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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1952
Page
4
Alfons Maurer son of Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer of Harper arrived in California last Saturday and will report to Camp Hood. He expects to return home about September 17 after a year in overseas service with the armed forces.
The piece notes a changing mood among Washington area federal workers toward the 1952 race. A Cleveland Press poll shows 41 percent favor Eisenhower, 30 percent Stevenson, 29 percent undecided, with Federal Civil Service Chairman Ramspeck predicting more than half may vote against the administration.
Governor Allan Shivers will officially open the Annual Prison Rodeo on Sunday October 5 designated Governor's Day. The event in Huntsville features the University of Texas Longhorn Band the Texas Stars and top all star rodeo acts with reserved seats at 240 each incl tax and tickets available from L. W. Wright Prison Rodeo Ticket Office.
Ben and Belle tour a canyon town in Idaho where a single 100 foot wide street hosts a railroad through the hotel. A gas station on the tracks forces a tense moment but the engineer stops, a tale about sharing space and neighbors’ right of way.
Texas faces an October Selective Service draft of 2 733 men, part of a 47 000 national call. Quotas target ages 20 and up, with about 400 likely 21 or older. 20 year olds still needed to fill remaining spots. Local boards will mail quotas next week.
All landowners in Sub Division 4 of the Gillespie County Soil Conservation District are reminded of the October 7, 1952 supervisor election at 2 p.m. in the Agriculture Building. Nominations from the floor. eligible voters include landowners and their wives. The district notes recent equipment purchases to aid cooperators and invites suggestions.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Tuckness and daughter of Pontotoc spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Oren Parker. Mr and Mrs Herbert Gamel and son and Mr and Mrs Dayton Rahe visited Chelas Gamel in San Antonio Sunday. They reported he was doing nicely. Mr and Mrs Willie Meier entertained relatives and friends Sunday honoring their daughter Frieda on her birthday anniversary. Others attending included Mr and Mrs John Molder and children Mrs Thee Moellendorf and children Mrs Ida Wanner and children Mr and Mrs Henry Moellendorf and baby Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and children Mr and Mrs Reuben Roeder and son and Mr and Mrs Milton Ahrens. Sandwiches cake ice cream and cold drinks were served. Mr and Mrs Forest Green and children moved to Kerrville where he will work at the State Hospital. Mr and Mrs Laurence Metzger will occupy the Green residence.
The Hill Crest Singers sang at the Baptist Church Sunday with a good attendance. The next singing will be a quarterly event at Sunset Baptist Church near Mountain Home.
More than 95 percent of vehicles in Gillespie County were inspected by the Saturday midnight deadline under the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law, with about 350,000 violators to be warned under the department policy. Officials cited high voluntary compliance and a prior warning program. The piece also notes various local social visits and births in the Harper area.
Mr and Mrs Walter Markworth and Edd Kensing were visitors in Junction on Saturday with local residents noting their stop.
Man described as 30 year old, 6'6" to 5'8" height, 145 pounds with brown curly hair and blue eyes. On June 1 1950 he shot a farmer during a robbery near Belchertown and stole 440 dollars before fleeing. He escaped custody September 4 1960 and is now at large and extremely dangerous. Notify FBI if located.
Gillespie County 4 H and FFA Livestock Show Association calls a general membership meeting for Wednesday night September 17 at 8 p m in the District Courtroom. Parents sponsors and chapter members are urged to attend as five new directors will be elected and 1953 feeding programs and show plans will be discussed.
A large gathering from multiple Parker families and relatives celebrated the 54th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Parker at Roosevelt Sunday. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Stevens and numerous Parker relatives, plus Mr. and Mrs. Maxie Baumann and children of Kerrville.
Rev. E. L. Moore of Pt. Arthur preached at the Pentecostal Church in Harper Sunday night. Miss Zane Dell Parker spent the past week in San Antonio with friends.
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