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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1952
Page
3
The Soviet Union is labeled the avowed foe of all churches and faiths in the 1950 51 edition of Then Great Soviet Encyclopedia. It asserts the duty to destroy all survivals of religion and mocks biblical figures Moses Jesus and the Bible as mythic and contradictory.
Senator Bricker of Ohio leads 55 senators in proposing an amendment to guard U S rights against treaties or executive agreements. He cites UN Covenant provisions as potentially overturning religion, public trials, and free speech during emergencies. The piece notes commentary by Ruth Alexander and mentions various family and local references.
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Edwin Brown’s home with Mrs. Tommy Harlan as president and Mrs. Voorhies succeeding her as president. New member Mrs. Albert Maner joined, and 22 members plus four guests attended refreshments before planning the April 10 meeting at Mrs. Barker’s home with co hosts Mrs. Dittmar and Mrs. Bode.
Members of the Harper Volunteer Fire Department voted to sponsor a minstrel show soon to aid the department with outstanding obligations. Committees are set and plans are underway for the big event with details to follow in the Herald.
Miss Carolyn Jung and Carroll Hardin were married in a 9 a.m. ceremony at St. Anthony's Church Harper officiated by Rev A A Gitter. Attendants included Doris Hardin and Helen Moses with receptions at the bride's home. The couple plan to live in Mason after both completed school and military service. Out‑of‑town guests included family from Mason San Antonio Dallas and Brady.
William Hahn Sr. died March 15 1952 at his home aged 78 years 1 month 5 days born Feb 9 1874 Stonewall son of Adam J and Katherina Hahn married Regina Meurer Nov 27 1899 Fredericksburg She died May 12 1928 Surviving children Emma El sie Bertha Margaret and Edgar W Hahn plus eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren one sister Rosa and several brothers and a sister preceded him Funeral held Monday at Schaetter's Funeral Home and St Mary's Church burial in St Mary's Cemetery Also note about Mr and Mrs H D Sivells visiting from Austin
The American Legion and Auxiliary in Harp er held a Monday evening event at the Legion Hall to honor Sageser Haas Post members. Six new Auxiliary members were Initiated. Games followed after the serving of a large Post 650 Birthday Cake. About thirty members attended.
Benno Weiss founder of Hill Country Implement Company has sold his business interest to four employees Victor Pahl Milton Herbert Gilbert Eckhardt and Guenther Woodrow Gold who will stay active. Werner Feller remains as business manager and other stockholders include A. K. Krause and Dr. L. Keyser Emil Koch stays as Buick and International trucks and appliances salesman. Weiss remains indirectly involved and part time. Reuben Well s joins Ed Friedrich refrigeration in San Antonio. Local weekend visitors include Ellis Granville and Earl Walker families.
Obw Dr. and Mrs. Theo Holm and their children from San Antonio spent the weekend with Mrs. Theo Holm’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rahe, Subserive to THE HERALD.
Brownies met at Mrs. Morris Voorhies home on Friday afternoon March 14. Nine members and some mothers attended. They practiced songs at the Presbyterian Church with Karen Ann Dittman as song leader and returned for refreshments. The next meeting is set for March 28 at the Voorhies home hosted by Mrs. Omer Cottle.
The Harper baseball diamond hosts an exhibition game between Harper and Doss this Sunday at 3 p.m. A first season game for Harper, both teams belong to the Farmer Boys League.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Parker of San Antonio spent the week-end with his aunt Mrs Lula Roberts. Mr. and Mrs Walter Parker and Mr. and Mrs Johnny Acker of Alpine spent the week-end with their parents Mr and Mrs Walter Parker.
A U S transport C47 crash landed on the Usener farm field near Harper on Wednesday around 2 PM after a motor failed and caught fire. Five crew escaped unharmed as the plane skidded across terraced ground, with the right wing damaged and the aircraft later dismantled for transport to San Antonio for repairs.
The Herald publishes the first Harper group photos taken weeks ago by Waltz Studios Des Moines Iowa. The feature cites Keith Kensing 5 Bobby Donald Harper 2 Larry Neal Harlan 1, Lloyd Kneese 3 Bobbie Steitle 5 Gary Lynn Green 2 months, listing parents names and ages. Additional pictures will appear in upcoming weeks.
Harper Pentecostal Church observes its 271st anniversary with special services Monday night at 7 45 p m Pastor Carlos Parker says visiting pastors from up to 500 miles will attend Rev E L Moore of Port Arthur will be guest speaker Large number of out of town visitors are expected with group singing quartet numbers and solo selections on the program
Lange's Auto Service of Harper was designated motor vehicle inspection station No. 2158 in District 3 by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Max Lange announced his son Elmer has returned from service and will assist in the garage. The firm sells repairs, parts, tires, tubes, batteries, and Humble Oil products. Sgt Harold Birt and family visited Harpe. Birt deploys March 25.
Clifton D Jung seaman USN of Harper Texas participated with other crewmen in Lex Baker One the largest Pacific Fleet training exercises since the Korean outbreak off Southern California. More than 70 ships and 15 000 sailors from the Navy and 3rd Marines simulated an assault to retake aggressor held islands with submarines and carriers. Dale Kinsey then visiting from Arkansas met his parents Mr and Mrs A J Kinsey.
Gillespie County 4 H and FFA Livestock Show Association directors met in the Courthouse to review the 1952 show and approve 1953 plans. Changes include classification based capon show, two capons per exhibitor, sale quotas of 10 steers 20 hogs and 70 lambs, and drawing for excess entries. Treasurer reports show $900 in premiums paid, $1100 net from ads, $12 200 paid to members through auction.
A Sunday dinner gathering included Mr and Mrs Lamar Parker Mrs and Mrs J M Stevens Jr Mrs R Bode and Donnie Mrs Lula Roberts and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Parker and their son, among others.
The notice announces a subscriber offer for the Herald at 1.50 dollars per year. It promotes joining or renewing to receive the newspaper regularly at the reduced annual price.
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