The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, August 22, 1952 Page: 3 of 4
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FORM riiius
From the County PMA Committee
FARMERS GIVEN FINAL
CALL FOR PMA
ELECTION
Farmers and ranchers of Gil-
lespie county were reminded to-
day that PMA committee elec-
tions will be held Friday, Aug.
22, at the Agricultural Building
in Fredericksburg. The polls will
be open from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00
p. m.
Ballots have been mailed to
all eligible voters in the county,
and these ballots should be
marked and returned to the PMA
office not later than 5:00 p. m.
on Friday, August 22.
Community committeemen will
have an added responsibility
this year, since every farm and
ranch in the county will be con-
tacted personally by a committee-
man to select and designate the
practices to be carried out dur-
ing the 1953 program year. This
must be done before the 1953
program begins, and any pro-
ducer who is not contacted and
does not designate his" intended
practices before the deadline, will
not be eligible for the program
assistance under the 1953 pro-
gram.
Because the work of these com
mitteemen means so much to
farming in Gillespie county and
because the program they ad-
minister are so essential to the
welfare of all the people, no far-
mer who is elegible to vote
should allow this election to pass
v/ithout casting his ballot for
the committeeman he thinks will
do the best job.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walker and
children who have been visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Harper and other relatives, at
Harper returned to their home
at Midland the first of this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wendel
and children of Kerrville and
Miss Magdalena Wendel returned
from Galveston Saturday where
Milton went to consult a specia-
list.
Belgian Astronomer Predicted It
m
Forecast of 12 Years Ago
Includes Rain This Fall
Sonora, — A Belgian astrono-
mer whose hobby was botany
predicted the severe drouth now
gripping West Texas 12 years
ago.
And, recalls H. B. Cooper of So-
nora, the long-range weather
forecast included “drouth-bust-
ing” rains in the summer or fall
of 1952.
Cooper, employe of a a pipe-
line company here who ranches
on the side, was associated with
McDonald Observatory near Fort
Davis in 1940 when the visiting
astronomer from Belgium sought
his assistance in sawing down an
aged tree near the observatory.
The astronomer then carefully re-
moved a section of the trunk
which was polished and examined
under a powerful magnifying
glass.
By noting the growth of annual
rings — some invisibls to the nak-
ed eye — the astronomer chart-
ed an “rain cycyle” for the area
which covered more than a cen-
tury, Cooper recalled, From this
cycle, he predicted the devasting
drouth of the late ‘40’s and early
‘50’s which since has gripped the
area.
Cooper can’t remember the Bel-
gian’s name; says he couldn’t
pronounce it if he did.
But with one eye on brassy
skies and fingers crossed, he fer-
vently recalls the prediction of
rain for 1952 in the hopes that
fall which already has drenched
the Davis Mountains area this
summer won’t be the final an-
swer to the Belgian’s weather
forecast
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson of
Junction visited Mr. and Mrs. J.
O. Stevens Monday night.
-ooo-
Miss Anita Tatsch of San An-
tonio visited her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Edmund Tatsch.
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Sivels of
Austin spent the week-end with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E.
Fletcher.
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Opening Of Enlarged
Cherry Springs Tavern
Slated For Saturday Nite
Martin Kuykendall, proprietor
and manager of the Cherry
Springs Dance Tavern, announces
a reopening of his enlarged and
remodeled dance hall for Satur- j
day night, August 23. The floor j
of the dance hall has been en- i
larged and the old floor has been ;
resanded. Other improvements
have also been added.
Mr. Kuykendall stated that a
handsome list of prizes will be a-
warded to attendants at the re-
opening dance Saturday night,
for which the “Happy Go Lucky
Boys” will furnish the dance
music.
Everyone is cordially invited
to attend this and other dances,
including a special dance next
Wednesday night for which the
Louisiana Hayride & Decca re-
cording artists will provide the
musi£..
•-ooo--
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chaffee and
small son were dinner guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence St. Clair
Sunday.
--ooo—--
Johnny Calentine is visitng Ed.
Diekeman at Morris Ranch for a
few days this week.
IT’S THE LAW
★ *
A public ttrviec feature
*f the State Bar ef Texot
Zoning Ordinance, Restrictive
Covenants Limit Use
Of Property
Page Three “ Friday,'August 22, 1952.
The Harper Herald . - Harper, Texas
Meeting of Vehicle Inspection
Operators Slated Friday light
John H. Philippus of the Motor
Vehicle Inspection Division an-
nounced that a meeting has been
slated for Friday night, Aug. 22,
at 8 p. m. in the Commissioners’
Courtroom for all inspection
operators and employees.
