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Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1953

Page

2

Two Youths Held After Highway Pursuit and Theft Ring

In Gillespie County Texas two youths, ages unknown, were captured after a high speed chase on the Kerrville highway. They confessed to stealing a rifle from the Deike home and a string of vehicle thefts including an Oldsmobile 98. Law enforcement from Kerrville and Blanco coordinated the detentions with Sheriff Klaumner and Ranger Purvis involved. The suspects will face hearings in the county jail before spring term.

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Chevrolet Introduces 1953 Models With New Power Train

Chevrolet unveils the expanded 1953 line with a redesigned body, stronger power train, new engine, and improved automatic transmission. Dealers will host public viewings Friday and Saturday ahead of Sunday close, with highway demonstrations playing a larger role due to added performance features.

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Rubinoff Promises Duet of Violin and Virtuosity in Live Concert

The article recounts Rubinoff's touring life in Faittsburg his ability to switch from virtuosic violin solos to intimate ballads and dramatic orchestral pieces. It notes his onstage precision, rehearsing a single section for days then uniting them for a seamless performance. Tickets announced for Livy Auditorium January 15 at 8 pm with Vogue and L.C.R.A. Office handling sales.

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Ties In Two Contests For Annual Game Assn Rifle Awards

Two contests in the Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association best kill awards ended in ties. Heaviest buck, 119 pounds with eight points, shared by Edwin Bracatigam of Doss and Jimmie Klein of San Antonio. Both deer were bagged on the same day. Bracatigam’s found on his Doss ranch. Klein’s on the Alfred Spaeth ranch near Harper. The .270 rifle prize is worth about $85, awarded for heaviest buck. Also tied for the .22 Horne t rifle by 17 inch horn spreads are Duderstadt and K T Penick. Duderstadt shot near Flarper, Penick near Willow City. A near tie occurred for the shotgun longest beard turkey gobbler between Marvin Hartmann and Harvey Stevens. Directors will meet Monday night to decide award procedures for the tied contests.

Hayden Osbourn Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Association Edwin Bracatigam Doss Jimmie Klein San Antonio Braeutigam Klein Alfred Spaeth Harper Joe Duhrstadt Fredericksburg K. T. R. Penick Willow City Duderstadt John Duderstadt Flarper Penick Marvin Hartmann Harvey Stevens The Game Association Osbourn

Notable 17th Century Figures and Early Industry Highlights

A fragmented note recalls Thomas Killigrew’s TB era impact on Texans, Ditwy Lane Theatre in London’s disease history, and a 1633 cabinet expansion with the Department of Commerce and Labor. It also mentions Sarah Bernhardt’s 1912 motion picture Queen Elizabeth.

Thomas Killigrew London Department of Commerce and Labor Sarah Bernhardt

Fragmentary Navajo life notes on crafts and costs

A clipped passage describes Navajo crafts and yearly income for sheep, rug weaving, and basket making around 81 dollars. national average 451 dollars. It notes home grown foods and a weekly food cost estimate. A press remark cites malnutrition rather than starvation, followed by scattered personal names and a trip by Gene Pestidge.

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New Front and Rear Vision Boosts Bel Air Series Appeal

The article describes enlarged front and rear vision, updated fender and hood contours, and a fresh grille treatment that sharpen the rugged look. Four door sedans are offered in the One-fifty and the new Bel Air series.

Efficient Homemade Electric Brooders For Backyard Poultry

Backyard poultrymen can boost efficiency by proper hover space and insulation. W. J. Moore advises at least 8 square inches per light breed chick and 10 for heavy breeds with thermostat control and 1 to 2 percent watts per chick. Cardboard insulation under the hover reduces heat loss and lowers costs. Extension Circular 195 details plans and can be obtained from county agents. Luke and George Mains visited their grandmother Minnie Mains in Menard during holidays.

W. J. Moore Extension Poultry Husbandman Rhode Island

Holiday visits spread across towns

Coach and Mrs. Roy Garrett and children spent the holiday season with relatives at Camer on. Mr. and Mrs. Max Lange spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Gene Prestidge and Mr. Prestidge in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Dietz of Fredericksburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moellendorf Sr. and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Bierschwale of San Antonio visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bierschwale Saturday.

Roy Garrett Cameron Max Lange Gene Prestidge Mr. Prestidge San Antonio Theo Dietz Fredericksburg Henry Moellendorf Sr Carrol Bierschwale Mrs Fred Bierschwale

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