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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1946
Page
2
The National Father's Day Committee announced observance on June 16 with a $100 U S Savings Bond prize for the father of the largest living family. Applications should go to 60 E 42nd St New York 17 N Y as the committee seeks to recognize large family rearing.
While hunting turkeys in the I. J. Young pasture last week Wednesday evening, Mrs. Alvin Herbert shot a large rattlesnake with a 22 rifle after their dog Red alerted them. The snake measured 5 feet, weighed 20 pounds, bore 14 rattles with 6 to 8 rattles missing. Nearby visitors and local residents were noted in other fragments of the report.
In a high scoring contest Legion led 6 5 after six before a paralyzing seventh inning saw Harper walk batters and commit errors. Eckhardt started the miscue by issuing multiple free passes as Michon and others drove in nine runs in the frame. Oren Cottle fled from short to try stopping the onslaught but two singles and walks kept the rally rolling. Harper added five more runs in the eighth and two in the ninth to finish with a dramatic comeback effort. Off the field, Mr and Mrs Hecks and family of San Antonio visited local relatives Sunday.
Local families in TivyDale are listed visiting relatives and reporting milestones. notes include Coast Guard service return, recent operations, new birth, and multiple families gathering with the Klein and Fritz households across Fredericksburg and nearby areas.
County treasurer Reinhold Tatsch seeks a second term and thanks voters for fair, competent service. County judge Henry Hirsch seeks reelection for a fifth term, urging citizen support. District clerk E. L. Schmidt runs again, citing faithful service across several terms. County assessor collector Wm. M. Petmecky seeks another term for efficient, cordial service.
Mrs. Leo Klein and her daughters from Fredericksburg visited her brother Rev. A A Gitter last week. Bill Dees of Dallas spent the weekend with Mrs Dees and relatives. Mrs W O Brown and daughter Miss Bill along with Mr and Mrs Wallace Brown visited relatives at Copperas Cove. Lange's Auto Service in Harper Texas advertised all tubes in stock at 25 percent discount.
Burglars forced entry into Weinheimer & Sons and Benno Eckert garage at Stonewall Sunday night. Cash taken from the Weinheimer stand and about five dollars stolen from Eckert's place. Sheriff Loth traveled to Hamilton to pursue clues for suspects.
At the Jot Em Down Store in Pine Ridge Chet Lauck rings for the operator while Norris Goff directs the message behind the scenes. The duo, known as Lum and Abner, resume action in a classic country setting with a running banter filled with planned lines and jokes.
William Faulkner recalls a spontaneous Mississippi ball game played in a cow pasture. The game ended suddenly when a runner slid into what was believed to be third base, ending the innings in a small rural setting.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Gelstweidt and daughter brought a large alligator turtle to Fredericksburg on Saturday at Beaver Creek. The creature, described as a rarity, snapped and lunged with strong claws and a neck capable of retreating into its shell. The turtle was partially paralyzed by a rock strike and offered for display but was declined by the girls.
Miss Alice Cook of San Antonio spent a few days visiting her mother Mrs. J F Cook.
Miss Opal June Lennon of Austin is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Lennon.
Mr and Mrs Walter Jungmann of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Lange.
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