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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
4
Letter writer attacks Henry Zweifel over taxes and government waste while urging opposition to Democratic draft politics. He warns of a July mobilization for a draft Harry or rival, accusing editors of aiding a gradual shift toward national socialism and a Director of Public Information.
An influential figure argues the United States must defend individual liberty against socialism. He warns that socialists seek gradual, pressure-group reform to erode freedom while politicians prefer midcourse compromises to retain power, urging a decisive 1952 choice between wholehearted individualism and collectivist governance.
Bob A. Chaffee serves as student supply pastor at Harper Presbyterian Church after recent assumption. He is a Western College of Le Mars graduate and junior at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He invites local residents to worship. Kerrville Times says 350 people praised Morris G. Morgan for leading the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, and Roger Adkins was elected to lead next year with six new directors named.
Arnold Markwordt of Harper formally announces candidacy for reelection to County Commissioner Gillespie County Precinct No 2. He says he has diligently fulfilled duties and asks constituents for support in the November general election.
Miss Lorene Oehler daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Oehler of the Reservation Community was among Shannon Memorial Hospital freshmen to receive her cap at the Shannon School of Nursing on May 28 She was an honor student at San Angelo College a Ram Band member student nurse representative on the SAC Student Council and active in the Methodist Youth Fellowship Council and church choir
The 1951 Chevrolet sedan stolen from the Schumann Sales Company lot Wednesday night was found Sunday near a ball park in Plainview Texas by Sheriff Ed Andrews. Two Mexican youths seen driving the car in Plainview were believed involved, with no damage reported. The same suspects were linked to a wrecked 1949 Chevrolet found Tuesday near Austin road, Stonewall, and Bianco Co. line near Hye. Authorities retrieved the stolen vehicle and planned further actions in Plainview and Lubbock.
Mr and Mrs Otho Mangold and their daughter from Corsicana visit his parents Mr and Mrs J Mangold. Mr and Mrs David Schmidt and daughter Davine depart for a trip to visit their son Harold Boyd who will receive his wings Saturday. Mrs Zelma Hopi and grandsons visit Mrs A Wendel Thursday night.
At the Twenty first District Convention in Fredericksburg on May 17 and 18 the Harper unit earned the Meritorious Award for reaching membership quota by January 31. Mrs. Gamel won a prize for the greatest percent of new members and the unit sponsored a May 17 dance for the M D Anderson Hospital Wing.
Harper Longhorns outscored Center Point 8 to 6 after trailing 4-3 in the fifth inning. Charles Diamond started for Harper and Kenneth Cosper earned the win as Center Point committed six errors to Harper’s five. Bierschwale and Tatsch led Harper with two hits apiece. Next Sunday Doss visits Harper while Center Point hosts Stonewall.
The Alvin Wirtz Dam dedication drew more than 6000 Central Texans as leaders paid tribute to Sen. Alvin J. Wirtz for founding the Lower Colorado River Authority and its 80 million flood control and power plan. U S Senator Lyndon Johnson Governor Allan Shivers Congressman Homer Thornberry and former Austin Mayor Tom Miller spoke. The event honored the late senator and included attendees from state and national circles. A barbecue followed the ceremony with Lake Wirtz visitors lined up for the day’s festivities.
St Anthony's Catholic Church of Harper installed a Wurlitzer electronic organ in the balcony. Rev A A Gitter has served as pastor since 1930 and Frank Staudt, Harper's postmaster, chaired the committee that secured the organ.
Miss Nancy Bell and John K Townsley were married in a garden ceremony June 14 at 7 30 p m at the brides parents home in Corpus Christi Rev Moore officiated The bride wore an organdy gown with yellow rose buds in her bouquet and veil Miss Jo Ann Ruth Tibiletti of Victoria was maid of honor Best man was Phil Rogers The couple will reside in Premont where they will teach in the Premont schools The Herald extends best wishes.
Cards have been mailed to students in the Poppy Poster Contest granting admission to a show. If a participant did not receive a card, inform Mrs. Gamel at the theatre for admission. Message from Mrs. M Brown.
Congressman O C Fisher will be guest speaker at the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce annual membership meeting and banquet on Wednesday night June 25. The event includes a chicken barbecue and a brief business report. New directors will be elected to three year terms, with retiring directors listed, as the county seeks to boost chamber membership and local resources. The gathering will be at the Faust Grounds Exhibition Hall.
The Harper firemen staged a lively two night Minstrel at the school auditorium drawing a large appreciative audience on Thursday. Proceeds will aid the Harper Fire Department and new fire station costs. The cast included Elmer L Lange Roy Roberts Dayton Rahe and others with music and babies contests.
A barbecue dinner at the Whitewood ranch honored Robert Whitewood who may be entering the army soon. Attendees included the Kerrville Brown and Hopf families and many relatives from Fredericksburg Edinburg and local areas. The event followed a pleasant day of socializing and a separate Friday night chicken supper hosted by the Oehlers.
Funeral rites were held Wednesday afternoon June 18 1952 at 4 pm at First Baptist Church in Harper for Hee Ware Fairchild who died June 17 at his daughter’s home. He was 92 years 7 months old. Interment followed at Harper Cemetery with Smyth Funeral Home directing.
Plan now to attend the Juneteenth Minstrel at the Marper school gym on June 19 and 20. Sponsored by the Marper Firemen.
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