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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1952
Page
3
Dr. Hart E. Van Ripper cites U S News interview on Dr. Howe’s polio vaccine studies at Johns Hopkins. The killed virus vaccine showed induced immunity but risks include an allergic encephalitis in about one in a thousand injections. Researchers aim to develop a safe preventative with fewer complications.
Wildlife reports show 1580 deer and 180 turkeys brought to six cold storage plants since opening weekend. Heaviest buck was a 10 pointer at 136 pounds by J B Pollard of Dallas. 14 pointer weighed near 100 pounds by Mrs Don Stark Weather of Grand Prairie. Hunters report buck and gobbler counts high and animals in good fat condition amid cold weather.
A wedding notice reports the Hartmann and Rischner families joining at St. Anthony’s Church in Harper on aSaturday ceremony. Witnesses and local residents are listed among the attendees in the brief notice.
William Travis King 20 of San Angelo died early Thursday when his panel delivery truck struck a steel guard rail along the Fredericksburg Kerrville road. His companion Glynn Carlock 27 was injured. King’s death ruled accidental. Funeral plans listed in San Antonio. King survived by wife and son.
Howard Van Smith argues that removing shoes at every opportunity relieves fatigue and tension. A sanitarium head cites sleep benefits from shoe-free periods, noting a manager and others who find relief. some women even go shoe free during movies, easing nerves.
The Hill Country Chapter of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers will meet at the Blue Bonnet Hotel Kerrville in the Green Room on December 2 at 3 p m. All members are urged to attend. Election of officers will be held.
The Women's Society of the Methodist Church met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. George Duderstadt with most members present. Mrs. Carl Oehler led the lesson. The next meeting will be at the church.
A zone meeting of the Lions Club from Frederickapurg Kerrville and Harper was held Tuesday night in the Agriculture Building at Harper.
Mrs J F Cook completed a two week stay in Sonora and returned home on Wednesday. Mrs M R Duderstadt and her daughter Mrs A J Arnold, Mr and Mrs Felix Bischner and daughters attended the San Antonio Little Sympathy Concert in Fredericksburg Sunday night.
Stanley Prochnow killed a large buck at 1 p m Thursday on the Nebgen community ranch. The deer weighed 113 pounds dressed and had notable Tpoint antlers. Lewis Williams of Longview, a hunter on the ranch, helped secure the animal.
Postmaster Frank E. Staudt urges public help in preparing holiday mail. Clear addresses with apartment or P O Box, return card visible, bundles tied with one-way facing addresses, and careful packaging speed handling. Third class mail greeting cards have postage rules. insured or registered gifts recommended for high value items.
A Pasadena physician Dr. John E. Gregory announced at a national meeting that he has an antibiotic preparation said to liquify cancers by virus-based causation. The American Cancer Society and Southern Medical Association cautioned that no independent confirmation exists and urged verification before claims are believed.
Edwin Bracutigam of Doss tops the Gillespie County Game and Fish heaviest deer standings with a 119 pound buck. The season runs through December 31, with prizes including a .257 Roberts rifle and a 16 1 2 inch antler spread record held by Reinhard Reed.
Miss Theresa Caroline Rischner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rischner, married Max Hartmann son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hartmann on Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church Harper. Rev A A Gitter officiated. The couple planned a reception at Klein's Hall with 100 guests and a barbecue dinner.
The State Canvassing Board reported final Texas results from the recent general election. Eisenhower led Stevenson 1,102,878 to 970,128, with all 24 Republican electors certified. Amendments passing included rural medical student grants and county workmen’s compensation.
Mrs R G Colling of Dallas spent the past week with Mr and Mrs W Fletcher and Mr Colling killed a fine buck while there.
Mrs. Robert Mund was struck by a car on East Main Street near the middle of the block at about 6 p.m. Wednesday. She suffered a broken hip and leg with other injuries and was in critical condition Friday morning. driver Henry Petmecky said he was blinded by another vehicle’s lights.
The Friendly Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler home for a Thursday afternoon business meeting on November 18. Members discussed plans to host a Christmas party and related activities.
The text notes a regular meeting to be attended by Mrs. Alfred Kramer on December 18. It also records the hostesses serving tamale pie candied sweet potatoes strawberry short cake and coffee to several members.
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a two year prison sentence for W. P. Smith of Gillespie County. He was convicted of perjury for swearing falsely on the witness stand during his trial on a charge of threatening to kill Kurt Kramer.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Lang of San Antonio visited relatives at Harper Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy Stchile visited his mother. Mrs Arnold Steitle visited Fredericksburg Saturday night.
Mr W and Mrs Fred Gamer Thaler spent a weekend in beer ville viewing Mrs W N Insceve.
Mr and Mrs Bob Chaffee and their young son were guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Blerechwale Sader for supper yesterday evening at their home.
In an unusual domestic typo filled note, Mr and Mrs Perry San Antonio appear to praise their parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Sunwale.
Next Saturday November 29 Santa Claus Day schedule in Fredericksburg shows Jolly Nick arriving at 10 AM. Event borders the season’s festive activities with local turnout expected.
Fredericksburg High School and St. Marys High School will serve as honorary escorts for Santa who will distribute thousands of toy bags to local children after the parade. The route spans Kraus Corner to Main Street to Nimitz Hotel and back to the Courthouse Park.
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