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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1955
Page
3
The article describes Jack in the Pulpit as more than a flower noting the plant traps insects with nectar. Insects enter the pulpit area attracted by honey but cannot escape due to slick walls and a ledge, allowing flowers to consume them.
Harper High School senior Darlene Mrosek displays a strong record in 4-H, scholastic, church, and home activities. She led Gillespie County 4-H booths at the fair, earned the County Gold Star and top county honors in 1954, and collected multiple blue and red ribbons for baking, canning, and preserves. She has held leadership roles in 4-H, Future Homemakers, and church youth groups, and was honored at Rural Youth Day in San Antonio as Gillespie County’s representative.
A historical note on beard fashion from ancient Egypt to Spain in the 14th century. It explains why Egyptian men were clean shaven for mourning reasons, Spain favored beards, and Alexander the Great ordered his troops to shave to avoid grappling during close combat. It ends with a quirky claim that many men shave when their chin hair reaches 1/64 inch.
The Friendly Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Joseph Mrosek’s home on August 25 with President Mrs. Alfred Kramer presiding. Six members and one visitor attended. $44.74 remains in the balance. A July 10 family night picnic at Community Park cost $44.02 and all enjoyed the event. Three quilts were made in August and one donated to the bazaar. After business, games with prizes and refreshments followed. The next meeting is September 22 at Mrs. Louis Lange’s home.
Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Whetstone and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Gordia Dodd with daughter from Midland visited relatives here over the weekend. Mrs. Fauci and son Peter Fauci of Brooklyn on vacation were visitors in the Pete Whitworth home last Thursday.
The Nimitz Hotel ballroom hosted the annual Style Show by the Hill Country Chapter of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. Guests from Kerrville, Ingram, Fredericksburg, Comfort, Junction and beyond enjoyed 100 percent wool fashions, orchid themed decor, and a reception with a wool felt table covering and orchid centerpiece.
Harper nipped Sisterdale 9 to 8 in 11 innings in the Farmer Boys League playoff opener at Sisterdale. Pruett pitched for Sisterdale with a breaking curve, while Harper's Casper and Benner contributed key moments including a third inning triple and a late rally as Rahe stole second.
Judge Ferguson reliefs Alfred Petsch and R E Lee as counsel for Central Texas Electric Cooperative Inc in a written order. The ruling follows a July 28 1988 board meeting which authorized the hire of Hdun KH Lee of Lwe & Ler of Musou Texas and payment of a retainer. The action arises from a class suit by Pahl Maurer and Hagee alleging improper use of cooperative funds to defend claims against Petsch Lee and others.
The Woman's Association of Harper Presbyterian Church hosted August Family Night on the south lawn of the manse. The program centered on the life and prayers of Peter Marshall with readings from Catherine Marshall and others. Mrs Dean Hopf portrayed Peter Marshall and Dr Paul J Schwab discussed Marshall prayers. Prayers offered by association members followed a social hour hosted by Mrs Charles Gammenthaler and Mrs Warren McDougall.
Teachers across Gillespie County ready for the new term with most positions filled. Cherry Springs begins today while St. Mary’s and Fredericksburg Public Schools start Tuesday with classes and meals on schedule. Vacancies noted at Willow City Rocky Hill and Harper High School. several districts list teachers and staff including Fred Thompson’s Fredericksburg lineup and junior high and high school faculty.
Mrs Charles Schmidt formerly Peggy Lou Parker leaves in about a month to join Lt Schmidt in Germany. Hostesses, a handkerchief shower, include Mrs Parker’s aunt Mrs Walter Parker and mother in law Mrs David Schmidt. In Harper home, German theme decor with black iron lamps and German mugs. Miss Esther Mueller showed slides. 26 guests attended.
Former Gov Coke Stevenson and family visited Mrs Temple Ross in Llano as she marked her 90th birthday. Ross is the youngest sister of her father’s side and the family’s sole surviving member. Her children include Carrie Lela Earl and Forrest with families visiting from California and Texas.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Staudt of Fredericksburg spent Sunday with Angir Sua Frank and wife.
A 10:00 AM ribbon cutting marks the dedication of the Rooseveltsarea section of Highway 290 west of the Junction. The event, organized by the OST-290 Highway Association, features State Highway Commissioner Herb Petry and other highway department leaders. Allen Keller Construction completed the new road from Blumenthal to Hye, linking Gillespie County with the international Highway 87. Delegations from Fredericksburg and Harper will attend to publicize the roadway.
A regular Park Directors meeting is set for Tuesday Sept 6 at 8 p m at the Fire Station. All directors are requested to attend.
The Kneese family reunion honored Mrs. Ida Kneese and the late Alfred Kneese. Attendees included Christian Birch family of Round Mountain, Alton Kneese family of Cypress Mill, Clifton Kneese family of New Braunfels, Tommy Kneese families, Forest Green family of Kerrville, Edgar Ellebracht family, Clayton Kneese family, and Ben Thomas of Barbecue. A noon meal with all trimmings followed.
The Sageser-Haas Unit No. 650 of the American Legion Auxiliary Harper held its monthly meeting at the Legion Hall with district official Mrs. Shirley Bruster installing officers. New slate includes Mrs. Tommy Whestone president and Mrs. Verdie Fletcher vice president. Mrs. Edna Casper serves as secretary and Mrs. Rickie Tatsch as treasurer. Miss Jennickea Wienecke spoke about Girl State in Austin in June. Refreshments followed for members.
Harper residents and visitors are listed attending a range of activities. Jutin Barrett and Jane Turner of Edinburg visited relatives and the Lions Club Colored Rodeo. Irving Nixon of Lockhart came to see Mrs. Bessie McDougall and old friends. Revival at London Methodist Church and church meetings are noted along with several visits from Mountain Home, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and San Antonio.
A Sunday barbecue dinner was held for the Whitewood family led by Mr. and Mrs. John S. Whitewood and son Robert with Miss Jane Turner. Attendees included Fred Whitewood Jr and family from San Angelo, W F Dees and Kerrville group, Fred Nabers, Burton Brown and son from Kerrville, A J Kinsey, Oliver Hopf, A C Wendel, Jack Jones family, George Gibson family, Mary Atwell and sons, and a Dallas-based relative.
Harper Catholic congregation hosts a September 11 benefit dinner at St. Anthony's with family style serving from 11 am. A post office will sell wrapped parcels donated for the sale. Expect pleasant surprises and welcome attendance from all.
The Women’s Missionary Society of Harper Baptist Church met August 24 with president Mrs. B. J. Maynagh presiding. They planned an all day prayer event for State Missions on September 15 and heard the Community Missions Committee report. A Bible study on David was taught and ten ladies attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs. A. B. Barker and Mrs. R. G. Bierschwate for the WMS and associated groups.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Lang and daughter Sherry Kay of San Antonio visited Edwin Lang over the weekend. Alfred Lehne and granddaughter Linda Kay accompanied by Mrs W J Goerner and Captain Herbert Goerner visited Bryan and family. Rev Goerner and family host. Miss Sue Jones Kerrindle stayed with the B rowns. Gillie Pape Rocksprings spent the weekend in Harper for relatives and rodeo. Wayne Pape and family have gone to Rogers Arkansas to visit Waynes parents for two weeks.
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