The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, February 18, 1949 Page: 4 of 4
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Rev. C. W. Shew
of Bloomington, Indiana
will start a
REVIVAL
- - at the - -
First Pentecostal CM
HARPER, TEXAS
Friday, February 18th
SERVICES EVERY NIGHT
BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M.
A Cordial Invitation To AH!
(On Harper-Fredericksburg Highway)
Located adjacent to Reeh’s Oarage at Spring Creek
The Harper Herald Harper, Texas
Page Four ■ Friday, February 18, 1949.
"The Greatest Story Ever Told’
Most Honored Radio Program
HARPS SCHOOL MEWS
Probably the most honored radio program ever aired is “The
Greatest Story Ever Told”, the dramatic presentation of the teachings
of Christ heard every Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m., EST, over the ABC
network. This program, though sponsored by The Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Company, carries no commercial announcements, and is offered
purely as a public service program.
Now in its third season, the program has received plaques, awards
and honors in all categories, with many special awards in addition.
Among the outstanding ones are awards by the National Association of
Public Relations Counsel; Brotherhood of Christians and Jews; Na-
tional Radio Conference; National Family Week; Special Award from
Variety; and others. Most recent award, given the program by Maga-
zine Digest, is being accepted by John K. Hough, director of advertis-
ing of Goodyear (right), from M. Simmons, publisher of Magazine
Digest, which selected the program as best in the religious category.
In making the presentation, Mr. Simmons said: “Magazine Digest
is particulary pleased to give the first of its Good Radio Awards to
'The Greatest Story Ever Told,’ which remains unexcelled in the field
of religious programs.”
LI - o
isrn
Rancher Loses
n $15,000 Fire
Llano, Feb. 11—Mark A. Moss,
Llano County ranchman, suffer-
ed a heavy loss on his Sandy
Creek Bar-O-Ranch Thursday
night when fire almost complete-
ly destroyed a large barn and its
contents about 9 o’clock.
The loss including the build-
ing, feed and equipment was
estimated conservatively at $15,-
000. It was partially covered by
insurance, Moss said.
The fire started in the upstairs
hayloft where a big load of hay
had been unloaded and stored
during the day. Supposition is
that a spark from a cigaret start-
ed the blaze, although the exact
origin had not been determined
Friday.
The large concrete barn, built
in 1916, was 50 by 60 feet in size
and about 26 feet high. Some of
the material was salvaged and a
There were no animals in the
good many saddles were saved,
barn.
The Llano Fire Department
went to the scene and brought
the flames under control.—S. A.
Express.
Meet the Seniors of
Harper High
Name: Colleen Joy Parker.
Age: 17.
Date of Birth: September 6,
1931.
Place of Birth: Harper, Texas.
Color of Hair: Light Brown.
Color of Eyes: Hazel.
Height: 5 feet, 5 inches.
Likes: Western Music and
Movies.
Dislikes: Tattlers.
Ambition: Undecided.
Intends to Marry: Yes, if he’s
tall, dai’k and handsome.
Favorite Sport: Baseball.
Favorite Subject: Speech.
Favorite Song: “San Antonio
Rose”.
Favorite Movie Stars: Dorothy
Lamour and Guy Madison.
Favorite Songster: Ernest
Tubb.
Hobby: Collecting Movie Star
Photos.
Nickname: “Cocoa.”
—H. H. S.—
Harper Plays Medina
On Tuesday night, Feb. 8, the
Harper Boys’ Basketball team
played the Medina team. The
game was exciting from the be-
ginning to end with Harper win-
ning by a score of 17-16.
The girls played their first
volleyball game against the Med-
ina girls that same night. Med-
ina won two of the three games
played. The team, however,
was not discouraged and hopes
to win next time.
—IT. H. S.—
School Notes
The FFA boys attended the
stock show at Kerrville Thurs-
day, Friday, and Saturday, Feb.
10, 11 and 12.
The Junior Class received their
class rings Thursday, and are
very proud of them.
There were many students suf-
fering from colds Monday, Feb.
7, because they played out in
the snow too much. It was like
a Christmas vacation in Febr-
uary and enjoyed by everyone.
Harper School Library has re-
ceived a copy of Principal Game
Birds and Mammals of Texas by
Texas Game, Fish & Oyster Com-
mission. This book was given to
the library by Mr. and Mrs. Hon-
do Crouch, Comfort, Texas, as
a living memorial to the late
Alfred Kott.
The Senior Class received their
calling cards Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Gillespie County 4H C!vb
Winners at District Show
Elmer Tatsch, 4-H Club mem-
ber and son of Mr. and Mrs.
