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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
1
Volume XXXVII reports the American railroads struggle with scarce materials and funds to meet national transport needs. William T. Farley warns state allocations will limit car production to about 6,000 monthly instead of 10,000, hampering construction, labor, and maintenance while net earnings lag by about 50 percent.
Mrs. J. C. Cosper hosted a Christmas dinner on December 25 with all her children present. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cottle, Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Cottle and their sons, Rodney, and others enjoying chicken with dressing, salads, cakes, and pies.
Harris Red Store event set for Monday January 7 features free children's portrait sessions by Worltz Studios Des Moines as the Herald seeks photographs for Citizens of Tomorrow. No charge or obligation and no subscription needed. Families urged to bring children between 10 am and 6 pm for portraits to be published.
William Cosper of Uvalde and families from Kerrville Junction Fredericksburg San Antonio Edmond and other towns hosted a Elmore children reunion. It marked the first gathering since Mrs Elmore's death five years ago. Fifty three guests enjoyed turkey dinner and hymns led by T L Hamilton on piano. A group recording was played later. Freddie Mouser and Kinwood guests hunted at Tarr ranch.
Whitewood families and children gathered at the Whitewood ranch on New Year’s Day for a family get-together. A barbecue mutton dinner with salad pickles pie cake coffee and iced tea was served at noon. The occasion honored Sgt and Mrs Bill Dees and their daughter visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood.
Postmaster F Staudt of Harper announces penny postcards will cost 2 cents each after January 1 1952 for small quantities with 10 percent added for bulk purchases of 50 or more or 1050 for more than 50 at one time Air mail postcards cost 4 cents each with no extra charge when bought in quantities over 50.
A list of men from Gillespie Kerr Kendal Llano Blanco counties is issued for induction on January 17. Names include Leroy W. J. Kneese Paul Joseph Hartmann Edgar Allen Lors Robert Lee Ruff and others with family visits noted for Dallas residents Mr and Mrs Homer Pugh during Christmas holidays.
The Junction Commission Co sold 130,643 head of livestock in 1951 for 3,072,991.36 dollars. Sheep and goats totaled 115,636 head earning 1,437,511.36, cattle 13,788 head for 1,604,609.3, hogs 9503 head for 24,156.25, and horses 266 head for 6,715.82. About 70 percent came from a 300 mile radius. local demand may rise with rain. Averages show 27 workers weekly and payroll over 2000 monthly. Also notes Willie Ann Bush and Perry Leo Cosper wed in Kerrville on Dec 24.
Rudolph Staudt son of Mr and Mrs Paul Staudt of Harper spent December 19 to 26 at home for the Christmas holidays He then returned to his base at Camp Roberts California where he attends a bus driver’s school
Funeral services for Col. Marvin Charlton 57 Robstown automobile dealer killed in a hunting accident on the Jess Parker ranch near Harper were held at Porter Loring Chapel in San Antonio. Charlton a Brazoria County native and San Antonio Military Academy graduate served in both world wars earning the Purple Heart Croix de Guerre Bronze Star and Presidential Unit Citation. He died when a shotgun went through a fence at a turkey blind. Survivors include his wife a son Marvin Jr and four daughters plus four brothers and two sisters and nine grandchildren.
Governor Allan Shivers urges Texas automobile drivers to learn and use proper hand signals while driving. Dr Gen Cox notes health trends since 1921 with over 300 diagnosed cases, mainly in Gulf Coast border counties.
Governor Allan Shivers designates January as hand signal month in Texas to curb traffic accidents. The program, sponsored by the Texas Safety Association, promotes specific hand signals for right turns left turns slowing and stopping. Braniff board member Pees Braniff is noted for education work while leprosy cases in Texas number about 12 annually.
Alvah Pearl, serving his third term as county commissioner, resigns effective January 1, 1952 to become supervisor of county road work under the unit system. Judge Walter Leamons appoints Ollie Martin to fill the vacancy in Commissioner Precinct No. 3. Joe Parker to be succeeded.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Parker and Lon Parker of Round Mountain were in Harper Saturday for the funeral of Mrs Tom Phillips.
Mrs Arnold Markwordt hosted a Sunday family dinner with her children and relatives. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Junga and family, Mr and Mrs Chester Tatsch and sons, Mr and Mrs Emil Tatsch, Mr and Mrs Freddie Tatsch and son, Mr and Mrs Arvin Tatsch and sons of Crab Apple, Mr and Mrs Willie Strackbein, and Rev C D Curtis who was recently home from Fredericksburg hospital. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Theo Oehler traveled to Fredericksburg on business last Monday.
Carroll Zschiesche Hanathon faced 125 dollars in fines and court costs for a hunting violation on January 30. An adjacent trespass charge added 25 dollars and costs. Eight minor traffic cases with fines from 5 dollars each were settled in the past week. December totals peaked with 71 cases, mainly hunting and traffic, in Justice Court.
Seaman C D Jung, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Jung of near Harper, escaped injuries when his car overturned on the Harper highway in front of the Chicken Shack at about 2 30 a m Saturday. He turned to avoid a car making a left turn and was on leave from his naval base in San Diego since December.
The Gillespie County grand jury, dismissed by District Judge Thomas Ferguson, returned 11 indictments including ten felonies and one misdemeanor after a December recall. Indictments name cattle theft, perjury, subornation of perjury, and child desertion with local attorneys involved. Trials may begin in February. prosecutions led by District Attorney Sam Connally with County Attorney William Schneider assisting. Foreman Marcus Burg and other jurors listed.
A horse parade opening the annual San Antonio Livestock Exposition is set for Friday morning February 15 in downtown San Antonio. All riders owners of carriages surreys wagons and stagecoaches are invited to participate. The exposition expects the parade to be the largest since the fair began with about 1500 head of stock and almost $19 477 in premiums.
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