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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1958
Page
3
The piece contrasts socialism with capitalism in a 1000-person town. It argues socialism would level wealth to the same poverty for 999 while reducing the rich to a poor state, whereas capitalism spurs investment, job creation, and rising real wages. It notes continued inequality but implies the poorest gain more under capitalism. Charitable aid fills remaining gaps.
The House passed a foreign aid measure by 269 to 134 with leadership backing from Democrats and Republicans. One Texas delegate opposed the 3.5 billion package, favoring cuts and arguing grants were loosely tied to security needs.
Texas 4-H members in the Frozen Food project learn meal planning and processing meats vegetables fruits breads and pastries under local leaders as awards offer scholarships trips and gold medals. Home Improvement projects cover modernizing redecorating and reupholstering with awards from Sears Roebuck Foundation and Whirlpool funding. Patricia Madison Rising Star and George Ann Hitchock May win state titles with national recognition last year.
State Patrolman Walter Werner reports four rural crashes this week with no serious injuries but notable property damage. A 1954 Pontiac hit a tree near Live Oak Road, a 1957 Ford pickup overturned near Harper in dense fog, a 1954 Ford and 1955 Dodge collided near Mason and Castroville, and a 1949 Oldsmobile overturned west of Fredericksburg after the driver dozed.
G. C. McBride Inc of Brownwood was the low bidder on the Gillespie County highway project let by the State Highway Department. The contract covers paving 10.8 miles from Blumenthal to west of Hye on U.S. 290 in Gillespie and Blanco Counties for $78,567. Other area bids went to Kerr and Kimble counties.
Miss M Lup Spaeth Bride Elect of Myron Schneider honored at a St James Parish Hall shower in Harper on May 1. Attire included a light blue dress and white carnation corsage. Guests included Louise Ohlenbusch, sisters Sandra and Frances Spaeth, and many at the serving table and cake area. The couple will wed May 24 at 7 30 p m in St James Luthean Church.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Dittmar of Harper announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Jo Ann to William Chester Dandy Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Chester Dandy Jr of Kerrville. Frances is a 1955 Harper High School grad a TLC attendee and UT junior. William is a 1953 Tivy High School grad Rice Institute alum and UT student. They plan a June 7 wedding at 6:30 PM in St James Lutheran Church.
Harper Public Schools hold one night graduation at the cafetorium tonight at 8 o'clock. Thirteen seniors receive diplomas with Evelyn Rischner valedictorian and Carlton Wendel salutatorian. The program includes processional, invocations, songs, readings, awards, and diplomas presented by Supt. Edw. Bailey.
The Presbyterian Women's Association met May 15 at 2 30 p m in the manse with 15 members present Co hostesses were Mrs David Schmidt and Mrs Walter Parker The gathering featured songs led by Mrs Clara Wendel a skit This Is Your Life and Bible study Luke the Physician A short business session led by President Mrs H L Stevens reported a treasury balance of 27 16 and closed with prayer by Mrs Watkins Tarr
Mrs C N Taylor Mrs Frank Staudt and Raymond Cottle visited Rocksprings last week with Buddy Pape who was filling in for hospital duties. Buddy Pape of Prade Ranch recovered after surgery in Rocksprings Hospital and is recuperating nicely.
Kurt Hansen, a Palo Alto County farmer, received Gillespie County Outstanding Farmer plaque for 1957 at the Lions Club meeting at the Nimitz Hotel. Joe Tatum presented the award. Marvin Daniel outlined Hansen’s achievements including contour farming and brush control, and John A. Ditmar was named Outstanding Comeback Farmer of Region II.
Joe B. Swanner, 34, Brownwood resident for 12 years, announces for the Texas State Senate from the 16th District. A Howard Payne graduate and WWII Pacific theater veteran, he pledges open discussion, tax restraint, and placing income sources on public view if elected. He is married to Regina Brooks and has two children.
The American Red Cross will hold a Water Safety Instructor Course on June 1 at 6 p.m. at the Kerrville pool. Participants must have completed a 10 hour refresher course, Part I Water Safety Instructor, to register. The Senior Life Saving Course and Part I course are currently in progress in Kerrville.
Mr and Mrs Elmar Klachn and their children from Seguin spent the weekend with the Lorenz Wendels and Karl Klachn's parents.
600 Mrs. Arnauld Markworth and her daughter Mrs. James Jung were in Fredericksburg last Monday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Tatsch and son.
The American Legion Aurillacy asks residents to take a Poppy in memory of a loved one. Miss Minnequil, who stayed with Mrs. Zelma Line at Camp Wood this month, is visiting for a month with Mrs. C. N. Paytor.
St. James Lutheran Church will host a two week Vacation Bible School from June 2 through June 13, titled Gods Holy Law. The program uses Moses based Bible stories and color pupil materials under a joint church boards program with the American Lutheran Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church. A family night is planned for June 13 to mark the closing.
Pastor Rose announced St James Lutheran Church will honor senior members after Sunday worship. Recipients are Dennis Bernhardt Elva Mae Dittmar Lew Moellendorf Corine Stracken Carlton Wendel and Clifford Wienecke. Each will receive a Texas Lutheran College Congregational Award of 2000 dollars and a Lutheran Book of Prayer as a gift from the church women’s missionary society.
Officer Candidate Norman E. Sullivan is promoted to Second Group Commander at Officer Candidate School Lackland AFB Texas. He will serve as Officer Candidate Major in charge of all operations and training within the Second Group. He is son of Floyd and Sullievan of Concord Nebraska and wife Lithan Lang of Harper Texas with three children. He previously served at Kelly AFB and Elmendorf AFB and graduated from Laurel High School and Wayne State College.
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