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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1954

Page

5

It's The Law in Texas rights and court safeguards

A Texas Law column explains that every person is innocent until proven guilty and outlines rights in court including the need for proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the right to subpoena witnesses, and the right to counsel. It notes courts enforce witness attendance, privilege against self incrimination, and the role of lawyers, with a closing local note about Mrs. Merle Cottle and her children visiting relatives during the PTA Fall Festival weekend.

Justice of the Peace Texas

Smitty's Parakeet Lip Service Sparks Thoughts on Repetition

A gas station owner introduces a talkative parakeet that shouts Fill her up while praising the bird's business upside. The narrator notes the humor may mask a broader issue: people who repeat the same idea about neighbors drinking temperate beer ignore others rights, highlighting repeat behavior and its consequences.

Smitty

Soil Conservation Service projects and native range plants feature

Technicians lay terraces for Armand Koennecke and check completion for Chester Koennecke and M. P. Gordon in Cave Creek and Rhein gold. The piece discusses native grasses and seasonable legume planting to restore abandoned fields in Gillespie County and improve soil, with historical notes on green manures.

Soil Conservation Service Armand Koennecke Cave Creek Chester Koennecke M. P. Gordon Rheingold Henry Louis Herbert Thomas Harlan Harper Martin Koennecke Louis Lee Bruns Fredericksburg Gillespie County Soil Conservation District Gillespie County

Thirty Three Gillespians Enroll At TLC Seguin

Thirty three Gillespie County students enrolled for the fall term at Texas Lutheran College Seguin an all time TLC record topping 400. The 35 percent rise marks the first time enrollment exceeded the 400 level with Fredericksburg residents among the attendees including Allan Sager Eileen Sager Henry Frantzen Sophie Rode Floyd Leeder and many others.

Harper PTA Fall Festival Attended by Local Families

Mr and Mrs A A Wendel of Doss attended Harper's PTA Fall Festival Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and children of near Rocksprings visited over the weekend with Mrs A C Wendel and Mr and Mrs P F Jones. Ray Walker of New Mexico spent a few days visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Gillie Pape of Rocksprings spent Saturday night and Sunday in Harper.

A. A. Wendel of Doss PTA Harper Saturday Jack Jones Ray Walker New Mexico Mrs. Gillie Pape Rocksprings Harper George Holekamp Turtle Creek Harper School Dale Cook Cindy

Mrs Perry Casper Visits J L Bilerschwale Home

Mrs Perry Casper and her small daughter from San Antonio visited the J L Bilerschwale residence Saturday for a social call and cordial visit.

Perry Casper San Antonio J. L. Bilerschwale

PTA Fall Festival Highlights and Local Visits

Local families visited for community events and relatives over the weekend and weeknights. The Holekamp family attended the Harper School PTA festival while others traveled to San Antonio Marble Falls and Lake Victor, with several residents hosting relatives.

Harper Exes Oust Longhorns 68 to 0 in Practice Game

Harper ex students defeated the current Harper High School Longhorns 68 to 0 at Harper community park in a Tuesday night practice game. Notable ex players included Buddy Friedrich Clark Bierschwabe Kelton Lange Ellis Ellebracht Joe Mack Scarborough Donnie Bode and Roger Harper.

Harper Harper High School Longhorns Harper Community Park Buddy Friedrich Clark Bierschwabe Kelton Lange Ellis Ellebracht Joe Mack Scarborough Donnie Bode Roger Harper

Browns Return From Colorado Hunting Trip

Clint Brown and E R Brown returned Tuesday from Colorado with a party of friends after bagging a buck but could not bring it home due to warm weather.

Clint Brown E. R. Brown Colorado

Buck Harvest Applications Deadline Set For October 28

The Texas Game and Fish Commission set October 29 as the deadline to apply for a Kerr Wildlife Management Area buck harvest drawing. The four day hunt begins November 16 with fifteen hunters daily, tied to a $2.15 hunting license, and letters will confirm selections. Nor antlerless deer phase proceeds due to Kerr County opposition. Vernon E. Skaggs oversees the drawing at Walton Building in Austin.

Austin Game & Fish Commission Texas Kerr Wildlife Management Area Commission Kerr County Board of Commissioner Vernon E. Skaggs Texas Game & Fish Commission Walton Building

Klaehn Family Celebrate Sister Lilla Mac Klaehn Birthday

Mr and Mrs Hilmar Klaehn and their two children of Seguin spent Sunday with his parents and attended the birthday celebration of his sister Miss Lilla Mac Klaehn in a family gathering noting the notable event.

Hilmar Klaehn Seguin Lilla Mac Klaehn

Miss Frances Dittmar Visits Miss Cherry Parker in San Antonio

Miss Frances Dittmar spent the weekend in San Antonio visiting Miss Cherry Parker.

Frances Dittmar San Antonio Cherry Parker

Social visits and family gatherings in Kerrville and San Antonio

Mrs Buck Baker and her son from Kerrville visited Mr and Mrs Gordon Harper on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Jack Lee of San Antonio spent the weekend with her mother Mrs John S Morris. Mrs J S Kidd stayed in Fredericksburg for several days with Miss Gertrude Maurer staying with Mrs Morris during Mrs Kidds absence. Supt and Mrs Edd Bailey and their daughters were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs B J Mayhugh on Sunday.

Mrs Buck Baker Kerrville Gordon Harper Jack Lee San Antonio John S. Morris J. S. Kidd Fredericksburg Gertrude Maurer Morris Mrs. Kidd Edd Bailey B. J. Mayhugh

Fall Festival Supper Highlights Harper PTA Event

Mr and Mrs Albert Sleckmann and daughter attended Harper Friday night for the Fall Festival and supper hosted by the local PTA. Mr and Mrs Bill Garrett of Louisiana visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Besier during their stay. Work continues on the Oscar McDonald residence.

Albert Sleckmann Harper PTA Bill Garrett Louisiana John Besier

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Garo Tome Merle Cottle Joe Marsh United States Brewers Foundation Joe Balajka T-Bones Wvewr Edmund Fiedler John Deere Fairbanks Morse Krauskopf Bros H. Welge Lewis PR. O. Bes Conservatio District News Gillespians T.L.C Floyd Boatright Freda Baugh Ouse Charlie Barrett Lake Victor Anita Thurman Marble Falls Minnie Webb Riderade Fn Lonnie Bierschwabe Monet At Fredericks Ok Mete Re. L A. J. Arnold Gorge Saher R. Pete Crewee Schneider Harper Exes Longhorns Felix T. Tyber Optometrest Palace Theatre Bidg Rie Mound Berkshire Holly Bridgs McCall's Ladies Home Journal Fredericksburg, Texas Oscar McDonald the Herald Chas. W. Barrett Harper, Texas E Sunshine Sue WRYVA America Clinton Convincer Chainsaw
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