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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1962
Page
1
The essay argues that efficiency brings raises and promotions for factory, office, and military workers, while farmers face pay cuts and government handouts. It claims subsidies distort markets and that letting farmers set prices would hurt supply, calling the supply and demand law a national fairy tale.
Great grandparents Theo and Mrs Oehler welcome great grandson Clif ford Kieth Hughes born to Curt and Mrs Hughes of Dallas. The family includes sister Charlotte and grandparents Chester and Mrs Oehler of Dallas. E J Fiedler and Mrs Fiedler visited San Antonio relatives. Mrs Fiedler bagged a buck. Charlie Rogers and daughter Jeanette hosted friends with games and dancing. Allen Fowler and Kerrville visitor Charlie Gammenthaler spent weekend with Gammenthalers in Kerrville and with Phyllis Allen’s family in Sterling City. Arthur Bletschwale’s family visited Clark in Houston. Pamala and Corky returned home after a week with grandparents. Mrs Nath Walker hosted relatives in Junction. hospital visits and shopping in Kerrville noted.
Mr and Mrs V C Whitworth and children from Doole spent the weekend with the Pete Whitworths and the A J Kinseys to be here for the funeral of V C s grandmother Mrs W O Brown on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Alvie Blount of Houston spent several days at their hunting lodge at the Tarr ranch last week.
Mrs. Bob McElroy of Alpine travels home after holidays with daughter Mia. Campbell Kerr and family visit Brownwood for several days with Mrs. J. J. Rogers and Phil last week.
Harper Centennial History Committee gathered December 28 at the home of Mrs. Lewis Stevens. Attending were Mesdames C. C. Burris and Clarence Leinweber, daughters of the late Herman Harper, along with Mrs. E. B. Eckerle and Mrs. Dean Hopf. The group is compiling Harper’s history for a public book, with the Harper Herald editor to print photos of the first schoolhouse and other local scenes.
Mrs Dora B Brown of Harper who celebrated her 90th birthday Friday died Saturday in a Fredericksburg hospital after about two months ill Funeral services were at the First Presbyterian Church in Harper with burial on the Brown ranch 22 miles west of Harper She was born December 29 1871 and married January 1 1891 in Mason County Survivors include four daughters four sons two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Pallbearers were W C Whitworth Marshall Brown Royce Reeves Ken Whitewood Bob Brown and E Dain Brown
Ruben Hugo Crenwelge a well known Plymouth and DeSoto dealer and garage operator in Fredericksburg died Saturday December 30 1961 at age 56 after a heart attack in 1955 he returned to work until last October Funeral services were held January 1 at Schaetter Funeral Home with burial in St Marys Cemetery Survivors include his wife six children two brothers and several relatives from Fredericksburg and nearby areas
The Friendly Sewing Circle Club held its Christmas party on December 3 at St Anthony Parish Hall. Thirty three guests attended as gifts were exchanged and bags were given to children by Santa Claus. The evening included banco and forty two games and refreshments of sandwiches cookies coffee and Cokes.
The Harper Presbyterian Women's Association met December 21 at the manse. President Mrs Fred White wood led the group in The Lords Prayer and read a Christmas message. Officers for 1962 were installed by Mrs R E Peril.
Residents share holiday visits with relatives across Texas. Midland guests include Corus Schmidt and Miss Marlene Kaiser at the Schmidt home. Edna and Kerrville travelers join Nabers and Brown households for weekend gatherings. Corpus Christi and San Antonio visitors join the Stevens and Schmidt families for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Mrs. Roy Deaton and Roy Jr. of Dryden visited Mrs. J. J. Rogers and Phil over the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harlan and children from McAllen joined Mec. and Mrs. Tommy Harlan and Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Lennon for Christmas. Other guests in the Harlan home were Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Harlan and son from Denver, Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Robert Dittmar entertained ten college students at their home last Thursday evening assisted by their daughter Miss Karen who attends Texas University in Austin Refreshments included chips dips Christmas cookies and cakes Miss Ruth Carmichal and Myrland Smearbeck of Kerrville home from college visited Miss Karen Dittmar Saturday evening
A New Year’s Day luncheon at Round Mountain hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Parker and Lon Parker included Walter Parker sr. and Mrs. Hazel Girlette of Harper, Joe Parker of Kerrville, Sgt. and Mrs. Walter Parker jr. and children of Austin, Orr, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ackle and baby of Beaumont. They departed Sunday morning after holiday visits with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parker Jr. in Austin was joined by Mr. Ackie who drove them home.
