Whose Quote on Government Best Originated
Samuel B Pettengill outlines reader suggestions on who first said the saying That government is best which governs least DISCUSSES Emerson Thoreau Paine Rousseau Montesquieu and Jefferson with various attributions and notes the proverb’s anonymous roots and public domain status
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Thomas Pefferson
Democratic Party
Sam Wovett
Kerrville
Texas
Henry Thoreau
Walden Pond
Thoreau
Albertine Rodman
Yakima
Washington
Jances Gebbie
Philadelphia
Alph Waldo Emerson
Robert Glassburn
New York
Jeanacques Rousseau
Montesquieu
Jefferson
Daniel Rothermel
Curtis Fresel
New York City
Tom Paines
Octavius Augustus
Rome
Aristotle
B. C
Pythagoras
Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Emerson
Samuel B. Pettengill
Klein Jung Welding Rites Told In Boerne
Miss Olga Jung daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Jung of Listerdale and Herbert Kiecin son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Klein of Tivydale were married by County Judge Maurice Lehmann in Boerne Tuesday January 11 at 3 30 pm Attendants were Mr and Mrs Gilbert Kuhlmann A supper followed at the bride s home The couple will live in Fredericksburg where the groom works at Stein Lumber Co.
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Olga Jung
Alfred Jung
Listerdale
Herbert Kiecin
Gilbert Klein
Fredericksburg
Groom
Stein Lumber Co
Miss Margie Lennon and Elmer Russell Wed in Kerrville
Miss Margie Lennon daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Lennon of Harper and Elmer Lee Russell son of Mr and Mrs V C Russell Sr exchanged marriage vows in a single ring ceremony at Kerrville Church parsonage. Rev John J Thomas officiated. The couple will reside in Harper after a wedding trip through Texas Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Margie Lennon
Archie Lennon
Harper
Elmer Lee Russel
V. C. Russell
Kerrville
John J. Thomas
Harper Community
Harper High School
Carl's Grocery
Quality Grocery
Sul Ross College
Alpine
U. S. Navy
Navy
Huntsville
State Teachers’ College
Veterans
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
the Herald
Tejas Club meets for music program and drive plans
Tejas Study Club members gathered Saturday at 3 30 PM in the school music room with Mesdames David Schmidt and Leslie Harper hosting. Mrs M R Duderstadt was named sponsor for the March of Dimes drive, and a nominating committee comprising Mesdames J R Peril Watkins Tarr and Leslie Harper was formed for next year.
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Mesdames
David Schmidt
Leslie Harper
Tejas Club
M. R. Duderstadt
J. R. Peril
Watkins Tarr
A. J. Arnold
Neal Fox
Davene Schmiddt
Federation
Vester B. Parker
Harper Herald
Ladies' Auxiliary Plans Final Membership Drive in Harper
Members met January 3 in the Legion Hall Harper to stage their last membership drive this month. Two new members, Mrs Sam Honig and Mrs Max Lange, were admitted. The group hosts a Saturday night event January 29 at Schmidt's Hall with music by the Texas Ramblers. Harper A basketball team beat Tivy Kerrville B 34 12. Ray Carter and Wesley Sageser top scorers. Harper B lost to Tivy Junior High 37 19. Harper Independents edged Kerrville Padgett 32 30 in a close finish. Schedule notes include games next Tuesday if possible and another at Harpers gym Friday vs Comfort. Tonight Harper A and girls meet St Mary's A from Fredericksburg. Gym floor recently completed with sanding and varnish planned. butane heaters provide warmth.
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Ladies' Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Harper
Sam Honig
Max Lange
Schmidt's Hall
Frederricksburg
San Antonio
Texas Ramblers
Tivy
Kerrville
Harper School
Ray Carter
Wesley Sageser
Harper Independents
Kerrville “Padgett
Independents
Omer Cottle
Clayton
Elbert Feller
J. R. Peril
Worth Howe
Buster Gammenthaler
Harper High
Rex Fox
Comfort
St. Mary's
Fredericksburg
Harper Gymnasium
Texas
Donations Listed For Harper Stock Show Prizes
A list of cash donations for prizes at the Sth annual Harper Boys Fat Stock Show is presented. Donors include Neal B. Fox five dollars, Mutual Lumber ten cents, First State Bank zero dollars, C. W. Barrett, Bill Strackbein two dollars, Roy Roberts one dollar, Ruben Bode two dollars, Quality Grocery five dollars, Bill's Lunch Room five dollars, Richard Roeder one dollar fifty, Walter Parker two dollars, and many others totaling support for the Harper show prizes. A photo shows grand champion Herman Jung with the fat lambs and participants at the Harper Fat Stock Show.