Arwin Tatsch showed the Grand
Champion Steer which was judg-
ed Champion Beef animal and
Grand Champion of the entire
show over all division Champ-
ions. This wonderful steer was
bred by Mr. R. S. Conner, regis-
tered Hereford breeder of the
Crabapple Community. Elmer
was awarded $75. in cash from
the Sears Foundation for having
the Grand Champion Beef an-
imal, a beautiful trophy, a $300.
Scholarship to Schreiner Insti-
tute and Earl Bruton of the
Bruton Commission Co. and Auc-
tion of Kerrville gave a regis-
tered Hereford heifer for hav-
ing the Grand Champion of the
show. Elmer sold his Grand
Champion to Mr. and Mrs. R. H.
Friedrich of San Antonio for 50c
per pound.
Hayden Grona showed the Re-
serve Champion steer, Freddie
Hartmann the 2nd place heavy
weight milk fed steer and Cur-
tis Eckhardt the 3rd and 5th
place light weight dry lot steers.
F. C. Lochte exhibited the Re-
serve Champion hog with his 1st
place Duroc Jersey gilt.
Kermit Lochte showed the 2nd
and 5th place fine wool fat lambs
and Thomas Pape showed the
2nd place Southdown fine wool
cross fat lamb.
Grammar School News
Jimmie Peril and Saundra Cot-
tle spent Wednesday in San An-
tonio.
The Grade School Honor Coun-
cil has elected new members for
the second semester. They are:
First Grade
June Braeutigam, Walter Lee
Kirchner.
Second Grade
Willie Mae Kaiser, Howard
Wayne Walker.
Third Grade
Edith Ellebracht, Gilbert Fox.
Fourth Grade
Gwendolyn Parker, Charles
McDougall.
Fifth Grade
Ola Mae Itz, Joe Parker.
Sixth Grade
Barbara Whitworth, C. W.
Minter.
Seventh Grade
Lydia Faye Bierschwale, Ken-
neth Oehler.
—H. H. S.—
Eighth Grade Assembly
The Eighth Grade held an as-
sembly in the study hall Wednes-
day afternoon, Feb. 9. The pro-
gram wag as follows:
Song: “Polly Wolly Doodle.”
“Don’t Quit”—Eugene Strack-
bein.
“All for Fun”—Thomas Har-
lan.
Contests: “You Auto Know”;
“Flower Contest”.
Song: “Oh! Susanna”.
— H. H. S. —
Things to Know
Bonnie Jo, seems like Clay-
ton’s friend had his eyes on you!
Look out Saturday nite!
Betty Joy is knocking on other
people’s door! Dangerous?
Merle seems happy when a cer-
tain GI comes home, but blue
when Sunday evening rolls a-
round.
Ruth surely enjoys going to
the stock show. Is it really the
show you’re interested in?
Carolyn, do you think you will
get to be a junior next year by
calling the teachers dear?
Opal, you had better watch
Carroll. These new girls are very
destructive.
Dallas, did you enjoy your vis-
it with Henry Milton Sunday
evening?
Ruth, where did you get those
Blue Jeans Saturday night?
Colon, did you know that hav-
ing someone else mailing your
Valentines is not safe?
— H. H. 8.—
“Affray” at Schmidt’s Hall Is Costly
Affair for Ten ‘Traveling Salesmen”
-ooo-
Mr. and Mrs. Emil F. Tatsch
were in Fredericksburg on Mon-
day.
-ooo-
C. N. Taylor of Ozona spent
the week-end here with his wife
and little daughter. They return-
ed home with him after spending
a week visiting with relatives.
-ooo—-
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wendel
and daughters now of Kerrville
spent Saturday at their ranch.
Mrs. Fred Whitewood was
hostess to the Hill Country Study
Club in her home Saturday even-
ing.
-ooo--
Mrs. Charlie Barrett and Mrs.
Roy Roberts were Fredericksburg
visitors Monday.
' -ooo-
FOR SALE—Vac Cace Tractor,
with two row equipment, good
condition, for sale or trade for
livestock, Archie Mittel, Eldor-
ado, Texas.
H. WELGE LEWIS
Independent Dealer in Gasoline and Oils.
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!
P. 0. Box 22 Phone 22
Fredericksburg’ ... Texas
John Deere Quality Implements
TRACTORS, PLANTERS, CULTIVATORS, BINDERS,
MOWERS, RAKES, PLOWS
Aermotor Mills, Fairbanks Morse Engines—Get Our Prices
Before You Buy — Satisfaction Guaranteed!
KRAUSKOPFBROS.
1 £ X A S
TOURIST CAFE
ELMO BAETHGE, Owner FREDERICKSBURG
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
Short Orders - Sandwiches - T-Bones
YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Ten “traveling salesmen”, re-
ported selling magazines for a
concern out of Dallas, were plac-
ed in the Gillespie County jail
late Saturday night following an
“affray” at Schmidt’s Dance Hall
about midnight. According to
Justice of the Peace Wm. Bruns,
the ten men paid fines on Sun-
day morning amounting to a-
bout $400.00, including court
costs, when all pleaded guilty to
charges of participating in the
affray.