Purpose of the meeting is fop
discussing the Motor Vehicle In*
spection procedure and require*
ments.
Vehicle inspections are coming
in fast according to Mr. Philip*
pus and operators have all they
can do.
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St. Mary's Opem Tuesday, Sept. 2nd.
Public School Opens Sept. 3rd.
Don’t wait until the last day ... Get those sdiool clothes
and supplies today , . . Our large store is filled with bud-
get bargains in every department!
SHOES
White, Pep Squad, Oxfords gQ
Brown and White Saddle &gjT
Oxfords, at ......................
Robin Hood Oxfords in $^98 $P50
^ children's sizes______ <5 to <3
Play-Welt Oxfords, thick Q®
White Majorette Boots,
Reg. Gamp Moccasins Q£1
for boys, at ...................... ®pa®®TO
Children's Summer
Sandals, at ........
2111 Summer Wedges,
at ..............;............
$2™ t *2
$2.83
LARGE GROUP OF .TABLE SHOES-
Your Sd<Klbn-*
$1.49 -$2.88 -$3.88
Carl Pool Safli-Flight Khaki Uniforms
$2.98
$1.98
Pre-shrunk and vat dyed,
Pants, at.......................
Pre-shrunk and vat dyed,
Shirts, at -....................
Ship'n Shore Blouses advertised in
LIFE--colorfasi & sanforized, $2.98
Gabardine Skirls Unidure-Proceessed—
Made of genuine CALISHEEN
wrinkled hang oui.....'.............$3.98
Corduroy SKIRTS in many beautiful
shades, ai .................... $4.98
CONRO Western style Blue Jeans,
with pearl snap fasteners ....--$2.38
Miss Elaine Multielement Crepe Slips,
guaranteed by Good
Housekeeping ..........................$2.98
Ladies' Cotton Slips, sanforized for
perfect fit, sizes 32 to 44 ......$1.98
Children's Slips,
sizes 2 to 14-- ....................$1.00 up
Rayon Panties, Children's sizes 49c up
Rayon Panties, Ladies' sizes -.-.59c up
Maiden Form Bra's at ....$1.75 - $2.00
Renee of Hollywood Bra's $1.39 - $1.98
DENIM SPORT SHIRTS
Dickie's brand, sanforized, short
sleeve, 2-way collar.
$2.85 Value
for ...........
$le99
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| ARE HERE i
AGAIN i
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Black Uniform Ties, ai.....,.,...,..„.-...S9e
Also Bow Ties, ai ............................59c
White T-Shirts with school color letter-
ing for Fredericksburg High
and St. Mary's School, at
Boy's Underwear by FRUIT OF
THE LOOM-
SHORTS ............................49c to 69c
SHIRTS ............................39c to 59c
Men's sizes in FRUIT OF THE LOOM
UNDERWEAR-
SHIRTS, at........................ 59c
SHORTS, ai ......... 79c
's-io^oo pqos ui sAoq roj sptqg-j^
grey, tan, yellow, white, at ...,73c
BRONCO BUSTER TEXAS BLUE JEANS-
8 oz. denim — zipper fly — double
knee, Zipper Watch Pocket
Sanforized, 0 to 6, ai .....$1.98
Sanforized, 8 to 16, at............$2.29
Red Jacket Athletic Socks, ai 53c pr.
Solid color and fancy socks
for boys and girls ..........25c to 33c
FAMOUS DICKIES BLUE JEANS-
Fade-proof orange stitching, boalsail
drill pockets, snug fitting nip, thigh,
and knee—
Sanforized, 0 to 6, at ............$2.29
Sanforized, 7 to 16, ai ............$2.49
Fairy Prints for the bright new
school dress, at ....................33c yd.
3 yards for $1.69
Twisialene, pre-shrunk and fast
color requires no ironing ---73c yd.
Washfast Broadcloth, ai 49c & 59c yd.
New Braunfels Gingham 69c & 79c yd.
CHENILLE LOOP RUGS
Skid Resistant - - Washable - -
48 x 72 Size,
Regular $8.75, Special.......
24x48 - - $2.69 24x36 - - $2.19 18x30 - - $1.19
Pre-Shrunk
50
Ownership of property does
not carry with it the right of un-
limited use of premises. Certain
restrictions upon the use of real
estates have been handed down to
us through the ages. These re-
strictions, relatively small in
number, exist by reason of cus-
tom. The prime example of such
a restriction is that a person can-
not maintain a nuisance upon his
premises.
