The Constitution Is Your Business Continued
Clarence Manion argues government must be confined to serve and not master, stressing self government, the Declaration, the Constitution, and the Ten Commandments as guardrails. He warns against centralized power, cites Wilson and postwar Communist expansions, and asserts police power is constitutionally federalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James Madison
Madison
William Penn
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Roumania
Latvia
Lithuania
Washington
Dexter White
Algerliss
Union
Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Lee Schmidt Home in Harper
The Sewing Club met Thursday March 18 at Mrs Lee Schmidt's Harper home with eight members and one visitor. A $72.37 balance and $13.72 in from the sewing box plus 50 cents in fines were reported. Next meeting set for April 22 at Mrs Alvin Fellerg's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Club
Lee Schmidt
Harper
Alvin Fellerg
Schmidt
Wedding party members attend Fredericksburg ceremony
Edward Jesse Parker and Julia Behrends wed in Fredericksburg Saturday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Holland Walker and son, Mr. and Mrs. Max Lange and son Kelton, Mrs. Tommy Harlan, Mrs. Pete Casper, Melvin Anderegg, and several Brown and Coffey families. Dr. Schwab and family from San Antonio spent the weekend at the Manse while Dr. Schwab serves as pastor of the Presbyterian Church. other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harlan and Richard Harlan and their son from New Braunfels. square dancers joined a Jubilee in Austin Saturday night. Dr. and Mrs. Theo Holm and children visited Otto Rahe’s family over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Mae Behrends
Edward Jesse Walker
Harper
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
L. J. Durkop
Harry Behrends
Behrends
Edd W. Walker
Tiy High School
Shirley Birch
Henry Ersch
Shirley Birck
Ora Ann Behrends
Dorothy Besier
Dayton
Buddy) Frederick of
Kelton Lange
Melvin Anderegg
Tommy Harlan
Austin
Paul Schwab
San Antonio
Manse
Schwab
The
Presbyterian Church
Edward Jesse Parker
Julia Behrends
Fredericksburg
Holland Walker
Max Lange
Kelton
Pete Casper
Wallace Brown
Charlie Coffey
Marshall Brown
E. R. Brown
Theo Holm
Otto Rahe
Mike Bennett named manager of Hill Country Telephone Coop
Mike M. Bennett, a former manager of Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co op in Willcox Arizona and past president of the Arizona State Electric Cooperatives Association, was named manager of the Hill Country Telephone Cooperative in Fredericksburg. Bennett, 49, arrived from Willcox after 14 years directing co op activity and was chosen from 62 applicants. he has deep REA cooperative experience and holds active civic memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike M. Bennett
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
State Association
State of Arizona
Hill Country Telephone Cooperative
Bennett
Fredericksburg
Willcox
Arizona
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op
Hill Country Telephone Coop
REA Cooperative
Gordon Grote
Patricia
Michael
Cinda Lou
United States
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Tombstone Union High School
Tempe Normal School
U. S. Navy
Boy’s Rambouillet ewe breaks lamb record in 14 months
Twelve year old Bob Brown of Harper reports his Rambouillet ewe, funded by the Sears Foundation, produced twins in January 1953 and singles and triplets in July and again, totaling six lambs in 14 months. He started with four ewes and four lambs, repaid the Foundation, and now has 25 ewes with all but one lambed, plus his own bucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Brown
Harper
Sears Foundation
Bob
Bennett Named Manager of Local Telephone Coop in Arizona
The article profiles Mr. Bennett a former Sulphur Springs Electric Coop manager with MTI training and REA courses. It notes his Arizona REA work organizing seven coops and his qualifications for leading the local telephone cooperative now based in the Security State Bank building with a hands on approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
State of Arizona Fire Department
R.E.A
Sulphur Springs Electric Coop
Bennett
REA
Arizona
The
Telephone Cooperative
Security State Bank
Rain Touts Mixed Footage Across Gillespie County
Spotted rainfall Wednesday night varied widely across Gillespie County with totals from none to .85 inch. Edmund Fiedler and Alfred Neffendorf report showers in Tivydale Petersburg Crabapple and surrounding areas while Harper and Handy Stop saw little to no rain. Large hail accompanied the early shower in Fredericksburg but caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Tivydale
Petersburg
Edmund Fiedler
Crabapple
Fredericksburg
Alfred Neffendorf
Otto Kott
San Antonio
Radiosonde Equipment Falls From Sky at Sisterdale Ranch
A Martin Marquardt Ranch resident in Sisterdale found drifting radiosonde gear, including the transmitter and photo parachute, hanging in a tree. The instruments were launched by the Armed Forces to study upper air conditions such as pressure and humidity using a hydrogen balloon and parachute recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Marquardt
Sisterdale
Marquardt
Earth
Harper PTA Meeting Set For Thursday April First
The Harper PTA will meet on Thursday April 1 at 8 p.m. in the public school building with Mrs Carl Ochler directing the program. An executive session precedes the regular meeting at 7 30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. The District PTA Spring Conference occurs at Mason on April 20 and 21 inviting wide member attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Pta
Carl Ochler
District Pta
Mason
Worth Duderstadt Qualifies For National Honor Society
