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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1955
Page
3
Harper Herald notes a rise in bank deposits and a fall in loans and discounts as of September 1955, reflecting improved business conditions. Resources climbed to 493 735 83, deposits to 410 229 57, and loans and discounts to 159 451 80 across three banks totaling 9 212 657 38 in assets and 8 375 392 37 in deposits.
Interview with General Gruenther and General Norstad outlines NATO defense posture emphasizing dispersed airfields and mobile submarines to guarantee retaliation. The MC48 project orders use of atom bombs in war, with signatories from foreign ministries and defense officials.
Prison clowns use humor to ease tension and lure dangerous animals away from riders at the 21st Annual Prison Rodeo. The event runs Sundays in October at Prison Stadium, with proceeds aiding inmate programs.
Hunting season outlook bright in Gillespie county from Nov 16 to Dec 31 with abundant antlered deer. Weather forage and acorns boost horns. biologists to set permits for deer and doe hunts. no turkey or quail seasons. Fredericksburg Chamber offers free lease listings for deer season.
Senator Lyndon Johnson travels from Gillespie County to Dallas aboard a Lockheed Lodestar for the State Fair. He attends the Johnson Rayburn Day luncheon with Sam Rayburn and plans to tour the fair, rest, and meet with guests before returning by plane. He emphasizes fitness and plans further meetings in Dallas.
Pfc. Roger Harper stationed at Ft Bliss El Paso and his friend Cpl Joe Lynn from Colorado visited Rog er s parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Harper in El Paso for several days.
Mrs P F Jones of Uvalde and her son Fred and wife of San Salvador, visiting relatives and friends in Harper, were guests there Thursday and Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kensing of San Antonio spent the week here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Kensing and other relatives.
Sgt and Mrs Fred Bierschwale and daughter of Big Springs and Mr and Mrs Carroll Bierschwale and children of San Antonio were weekend visitors in the Fred Eenwale home.
Harper PTA executive committee met Oct. 6 to finalize the Fall Festival plans and appoint chairmen for community sales. Mrs. Herman Oehler outlined the event and duties. reservations and baked chicken with dressing are the key offerings.
Harper PTA met Oct 6 at 3 pm with Mrs L A Stevens leading singing Home Sweet Home. Father Gitter spoke on home as basis of democracy and urged parents to teach obedience discipline and religious instruction at home. Fall Festival planned for Oct 29 at 5 pm in Harper school gym.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Tobin of San Antonio spent the week visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Roberts and Beverly.
Colan Barrett of Farrington New Mexico spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Barrett. The visit highlighted a family gathering and all three generations shared time together.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Parker and their son from San Antonio spent the weekend with Mrs Parker s parents Mr and Mrs Rubin Bode and with the Scar borough of Austin and other relatives visiting over the weekend
Mrs Homer Lee Stevens and Mrs A C Wendel spent Friday with their sister and daughter Mrs Watking Tarr sharing family time and news in a quiet afternoon visit.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Stevens spent last Thursday visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Wedekind near Hunt. The brief note records a social call between families in the countryside.
Mrs Lulla Roberta arrived back last week from Temple after a routine health checkup.
Seguin Class officers were elected at Texas Lutheran College this week. Joe Ann Spaeth of Harper was named president of the senior class with Jerry Grier of Port Neches as vice president. Mary Ann Leic of San Antonio is secretary and Dorothy Heinrich of San Antonio treasurer. Dick Smith of Houston was chosen president of the freshman class with Billy Petmecky of Fredericksburg as vice president Barbara Kotzebue of San Antonio secretary and Elmer Friedrich of Fredericksburg treasurer. 301 J. R. Mayhugh of Harper enrolled for fall at the University of Corpus Christi, announced registrar A. H. Wilcox.
Harper introduces Lucky the Third as the Texas Lutheran College campus mascot replacing Lucky the Second who died this spring. M Liss, a sophomore business education major, and Jo Ann, a senior education major, are noted in the piece.
Mrs Roy Zesch Mason president of the Fredericksburg group of six counties will welcome delegates and visitors at the opening session of the Texas District WMF convention October 19 at 2 30 p m. She is a devoted laywoman leader of her church.
Mr and Mrs Chester Klein celebrated a 25th wedding anniversary on Sept 30 with a family gathering at their Morris Ranch home. The couple, married in Kerrville in 1930, hosted about 50 relatives and friends including out of town guests. They farm and ranch in Morris Ranch and have 12 children and one grandchild.
San Antonio District No 9 of the Texas Highway Patrol reported nineteen deaths in September from automobile crashes. Patrolmen logged 9 360 man hours and 91 008 vehicle miles while investigating 94 accidents.
About 600 members of the Women's Missionary Federation of the Texas District American Lutheran Church gather in Fredericksburg for Oct 19 20 events. Opening session at Bethany Church features E W Steinbring Austin and other church leaders with registration at 10 a.m. and sessions at Bethany plus meals at local churches.
Mrs. Luthe of Grove City Ohio will be a featured speaker at the Texas District WME convention on Wednesday and Thursday October 19. She is the wife of the Youth Director.
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