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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1958
Page
1
In this San Antonio Light contribution, the author reflects on the New Year as a time to mobilize all national capacities in science education government and security. He urges leaving fears behind pursuing progress with spiritual and moral laws guiding effort and ambition for peace wisdom and a brighter future.
Clint Brown wins Bull of the Woods hunting contest with 213 points leading Harold Pape 206 and James Jung 195. Joe Esquell and Lonnie Friedrich follow with 192 and 191. Texas Lutheran College A Cappella Choir directed by Paul Engelstad performs Sunday January 12 at 3 p.m. in Harper High School auditorium during its 29th annual tour.
The TLC A Cappella Choir will present a sacred music concert Sunday January 12 at 3 p.m. in the Harper School auditorium sponsored by St James Lutheran Church Harper. The program opens with A Mighty Fortress is Our God by Martin Luther and includes songs of praise and thanksgiving to the Holy Trinity with one of the greatest
Texas Highway Patrol and other Department of Public Safety officers are on extended shifts December 21 through January 2 to cut holiday traffic fatalities and injuries. A Kerrville spokesman cites a predicted 113 deaths and urges motorists to obey laws and signs. Citizens are asked to report dangerous drivers to remove them before accidents occur, potentially saving lives.
Guests of Mr and Mrs George Duderstadt on Christmas Day included their children Mitch Thomas and family Jouranton Elroy Bode and family from Kerrville Ningsville and Austin resident Winston Bode and family and Deouglys Duderstadt and daughters.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Biersch wale traveled to San Antonio on Saturday evening to see their son Clark and his family. Their grandchildren joined them for a pleasant Wheet's night in the city.
In First Methodist Church Harper on a December Saturday, Bernice Duderstadt and James D. Wilson Jr. exchanged double ring vows officiated by Rev J D Farmer. The couple, both from Texas families, plan residence in Austin after a reception in the church annex.
The event for the Wilson Duderstadt wedding party and Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Farmer took place Saturday noon at the Warren McDougall home in Harper. Hostesses were Miss Imogene Duderstadt Mrs M E Duderstadt and Mrs War. A buffet ham dinner filled the serving layout with four person tables and white tapers in blue holders featuring bridal angels.
Leo Porter of Andrews was fined 100 dollars and costs for shooting a turkey hen from the road on the W. L. McGinley ranch Thursday night. Game Warden Adolph Heep reported a group was shooting at the flock. Porter fled and was pursued toward Harper before apprehension. The shot bird, fired with a .30-06, was a total loss. Porter appeared in Justice Pat Dooley’s court Friday morning.
Larry Goehmann of the Air Force stationed in Louisiana shared the Christmas holiday with his mother Mrs. Elsie Walker and other relatives returning to his family roots during the season.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang for the Christmas holidays included T Sgt and Mrs Norman Sullivar and children and Miss Bernice Lang of San Antonio Mr and Mrs John Hughes and Dorothy Ann of Austin and A 10 and Mrs Paul Lang and daughter of Bryan.
Pr Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang were Mr and Mrs Kitts Lang and Sharon Kay of Comfort.
The Harper 4-H Club held its Christmas party on December 19 at the clubhouse. A film on Colonel Drake’s invention was shown and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is January 9, 1958.
The WSCS of Harper Methodist Church hosted its annual Christmas social and business meeting on December 17. The program featured singing, a Christmas story, hymns, and exchanges of gifts with refreshments served.
The Gillespie County Fair Assn will hold its annual stockholders meeting Tuesday January 14 at 8 p.m. in the Courthouse. Reports on last year operations and plans for the fair July races and other events will be discussed. Eight directors, whose three year terms expire, are to be elected. Current terms ending include President J. D. Stein and several officers and directors. The regular directors meeting is set for Friday January 10.
Visitors at Mrs. Annie Moellendorf home included Edwin Klein family Ienry Moellendorf Ruben Roeder group. Linda and Perry Warner marked a joint birthday anniversary aged eight and nine while living with their mother Ida Wanner in the Moellendorf house.
During the holidays visiting the Alfred Kramers were Mr. and Mrs. Joe S' Stuart of Palacios Texas Mr. and Mrs. Mike Matranga of Houston Mr. and Mrs. Paul Staudt and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Kramer and children of New Braunfels Levi and Johnnie Kramer of Fredericksburg Mrs Hans Wachals and son and Mrs Wachals' parents of Penn and Mr. and Mrs Joseph Mrosek and Miss Darline Mrosek of here and Mr. and Mrs Tony Mrosek of Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Albert Black and their children from Katy visited her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Roberts and Beverly over the holiday period.
