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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
3
President Truman announced plans to test loyalty of all federal workers as a condition of employment. Support in Congress and among the public was swift, with many noting this policy has long been urged as essential to protect democracy from disloyal or subversive elements within government service.
Simon Burg of Stonewall Texas buys a fine registered Suffolk ram lamb from Carlos Parker at Harper for 500 dollars. The ram, Ralph Penbrook bred, has sire and dam imported from Scotland. Burg, a stock fancier, plans to build a nucleus flock with imported Suffolk ewes to expand his herd.
On June 9 Harper Community Park Association members elected J S Whitewood and Charlie Barrett to three year terms, replacing Clint Brown and Frank Staudt. The group reported rodeo grounds nearly cleared and leveled, with a $1 annual membership fee approved. Board location, flag gift, and plans for park hall, water well, fences, and entry-way were discussed, stressing community support and fundraising.
President Truman designated June 14 as Flag Day in a proclamation. He urged federal, state, and local officials to observe the date and asked the American people to display the flag. The document also encouraged civic groups to stage UN emblem displays where feasible.
Miss Elizabeth Gammenthaler was honored at a kitchen shower Saturday evening at the school house from 2 30 to 4. Hosts included Mrs Herbert Gamel Mrs Earl Walker Mrs Victor Harper and Mrs Clayton Feller. Decorations featured a kitchen scene and refreshments were served to about 40 guests. Helpers were Mrs Mac Scarborough Mrs Gordon Harper Mrs A C Wendel and Peggy Scarborough. The bride received gifts and a favorite recipe book. Prizes went to Mrs Pete Kramer for the pot holder and Miss Helen Kirchhoff for the recipe.
Mrs Clint Brown entertained Saturday evening at five o clock honoring her son Bobbie on his sixth birthday. Assisted by her sister Mrs Lemuel Jones, refreshments were served to a long list of children and their mothers on the school house lawn. The kids sang, played games, and enjoyed treats of sandwiches, pickles, chips, cookies and drinks.
Governor Beauford H. Jester urged about 1,200 University of Texas graduates to follow a path of duty for success and happiness. He stressed ambition courage balance and religious faith as central to a lifetime program. The address capped UT’s 64th annual commencement, with the Jones family accompanying Mrs. Robert Jones to Harper for her mother’s home.
Harper hosts Stonewall, the league leader, Sunday afternoon in a preview featuring players Feller Thurman Ralston Coffey Dayton Rahe Oren Cottle and W A Cottle with official scorekeeper. The team photo includes Harold Rahe Freddie Tatsch Ewald Lorenz Morris DeLorey Jake Thurman Omer Cottle Walter Feller and Jackie Eathorne as mascot.
Harper baseball team secured its third consecutive victory by defeating Seipp's 5-3 at Fredericksburg. Brothers Jake and John Thurman shared pitching duties for Harper, delivering the win as Seipp's earned their first win of the season earlier in the Hill Country League. Harper now stands 3-3 after six starts, with a tense finish as the final innings swung the outcome.
Last Sunday results show Seipp's 3 Harper 5 in 11 innings while Stonewall 9 Bandera 8 and Ingram 9 Sisterdale 4. Next Sunday Stonewall visits Harper, Seipp's at Sisterdale, Ingram at Camp Stanley. Bandera rests. Summary lists runs batted in, fielding notes, and pitcher innings with Harper and Seipp's dominant scoring and multiple errors.
Harper improves to 3 3 this season defeating Seipp s 5 3 at Seipp s Ball Grounds. Thurman brothers held Harper early but hitters rallied with DeLorey Hartmann Cottle and Feller delivering key hits. Seipp s twice answered with runs as Koch and Klinksick contributed on offense. Rahe and Klinsick starred in fielding to seal the victory. Next Sunday Stonewall visits Harper for a top league clash.
Governor Beauford Jester will address the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce annual membership meeting and barbecue on Thursday June 26 at the high school athletic field. The event, a ladies night, features the high school band and a beef barbecue supper. tickets are $1 per plate with attendees bringing their own knife and fork.
Reverend Charles Workman and his wife with two daughters depart Friday for Santa Fe New Mexico to take courses at the Presbyterian Summer School lasting about two weeks He plans to return to serve Harper Presbyterian Church on the first Sunday in July July 6 Next Sunday June 15 Rev Ernest Dimaline co-pastor of the Austin Larger Parish will lead Harper services
Rain observers report May rainfall across Gillespie County ranging from 0.98 to 2.96 inches. Harper led with 3.20 inches last year and Crabapple recorded 2.96 inches this May, with several localities showing lower totals. Continued dry days since June threaten corn while heat aids harvesting of oats and wheat.
The report lists errant pitches by V Thurman and passed balls by DeLorey and Thurman with Umpires Durst and Feuge and scorers Hartmann and V A Cottle noted in the game log.
Mr and Mrs Eddie McDougall of Mason spent the week end in Harper visiting their sons Wer ner and Warren and families and his mother Mrs TF C Stored in this family note the Harper trip highlights kin and home ties across Mason and Harper communities.
Mrs Harvey Smith and her daughter Shirley Kay of Missouri spend the weekend in Harper with the Oren Cottle family, staying with Mrs Katie Coggeshall of San Antonio.
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