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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
3
A printed note from the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of Austin Texas introduces a section on fishes of Texas. The item credits the commission and highlights official curatorial or educational intent for public awareness of regional aquatic life.
The article highlights Texas fisheries as a vital state asset with vast lakes, rivers, and a 400 mile coastline. It cites Dr. Barton W. Evermann and his Texas fish studies, noting field work and literature on local species. It also mentions local social notes including the Girls Glee Club at the University of Texas and several residents attending the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio, plus weathered caliche topping issues near Harper-Fredericksburg High School.
Mr and Mrs Theodor Oehler entertained at their home with a Saturday night party that drew a large crowd and left attendees reporting a good time.
Mrs Emilie McDougall joined Mr and Mrs Walter McDougall for a Monday visit to their home in Fredricksburg. Local Lutheran church delegates attended a district conference in Mason last Sunday. The past week saw activity in the community as residents buy mutton sheep.
The article lists 230 Texas fish species known to Dr. Evermann with regional counts across basins and a split of 139 freshwater versus 100 saltwater species. It highlights the Centrarchidae family and the large mouthed black bass, noting its distribution, size range, breeding, and famed fighting quality as described by Dr. James A. Henshall.
Dan Havelka of Corpus Christi Shirley Garrison of Idalou Eden Landers of Ovala Bugs Tate of Waxahachie win $1000 in scholarships from Anderson Clayton & Company. Contest judged by A&M College Extension agents with 3,549 Texas club boys in 1938.
On his birth day Edward Noble makes a bold radio debut with a lusty yell. The newborn is seen as a future broadcaster as both parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Noble, are licensed amateur radio operators.
The P T A presents a Music Week program in the Public School Auditorium on Friday May 7 at 8 PM featuring Rhythm Band Senior Girls Meusebach School High School Orchestra and various choirs and bands. Admission is free and a rehears al is scheduled for Friday May 5 at 7 15 PM with participation by local schools and groups.
Ninth grade students at Harper High School delivered a splendid program at Harper Hall on Saturday night. A large audience enjoyed the performance.
Leroy Weiss thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Benno Weiss narrowly escaped serious harm after slipping from a railroad embankment near the F and N R R tunnel entrance. He fell about fifteen feet striking the rails and was rushed to a Fredericksburg hospital for treatment including twelve stitches for a deep forehead wound and similar stitches for a leg wound plus multiple bruises.
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