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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
3
Lewis Haney argues 1948 will be a strong year for business driven by technological advances and population growth. He highlights diesel locomotives oxygen steelmaking and chemical insecticides as examples, notes war shortages linger and consumption rises with population, births, and improved living standards, and questions whether production can keep pace with demand.
The Tax Assessor Collector Wm. M. Petmecky announced January 31 as the end of the current period for state and county taxes and poll taxes. The office will stay open at night during the final week to accommodate taxpayers. This month also offering exemptions for young voters turning 21 in 1948, or who will be 21 later, with some requiring a constitutional poll tax of 1.00. National Guard members pay this tax. Property assessments began January 1 and license plates go on sale in February with new plates due April 1.
A mixed 1948 snapshot notes general topics including business, commodities, taxes, labor, real estate, and politics. It mentions a November 2, 1918 cutoff, calls out a wage policy bill, suburban building trends, and campaign propaganda. It also records a literary society pledge event at San Marcos with Jo Ann Kinsey as a new member and party planning details. Family visits from Bandera and San Antonio are noted.
The Panamanian stance on American canal defense has prompted the US to reassess a supplementary canal across Nicaragua. Senator Knowland’s bill for an immediate survey gains momentum in Congress amid concerns over the current Panama Canal’s adequacy.
Visitors in the Mac Scarborough residence Sunday evening included Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wedekind, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Stevens, and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Crenwelge with their sons. Mrs. Werner McDougall and sons stayed a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fritz.
Harper Lions Club to host Charter Night and Ladies' Night banquet on Wednesday January 21 at the club hall. District Governor Frank Robertson will speak, with A L Bierschwab Rex Fox Dean Hopf J R Peril and Chester Brown on the committees. A turkey steak supper and trimmings will be served. invitations extended to Lions members from surrounding towns.
Camille Stevens, a junior at Texas Tech College in Lubbock, was elected to Alpha Chi national scholarship society for ranking in the upper 10 percent and meeting strict character standards. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stevens, formerly of Harper.
Billie C. Bennett, about 26, driving a new Frazer four door, struck a herd of 22 sheep belonging to Ernst Herbert on the San Antonio highway near the Ernst Herbert ranch about nine miles south of Fredericksburg. Bennett could not stop in time and the car overturned scoring extensive damage. The incident followed a New Year’s Eve dance at White Bluff school where relatives and friends gathered.
Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind and Ed L Cosper of Bracketville visited relatives here for several days.
By unanimous agreement of twelve Livestock Commission Firms and other market interests, the 1948 holidays close markets on five days: Battle of Flowers April 23 closes at 1 p.m.. July 3 close all day. Thanksgiving November 25 all day. Christmas December 25 all day. Docks and pens at Union Stock Yards San Antonio stay open 24 hours to receive livestock until next market day.
Eleven registered Herefords were purchased by Texas A&M College from Herman J. Weinheimer & Son of Roy at Stonewall last week for class work and later breeding. A registered Hereford bull was sold to be shipped to the Dutch West Indies and thirteen bulls were sold to a breeder in Brazos County.
Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association plans a state wide meeting of sportsmen and landowners in Fredericksburg January 26 and 27. Gov Beauford Jester invited as a principal speaker along with Gene Howe and Attorney General Price Daniel. Program includes deer depredation discussion led by Rep Tom Martin and emphasis on improved game laws and farmer protection. Grady Hill will preside. Hotel Nimitz to host. details to be published in the Post.
Rep Tom Martin announced he will run again for the Texas 85th District seat representing Gillespie Kendall Blanco and Llano counties. He was first elected in 1946 and plans a formal statement soon as the 1948 election year approaches.
The 1947 annual rainfall at Harper reached 26.68 inches while Doss recorded 21.30 inches and Willow 18.65 inches. Monthly figures show December varying by location from 0.94 to 2.53 inches. Airport construction begins with 44,400 grant and a 63,000 project. Gillespie County funds and land acquisitions expand the site to about 200 acres.
Mr and Mrs Robert Lehne of San Antonio spent the holidays with relatives in the area, sharing time with family and catching up during the festive period.
In Austin on Tuesday afternoon a hearing was held to consider a daily truck service permit for Hill Country Express from Harper to Junction. Attendees included Floy Bode Bill Kaiser Dayton Rahe Roy Roberts and M R Duderstadt.
Texas state 4 H winners received top national recognition for superior achievement across 4 H award programs in 1947. The national honors highlighted outstanding records, programs, and top ratings among the state winners in multiple categories.
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