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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
3
The annual observance designated by Congress on the third Sunday in May honors native born and naturalized citizens. Hearst papers sponsor the event, stressing pride in American citizenship and the duties and responsibilities it entails for new citizens and the country at large.
Gillespie County and precinct officials announce reelection bids in the General Election. County Judge Henry Hirsch Sheriff Robert Loth District Clerk E L Schmidt County Clerk Felix Scherer Tax Assessor-Collector Wm M Petmecky County Treasurer Reinhold Tatsch seek another term. Three commissioners Eugene H Kramer Arnold Markwordt Felix Pfiester vie for reelection. Commissioner Alfred McDougall retires. opponents Felix Herber Guido Weinheimer and Wm Bill Kothe seek his seat. County Attorney Victor Sagebiel runs for County Judge. Joe S Petsch seeks County Attorney to fill Sagebiels vacancy sector. Justice of the Peace Wm Bruns seeks reelection in precinct 1. No candidate for constable in precinct 1 due to vacancy and no salary. County known for reelection of trusted officials.
The Harper School PTA held its final meeting Thursday afternoon. The president presented the annual report amid chairman updates and a delegate from the Spring Conference in Austin spoke. The financial ledger showed income and expenses for the year, including Carnival expenses and Crippled Children fund, with a balance of 172.69 and total expenses and totals listed, followed by installation of new officers led by Mrs. Roy Zesch.
Harper High School's 1947-48 class will have baccalaureate services at the Baptist Church on May 16 at 8 p.m. and commencement at El Rancho Theatre on May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Twelve seniors receive diplomas. Nila Mae Maner is valedictorian with 93.5 average and Walde mar Wendel is salutatorian with 88.2 average.
A large crowd is expected for Harper Lions Club third annual Wool and Mohair Fleece Show at Harper Community Park this Saturday. Fleece entries close by 9 a.m. Judging starts 10 a.m. with open judging at 2:30 p.m. Winners announced 1:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m. prizes awarded. A barbeque luncheon is planned at noon and a post show dance at 9 p.m. Officers and committees led by J. A. Gray and Rex Fox organize the events and judging teams from 4-H and FFA will participate.
Mrs Lizzie Shirley died in Kerrville Friday May 7 1948 born Feb 4 1889 in Gillespie County She married Archie Shirley in 1905 and had seven children Leslie Shirley J C Miller H B Richey O E Perry J J Smalley G W Shirley and L J Moritz Also survived by eight grandchildren two great grandchildren and numerous relatives Interment was in Harper Cemetery.
Supt Neal B. Fox and Coach Rex Fox led a Kerrville meeting at the Bluebonnet Hotel last week to organize a new Class B 6-man football league. Harp er Center Point Comfort Merdina London St Marys Fredericksburg attended. Fox elected district chairman and Rex Fox named secretary as the league’s size awaits State Interscholastic League determination.
Mrs Robert Kensing and Mrs R E Peril hosted Hill Country Club for Tejas Study Club tea in Ed Kensing home on May 8. Guest Miss Sagebiel of Fredericksburg spoke on cattle industry in Texas and life of Lingle Williams. Rain delayed, then served chicken salad sandwiches potato salad cookies and iced tea amid purple iris arrangements.
The Junior Mission Band of St James Lutheran Church met Saturday afternoon at 2 pm for their regular meeting. A brief Mother's Day program and business session preceded refreshments as the juniors served ice cream cookies and punch to their mothers with help from their teacher and Mrs Heshie Qeales.
Letters from the Texas State Highway Department inform Gillespie and Kerr Counties that the Harper to Kerrville route is officially designated a Farm-to-Market road. The May 7 1948 notice cites a commission minute approving the designation from Harper to Kerrville.
Harper High School held its annual Junior Senior Banquet in the school lunch room on Saturday night May 8. Miss Opal Eckhardt served as Master of Ceremonies with Miss Laura Honig and Clayton Massey delivering welcomes and responses. The program included a Senior prophecy, class history, music by Frances Rischner, and a closing prayer by Rev. Brewer, with decorations of pink and green crepe and bowls of pink roses enhancing the event.
Officials in Washington discussed plans to export mohair at world prices with Section 32 funds covering the difference. The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association group toured Washington and reported cautious optimism about foreign sales and possible government support for next year’s appropriation.
The Junior and Senior classes of Harper High School held a swimming and barbecue party Sunday evening at the Albert Manor place. Attendees reported a very enjoyable evening for all present at the occasion.
Harvey Ransleben, Schreiner Wool & Muhcair Commission Co. warehouse manager, announced Kerrville sale of 70000 pounds of 12 month wool at 55 to 75 cents per pound. The sale went to J M Murphy of Drayper Top Co. of Boston and marks the first 12 month clip this year. The business operates from Schreiner & Clay Streets at a temporary Kerrville location after a recent warehouse fire and will run 24 hours during rebuilding.
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