Worth Duderstadt of the University of Texas qualifies for Phi Eta Sigma Honorary Scholastic Fraternity for excellent freshman year grades. He also earned a commendation from the Professor of Naval Science for outstanding Navy ROTC work. April events include a banquet after initiation on April 8. his parents Mr and Mrs Douglas Duderstadt are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Duderstadt
Darlene Mrosek Receives Harper 4-H Achievement Award
The Harper 4-H Club honors Darlene Mrosek for loyalty and leadership amid family illness and extensive club service. She presided as 1953 club president, attended over forty meetings, served as County Council Delegate, helped with county events, and managed projects in gardening canning clothing and glass etching while maintaining records and health progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Mrosek
Harper
Darlene
Gillespie County
Harper 4-H Club
Darlene Mrosgek
Attems Funeral Attendees For Mrs Mangold
The funeral for Mrs J G Mangold drew guests from multiple Texas towns including Junevason Munt Austin Junction and Maicvils. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Willie Bierschwale Mrs Lady Stapp Mrs Haygood Mes Searsey Mr and Mrs Fed Wedekind Mrs Lorwe Dean and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bierschwale
Austin
Carlton Dierschwale
Junction
Virgil Wooten
Jewell Pearson and Son
New
Maicvils
Conservation group honored for soil and water work
Lebracht and Harold Kneese led a group honored for implementing numerous soil and water conservation recommendations. Staff photo accompanies the recognition in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebracht
Harold Kneese
Harper High School Seniors Stage My Western Miss
Harper High School seniors present the western comedy My Western Miss in three acts under director Phil Rogers. Cast includes Donnie Bode as George Smith and M Liss Spaeth as M Liss Smith with two shows at 8 p m in the school gymnasium admission 25 cents for children 50 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Rogers
George Smith
Donnie Bode
M’liss Smith
M'Liss Spaeth
John Gray
Buzzy Parker
Yuba Bill
Roger Harper
Mrs. Moffits
Peggy Lou Schmidt
Clytie Moffits
Cotton Bierschwabe
Bess Starlight
Cherrie Parker
Clara Hunting
Matilda Mangold Burial Set In Harper Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda Serena Mangold were held at 3 p m Saturday at Harper Baptist Church with Rev Durwood Brown and associates officiating. Burial followed in Harper Cemetery under Smith Funeral Home arrangements. She died Friday at age 75 years 10 months 15 days at her home in Harper after living near Hunt and in Kerr County. She is survived by husband James C. Mangold a daughter Mrs F M Bierschwabe of Segovia a son O C Mangold of Dallas a brother A B Hardin of Hunt and three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Serena Mangold
Harper Baptist Church
Durwood Brown
Carlos Parker
Church of Pentecost
Jack Minter
Oak Park Baptist Church
Kerrville
Harper Cemetery
Smith Funeral Home
Fred Bierschwale
Dewey Lennon
Felix Kensing
Eddie Kensing
Segovia
O. C. Mangold
Dallas
A. B. Hardin
Hunt
Harper Home Demon Club Meets Last Friday
The Home Demonstration Club discussed interfacing options for garments with Miss Conrads detailing permanent or preshrink labels. She covered materials like permanent finish crinoline mohair interfacings and proper methods for fitting and stitching. The club plans a radio program with county clubs and the THDA District Meeting is set for April 8 in San Angelo with 25 cent registration and dinner. April 1 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Conrads
THDA
San Angelo
Mesd
Gordon Harpes
J. G. Meager
Belton Watsoh
Legion
Chas. Rogers
Victor Harper
Presbyterian Women Met Last Thursday
The Presbyterian Women Association met March 18 at the Manse with Mrs. Walter Parker and Mrs. P. F. Jones as hostesses. Mrs. W. O. Pape presented the lesson on Christ Calls us to Witness Among Spanish Americans. Scripture was Rev 3 20. The group voted to clean the church the Thursday before Easter and invited all ladies to help. Cakes ice cream and coffee were served to 14 members and one visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women’s Association
Walter Parker
P. F. Jones
W. O. Pape
Rev Holm's Auto Declared Totaled After Head-On Crash
A 1939 Plymouth two-door sedan owned and driven by Rev Julius Holm of Doss was a total loss after a head on collision between Seguin and New Braunfels on Friday afternoon. Holm, his wife and two young daughters escaped serious injury though all sustained scratches and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Holm
Doss
Seguin
New Braunfels
Rev. Holm
CTEC Seeks Headquarters And Warehouse Sites
Directors of the Central Texas Electric Cooperative seek a three to five acre site near town for a new headquarters and local warehouse. A five member committee led by Kendall County chair Roy Willmann reviews offers from Fredericksburg and neighboring cities and will present recommendations at a future directors meeting. The group aims for economical operation and potential savings if the property is owned by the cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
Roy Willmann
Kendall Co
Fivahugh Lee
Gillespie Co
Ryland Rothmann
Mason Co
George Ellett
Llano Co
W. A. Burnham
San
Saba Co
Fredericksburg
Joeaj Soures
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By Clarence Manion
Kilman
Kermit Crenwelge
Elroy Behrends
Eric Birck
Edd Walker
Herman Sons Hall
Josie Lee Birck
Flora Mae Behrends
Erwin Ersch
Walker
Mrs
James Jesse Walker
the Herald
Richard Harlan
Little Son of
Mike Bennett
Old Mother Earth
George
Harper P.T.A
Worth Duderstadt
Soil Conservation
Marshall Springs
A. C. Adams
Ben Kneese
Elgin el
Harper School
Matilda S. Mangold
Harper Home Demon Club
Peninsula
CTEC
Harald
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