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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
5
In the 85th Texas District race, Tom Martin seeks re election for District Judge of the 33rd Judicial District. challenger Thomas C Ferguson of Burnet Texas runs against him.
Local classifieds advertise corses for hire in Harper Texas, tire sales and trade in Fredericksburg Mansfield Tires. Boot and Shoe Repair offered at Brewster Boot Shop Junction Texas. Wanda Pennsylvania Paraffin oils and Wanda Greases promoted by H Welge Lewis. Gasoline kerosene and Diesel fuels sold by H Welge Lewis. Kerrville bakery advertises fine cakes pastries and bread.
A Brady area tornado devastated the C. W. Knight ranch near Deep Creek Friday, wrecking two homes, barns, sheds, and fences with five inches of rain. Property losses exceeded 60 000 dollars and livestock were killed or scattered as a five mile path demolished outbuildings and timber. The Knights and Davenports narrowly avoided death when plans shifted unexpectedly, with a storm cellar destroyed and debris strewn across the landscape.
Kerr County agent notes 4-H boys including Kott Bros Morris Ranch Edward Lange Kerrville J M Auld Jr Kerrville Charlie Beavers and Robbie Beavers Center Point have lambs selected Fine Wool Suffolk cross and Southdown cross for the State Fair in Dallas. About 50 fleeces of wool and mohair and three bags of wool to be shown at Sonora Wool show in June. Kerr County to be well represented at the Billy Show August 11 12 with two groups of Billies Yearlings and Billy kids plus Mohair show plans. Also updates on irrigated legumes at Richard Holekamp farm near Comfort and bromes in the orchard. Alfred Kott returns home from San Antonio hospital.
Mr and Mrs C J Whitewood of Donna arrived Friday for a visit with friends and relatives. It is their first visit since moving to the valley.
Mr and Mrs Tom Carter and son Douglas enjoyed a fishing trip to the Liano River Sunday returning Monday.
The Helping Hand Club of Harper Texas thanks all who supported the recent Rodeo and Wool and Mohair Show. Special gratitude to the ladies who donated pies and cake for sale at the stand.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of beloved mother and sister. Special thanks to Rev. Minter, Rev. Brewer, and helpers for flowers and condolences. Signed by the children and daughters in law Mrs. Hubert Friederich and Mrs. Chester Mosel.
Mr. and Mrs. Olin Walker express gratitude to the Harper Volunteer Fire Department and local neighbors, praising the quick response and assistance in extinguishing a fire at their home last week.
A collection of quotations stressing humane government, divine pattern of law, and the value of self governance. Includes Mary Baker Eddy on life and happiness as government’s aim, Washington on religion aiding governance, Burke on obedience, Phillips on overbearing rule, Goethe on self-government, and local social notes about Pat Hughes, Miss Lillian Lange, and visits between San Antonio and Kerrville families.
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