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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
6
In a nationwide critique, the speaker accuses Secretary of State Acheson of shielding Alger Hiss and cronies within the government. He argues the “crony” network endangers national security and calls for accountability as the Hiss case unfolds.
Judge Ferguson presided as Daniel Parker faced an assault with intent to rape charge. Jurors deliberated about 12 hours, delivering a verdict of aggravated assault with a $500 fine plus costs. Otto Grienke got two years and probation for a related hit and run. Several criminal cases were slated for Wednesday.
Two youthful burglars Wayne Connally Hoon 18 and Donald Halliday 19 both Washington state residents were found guilty by Judge Thomas Ferguson in Gillespie County and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. They admitted burglary at the Emily Tutsch home near Harper on Feb 25 and thefts including a .410 shotgun and field glasses. They were captured in New Mexico and returned to Odessa for trial on related charges.
Gillespie County Chapter of the Texas Rural Roads Association organized at a Friday night meeting with Adolf O Kneese elected president Herman Maner vice president and Rubin Meier secretary treasurer Membership set at 1 The meeting featured Robert J Dillard executive director of the Texas Rural Roads Association outlining a plan to levy a one cent per million cubic foot severance tax on Texas natural gas to fund rural road construction The proposal would bring Gillespie about 113567 in revenue next year and the group aims to improve county roads A Kiwanis sponsored Boy Scout basketball tourney in Kerrville crowned Harper with a 38 31 win over Stonewall Bandera took consolation prizes The next meeting date to be announced. local visits noted.
In 1946, the first Opportunity Award winners at Texas A and M College earned four year scholarships for high school graduates unable to attend college. The 1946 group now holds strong grades and campus honors, with jobs to offset expenses and wide leadership roles. The pilot program has grown to 148 scholars with more expected this fall.
Two Gillespie County jail inmates who escaped with three others shortly after midnight Tuesday remained at large Friday as an intensive hill country search continued. James B. Meadows and William L. Meadows, both from Brady and San Antonio, faced theft charges and other counts. two other escapees were captured, while Seaton returned to court.
On Wednesday night after eight, Erwin Durst’s gunmetal gray 1941 Dodge Sedan, license KH-5171, was stolen from in front of the Methodist Church in Fredericksburg. Sheriff Loth received the report at 9 15 p m and an all adjoining counties alarm was sent out. Possible ties to the Meadows were discussed, but no connection confirmed. Also noted: Rev and Mrs Culpepper and children hosted in Carl Oehler’s home Tuesday night and Lorenz Wendel and daughter Adelina were Fredericksburg visitors Monday.
The U S Post Office Department approved a daily Fredericksburg to Harper mail route via Weinheimer Reed road to begin March 15 1950. Mail leaves Fredericksburg at 7 15 am arrives Harper 9 15 am. return from Harper at 5 pm arrives Fredericksburg 5 45 pm. Arthur C Lange contractor for the route and schedule. Harper gains faster service aligning with hill country offices.
Gas tests will be held this week on the Tatsch No 1 oil well in Kerr County. Independent driller W D Owen said the well is down to 1751 feet and casing is being lowered, with plans to drill to 5000 feet if oil or natural gas is not reached first. The well sits on the Ford Tatsch ranch in Survey 106 southeast corner, about 14 miles from the Lee Goff ranch, on a 14 000 acre lease started in July. The cable tool unit has slowed to 10 feet per day as rock is extremely hard, and Owen may bring in a rotary rig if needed. Visitors are welcome at the rig and the road from Mountain Home Junction Highway is well marked.
A Sunday ground breaking was held at the Lutheran Church on Sidney Baker and Barnett Streets. Pastor Rev. Walter C. Probst turned the first soil, and contractor F N Halton started work Monday morning. The build will be concrete with stucco and hollow tile and is slated for completion in the summer.
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