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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
3
In Washington officials warn a severe gasoline shortage may deepen while Russia-bound American fuel ships loom. Critics urge halting exports to Russia and preserving domestic reserves, citing lend-lease vessels and wartime policy as contributors to current scarcity. A newborn in Fredericksburg hospital closes the item.
The Tejas Study Club invites all women interested in organizing another study club in Harper to meet Saturday June 28 at 3 p m in the school building. Mr and Mrs Anthony Marrell of Globe Arizona were in saga to attend the funeral of M Floyd, Mrs Marrell remained for a visit with her sisters Joe Floyd and Miss Abbie
Frank M. Floyd longtime Harper merchant and civic leader died of a heart attack at his home Wednesday night Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with interment in Harper Cemetery Members of the Woodmen of the World Lodge conducted a brief ritual Floyd born in Deanville Burleson County Texas moved to Harper in 1905 where he ran a grocery store wool and mohair warehouse and operated the telephone exchange He was a charter W O W member and survived by wife Mattie two children Clyde Floyd of Baytown and Frances Floyd of Harper three grandchildren a sister and many relatives and friends
The 13th annual Hill Country Championship Rodeo, sponsored by the Kerrville Junior Chamber of Commerce, runs July 2 3 4 5 at Antler Stadium Kerrville. Nightly at 8 p.m. events include calf roping steer riding bronc riding bull dogging bareback cowgirls. $3,200 added purse announced. thousands expected. Community invitation extended.
Rahe's Grocery and Market in Harper added a water spray vegetable rack to keep produce fresher longer. Modern shelves and counters were installed, and a new electric scale and electric meat grinder were purchased to speed service. Otto Rahe, who started the business in 1911, is aided by his sons Harold and Dayton Rahe, veterans of the recent war.
Harper's baseball team extended its winning streak with a 6-1 win at Bandera on Sunday. John Thurman pitched a complete game allowing five hits as Tommie Feller and Oren led the offense with timely hits and scoring plays. Bandera briefly threatened with a fourth inning run, but Harper pulled away in the sixth and added two more runs in between. The crowd cheered a decisive performance as Harper prepared for next week's schedule with Junction and Sisterdale on the horizon.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Harper Methodist Church for Wiley Boatright who died Thursday at Legion Hospital after an appendicitis operation. He, 27, served in the U S Army Coast Artillery in the Pacific and Hawaii before an honorable discharge in 1945. He is survived by his wife Pauline, his parents, four sisters, four nieces and nephews, and his grandmother. Pallbearers included Johnnie and Reginald McDougall, Earl Walker, John Henry Bierschwale, Forrest Thomas, and Clayton Kneese. Interment followed in Harper Cemetery. Relatives attending from Miles, San Marcos, Sweetwater, Brent, Ballinger, Bal linger, Lott, Waco, and other Texas towns.
A North Texas thunderstorm dropped 4.78 inches of rain in Harper on Monday night, with hail traces and high winds but no damage reported. Kerrville and surrounding areas recorded heavier falls, while Doss observer Karl Durst logged 2.98 inches and noted heavier totals around Squaw Creek and Loyal Valley. Farmers hailed the rain as drought relief and corn crops gained assurance.
Harper defeated Bandera 6 to 1 Seipp's lost to Camp Stanley 13 to 4 Sisterdale beat Stonewall 1 to 5 Next Sunday's games Bandera at Sisterdale Stonewall at Camp Stanley Seipp's at Ingram Harper off-day
Out of town relatives and friends gathered for the funeral of F. M. Floyd. Attendees listed include Charles E Bein Sonora Phil and Ted Rogers Alpine J J Rogers and Mrs Ellen Patten Avalde Mr and Mrs Bob Rogers and two children Avalde Fred Nabers Kerrville Felix Feuge Fredericksburg Rev and Mrs Floyd Curl Austin Mrs J W Merritt and Mr and Mrs Thompson Center Point Dr Hubert Merritt Uvalde Mrs Frank Jones and daughter Fort Worth Mr and Mrs John S Whitewood and daughters Inez and Mrs Tommie Jung and the late son who spent Monday night with her parents and a trip to Fredericksburg Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Fritzie Baumann and baby Patsy of Blesing greet Patsy with relatives Miss Bernice Charanza of Orale Pe J Mt visiting from their extended family. Arthur Baumann and Mrs Baumann are the babys grandparents at home multiple days.
The Helping Hand Club met Thursday afternoon, June 12, at Mrs. Calentine's home with 13 members present. Attendance was the smallest this year due to sickness and a wedding. Mrs. Masters resigned as secretary-treasurer and Mrs. Slers was elected to the post. A letter from Mrs. Ellebracht of Mountain Home Home Demonstration Club was read inviting Harper Club to meet with them next Thursday at Mrs. Dan Lee's home. No Cemetery Committee report due to absence. Finance reported on lamp, cakes, and counterpane sales. cakes at the Woot Grading Show brought 8.50, lamp and chances 37.50 to Mr. Schoenvogel. Counterpane drawing not yet made. Mrs. Boatright has 20.25 in chances. All wishing to buy a chance please see Mrs. Boatright or any member. prize to be awarded soon. Finance deposited 47.68 for lamp and cemetery, 25.83 for club. Members agreed to send fruit juices to Mr. Ezell who has been ill. A cake baked by Mrs. Calentine and decorated by Mrs. Haney was displayed.
William Jasper Gibson pioneer Hill Country resident died Thursday in Kerrville at 92. He is survived by his wife, four sons, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a brother. Funeral Friday at 5 p m at the Harper Baptist Church with interment in Harper Cemetery.
Harper Lions Club members elected Floy Bode as president at the meeting last Wednesday. New officers include M. R. Duderstadt as first vice president Omer Cottle as second vice president C. L. Brown as third vice president Chas. W. Barrett as secretary Roy L. Roberts as treasurer A. L. Bier schwale as Lion Tanner John S. Whitewood as Tail Twister and Boyd Morris and J. R. Bier schwale as directors. A motion approved a 40 by 100 foot concrete floor for the Community Park Building to serve as an open air dance platform during construction. A four member committee was named to oversee the floor laying: J. S. Whitewood Watkins Tarr J. R. Peril and Roy Roberts. The next meeting will install officers and host Ladies Night with R. E. Peril and Hollan Walker arranging the program.
The Fredericksburg Giants host Harper Baseball in a two game July 4th doubleheader at Fredericksburg Fair Grounds with game times set for 2 30 p m for the opener. Harper and Giants both recently beat Stonewall and Brooke Medical Center. The Giants battle Brooke Medical Center in the first game, Harper plays the second at Fair Park.
Bryan Birt and his Dallas son visited brother and uncle Dr. J. B. Birt and family. Rev. Hubert Baumann now of San Antonio spent Fathers Day with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baumann.
Mrs Clarence Harper of Dallas spent the weekend visiting relatives here and catching up with family members during her stay.
Carlie Masters came back from a visit with relatives at Priddy last week.
Mr and Mrs Emil Baumann of Victoria visited the home of his father Arthur Baumann and family. Mr and Mrs Dale Cook visited his sister Mrs Cecil Mode and family at Camp Verde on Sunday.
The Veterans' Class attended an International Harvester Farmall demonstration in San Antonio on Tuesday in 2000. Classified ads note attendance and interest in agricultural equipment and local events during that period.
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