Agnes Monica Rischner and Aloysius Anthony Leopold were married December 20 at St. Anthony's Church Harper in a double ring ceremony. Rev Clarence Leopold officiated with Msgr A A Leopold deacon and a full Mass. The couple will reside at 902 East Camden San Antonio after a short honeymoon. Out-of-town guests came from Nada Houston San Antonio Fredericksburg Austin Garwood Rockne Bastrop and Imperial.
Alfred L. Cameron 64 9 24 died Tuesday January 2 1962 at 2 50 pm after a heart ailment at Kedel Memorial Hospital He helped found Fredericksburg National Bank served as VP and director He owned ranches near Llano and Harper a WWI veteran educator in Scouting and civic groups and a lifelong church and community leader Funeral services Thursday January 4 at Zion Lutheran Church with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
Over 5,000 Texas cotton farmers reduced root rot by deep plowing in 1961 county reports. Deep plowing and allowing soil to dry ten days to two weeks yielded best control. 6 to 18 inch plow depths advised with mold-board or disc breaking plows. Eradication not complete as fungus can reach 8 feet. local county agents can provide guidance.
Mr and Mrs Pat Rogers welcomed friends at their residence last Tuesday evening. Their son Wayne returned from El Paso college to assist with the gathering.
Dew Mesdames Fred Blerschwale sr and jr along with Alvin Lange and Mesdames Dalton Monk and G C Pearson of Fredericksburg attended the funeral services for Misa Estella Gourley in Johnson City on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Clemens Maurer and their children from Kerrville visited his parents and Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer on Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Trelles and their baby from Corpus Christi visited Mrs A C Lange of California and spent days with Mr and Mrs Paul Staudt while visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs Bob Fritz.
Otto Rahe the LCRA rain reporter for Harper reported a 1961 total of 20.22 inches, about eight inches below the regional average. December yielded 0.59 inches, April had 0.32 inches, and June saw the heaviest month with 4.59 inches as the month-by-month report is detailed.
Mrs. Alvin Lange and her children alongside Patsy Bailey Jeanette and Irene Bierschwale visited Kerrville to see the show on Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer hosted visitors on Christmas Day including Mr and Mrs Francis Fritz and children and Miss Gertrude Maurer Schreiner Jobes spent the week in town with his mother Mrs W M Keen and other relatives returning to the ranch Tuesday
The Walter Parkers hosted a Christmas Day lunch with Sgt. and Mrs. Walter Parker Jr. and children of Austin. Mrs Johnny Ackie and son Johnny Cody of Beaumont. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parker and son of Kerrville. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. W M Keen of Harper. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Parker and Jon Parker of Round Mountain.
Lt and Mrs Norman Sullivan and children Randy Carolyn and David of San Antonio and Es Lang of Comfort visited Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang for New Year. A daughter weighing seven pounds three ounces was born December 29 to Mr and Mrs William McBee at Koerne Ko hosyatal. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Otte Wienecke, with brother Garry Dean.
Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer and Mr and Mrs Alfonso Maurer with children visited the Eddie Reed family Tuesday and the Francis Fritz family Wednesday and the Robert Fritz family Thursday in a series of social visits.
In Kerrville the Maysfield’s Mattress Company advertises innerspring overhaul services with felting and full guarantees. Orders left at Harper Locker Plant. Local business notes indicate prompt, skilled mattress repairs.
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