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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1954
Page
3
The piece explains Japan as a land of festivals centered on children, noting high parental adoration and filial piety. It details the Girls Festival Hina Matsuri on March 3, its dolls display, significance, and rituals, including doll sets, ceremonial items, and the social value of doll collections across wealth classes.
Senator Lyndon Johnson spoke at Gillespie County Farm Bureau asserting support for government soil and water conservation programs and for price supports for farm products. The meeting adopted three resolutions on Rural Electrification Administration, wool tariffs, and labeling foreign substances in beef. Delegates named for upcoming Texas Farm Bureau events and Gillespie officers were announced amid a large turnout.
The Harper Longhorns seek their first win as they host the Comfort Bobcats at the community park for a district opener. Comfort arrives riding a 4-2 record after beating Center Point and Medina this season. Richard Liardon Earl Klattenhoff and Tommy Hensley each scored two touchdowns with David Holmstrom and J L Melton adding one apiece. Klattenhof also contributed two points after TD.
Lyndon Johnson is shown at his Stonewall home Wednesday morning with Mayor William Schroeder and Arthur Stehling after a Tuesday election victory. Johnson’s win puts him in the Senate as Democrats gain a majority and position him as future majority leader. Schroeder, a Republican, extends best wishes for his continued leadership.
Levy Rosenbusch of Doss was named the new commissioner of Precinct 2 to succeed Arnold Markworth. He totaled 191 votes across four boxes, with Lang the runner-up at 100. Other results include Schmidt. Wieser. Dooley. Jung. and Pfiester losing in Precinct 3. Election totals show 445 votes cast in the precinct.
The Harper Baptist Church WMS met October 28 to install the year’s officers led by installing officer Mrs. Russell. New officers include Mayhugh as president, Brown vice president, Harris second VP, Lennon secretary treasurer, Lumpkins young people's director, Bailey stewardship chair, Boatright community missions, Russell mission and Bible Study chair, and Riley sisters social committee. Twelve ladies attended.
Opinion by Mrs. Wendel from Harper urges locals to curb Halloween mischief and support community activities. She notes business groups rely on funds for pep squad gear lights and events, and laments damage and public nuisance after Halloween pranks.
Garland Milam, tying up mail at Kerrville Post Office, had his pickup struck by a San Antonio mail truck last Thursday. The door was smashed and had to be replaced, causing Milam significant delay in completing mail runs.
Anderson of Borger presents Hutchingen County sheriff and Texas Sheriffs Association president honoring Sheppard for outstanding contribution to the cause of law enforcement.
The Hutto Hippos overwhelmed the Harper Longhorns 52-6 at Community Park in Central Texas six-man football. Alvin Lange scored the lone Harper touchdown on a 22-yard run as Hutto shared scoring among five players in a dominant display.
The United States Army plans large maneuvers in Gillespie and Kimble Counties along with Mason Llano San Saba Lampasas McCulloch Burnet Coryell and Hamilton in early 1955. Meetings at Mason and San Saba with Fort Hood officials offered landowners payment for use and repairs while non consenting lands would be off limits. The Army cites their 1953 Operation Longhorn as too expansive for the current area and seeks a larger territory this time.
The HU Crest Singers will meet with the Harper Pentecostal Church on Sunday November 7 at 2 30 p m. The announcement invites all members and attendees to attend the service and visit.
Victor Marshall and Rev D W Brown attended the School for Scouters Monday night. The School of Scouters meets each night Monday through Thursday. The Johnson City Scoutmaster received a certificate for completing basic training in scouting.
Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood Jr and their young son of San An visited their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood in San Marcos. Kenneth Whitewood of San Marcos also spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W R Massey as they hosted Clayton Massey and his young son from San Marcos.
Trained enumerators begin work this week in Llano Mason and Gillespie counties aiding farmers and ranchers to fill out farms for the U S government. They will visit farms to check and assist with forms and have sworn to keep information confidential. Blank forms are mailed and should be filled promptly for pickup. Names of county enumerators are listed with their districts.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce game and fish committee pledged to work with Gillespie County three game protective associations to craft practical hunting and fishing laws. Co-chairs Frank Staudt and Henry Joseph will invite Cherry Springs Stonewall and Gillespie County associations to a general meeting next year to shape proposals for the January legislature.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Gamel and their son from Midland and Earl Walker of Midland visited in Harper Sunday. Mrs Gamel and her son stayed for several weeks.
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