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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1951
Page
3
A contributed letter by Antonius Mrosek criticizes leaking information on B 36 bombers and calls for accountability in Washington. It condemns wartime waste, draft exemptions for ministers, and rising taxes while condemning aid to foreign nations and U S military spending.
Fredericksburg reports no shortages this summer but records a new all time water use high. The city’s newly completed million gallon reservoir on Schneiders Berg enables storage at night and helps avoid curtailment during dry spells. Local officials warn that without the tank daily usage could have been limited and lawn sprinkling restricted.
Mr and Mrs Ployd Cosper of Bracketville and Edd J Cosper of San Antonio visit J K Wedekind patient in a Fredericksburg hospital.
Draft Board No 50 serving this county has issued a call for six men to report for induction on August 14, 1951. The draft board secretary in Fredericksburg announced that the names of the inductees will be published next week.
Enderlin over Harper by 8 to 5 after a dramatic ninth inning. Oren Cottle pitched seven strong, then疲 weakened in the eighth and ninth as Enderlin erased a 4 3 Harper lead with a four run final frame. Weirich earned the win, Cottle took the loss, and Lang Fischer and Dittmar fueled the rally with key hits.
Carlton Wendel of Harper shown leading his Registered Yearling Ram in the Ram and Billy Sale at the Frig. Fair Grounds last Friday and Saturday. The event, sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, featured breeders and auction staff including Joe Tatum Jay Poynor and Jack Groff with C W Bridges and P Walstar among those present.
Rev and Mrs Richard Gammenthaler and Mr and Mrs Ker mit Gammenthaler with two children of Fredericksburg spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler.
Fredericksburg hosted the opening Little League clash on Monday with St Mary's defeating Harper's 9 to 2. The league features three Fredericksburg teams and one from Harper. players aged 12 and under were listed with Harper names such as David Hopf and Jimmie Pell.
Ernest Bauerle announces Blanco County Fair Rodeo will run Friday and Saturday August 3 and 4 after anthrax quarantine is lifted by State Veterinarian Dr. Richard Winters. Kineupper and Crider to stage rodeo act following a Johnson City show, with high quality stock expected.
Holland Walker and his son Hollis spent the weekend with friends in Austin enjoying leisure time and hospitality during a short trip.
Prominent Texas Corriedale breeders exhibit and auction rams and billies at Gillespie County Fair Grounds under Jaycees and Chamber sponsorship. Top prices reach 112 dollars for a Southdown ram and 107.50 for an Odus Wittenberg Rambouillet ram as buyers from San Saba Llano and Roosevelt drive totals. The August 9 event includes judging at morning and a 1 pm sale with Lem Jones as auctioneer and J A Gray judging. public invited.
Community Park officials issue a correction to the financial statement showing park percentages from events. The park receives 20 percent of net receipts from rodeos dances and concessions, not 25 percent as printed. Daytime baseball yields 10 percent of game receipts and football under lights yields 15 percent of gate receipts. Local notices mention visits by families from San Antonio and a hospital relocation for J F Wedekind.
The Luther League of St James met for its regular session on July 22 with 18 members and 2 visitors. The program included hymns and a prayer for Ann Spaeth, a hymn on Christian Citizenship by Bonnie Bernhard, a business meeting, and a closing doxology. Refreshments were served by Eugene Strackbein and Arthur Moellendor.
The Adam Wendel families plan a gathering at Klaerner's Park on August 5 1951. Services begin at 11 a m followed by a noon barbecue. An afternoon program and business meeting are scheduled to finish the reunion. May attendees help make it a large event.
Publisher thanks new and renewing subscribers for their remittance to the Harper Herald and expresses appreciation for their continued support.
Local Luther Leaguers from Texas attended a convention in Austin last week with over 400 leaguers. A UT tour and Zilker Park mixer followed by a boat ride on Lake Austin and movie showings. A mass service was held in the House of Representatives on Sunday.
In a rain affected doubleheader Boerne defeated Stonewall 7 4 while Stonewall won 8 5. Other results show Harper beating Albert 5 0 and Seipps topping Enderlin 2 at Listerdale. Upcoming games list Harper at Albert Boerne at Enderlin Seipp s at Listerdale Stonewall off day.
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