Involved in the charges were
W. C. Pruitt of Wichita Falls
who Was fined $50.00 and costs,
and the following, all of whom
paid fines of $25.00 each, plus
court costs: Forrest E. Shanks of
Alamagorda, N. M.; Steven L.
Christensen of Pratt, Kansas;
Harry Dolph of Mound City,
Mo.; George Mobly of Taylor,
Texas; Lloyd G. Carty of San
Antonio; E. L. Adams of San An-
tonio; Carroll W. Dearborne of
Lewiston, Maine; M. M. Mercov-
ich of Ingleside, Texas; and El-
mer Walls of Chicago, Illinois.
Broken chairs, furniture, bot-
tles, etc., are reported to have re-
sulted from the fight in which
Deputy Hugo Klaerner had the
assistance of local" friends.” The
altercations or affray started
when the “traveling salesmen”,
new comers to this section, start-
ed disturbances which Klaerner
rightfully attempted to correct
and end in a quiet and peaceful
manner. Not succeeding in his
efforts, Klaerner was struck by
one of the visiting salesmen
whereupon the affray began in
earnest with the fight ending
some time later and the guests
and conditions at the dance hall
in somewhat of an uproar.
Sheriff Bob Loth and the State
Highway Patrolmen were sum-
moned and the ten men were
brought to town where they
were allowed to “cool off” during
the early morning hours until
tried in Justice Court.
In passing sentence and fining
the visitors, Justice Bruns re-
primanded the group that it
would be nice of anyone visiting
in another town to establish a
good reputation and endeavor to
make friends, rather than have
the law counsel them following
an affray of the kind in which
they had become involved. Bruns
also suggested that men, whether
old or young, could more readily
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this opportun-
ity of expressing our sincere
thanks to our friends and neigh-
bors for their kind assistance
and expressions of sympathy at
the time of the death of our
husband and father
Henry A. Hopf
We also wish to thank Dr. Birt,
Rev. Goerner and the church
choir and everyone for the beaut-
iful floral offerings.
Mrs. Ola Hopf
and Hobson Hopf.
be accepted in any cummunity,
anywheres at anytime, provided
they maintain a peaceful and
law-abiding nature, such as they
themselves might wish to be
known by in their own home
towns.
On Saturday night Marvin A.
Rosenbusch was charged with
reckless driving by Highway
Patrolman Tom Carey. Rosen-
busch paid fines of $15.00 in
eluding court costs in Justice
Court.
Late Saturday night Sheriff
Bob Loth arrested Dimitrio Salin-
as on charges of intoxication. A
fine of $10.00 plus court costs
was assessed and paid by the
Latin-American.
-ooo-
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Lange of
Trickham visited his brother,
Max Lange, and family and
other relatives here first of the
week.
Examination For
Government Statistician
-ooo-
You Are Always Welcome
Cottle’s Cafe
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cottle
Harper, Texas
Regular Meals—Short Orders
T-Bones - Hamburgers, —
Sandwiches, Hot Coffee,
Cold Drinks, Etc.
We invite All Our Harper;
Community Friends To Visit!
Us When In Fredericksburg!;
Travelers Cafe!
Alex Mittendorf, Prop.
“The Civil Service Commission
announces examinations for fill-
ing vacancies in the position of
Statistician, entrance salary
ranging from $3727.20 to $7432.20
per annum. Employment will be
with various Federal agencies in
the State of Texas. Application
forms may be obtained from the
post office or from the Regional
Director, 14th U. S. Civil Service
Region, 210 South Harwood St.,
Dallas 1, Texas.”
-.ooo-
Mr. and Mrs. George Duder-
stadt and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas
Duderstadt and children went
to San Antonio Saturday where
they met their daughter and sis-
ter, Mrs. Mitchell Thomas, and
family for a visit.
-ooo-----
The National Typographical
Union was organized at Balti-
more in 1852.
A group of friends and rela-
tives enjoyed a dance at White
Bluff Saturday night. Mr. and
Mrs. George A. Gibson and Mr.
and Mrs. Vernon Rogers were
hostesses for the occasion. Mr.
and Mrs. Rogers expect to leave
for Oregon soon to be gone sev-
eral months.
-ooo-
Mr. and Mrs. David Butler and
son, of San Antonio spent the
week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Boatright.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oehler and
sons of Ingram were visitors in
Harper Sunday. Mrs. Oehler was
a pleasant visitor in the home of
Mrs. A. C. Wendel while here.
WE SPECIALIZE—In fine Cakes
pastries, and Bread. KERR-
YILLE BAKERY, Kerrville.
