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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1956
Page
3
A contributed piece explains Easter’s origins and connections to the lunar calendar, Eastre goddess, and spring festival traditions. It notes moon determined Easter dates, historic misalignments, and symbols like the Easter bunny and eggs. The column also lists local visits and social notices.
A building permit valued at 19962 covers construction of a new jail building behind Kerrville City Hall. Earl Siefel won the low bid of 13269 for the one story masonry structure, Southern Steel Co. of San Antonio the steel work bid at 6693. The 22 by 50 foot building will have 1137 square feet and start immediately.
Fredericksburg buyer Kurt Eckhardt, a livestock dealer, bought a massive purebred steer from E. G. Bule near the Llano Gillespie line for 15 cents a pound. The five year old, over 2300 pounds, is among the area's largest cattle sold. Alamo Market in Comfort processed the carcass with meat divided by Earl Bernhard and Alfred Crenny for retail sale. Buie fed the steer all winter and it was notably fat with a wide horn spread.
Davene Schmidt a 17 year old Fredericksburg High School senior was selected queen of the 1956 Gillespie County Fair by judges from San Antonio after a second viewing. Victor G. Krauskopf crowned her. the ceremony occurred in the public school's Junior auditorium with music by Patsy Kuenemann and a reception following.
Milton C. Durst, county tax assessor collector, reminded automobile owners that 1956 license plates must be attached by April 1. As of Saturday 2,400 plates had sold, with 2,200 to 2,300 remaining. The office will be open all day Saturday March 24 and March 31, but closed on Good Friday March 30.
Over 100 Congress members join Texas colleagues in a Declaration of Constitutional Principles opposing federal school integration rulings. The speaker warns the Supreme Court risks overruling state rights and the 10th Amendment, urging public opinion to resist future federal encroachments.
The Presbyterian Women's Society met March 15 at the Manse with 17 members. plan a church clean-up March 27 at 1 30 p m for Easter. Treasurer reported 20 94. mission notes from Indonesia. Easter decorations set by committee. discussion on refugees and aid efforts. next meeting April 19 with Ruth and Naomi talk. Memorial Fund info dares readers to contact J R Peril or A C Wendel at First State Bank.
Five year old Jan Pruitt of Greenville presents the first sheet of 1956 Easter Seals as Texas begins its annual fund drive to aid crippled children. The appeal runs from March 10 through April 10 with Doak Walker in attendance.
Dr C A Wiley of the University of Texas told the Austin Exchange Club that the soil bank and farm subsidy plans fail to aid small family farmers, arguing 40 percent of farmers produce 90 percent of output and that many smallholders would face sound losses under parity and cap plans. He noted the political incentive to aid voters in an election year and warned farmers with 2 to 4 acres cannot cut acreage without large losses.
The Harper Methodist WSCS hosts a Good Friday Day Apart on March 30 starting 10 a.m. A light lunch follows at noon and at 1 p.m. Rev. Dale Hasson of First Methodist Fredericksburg will address the group. All area women are invited.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang and children from Austin visited his parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Carroll Bierschwale and children from San Antonio visited his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale during the weekend
Ou T S g t and Mrs Norman Sul livan and two children from San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang.
The snippet references a subscription line for the Herald and quotes Edmund Burke about evil needing action from good men. It then notes Mrs J D Greeson and her daughter from San Antonio visiting her parents. Mentions Fredericksburg visitors at the Roeder and Oehler households.
Senator Lyndon Johnson reports extremely favorable comments from Texas papers and civic voices about being advanced as favorite son candidate for president. He notes wife Lady Bird and his mother are not enthusiastic, and says he has not decided or discussed with Governor Shivers Lt. Gov. Ramsey or Speaker Rayburn. He adds he is focused on the farm bill.
The heirs of Abe Blaine-Leon Warner sue Robert A. Martin and Robert A. Martin Jr for 16853 damages in 126th District Court. Warner died after a June 17 dump truck collision on a Gillespie County highway project near Harper. the truck owned by the Martins was driven by Martin Jr.
Korean and post Korean era veterans must file for the special five year term GI insurance within 120 days of separation. Applications four months after leaving active duty, or late first premiums, are not accepted unless disability findings extend the period to one year with medical examination. VA offices offer assistance.
Mrs. Fred Bode of Kerrville and her son Elroy stationed in San Antonio visited his parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Duderstadt, on Sunday.
Mrs Anita Thurmann Mrs Mattie Arnold and Mrs S Stewart visited the home of Mr and Mrs Charlie Rogers and Mr and Mrs Holland Walker. Larry Thurman who spent the day with Hollis accompanied them home.
Davene Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs David Schmidt was named 1956 Gillespie County Fair queen by fair president Victor Krauskopf. Judges Mrs Reynolds Andericks and Rudolph Richter announced the selection Monday night at the Fredericksburg Junker High Auditorium. As queen she will appear on the Fair Association float in the Fiesta Flambeau in San Antonio on April 21. Schmidt attended Harp public schools and Fredericksburg High School years ago.
Wool growers in Gillespie County note March 31 as the final date to market wool and lambs for the current year's wool incentive payments. Early sales before March 31 qualify for payment this summer or fall. sales after shift to the 1956 program starting April 1. Applications for payment may be signed at the local ASC office now, with April 30 as the final signing date.
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