Mr and Mrs Charieys Schmidt and their son visited Clayton Massey’s home last Sunday for a short family call and greetings.
Dallas attorney and former TLC student Chester Oehler, aided by an anonymous donor, funded a trampoline for the Texas Lutheran College physical education department and tumbling team. TLC president Dr Edward Sagebiel praised the gift as vital to the program.
Pfc Ellis E Ellebracht, son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellebracht of Harper Texas, serves as a mechanic in Battery A of the 20th Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division in Korea. He joined the Army in October 1956 after basic training at Ft Chaffee Arkansas and arrived in the Far East last April. A 1954 Harper High School graduate.
Final plans for the annual 4H and FFA Fat Stock Show at Harper School Grounds were released by the Harper Lions Club. The event is set for Saturday January 11 with judging at 11 a.m. Rocksprings agent Spud Tatum will judge. about 18 classes of goats sheep and pigs expected. First place earns 3 dollars second 2 and third 1 with ribbons for fourth and fifth. Refreshments will be on site under Mrs. Hans Wachels supervision. Lions members asked to bring pies.
In Austin Texas $12.5 million of Veterans Land Bonds were sold in December. Land Commissioner Earl Rudder notes forfeited land as quickest route for ex service men to participate in the program. The next forfeited land sale is set for January 21 with 58 tracts in 21 Texas counties offered. Veterans seeking information should contact the General Land Office in Austin.
In Kerrville on January 4 the Make It With Wool contest honored girls Sally Spencer Harriet Ahrens and Ruby Nel Senfi in Junior Skirt and Skirt or blouse divisions. 4-H Club entrant Harriet Ahrens is noted as 2nd place and Sally Spencer placed 3rd. Dale Priour of Ingram serves as president.
Mr and Mrs Tony Mrasek of Oklahoma visited his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Mrasek and Miss Darline during the holidays.
Me Mrs O Ruskey of Alvin and daughter Mrs Edwin Sears of Jacksonville brought Mrs S Stewart back to Harper Saturday after she had spent the holidays there.
Mrs G F Alsbrook hosts a visit from her husband Oan G Alsbrook and sisters Mrs B C Spell Mr and Mrs Arthur Mitchell from Houston at the Pete Whitworth home Saturday. The gathering includes a brief family moment with the Alsbrook child.
Sixty girls modeled wool garments at the Winter Woolens Style Show Saturday night at Tivy Auditorium Kerrville. The Hill Country Chapter sponsored the event for the Make It Yourself With Wool contest with participants from 11 towns and judges from Kerrville Comfort and Harper. Awards went to winners in four classes including Patsy Robbins and Barbara Kullenberg for suits coats and jackets and Felicia Fisher Rosemary Honea and Christine Haines among dress and skirt entrants.
Mr and Mrs Richard Roeder and their daughter Virginia visited Mrs Wesley Sageser and family in Pasadena Saturday night and Sunday. The visiting children returned to Pasadena with them after a weeklong stay. Pvt Eugene Parker stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky spent the holidays with his aunt Mrs Lulla Roberts and returned to his base Tuesday.
The Women’s Missionary Society of St. James Lutheran Church met December 18 at 2 p.m. Twenty three members and the pastor attended. An program titled Each Offered Her Best was given by Mrs. Milton Casper with members including Mesd. Robert Dittmar, Elmer Lange, Raymond Spaeth, John Honig, and Max Lange.
Mrs J Stevens spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind at Hunt. Guests for Christmas dinner included Mr and Mrs George Holekamp and their Turtle Creek children, Mrs Moritz Holtekamp of Kerrville, Mr and Mrs Harvey Stevens Sr and Jr, and Mr and Mrs H L Stevens with daughters.
Clarence Harper of Denver Colorado spent the past week visiting relatives in the area.
Mrs. C. W. Granville hosts visitors on Christmas Eve including Lt. and Mrs. D. Cruse of Riverside California Mrs. J. L. B. Granville of Brady Dr. George Granville of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wolf Mueller of Kerrville Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Rothmann and daughters of Odessa en route home they stopped in Elarper to visit friends Tuesday afternoon December 24.
Mrs W J Lennon and daughter Mary Lou plus Twinkles and Mrs E D Coch ran and two Midland children were involved, replacing Mr and Mrs Arthur Bierschwabe and Mrs Herbert Jones in the report.
Mr and Mrs Harold Rahe with children Ma and Mrs Otto Rahe and Mrs Hulda Sagebiel visited Mr Rahe s sister Mrs Ben Sagebiel and family at Crabapple Sunday.
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