonies elsewhere including Earle Brewton’s funeral in Kerrville.
Tex Ritter, famed Western star and radio figure, will headline the Capital Area Stockshow in Austin scheduled for March 3 to 8. He joins a slate of attractions at the event likely drawing fans from across the region.
Mr and Mrs Dayton Rahe entertained with a dinner at home Sunday honoring her brother Corporal Carrol Walker on furlough. Guests included Mr and Mrs Olin Walker Mr and Mrs Wayne Barrett and son of San Antonio Mr and Mrs Dallas Reiger and Miss Opal Eckert and Bill Bode.
Mr and Mrs Anton Lange honored their daughter Helen Frances with a surprise birthday party on Tuesday evening February 19. The gathering of twenty five included roasted wieners pinto beans potato salad and cake followed by a dance. Helen Frances received many beautiful useful gifts.
The Grand Champion Hereford steer weighing 1015 pounds was auctioned Friday morning to the St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio for 12 200. The steer shown by 17 year old James Shortes of Big Springs topped all beef entries in the judging. The 1952 sale did not reach last year's world record 21 000 paid for Andy Tatsch's grand champion Shorty.
Sunday visitors at the August Kirchhoff home included Mr and Mrs Sam Honig Mr and Mrs Alfred Kirchhoff Mr and Mrs L Wendel Miss Magdelena Mr and Mrs Hilmar Klaehn and child Mr and Mrs Max Lange and Kelton Mr and Mrs Hubert Ruhe and children The gathering celebrated Mr Kirchhoff s birthday anniversary Supper featured sandwiches potato chips yellow cake and coffee
The Harper Cubs organized for 1952 with 18 attendees at a February meeting at the Oren Cattle service station. Herbert Feller was elected manager and Bill Strackhein was secretary treasurer. First practice on February 10 drew 15 players at Community Park. The team aims to rejoin the Farmer Boys League.
Mrs Annie E Sageser 77 died February 20 1952 at 10 15 am at the home of Mrs Cora Feuge in Fredericksburg where she had lived the past year She was born January 22 1875 in Blanco County She married W J Sageser in 1896 who died in 1908 Two sons Bertram C and William C Sageser are deceased She leaves five children and four great grandchildren Funeral services are set for Friday February 22 at 10 am at the Harper Baptist Church Rev Jack Minter officiating Beckmann Funeral Home will handle burial in Harper Cemetery She was Harper postmistress for 22 years from about 1921 to 1943 and lived in Harper most of her life
Mrs. Nancy Cath erine Cottle died after a fall and hip injury at 83 in Fredericksburg hospital. Born Sept 11 1868 in Bastrop County she married John T. Cottle and lived in Harper for decades. Surviving children grandchildren and relatives include W A Cottle Raymond Cottle Zelma Little Lola Staudt Mamie Pape Marie Taylor Minnie Hill and others with services in Harper and interment at Harper Cemetery.
Congressman O C Fisher declares candidacy for reelection representing Texas 21st District including Gillespie County. He cites support from readers and editors, endorsing his stance on constitutional rights states rights and limited Washington power while opposing left wing attacks on free enterprise.
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met Feb 14 at 2:30 PM at Mrs. Arthur Baumann’s home with 41 members present. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Wallace Brown and Mrs. Robert Maurer. The meeting appointed officers, committees, delegates to T H D A, and noted an upcoming March of Dimes program at the School House on Feb 29.
The Pedernales River near Harper remains continually flowing despite a severe drought of the era. Locals note water persisting below Kerrville road near the Fred Gammenthaler residence, with a large pecan tree shading the area. Residents including Mr and Mrs J D Farmer Jr and others visited over the weekend, while Charles Buster Gammenthaler photographed watercress near the spring.
Ira Galloway Coleman County judge announces candidacy for U S Congress to represent the 21st Texas district. The 29 year old vows to be a practical hard working congressman who will tend to business and advocate honesty integrity and courage. He criticizes current Washington leadership and pledges a vigorous campaign across 27 counties.
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