With the growth of cities and
the increasing importance and
value of real estate, it became im-
portant to change and add to
these age old restrictions. It was
found necessary that certain op-
erations on real estate that
would be regarded as nuisances
in a residential area must have a
place in the city where they
would not be nuisances. At the
same time, they should be pro-
hibited from existing in a locality
where they would be not only a
nuisance but where they would
detract from the value of the
other property in the neighbor-
hood.
This change and addition has
been accomplished largely by two
methods: (1) Zoning and other,
Statutes and Ordinances and (2)
Restrictive Covenants. The latter
are usually placed upon a tract
of land by the person who is sub-
dividing and developing it as an
addition to the city. It is impor-
tant for the house buyer to find
out exactly how two types of re-
strictions affect his property.
What zoning ordinances are in
effect upon his property and the
property in the neighborhood?
What restrictive covenants are in
force in the subdivision of which
his land is part? If the buyer
doesn't have the answer to these
questions before he signs the con-
tract of sale, the contract should
contain a provision giving him
the right to discover the answer
and decide whether he wants the
property in view of his discovery.
An illustration may serve to em-
phasize the importance of zoning
ordinance and restrictive cove-
nants.
Jones moves into new house
and wants uncle John to live
300 Foot Two-Way Steel Radio Tower
Being Erected On Uhne’s Hill by CTEC
Work is being completed this
week on the erection of a 300
foot steel, tower on top of
“Lehne’s Hill” overlooking Frede-
ricksburg. The tower is being
construction for the Central
Texas Electric Coop, who have
headquarters office in Fredericks-
burg.
The huge tower will be used
in connection with a two-way
radio communication service for
the Central Texas Electric Coop
to expedite messages within the
Leon Feuge Claims
Charline Baugh
As Bride in Glen Rose
In a quite lovely ceremony in
the beautiful home of her par-
ents, Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Pate,
Charline Baugh became the bride
of Leon Feuge, youngest son of
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Feuge. Rev.
Rev. Clyde Pittmann, Methodist
minister, officiated Saturday af-
ternoon, Aug. 16. at 2 o’clock.
The bride was attired in a blue
suit with matching hat and white
accessories. She carried purple
throated white orchids.
Miss Patricia Pate, sister of
the bride, attended her sister and
Elmer Lee Lange of Harper,
cousin of the groom, served as.
best man.
Mrs. Feuge is a graduate of
Glen Rose High School and was
employed as electrical technician
at the Vollte Air Craft Corp. in
Ft. Worth.
Mr. Feuge is a graduate of
Harper High School and the
Chicago School of Laboratory
Technology and is employed as
Laboratory Technician at the
Hanna & Marks Clinic in Glen
Rose.
A reception followed the cer-
_____ ________ _______ ______ ____ emony. An aunt of the bride
with him. In order to persuade served the three tiered wedding
Uncle John, Jones. commences
building an addition to the house
in the form of a bedroom and
kitchenette. An enterprising
neighbor soon informs Jones
that;he is violating the restrictive
covenants of the subdivision by
placing the addition too close to
the property line. Jones ignores
his neighbor and a city inspector
soon appears, who not only veri-
fies uthe neighbor’s assertion but
also tells Jones that ’his block
is zoned for single residentials
dwellings. Also, the restrictive
covenants have the same provi-
sions. Jones retreats until he sees
a store building being erected on
a corner lot almost directly a-
cross the street from his pro-
perty. He proceeds to give the in-
spector a piece of his mind a-
bout commercial enterprises ruin-
ing a nice residential area. Then
Jones discovers that the lot in
question is zoned for business.
Futhermore, since it is not with-
in the same subdivision as his
house, it is not subject to the co
venant restricting the land to
single residential dwellings.
A free pamphlet containing
useful information on legal and
other problems involved in buy-
ing a home has been prepared by
Texas lawyers. To obtain a copy,
print your name and address on
a postcard and mail to State Bar
of Texas, Austin 15, Texas.
(This column, based on Texas
law, is written to inform—not to
advise. No person should ever
apply or interpret any la. with-
out the. aid of an attorney who
knows the facts, because the
facts may change the application
of the law).
cake topped by a miniature bride
and groom.
After a wedding trip to West
Texas, the couple will be at home
in Glen Rose.
Attending from here were the
groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Felix Feuge, and his brother and
wife, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feuge.
The bride’s sister and husband,
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Keller of Ft.
Worth were also out of town
guests.
Fourth Child Born To
Governor & Mrs. Shivers
Gov. Allan Shivers was the
proud father of a fourth child,
his third son, born in San An-
tonio at Baptist Memorial Hospi-
tal last Friday at 1 p. m. The
younkster tipped the scales at 7
lbs. 6V2 ounces.
