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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1951
Page
2
A teacher in public schools argues that the socialist idea of distributing rewards according to need undermines effort. Using a grade redistribution thought experiment, the piece warns that high achievers lose incentive and low achievers are spared, leading to eventual coercive labor and loss of freedom.
A large hydraulic ram has arrived at the Allan Gibson ranch well where a 2500 foot shaft awaits the stuck drill stem removal. Driller in charge is John Boyd with a five man crew. the operation follows a May 6 derrick collapse and prior failed attempts with a smaller ram. Independent producer Q W Killam of Latedty oversees drilling across Texas.
Edward Walker won the highest score for an individual at Harper’s 6th annual Wool and Mohair Show held in the school gym. The event drew visitors from Junction Fredericksburg Kerrville Mason and beyond with judges praising the high quality fleeces and finished products. Proceeds from a noon barbecue benefit the Harper Lions Club as six gold trophies honored top fleeces bags and overall high point in the judging contest.
The Harper Auxiliary Unit No 6450 won first prize for 190 paid up members before January 31, 1951. The prize is a standard Auxiliary flag. Gratitude is expressed to members who paid their dues promptly.
A Tuesday storm near Fredericksburg caused a half hour city blackout after an REA high line tied to the Granite Avenue substation. A lightning bolt struck a two story rock house east of the city, injuring no one though three children and a couple suffered shock as switches and pumps were torn apart and repairs began.
Our annual Poppy Sale falls on May 26 a Saturday before Memorial Day. The program that usually follows has been postponed and the definite date will be advertised later. Also noted are family visits on Mother's Day with Mrs Ida Kneese hosting relatives.
Commencement exercises set for May 30 in the school auditorium with Supt. Neil Rasco announcing the program. Baccalaureate services will be May 27 at 8 p.m. in the gym auditorium with Carlos Parker, pastor, delivering the sermon. Seventeen seniors receive diplomas. grammar promotion certificates awarded the same night.
Mrs Chas Mains chaired the Oak Hills Study Club exhibit awarded a trophy presented by Wm Petmecky Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce secretary manager sponsors The display featured photo by Mrs Dean Drew and comments from Hopf with Harvey Stevens and other committee members arranging the prize winning exhibit The show included various handmade wool and mohair items such as crochet work clothing blankets and more
The May Fete event was moved to Wednesday due to rain and featured a queen crowned by Miss Frances Dittmar, grand march, and student performances including a May Pole dance and fairy brownies. A park dance followed with a barbecue, refreshments, and a fish pond drawing good attendance. event sponsored by the Senior Class and Boys' Basketball team. Local residents, including families from Kerrville and Midland, attended the festivities and related gatherings.
Harper Lions Club heard District Governor G. B. McCreless of San Antonio share views on Lions activities. Accompanying officials Deputy District Governors John Reed and Dr L Keyser discussed charter plans for a local Boy Scout Troop event planned for June 13.
Harper FFA member Edward Walker, 18, receives the best wool judge trophy at the Harper Wool and Mohair Show. Fred Earwood of Sanaa presents the award as entries are judged, with praise for the high quality fleeces and overall standout display.
Harper high school senior class stages a three act comedy titled An Arizona Cowboy in the school gym nasium auditorium on May 23 and 24 at 8 15 p m Cast includes Colan Barrett Peppy Scar borough Zanie Parker Jackie Eathorne Junior Baumann Clark Bierschwale and Donnabeth Whitworth with Yonnan.
The children of Mrs. John Rogers enjoyed a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chat Ne Rogers Sunday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Custer of Mason, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Baker and daughter of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McDougall and children of Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie McDougall and little son, Hillary and J. R. Bierwschale, Mrs. Lydia Bierwschale and children, Mr. and Mrs. Durst and son of Austin, and Miss Mary and Mildred De Freest with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Smith of Austin.
Gillespie County 4-H members met May 9 to approve auctioning a built trough at the Wool and Mohair Show. County Agent Stone presented photos of a Washington trip and the grand champion calf and lamb from San Antonio and Houston Fat Stock Shows. He also showed a pig film and canning tips for peas and strawberries.
Last Sunday results include Sisterdale 3 Stonewall 5 and Boerne 1 Seipps 11. Next Sunday May 20 Seipp's at Stonewall and Sisterdale at Enderlin at Seipp's Ball Park. Werne at Harper. Bert off day.
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