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Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1948

Page

2

Fisher Wins Reelection in Saturday Texas Primary

Congressman O C Fisher of San Angelo secured a clear majority in the Texas 21st District primary, surpassing rivals Charles Cobb and Charles South. Unofficial county returns show Fisher with 33 069 votes, Cobb 10 698, and South 13 500, giving him an 8 871 vote lead as of Monday night across 27 counties with eight incomplete.

O. C. Fisher San Angelo Charles South Howell Cobb Brady Fisher Cobb South 21St Congressional District South Bandera Brown Scessosese COK Wise Cessor Coleman Concho Edwards Gillespie Litgon Kendall UN Vkorr Oie Kimble McCulloch Mason Schleichner Sterling Sutton Tom Green Val Verde

Fredericksburg Luther League encampment near Hunt announced

The Fredericksburg Luther League Bible encampment will be held at the YFCA Camp near Hunt from August 22 to 25. Members Jo Ann Spae th, Julia Ann Wiennecke, and Otto Wiennecke Jr. joined the district convention in San Antonio, and new members were welcomed.

Fredericksburg Luther League Bible San Antonio St. John’s Luther League of Hilmar Klaehn Magdalena Wendel Edmund Moellendorf Jesus Seguin Victor Wendel League Pastor Hoermann YFCA Hunt

Roscoe Runge Leads In District Attorney Primary

Mason's Roscoe Runge held a commanding lead in the District Attorney race over Campbell K. Ford and Sam Connally in Saturday's unofficial primary return. Runge polled about 45 to 47 percent districtwide as Gilespie Mason Liano Menard and Blanco counties reported partial totals. Local notes mention Mrs. Derry Beach visiting relatives and several families visiting kin in the area.

Record Rodeo Draws Largest Calf Ropers Field At Schmidt Station

A one day rodeo at Schmidt's Station Sunday drew the largest roping field in the region with 70 calf ropers and other contestants. George Epperson of Cherokee defeated Lloyd Mitchell of Rocksprings in a 6 calf roping with 135.4 seconds. Mitchell had a 20 second penalty for a misstep. Other results include bull riding won by Skip Lackey, bronc riding by Dick Tomblison, ladies barrel race won by Sally Hardin, calf tie down led by Epperson, with Kinds and Heath placing in the top four.

Schmidt's Station Walter and Robbie Langehennig George Epperson Cherokee Llano Lloyd Mitchell Epperson Rocksprings James Poyner Mason Runt Reeves Kerrville Sally Hardin Liano Antonette Parker Harper Rebney Hawkins Rock Springs Bob Kinds Burnet

Governor Beauford Jester Leads State Primary Majority

Official but unofficial returns from 254 counties show Governor Beauford Jester with a clear lead in the state primary. Tuesday night tallies list Jester with 618,212 votes, ahead of Roger Evans at 258,328 and Case March at 170,988, with no run off expected. Additional results include Senate candidates Stevenson, Johnson and Peddy, and various state and local offices with scattered vote totals across the state.

Beauford Jester Texas Election Bureau Dallas Jester Roger Q. Evans Case March Stevenson Johnson Peddy Price Daniels L. A. Woods F. Brewster Supreme Court Edward Smith Justice of Court of Civil Appeals Texas James P. Hart John A. Rawlins Larry N. Graves Adenonsenperetvens W. By MyVe S .Y.cs Ernest Q. Thompson Tom Blakey Iachetvets Sewaaes Wiliam Murray Jr. J Carlton Moore Abe Segesses

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