Screwball Farmers In The Southern Agriculture
Southern Agriculturist notes a colorful cast of “screwball” farmers exemplified by Screwball, Hap Hazard, B Fudde, Z Mark, E Z Marks, Polk A Long and Bell E Akers. It contrasts eggs in multiple baskets with one risky venture and comments on the slow, mixed, or unhappy traits of neighbors while praising steady growers Roe Tate and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verena Fele
Wetegg Srl
Ron
M. A. Pieckel
B. Fudde
Mark
E. Z. Marks
Kansas
Polk A. Long
Bell E. Akers
Roe Tate
Will Prosper
Rich Akers
Moore Kash
Will B. Wize
Add Vance
Southern Agriculturist
Texas City Disaster Destroys Industrial Hub In Explosions
A series of catastrophic blasts rocked Texas City destroying refineries chemical plants and port facilities. Fires continued on ships and tanks through Wednesday night and Thursday morning as rescue efforts expanded with Red Cross reporting hundreds dead and thousands injured. Gen. Wainwright ordered all available relief resources to assist in rescue and first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Civ
Gulf Coast
Grand Camp
Texas City
Firermen
Chemical Corporation
Red Cross
Wainwright
4Th Army
Husband of Fredericksburg Gil Killed In Texas City Explosion
Fried E. Lutteman age about 34 or 35 husband of former Miss Margaret Roos daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Roos of Fredericksburg was a chemical engineer at Monsanto Chemical Plant and died in the first blast Funeral services planned for Port Arthur his hometown no further details available Mr and Mrs Lutteman married last fall they had no children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
Fried E. Lutteman
Margaret Roos
Ed. Roos
Fredericksburg
Lutteman
Monsanto Chemical
Port Arthur
Lions to Build Concrete Platform and Park Pit
Members of the Tifteper Lions Club met at the school for a bi monthly luncheon and business session. President E. Dean Woof led with Al mon Kirchoff providing accordion entertainment. The group voted to build a concrete platform and barbecue pit at Harper Community Park and planned caution lights on the main thoroughfare. Next meet on March 1. first 1917 baseball game set for Harper Community Park Sunday at 3 p.m. between Harper and Seipp’s of Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifteper Lions Club
Lion
E. Dean Woof
Almon Kirchoff
Fredericksburg
Trarper
Man Thoroughtfane
Trait Vhists
Chrissauga
First Baseball Game of Season Slated Here Sunday
Harper club announces opening game against Seipp's of Folby with likely starting battery John Thurman on the mound and Jiggs Thurman behind the plate. Team roster includes Dayton Rahe Harold Rahe Oren Cottle Freddie Tatsch Werner McDougall Tommie Feller Herbert Feller Walter Feller Glenn Hopf Ewald Lorenz Clayton Massey Oliver Lang Leo Lang Pat Rogers Clarence Ruskey. Several practice sessions have been held and Hill Country League games planned for Sunday include Stonewall at Bandera and Ingram at Listerdale. Morris DeLorey remains manager of the Harper club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seipp
Clayton Massey
Oliver
Leo Lang
Pat Rogers
Clarence Ruskey
Mr. DeLorey
Stonewall
Bandera
Ingram
Listerdale
Camp Stanley
Harper
Morris DeLorey
Civil Service Exams Announced For Legion Help
Veterans Administration Hospital Legion Texas announces civil service exams for Housekeeper and Janitor with salaries from 1690 to 2020 per year. No written test. ratings based on training and experience. Veterans preference required. non-preference applicants not considered. Deadline May 7, 1947. forms from Executive Secretary Legion. Bill Kaiser had knee surgery at Baylor Memorial Hospital in Dalag on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Wray
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Veterans Administration Hospital
Legion
Texas
Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Dallas
U. S. Civil Service Region
South Harwood, Street
Bill Kaiser
Baylor Memorial Hospital
Dalag
Deeks To Attend Lutheran World Federation Assembly In Lund
New York American reports forty four American delegates including Herman H. Ochs of San Antonio will attend the Lutheran World Federation assembly in Lund Sweden from June 30 to July 6. Keynote speaker will be Rev Dr Ralph H Long. The assembly will discuss church state relations ecumenism missions and other issues and adopt a new federation constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BS. de