FOR THE BEST—in Boot and
Shoe Repair, send or bring your
work to the Brewster Boot Shop,
formerly E. O. Lowgren Boot
Shop, Junction, Texas.
WARREN McDOUGALL;
General Hauling
livestock, Feed Stuffs, etc. !
BONDED & INSURED
Phone 49
HARPER, TEXAS
NOTICE
I will accept bids on the re-
moval and rebuilding of fences
along the proposed new Farm-
to-Market road in Gillespie Coun-
ty from Harper to the Kerr
County line. Approximately 29
miles of fencing is to be moved.
Bids are kindly requested to
be sent in or brought to me not
later than March 1, 1949. More
detailed information on request.
Right reserved to reject any or
all bids.
ARNOLD MARKWORDT
Commissioner Precinct 2,
Gillespie County,
Harper, Texas.
Miss Frances Floyd and Mrs.
J. L. Bierschwale were Freder-
icksburg visitors Saturday.
DANCE
SATURDAY NITE, FEB. 26
Spring Creek Hall
On Harper-Fbg. Highway
— Music by —
"Ranch Hands”
For Table Reservations
Call 4331.
EVERYBODY WELCOME!
—Arthur Reeh
Crippled Children’s Benefit
DANCE
FRIDAY NIGHT, FEB. 25th
HARPER HIGH SCHOOL
NEW GYMNASIUM
— Music by —
“HARRISON’S TEXANS”
Of San Angelo
A Cordial Welcome to All!
Sponsored by Harper Civic Clubs
and Organisations for the Benefit
of Crippled Children
SPECIAL
FOR FEBRUARY ONLY
Red Barn Paint............1 GaL at $1.80 per gal.
Red Barn Paint............5 Gal. at $1.70 per gal.
Outside Paint................1 Gal. at $4.50 per gal
Semi-Gloss Paint............1 Gal. at $3.50 per gal.
Flat Wall Paint..............1 Gal. at $2.95 per gal.
Linseed Oil Raw............1 Gal. at $3.00 per gal
Pure Gum Spirits Turpentine 1 GaL at 95c per gal.
Come To See Us For
ANY KIND OF WIRE
... A Real Bargain Now!
MUTUAL LUMBER CO.
Harper
Alf. Lehne, Mgr.
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Cottle and
son returned home from San An-
tonio where they had taken their
son for medical attention. We
are glad to report that he is
improving.
--ooo--
Patronize HERALD Advertisers
Mr, and Mrs, Allen Gibson
were business visitors in Freder-
icksburg Monday.
--ooo-
JUST RECEIVED—a number of
9x12 Linoleum Rugs and all-
metal Lawn Chairs. See these at
Rahe’s Store, Harper, Texas.
I LET US HANDLE YOUR §
WOOL & MOHAIR
| MOBILGAS . - MOBILOIL
| Tires - Tubes - Batteries
1 SHEARING SUPPLIES
| FIELD AND GARDEN SEED |
8 PROVEN QUALITY LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY 1
| FEEDS, REMEDIES, ETC.
| Salt Mineral and Mixtures
| HEARTS DELIGHT FEEDS |
1 FLOY BODE |
| STATION AND WAREHOUSE
FOR GOOD EATS
- - COME TO THE - -
Oaks Chicken Shack
Fredericksburg, Texas (On Harper Highway)
“We specialize in Fried Chicken, Steaks & Sandwiches.”
OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK
From 9 a.m. until ?? at night!
Curb Service - Ice Cold Beer & Cold Drinks!
ERVIN KRAMER, Prop.
We invite your patronage.
LIQUORS AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES!
WINTERIZED SAFETY
for you car
TV
Are Your Car’s Brakes Set to
Resist Hazards of Wintery Roads?
Stop in and inquire about a relining job. Quick
braking is essential in all weather—in winter
it’s as important as the value yon place on your
life! We’ll check the running efficiency of every
other part of your car, too—to insure maximum
winter driving safety. Unload your winter driv-
ing worries on our expert shoulders. Drive over
for a check-up now!
Kerr County Motor Co.
Phones: Office 820 — Service 154 — Station 155
KERRVILLE
We have on hand a complete line of . ..
SHEARING SUPPLIES
Sinclair Gas - Oil and Greases
GROCERIES — COLD DRINKS — BEER
Wm. Sfrackbein Service Station
HARPER, TEXAS
WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!
Dr. Felix T. Tybor
OPTOMETRIST
EYES EXAMINED — GLASSES FITTED
Downstairs Next to Palace Theatre
Fredericksburg, Texas Ph. 562W
MAKE YOUR HEADQUARTERS IN HARPER AT . .
BILL'S LUNCH ROOM
CHAS. BEIN, Mgr.
Hamburgers - Sandwiches - Chili
T-Bone Steaks with French Fries
Beer, Cold Drinks, Coffee, Ice Cream
&
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