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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1955
Page
3
Speech argues that progress stems from bold individual thinkers rather than mass effort. It praises pioneers like Enrico Fermi and warns against overreliance on teams, stressing that opportunity and rewards must favor personal genius within a collaborative economy.
Mrs. Frank M. Schmidt of St. Petersburg Florida died after a two car collision on a no passing hill near Fredericksburg. The 67 year old was taken to a local hospital where she died. Her husband 71 sustained multiple fractures. Panel truck driver Jesse Clifton of Houston sustained a fractured wrist and both Houston painters were treated and released. Schmidt family details and burial plans noted.
Harper High School gym hosts the annual March of Dimes benefit on Friday at 8 p m with no admission but voluntary contributions. Leonard Lott, general chairman, promises top entertainment including Rhythm Pals dances and a Kerrville skit troupe. Local talent from Harper and Kerrville perform, with Rev. Goerner giving the invocation and R K Williams MCing. Proceeds fund the March of Dimes.
Photos show a fatal crash on the Harper highway about 30 miles from Fredericksburg. Mrs. Frank Schmidt of St. Petersburg Florida died in the Oldsmobile as her husband rode with her. Driver Jesse Clifton of Houston, paint truck, and his companion William Roberts suffered minor injuries. Clifton fractured wrist. This was the county's first traffic death in 1955. 1954 saw six deaths in five accidents.
Gillespie County Fair Association held its annual stockholders meeting Tuesday night reporting a successful year of operation. President Calvin J. Bierschwabe announced $4,707 retired debt, $532.60 interest paid and $624.14 in permanent improvements completed. Eight new directors elected for three year terms include Victor Wendel and Otto Schumann among others, replacing outgoing directors.
Mra R B Golf visiting her daughter Mrs Dan iel Durat in San Antonio returned home last week. Miss Cleo Golf of San Antonio visited her parents Mr and Mra Leo Golf over the weekend.
First State Bank Harper shows a decline in resources deposits and loans from September to December. Total resources fall from 501 167.53 to 480 603.98, a drop of 20 563.55. Deposits decline from 421 229.50 to 400 795.51, down 20 433.99. Loans and discounts ease by 791.67, December at 148 019.99. Continuous quarterly financial condition released this week.
Chas Barrett of the First State Bank of Harper announced a new policy shifting Saturday afternoon closure to replace Thursday afternoons. Regular hours remain 9 am to 3 pm, with Saturdays closing at noon and holidays observed.
Harper girls rebounded from an opening loss to Lake View Maidens to win the Sonora Sutton County Consolation title. Robbie Gibson earned All Tournament honors after scoring consistently, with Harper defeating Junction and Barksdale in the consolation rounds. The Lake View Maidens topped Mertzon for the tournament crown.
Hal Brown of Canada and former Klein Branch Community resident, alongside his sisters Miss Annie Brown and Mrs. Cora Giles and niece Mrs. Ethel Pertl Corby, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Stevens in San Antonio for a short time Friday afternoon.
The Harper Youth Show returns to the school grounds with about 30 entrants in 23 classes. Vernon Jones will judge at 10 am, Lions Club sponsors oversee events, cash prizes range from 3 to 1 dollars with ribbons for top winners, concession and donation booths planned.
Gillespie County Fair Grounds hosts a one day County Youth Show on January 22 with 623 head consigned by Future Farmers of America and 4-H Club members. Judges include Frank Jordan J A Gray O L Carpenter Hill Rector and Kermit F Schlamb.
The Harper PTA voted at its regular meeting to sponsor a first aid course open to all interested. Classes run Friday nights 8 to 10 starting Feb 4 for nine lessons in the school. In room voting the second grade won. The next meeting will be the Founder's Day Program and Tea on Feb 3.
District Director R L Phinney announced January 1955 as Taxpayer Assistance Days in Kerrville Texas. Taxpayers may visit the Post Office Internal Revenue Office from 8 15 a m to 1 p m on January 3 10 17 and 31 for help preparing returns.
The Kerrville IRS office warns farmers on a calendar year basis must file 1954 estimated tax declarations by January 17 1955 and pay the due tax or file a final return by January 31 1955 to avoid penalties. Those with quarterly installments must pay by January 17 1955. due to weekend closures the filing and payment may be made January 17 1955.
Last rites for Willie Fiedler were conducted at 9:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. today at Schaetter Funeral Home and St. Marys Catholic Church Fredericksburg with Very Rev J J Hildebrand presiding. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. Fiedler died Wednesday January 12 at 12:40 p.m. at age 74 years six months and 26 days. He was born June 17 1850 to Jacob and Frances Brinkroff Fiedler. He married Emma McDonald on July 18 1905 in Fredericksburg. Surviving are his widow two daughters Lena Weinheimer and Ella Rode three sons Walter Wille G Jr and Truman Fiedler a brother August Fiedler five sisters Gertrude Louis Bilrschwabe Anna Arno Markwordt Katy Alfred Kramer Frances Mia Albert Kaljser Junction and Mary Alfred Moellendorf Fredericksburg and nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son Reuben and four brothers John Joe Otto and Jacob Fiedler preceded him in death.
Mr and Mrs Dan Arnold of Menard accompanied by his mother Mrs Mattie Arnold spent the week in Menard and returned to Kerrville this morning.
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