Lutheran World Federation
Sweden
New York
Assembly of the
Lund
Lutheran Church
Herman H. Ochs
San Antonio
Texas
Fredericksburg
American Lutheran Church
Ralph H. Long
New York City
National Lutheran Council
Federation
Fry
United Lutheran Church In America
Eivind Berggrav
Church of Norway
Chen Kai Yuan
Lutheran Church of China
Eisenach
Germany
Copenhagen
Denmark
Paris
France
Helping Hand Club Met Last Thursday In Home Of Mrs. Arthur Baumann
The Helping Hand Club met April 10 at Mrs. Arthur Baumann’s home with 26 members and guests. New members include H Wachals W Strackbein H Gamel Ray Jones J S Whitewood Chas Rogers Butler. visitors E Kensing Walter Feller Fiedier Watkins Tarr. Reports on cemetery donations pumps and cook book planning followed by sewing lessons and a lunch. next meeting set for May 8 with Mrs John Blerschwale and Granville as hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Club
Arthur Baumann
Baumann
W. E. Fletcher
H. Wachals
W. Strackbein
H. Gamel
Ray Jones
J. S. Whitewood
Chas, Rogers
John Blerschwale
Granville
Club
Rain totals show April rainfall under half inch in Harper
Harper reports April rainfall totaling .3 inches after three showers in four days. Observer Otto Rahe notes 13 and .27 inch showers last Thursday and Sunday, with a .13 inch shower Monday. Despite low rainfall, range conditions and grazing are decent with ample grass for stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Otto Rahe
S.C.R.A
Miss Oleane Walker Weds Wayne Barrett in Highland Park Church
Miss Oleane Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Olin Walker became the bride of Wayne Barrett of Luling Thursday evening at 8 30 at Highland Park Baptist Church with Rev Wade S Holpkin officiating. Attendants were Mrs Dayton Rahe and T K Murphy. After a wedding trip to Houston they will live in San Antonio. Relatives attending included the Barrett sisters and two couple groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleane Walker
Olin Walker
Wayne Barrett
Luling
Highland Park Baptist Church
Wade S. Holpkin
Dayton Rahe
T. K. Murphy
Houston
San Antonio
Helen Barrett
Mrs. Oren Cottle Hosts Daughter's Fifth Birthday
Mrs. Oren Cottle held a birthday party at her home on April 14 for her daughter turning five. Guests included Nancy Ann Bart James Tarr Logan Stevens Luke Mains Wallace Mains Gale Dittmar Elva Dittmar Karen Ann Dittmar Marya Duderstadt Johnnie Cottle Linda Kay Cottle Wayne Morris Steve Ochler Donald Ochlerstadt Kathy Duderstadt and Larry Kramer. The display featured yellow ice cream in pink baskets and a white three tier cake with pink sugar roses and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Cottle
Nancy Ann Bart
James
John Tarr
Logan Stevens
Luke
Wallace Mains
Gale
Elva Dittmar
Karen Ann Dittmar
Marya
Bubba Duderstadt
Johnnie
Linda Kay Cottle
Wayne Morris
Steve
Donald Ochler
Kathy Sue Duderstadt
Larry Kramer
Delegates Attend District PTA Conference at Brady
Mrs Dean Hopf and Mrs A R Bierschwale attended the Desitiet PLTSAL Conference in Brady April 9 and 10 as Harper association delegates. They served as District chairmen and attended the Seventh District Board meeting. The programs and yearbook received top grades, and Hopf was installed as Seventh District vice-president for next year. A full May report will be given at the PTA meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hopf
A .R. Bierschwale
Desitiet Pltsal
Brady
Association
Harper
Hopf
Bierschwale
Seventh District
Mel Raymond Spaeth
Tommy Hat
JD. Duderstadt
Dstrict Life
Harper Methodist W S C S Met Friday in Bode Home
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Harper Methodist Church met Friday April 11 at Mrs Rueben Bode's home. They sang What A Friend We Have in Jesus with Mrs EH Porter at the piano and heard reports on conferences in Kerrville and Plarlingen. A light reception followed. next meeting is Sunday April 27 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Harper Methodist Church
Rueben Bode
Jesus
EH. A. Porter
Gilbert Pape
Margaret Keen
Noman's Society of Christian Service
Kerrville
First Methodist Church
Fredericksburg
Harper
Theo. Ochler
F. Kensing
H. A. Porter
Reuben Bode
W.S.C.S
Plarlingen
Charles Mains
Home Economics Dinner Is Success
