Harper to Host Rodeo Barbecue and Dance Event
Harper will host a rodeo barbecue supper and dance on Saturday April 27 at Stewart's grove in the new school Ag building. Proceeds fund a wool and mohair fleece show in Harper on May 4 with F F A and Lions Club involvement. The event follows the installation of Rev M C Hoermann as St James Lutheran Church pastor.
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A. J. Arnold
Harper School
St. James Women's Missionary Society
Oswald Feller
Glen Hopf
Raymond Spaeth
Missionary Federation
Hoermann
Petermann
New Guinea
Harper F. F. A
Harper Lions Club
Harper
Stewart's Rove
Lions Club
M. C. Hoermann
Westhoff
Texas
St. James Lutheran Church of
M. J. Schwartz
Mason
One Man's Opinion on the OPA Rules
A small business owner criticizes OPA under Chester Bowles for dictating prices and hindering production. The piece argues price ceilings stall supply, boost inflation, limit veterans’ employment, and worsen housing shortages while urging less government spending and subsidies. The note concludes with Mrs. N. C. Cottle buying and planning to move into Mrs. Leslie Phillips's home.
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OPA
Chester Bowles
Hous
N. C. Cottle
Leslie Phillips
Prices Rise As Money Abundant
With money plentiful, prices trend upward across markets, signaling rising costs for goods and services. Inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns reflect the shift, affecting households and businesses alike.
Mrs Stewart Accompanied Sister to Anton Texas
Mrs S S Stewart joined her sister Mrs R W Pankey at her Anton Texas home. Otho Mangold has taken a job at Fredericksburg in the local Machine Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Stewart
R. W. Pankey
Anton, Texas
Otho Mangold
Fredericksburg
Calvary Place Crucifixion Noted in Luke Record
The passage describes Jesus being crucified at Calvary with two criminals on either side as recorded in St. Luke 23:33. The scene depicts the defining moment of the crucifixion narrative.
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Calvary
Helping Hand Club Met Thursday in Ida Kneese Home
The Helping Hand Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Ida Kneese home with Mrs. Lydia Bierschwab as hostess. Twelve members and one visitor attended as minutes were approved and committees reported. Cemetery fund stands around 35 dollars with a $30 tax and check from Mrs. R B Moore of San Saba. Pattern cut for a quilt, material donated by Mrs Tommie Harlen for centers, refreshments served. Next meeting set with Mrs Floyd Boatwright on May 9. Donations listed include several individuals and Frank Thurmann hired for cleaning.
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Helping Hand Club
Ida Kneese
Lydia Bierschwab
Cemetery
Treasury
R. B. Moore
San Saba
Tommie Harlen
Floyd Boatwright
C. J. Whitewood
M. Duder
M. S. Hicks
R. D. Inscore
Clarence Harper
Frank Thurmann
Centennial plates honor Fredericksburg and Gillespie history
Centennial dinner plates depicting Fredericksburg and Gillespie history go on sale at local firms. The 10 14 inch California china plates feature a red border with local symbols and scenes including Vereins Kirche Nimitz Meusebach and Tatsch. Priced at 200 each or 230 shipped, profits support the museum fund led by Walter Schaefer and Dr. J Hardin Perry.
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Fredricksburg
Gillespie Co
Nimitz
Tatsch
Meusebach
California
China
U.S
Walter Schaefer
J. Hardin Perry
Lions Club sees soil conservation film at Harper meeting
Thirty two members attended a Wednesday Lions Club luncheon at the school in Harper. Guests included Judge Hodges Leon Powell and others from Junction Fredericksburg Llano and Dallas. The program featured soil conservation films and remarks by R H S Henderson Allis-Chalmers Dallas with local officials and county agents attending. The group planned a May meeting with district governor Wilkins and discussed rodeo fundraisers and parade plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Harper Lions Club
L. R. Hodges
Leon Powell
W. N. Hardemann
Junction
Sidney Henke
C. C
Fredericksburg
W. C. White
Llano
Mr. Pabeck
R. H. S. Henderson
Allis- Chalmers Manufacturing Co
Alfred Cameron
Dudley Mann
Henry Grote
Ad. Kneese
R. W. Klingelhoefer
San Angelo
Harper
Lion
Neal Fox
Jess B E. Wilkins
Harper Lions
Fredericksburg Centennial Observances May 1946 Schedule
A multi day Fredericksburg centennial program with religious services in all churches morning, a music program in the public school auditorium, memorial services for pioneers in their mother tongue, a patriotic observance for war dead at Pioneer Memorial, musical memories, pilgrimages to schools and churches, a historical pageant in Courthouse Park, a grand parade, dances and a banquet. Highlights include a 2:00 P M parade and 11:00 A M banquet honoring pioneers of Gillespie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Music Study Club of
Pioneer Memorial
Courthouse Lawn
Courthouse Park
Gillespie County
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Lutheran Missionary Society Meets
Maurice Bell
Donna
Mrs
Chester Feller
Baby
San Antonio
Louis Feller
James Hart Sr
Tuffy
Kerrville
James Hart Jr
Alfred Lehne
C. A. Lehne
Moulton
Lehne
Louis Lehne
Otto Rahe
Theo. Holm
von St
Bill Dees
Dallas
Doris Oleta Whiteworth
Lubbock
Fred Bierschwale
Bland
Bierschwale
Bill Kaiser
Ray Jones
Hill Country Peace Officers
Jake
Eli Metzger
Floy Bode
Ing
ABC OF
Aue
C.F. Untl
The
Herald Publications
Ike
DAV
Washington, D. C
Eisenhower
Robert Stevens
American University
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