Gov. and Mrs. Shivers three
other children are: John Shary
12, Allan Jr. 6, and Marialice
Sue 5. The newest addition was
named Brian McGee Shivers, af-
ter grandparents,
-ooo--
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Stevens and
daughter were visitors in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bar-
ker Sunday.
-ooo-
Mrs. D. L. Diekeman and Mrs.
E. B. Eckerle visited Mrs. Carrie
Calentine Tuesday evening.
territory it serves.
Ralph Swanson, manager of
the coop, stated that with the
aid of this huge tower, highest
in the Central Texas area, it
will be possible to have two-
way radio communication to all
points served, up to a fifty-mile
or more air-line radius from
Fredericksburg, which would
reach beyond Mason, to San Saba,
etc.
The , Central Texas Electric
coop serves the counties of Gil*
lespie, Mason, Llano, Kerr, Ken*
dall, Real, Kimble, San Saba,
Blanco, and McCulloch,, accord-
ing to Mr. Swanson, and facili*
ties for the coop are gradually
being increased and constantly
improved.
The big tower was purchased
from and is being erected by the
J. J. Phillips and Son firm
of San Antonio. The tower was
being erected in fifty-foot sec-
tions. It is the only one this side
of Austin or San Antonio and
is just twice as high as the 150
foot tower at Junction which
will serve Kimble County Elec-
tric Coop and the more than 200
foot high tower at San Angelo
which serves the Concho Valley
Electric Coop.
A large beacon light, about
five feet tall, will be erected on
top of the 300 foot tower to
warn approaching aircraft.
Last of the 20-foot steel sec-
tions was expected to be plac-
ed into position on the tower on
Wednesday afternoon.
LABOR
SAVING ^
in
ROTO - [RAIN
REVOLVING I
REVOLVING
SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS
with "ABC
COUPLERS & VALVES
Ho hooks—No lotdiesl
... portable one-mao
ROTO-RAIN cuts labor
costs, saves water...
assures bigger awl
better crops. Ideal for row crops, pastures,
orchards. Aluminum or galvanized. Self-locking
“ABC” COUPLERS and VALVES for speedy con-
nections and control. Systems engineered t*
your needs.
Other AMES Irrigatfen Systems:
PERF-O-RAIN
low pressure
sprinkling
GATED PIPE
for controlled
furrow watering
Also SYPHONS for furrows; SURFACE PIPE for
flooding; TOW-A-LINE power-moves for pastures.
Sec yew Ames deafer or send
coupon to nearest plant for
helpful illustrated folders.
Free planning strrice.
WEISS
Irrigation Co.,
Fredericksburg, Tex
send full information on systems checked:
□ Roto-Rain; □ Perf-O-Rain; □ Tow-A-Line;
Name-
Address.
Town_
Crops_
□ Gated Pipe; □ Syphons
-State-
Acres.
Knopp & Metzger
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RETURN FROM COOL
- COLORADO
Mr. and Mrs. John Honig and
Vicki of Harper returned last
week from a trip to Colorado.
Traveling by way of Oklahoma,
they were joined by Mr. and Mrs.
Gene Carter in Healdton, Okla.
Mrs. Carter is Mr. Honig’s sister,
the former Evelyn Honig of Har-
per .
Among sites were Seven. Falls,
Royal Gorge, Pikes Peak, Garden
of the Gqds. They spent two days
at Wagon Wheel Gap - - trout
fishing.
They brought back many sou-
veniers as reminders of wonder-
ful times and think it’s quite hot
in Texas after cool Colorado.
Dr. Felix T. Tvbor
Optometrist
"Protect Your Eye*"
PALACE THEATRE BLDG.
Phone 562W
FLOY
Station and
WOOL &
BODE
Warehouse
MOHAIR
LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY FEEDS
REMEDIES, MINERAL, MIXTURES, ETC.
CUSTOM FEED GRINDING ON THURSDAY
MOBIL GAS
MOBIL OIL
Auto Accessories
TIRES, TUBES, BATTERIES
H. WELGE LEWIS
Independent Dealer in Gasoline and Oik.
TRACTOR FUEL and HEATING OILS.
DIESEL FUEL and OILS,
ASSORTED GREASES.
MANSFIELD TIRES and TUBES
FOR TRACTORS, TRUCKS and CARS.
No Better Products at Any Price!
?. 6. Box 22
Fredericksburg ~ « *
Phone 22
Texas
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