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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
3
Henry J. Taylor asserts an American military plan existed to counter Red aggression in Korea but was halted when President Truman ordered ground forces, sparking questions about why the plan was not executed and its impact on the conflict.
A strong editorial argues the Korea conflict was not about intercession but choosing the method to punish Stalin’s forces. It warns against ground patterns that bleed U S troops, highlighting vast Asian populations as potential traps and stressing decisive peace requires avoiding savage warfare tactics.
Harper Roping Club defends its July 30 action at the park, noting prior lighting access arrangements with Park Board officials and a $1 repair cost. The club stresses no malicious intent and asks the Herald to acknowledge its community contributions while Miss Antonette Parker heads to Sul Ross College and Fredericksburg visitors stop by.
Attendance was good for a Harper PTA meeting on Thursday night September 7 with many PTA members and school patrons. Mrs Arnold led group singing Frances Rischner and Davine Schmidt played piano solos Supt Neil Rasco introduced the staff and Mrs J R Peril presided at the business portion. Lunch room items were added and refreshments served by Mrs Clinton Brown and assistants. The next meeting is set for October 5 at 2 30 p m when Rasco will discuss How Valuable Are School Grades.
A land deal in Edwards County sets a record price of 45 dollars per acre for 2500 acres, sold by Mrs. Young to G B Stephens of Eden on Uvalde highway 2.5 miles southeast of Rocksprings. Orville Cowsett renews his lease for 2.5 years. Stephens is related to local families.
In a rain soaked District 12-B clash at Harper Community Park, the Harper Bobcats defeated the Medina High School six man squad by a touchdown, 60, on a soggy dirt field. The game featured a late pass play resulting in Harper's lone TD, with a later score called back for backfield in motion. Harper now heads to Rock Springs for their third game of the season.
Adolph Kneese, chairman of the Gillespie County Soil Conservation District, announces the Oct 3 election at Harper School. Voters in Subdivision No 2 include Harper Klein Branch Pilot Knob Petersburg Tivydale White Oak Hayden Morris Ranch and landowners within these precincts are eligible to vote.
The Helping Hand Club met last Thursday at Mrs. Blerechwale’s home with Mrs. Gamel as hostess. Plans for a Friday Legion event were discussed and a report on funds and donations was promised at the next meeting in October. In another gathering, twelve members had doughnuts cookies and soft drinks at Mrs. Wendel’s home with Mrs. Harper as co hostess. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Sam Petty and son visited the Pape home. Mr. Petty is a nephew.
The Friendly Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Floyd Boatright’s home on Tuesday September 19 with 10 members and 9 visitors. Reports covered a September 3 quilt raffle and the September 10 party expenses, both described as very small. A resignation of secretary treasurer Hans Wachhals was noted and Ed Fiedler was elected through January. A plastic party followed the business meeting and Ritz sandwiches punch and cake were served. Next gathering will be October 17 at 2 pm with Mrs. Chester Moses. Nearby travel and visits are listed incl Herbert Goerner and family, Mrs. Mahler and daughter in Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones and others, and Theresa Rischner’s Missouri visit.
Harper volunteers hold special meetings to form fundraising committees by territory for a 5000 dollar building fund to house the fire truck now stored at Bill Kaiser’s garage. President Floy Bode urges wide local support with solicitors targeting about 25 dollars per family and publishing donor names after the drive, slated to wrap up in October. Gilbert Strackbein joins Stehling Bros. Men’s Store as sales clerk in Fredericksburg.
Farmers report excellent results from new powdered deer repellent mixed with water and applied with a TEMPO sprayer. The product allegedly keeps deer away long enough for harvest after a single spraying, aiding fields in southern Lavaco County. Fred Whitewood travels to Alpine to attend Sul Ross College.
Miss Mary Virginia Stevens departed Friday to Dallas where she accepted a chemist role at Allied Analytical and Research Laboratories.
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