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Sth
Neal B. Fox
Mutual Lumber Co
First State Bank
C. W. Barrett
Indeeedesin Ca
Denne E. B. Eckerley
Sessescoareee
Bill Strackbein
Oren Cottle
Mt Coeneetvisie Ayo Max
Liane Bissai Cenais
Eee
Roy
Roberts
Icsdinniess
Ruben Bode
Vee Cottion Ss
Deseasarnt
Bill
Richard Roeder
A. L. Bierschwale
Anton Mrosek
R. W. Rothmann
Herman Jung Wee
Suffolk Cross
Fat Lamb
Bill Chester Itz
Oliver
Kerrville
David Schmidt
Walter Parker
Bill Edwards
Fred Whitewood
Raymond Cottle
Ait Ao
J. B. Reiger
Ales
P. F. Jones
Arnold Markwordt
Pooch Stevens
Warren McDougall
Blanket of Ice Covers Local Area
A heavy ice storm hit the Harper area of Texas. The blast disrupted roads and power, caused minor accidents, and impacted livestock shows at Gillespie and other nearby venues. Rain totals reached about 2.99 inches over two weeks with additional moisture from a Thursday morning rainfall. Eleven ladies attended the postmeeting program.
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Harper
Texas Hill Country
Otto Rahe
L.C.R.A
Presbyterian Women Meet at Home for Jan 9 Session
The Women's Society of the Presbyterian Church gathered at Mrs Hugo Hopi's home with Mrs Charlies Gammenthaler leading. Sessions included singing What a Friend We Have in Jesus and The Lord's Prayer, topic Finding God's Will, and light refreshments served. A note mentions Judge in overcoat inspecting as a record crowd attended with cattle show entries in the background.
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Women's Society of the Presbyterian Church
Hugo Hopi
Charlies Gammenthaler
Kction
Joe Parker
Friendly Sewing Circle Met Last Week Wednesday
Friendly Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Charles Ammenthaler home with nine members present. A surprise birthday gift was given to Mrs. Alvin Feller, and members agreed to gift $2 per member on birthdays. Dues totaled $1.75 each from seven members. The next meeting is set for Feb. 16 at Mrs. Edmund Fiedler’s home. A free Chest X-Ray program in Fredericksburg Feb. 2–5 prompted local civic groups to promote attendance and bus transportation from Harper.
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Friend’y Sewing Circle
Charles (Ammenthaler
Alvin Feller
Alfred Kramer
Edmund Fiedler
Mr. Hush
KNAF
Fredericksburg
Hill Country Implement Co
Last Day To Pay Taxes And Poll Tax Exemptions
Tax Assessor Wim Petmecky reminds that next Monday is the final date to pay state county road and school district taxes without penalty and also the last day to pay poll taxes for voting privileges. The notice notes limited election activity this year but possible special votes, and points out January 31 as the deadline for young people to obtain poll tax exemptions for those who turn 21 by year end.
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Wim
Petmecky
Austin
Washington
Pet Mecky
Senate Honors Late Rev Tom Marte in memorial session
The Texas Senate honored the memory of a Central Texan who died last fall after being renominated to his seat in the State House of Representatives. The tribute recognized his service and the confirmatory renomination during a memorial consideration in the chamber.
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Texas Senate
State House
Tom Martin Honored in Senate Memory Adjourning Session
Senator Dorsey Hardeman of San Angelo led the Texas Senate in adjourning in memory of Tom Martin of Gillespie County a former Gillespie County attorney and San Antonio columnist described as a WWI veteran and public figure.
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Tom Martin
Gilled County
Heformer
Gillespie County
San Antonio
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Elmer Russel
Tejas Study Club
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Herald
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Texas A. & M. College
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Harper Stock Show
Harper Area
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Floyd’s Grocery
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Red & White
C. D. Jung
Kenneth Cosper
Citizens Auto Co
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Lamb
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