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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1948
Page
3
In San Diego commentary urged truth over sensationalism about bombing. The piece argues American free enterprise and talent fuel a growing air program with the B 29 and newer bombers expanding range and production. It highlights cruise control improvements and the goal to stay ahead of Soviet capabilities while noting a Delta Kappa Gamma meeting attendees.
Mr and Mrs Carlos Parker visited Mr and Mrs Cecil Bode at Camp Verde Friday night. Mr and Mrs Thomas J Jun and son Spencer were visitors to Jack Jones and Fred White on the road home Sunday.
A Willow City frame house occupied by Mr and Mrs Clinton Moehle and their four children was a total loss after a Thursday afternoon blaze. Fire crews arrived at 3 47 p m but the building was already engulfed. Mrs Moehle had stepped out briefly to buy a light bulb at the local store. The home owner is Howard Burkier and the Moehle family lost nearly all contents. The four Moehle children aged six to twelve were at Willow City School when the fire occurred.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court met in regular session and authorised County Judge Henry Hirsch to investigate the delay in the Harper Kerrville Farm to Market Road project. The road, approved by the Texas State Highway Department with Gillespie and Kerr Counties’ consent, has caused public hardship. The court also raised Mrs. Carl Rabke’s caregiver stipend from 25 to 41 dollars monthly, and monthly official reports were reviewed and approved.
Harper's six man team meets Medina in the district finale at Medina kicking off at 8 p m Harper has clinched the district title with only one loss Medina seeks an upset to finish with a perfect season Coach Rex Fox reports the squad in good shape with Tony Mrosek Carlton Neal back and Wesley Sageser sidelined Novice awaits Harper in bi district action next Wednesday at Coleman Texas both teams end season with bi district title as the limit under State Interscholastic rules
Friends report Mrs Alfred Kramer is ill and receiving care. Many well wishers hope for her speedy recovery and return to health.
Visitors at the Alfred Lehne home Sunday included Mr and Mrs Hilmar Burrer Mr and Mrs Albert Burrer Mr and Mrs Theo Klein and Mrs Ellie Mae Baethge and Miss Burrier of Fredericksburg Mr and Mrs Charlie Klaehn and daughters and Henry Moellendorf to honor Mrs Lehne on her birthday anniversary.
Mr and Mrs E R Brown and Mr and Mrs Marshall Brown visit Mr and Mrs Paul Barr in San Marcos on Sunday. Joe Ann Kinsey and Van C Brown also attend with Joe Ann visiting school friends and classmates.
KNAF observes its first broadcasting anniversary with a 9 p m program titled I Speak for Democracy. The show blends National Radio Week and a National Speech contest for high school students in which about two hundred Fredericksburg youths participate. Four contest entries read on air. winners gain college opportunities and other prizes.
The Hill Country Study Club held its November meeting November 13 at the ranch home of Mrs Belton Tatsch. Miss Peppye Gould spoke in Mrs Milton Dyers absence on small decorative pieces. Mrs R E Peril discussed art principles with illustrations from leading magazines. Nine members and two guests enjoyed date scotch pie Ritz crackers nuts tea and coffee. The next meeting will be a joint Christmas party with Tejas Club. Reporter Mrs Fred Whetstone wishes speedy recovery for Mrs Fred Whitewood.
Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and their sons spent the opening day of hunting season visiting Mr and Mrs Nolan Guthrie near Rock CAE BG.
Harper high school routed London high school 74 to 30 at Community Park last Friday. Second and third stringers played heavily while first string logged little time. Ray Carter led Harper with 32 points, converting seven extra points and scoring 14 including kick and run. London fought hard but never challenged for the lead.
Mrs. F. M. Mouser of Humble Texas, while deer hunting on the Watkins Tarr ranch twelve miles west of Harper, killed an 18 pound bob cat after it charged her. Other Humble hunters on the Tarr ranch, Rolf Stanly and Delton Thornton, also reported deer kills on the opening day.
A large 45 by 45 foot two story barn on the Ben Evers ranch twelve miles north of Doss in Mason County burned down. Firefighters from Fredericksburg could not save the structure or its contents. Loss estimated over 5000 dollars with 23 tons of hay and other feed destroyed. Suspected spontaneous combustion after warm Sudan hay noted. no insurance carried.
First buck of the Harper opening day weighs 73 pounds and a three pointer. Hunters flock into Gillespie County with 85 deer and 20 turkeys stored as the season starts. Heavy activity from Houston and Tyler, with a push to open a second storage vault as more game comes in.
Three Gillespie County natives plan the 87 Drive-In Theatre half a mile from the city limits on San Antonio highway. Owners builders H L Durst Karl W Durst and Reuben Evers secure property and promise up-to-date RCA equipment for the under the stars venue along highway 87.
Mr and Mrs L C Duderstadt and their son from Yorktown are visiting Mr and Mrs John Duderstall this week in a local household.
Mr and Mrs Chester Itz entertained about 60 relatives and friends in their newly completed home with a delicious barbecue.
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