A large gathering of parents teachers and guests enjoyed a well planned dinner on Friday evening in April. The event featured a welcome by the chair Miss May Leatiny and remarks by Dr Perry the guest speaker from Fredericksburg on Building Better Bodies. The program included a study hall meeting hosted by Mrs T Harkin piano selections by Joan Spacht and Joan Rischner and fashion modeling of dresses created by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanarmian
Perty
Mis Peris
Fredericksburg
T. Harkin
Joan Spacth
Joan Rischner
Lita Mae Manor
Laura
Fox
Dr Perry
Perry
Ecaamples
Peril Family Picnic at Dean Hopf Ranch
Members of the Peril family gathered for a Sunday picnic at the Dean Hopf ranch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peril of Wyoming, Bob Peril, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Corby, Miss Annie Brown, Mrs. Cora Giles of San Antonio, Husman of Kerrville, Charlie Perl and son, Pat Rogers and son, Jim Peril and Rol Le Peril with their children, Dean Hopf and his two children, Mrs. Hugo Hopf, and Joe Cherry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hopf
Hugo Hopf
Joe Cherry
Visitors Bring News To Gilbert Pape Home
Miss Mary Belle Belh and friend Nelson Stablefield of Sonora visited the Gilbert Pape home Sunday, sharing conversation and hospitality during a quiet weekend call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Belle Belh
Nelson Stablefield
Sonora
Gilbert Pape
Save Sugar For Canning In College Station
April 14 advisory notes no home canning stamps. Texas A&M Extension cautions the 10 pound stamp covers home and canning needs this year. Each person will receive 30 to 35 pounds, replacing last year's 25 pounds. no separate canning stamps will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas A&m College Extension Service
Gwendolyne Jones
OPA
Board
Harper Baseball Club Receives New Uniforms
The Harper Baseball Club has obtained brand new white uniforms with maroon trim funded by local businesses including Specting Goods Co and others in Fredericksburg Fredericksburg area. The team invites all residents to attend the first game Sunday afternoon as community support is urged for a successful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Ball Club
Phipper
Specting Goods Co
San Antonio
Harper Baseball Boys
Metal license plates arrive for Texas motorists
Metal license plates to replace paper stickers were received Monday by Williamson Petmecky, county assessor collector, and are being distributed. The highway department urges motorists to fetch plates early, noting shortages across 78 counties near Austin and larger counties like Jefferson, Orange, and Galveston. Owners must bring license receipts and titles to receive correct plates, and delays threaten rural assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNZ
Tan
Wm. M Petmecky
Highway Department
Austin
Jefferson, Orange
Galveston
Texas
Tas
Dean Says Hazing at A and M forced 75 freshmen out
San Angelo Standard Times reports Dean Frank C Bolton executive vice president of Texas A M College testified before a joint legislative investigating committee that 75 freshmen left the college this year due to hazing injuries and other pressures. He cited hospital reports and parent letters, noting 509 freshmen dropped out last year, with 373 from the cadet corps, and that hazing has worsened over a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Bulton
Bolton
George Moffett
Chillicothe
Bulston
Cadet Corps
Burton
School official criticizes private conduct of seniors
In comments, Bobton accuses senior cas kets of hiding their actions instead of taking charge of their companies and adhering to school laws and regulations. The remark highlights concerns over accountability and compliance within student groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Caskets
Bob Ton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zeke Carsie Sez
Lions Club
Seccon
Gil
Mars
Harper Community
Harper Baseball Club
Cro
Harper's New Community Park
Herald
Herbert Gamel Sr
Jake Metzger
P.T.A
Harper Methodist
Bode Home
Dbull Kaiser
Charlie Barrett
Belmore Roberts
San Marcos
Barrett
Derryl Beach
Beech
Georgia Dorough
Cotula
Theresa Tobin
Carrie Calentine
Peril
Dean
Rev
Lee Brack
Harper Monday
S. E. Oswalt
Rollie Kothmann
Carl Oehler
Pete Cosper
Archie Lennon
Fred Bierschwate
Paul Jean
Bland
Homer Hughs
Mason
Frank Staudt
Ewald Lorenz
A. A. Metzger
Henry Walker
Nettleson
Corpus Christi
John S. Whitewood
Inez
Robert
Fred Whitewood
Sam McDonald
LaFeria
V. O Copple
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