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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1946
Page
3
The piece praises Be Kind to Animals Week observed in the second week of April, urging humane treatment of domestic and wild animals, critiquing cruelty in farming, hunting, entertainment, and vivisection, and stressing humanity and public conscience as guiding values. Local notices follow, detailing visits and social rounds among the community.
A torrential rain and hailstorm swept north and east of Harper on Wednesday night with seven inches of rain reported in parts. Clint Brown vicinity saw seven inches and destruction to young crops and trees. Fredericksburg recorded 3.80 inches causing washouts and power outages. electric service lagged into the next day.
Icelandic delegate Megnus V Magnusson and Iran's Dr A A Daftary chat during the fourth session of the Council of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in Atlantic City. Daftary, foreground, notes Iran facing Russian activity that could test UN peace machinery.
An election notice from the state authorizes Gillespie County Soil Conservation District voting on April 27. The obituary records Berthold E Pfiester dying April 7 1946 at age 59 11 17 at the home of his sister in Fredericksburg with burial at Fredericksburg City Cemetery. Survivors include wife Ella Hilker and children Guenther Tonie Mildred Charles Berthold Jr and siblings Alfred Felix Benno Hulda. Polling places and election judges across Countys towns listed.
County official Bob Loth announces his bid for a second term. He asks for citizen support to continue duties efficiently and conscientiously. Also notes visit by Mrs. Lizzie Shirley and others to Kerrville relatives.
Dr. L L Keyser addressed about 50 attendees at Harper P T A meeting on April 5 masking a talk titled Will There be a Sex Problem The session opened with a devotional and group singing as PT A officials discussed funds future projects and a May 4 fundraiser for playground equipment.
Dog Sergeant Harold Birt comes back to his station after a furlough visit with his wife baby and his parents.
Mrs. Marjorie Bong widow of Major Richard Bong, killed in a P-80 crash, plans to study modeling in Hollywood. The Los Angeles photo feature shows her in a red wool suit with honey hair and blue eyes, 5'8" and 125 pounds, as photographer Ercurio captures her reflection.
A Railroad Commission hearing in Junction heard Kerrville Bus Co. seek daily service through Harper with two buses each way. Mrs Fehrenbach withdrew her Harper Fredericksburg to Junction route, leaving Kerrville unopposed. If approved, daily mail service may follow, ending years of expectant service.
Metcalfe, a Senate leader and World War I Army Air Corps veteran from Tom Green County, is a successful businessman. He plans to announce his platform and legislative objectives soon and will campaign carefully through all counties in the district.
The Radio Post lists Gillespie County servicemen honorably discharged. Army veterans: James W. Lindemann Carlos Roeder Rudi A. Schuch. Navy veterans: Hans E. Bergner Eric H. Hartmann Dale Cook.
Charley J Friedrich Sr born March 25 1880 died April 1 1916 at 66 years, 6 days. He married Mary Sophia Rosenbusch June 5 1902 at Cherry Springs. Survived by wife, sons Edgar W Friedrich Albert C Friedrich Charlie Friedrich Jr Magdelina Mrs Rueben Lang, six grandchildren, two brothers Levy and Henry. Rev H Brunette led services at Beckmann's Funeral Home with Doss Church Choir. burial in Friedrich family cemetery.
Miss Katharine Reeve a Menard junior was chosen Redbud Queen from a field of 3500 students at Texas State College for Women. The announcement highlights her as the campus beauty and representative for the festival season.
Mrs. Leslie H. Hopf and Mrs. Erato R. Hopf announce the opening of the Harper & Hopf Drug Store in the Citizens Auto Building in Harper. They offer drugs cosmetics gifts notions purses dresses handkerchiefs and costume jewelry with more items to be added later and invite local residents to visit.
Mr and Mrs Belton Tatsch visited the Fellers Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albert Wendel of Doss visited his father F Wendel Sr and Mr and Mrs Max Lange.
March rainfall across Gillespie County ranged from 0.45 to 1.61 inches with isolated showers Tuesday night. Reported totals include Doss 0.43, Fredericksburg 0.75, Willow 0.76, Morita Ranch 1.55, Crabapple 1.61, while many areas remained dry as drought conditions persist.
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