MacArthur purge sparks nationwide protest in stance on Korea
Kerrville Times decries Truman midnight removal of General MacArthur. It argues the dismissal betrays U.S. troops, boosts Stalin, and prompts citizens to urge Congress to reinstate MacArthur or withdraw American forces. The piece appeals to Connally Johnson Fisher to act in Washington.
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Kerrville Times
United States
Truman
Doug
MacArthur
Korea
Japan
Asia
America
Joe” Stalin
United Nations
White House
Harper High School earns second place in district league meet
Harper High School teams and students competed at Comfort with strong showings in Volleyball and Playground Ball. Boerne won first with 95 points, Harper 2nd with 60. Harper Elementary and Junior teams also placed, while Senior squads were eliminated early.
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Harper High School
Harper
Comfort
Comfort Boerne
Blanco
Centerpoint
Bandera
Johnson City
Stonewall
Boerne
Marlene Kaiser
Lyndia Bierschwale
Joyce Solling
Bobby Gibson
Janice Spaeth
Frances Dittmar
Frances Rischner
Virginia Roeder
Val Dean Bierschwale
Peggy Hopf
Ola Maertz
Kenneth Oehler
Alvin Lange
Eugene ¢Tuoter Parker
Alfred Edward
Paul Lang
Donnie Phillip
Peggy Lou Sehmid
Barbara Whitworth
Lillie Mae Klaehn
Jo Ann Spaeth
Cherry Parker
M‘liss Spaeth
Josephine Walker
Cleo Goff
Everlyn Hermes
Joe MacScarborough
Jerry Wehrmund
Eugene Strackbein
John
Dora Schmidtzinsky and Alvin Reed wed in St Marys ceremony
A nuptial mass was conducted at St Marys Church to unite Dora Schmidtzinsky and Alvin Reed. Rev Victor G Schmidtzinsky officiated as vows were exchanged, with bridal wreath and white iris decor, and a reception at Reed's Hall in Spring Creek.
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Dora Schmidtzinsky
Alvin Reed
St. Mary’s Church
Victor G. Schmidtzinsky
Albert Kammlah
Anton Schmuidtzinsky
Alfred Reed
Spring Creek
Marjorie Reed
Lions Club Reports Forthcoming Wool and Mohair Show
Lions Club members hears reports on the upcoming show to be held at the Harper Community Pavilion on Saturday May 12. Frederickshoro Chamber of Commerce will donate the trophy for best all around booth. ribbons awarded for 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th places. About a dozen exhibit booths of finished wool and mohair products expected sponsored by Harper organizations. An auction sale for fleeces will be held with about ten wool and mohair buyers expected. Aubrey Harper, former member, attended. strong turnout reported.
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Tlaiper B Lions Club
Thea
Hool
Clint Brown
Harper Community Path
Frederickshoro Chamber of Commerce
Lions
Harper
Aubrey Harper
Houston
Shamrock
FFA
Walter Jefferson
Jasper
Jerry Snell
Jasper Fea
Houston Farm and Ranch Club
Houston Fat Stock Show
Agriculture Comittiee
Houston Chamber of Commerce
FFA Convention Committee
8Th Fleet Commerce
F. A
Texas
Helping Hand Club Sets Booth for Wool-Mollair Show
The Helping Hand Club plans a booth at the wool and comonair fleece show on May 17 at Community Path. Mrs A C Wendel will supervise display with assistance from Mrs W O Fletcher and Mrs Gio don Harper. Mrs Chester Moses hosts next month’s meeting. 14 members and 3 guests attend with a home made bread buttered lite and coffee.
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Helping Hand Club
W. O. Fletcher
Giodon Harper
Wendel
Fletcher
Chester Moses
Women of St. James Lutheran Society name delegates for Kerrville meeting
The St. James Lutheran Society met April 18 with 18 members and two visitors, elected delegates for the Federation Meeting in Kerrville, and noted several members traveling or visiting relatives. The item lists attendees, visits, and routine notices alongside a note on upcoming ram progeny testing and local hospital news.
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Women of St. James Lutheran Church Society
Kerrville Meeting
Women of
St. James Lutheran Society
W. J. Goeiner
Hubert Rahe
New Guinea
Comimis
General Douglas MacArthur's Joint Session Address Stirs Nation
The text reports General Douglas MacArthur delivering a dramatic speech to a joint session of Congress, sparking nationwide reaction. It mentions public attention, varied responses, and historical context surrounding his remarks and their impact.
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Doug. MacArthur
American Legion Auxiliary Poster Contest Open in Harper
The Harper unit invites students from above third grade to join a Poppy Poster Contest with three class divisions. Prizes of 2 dollars for first, 1 dollar for second, and posters must be 14 by 20 inches featuring a Flanders Poppy and include The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary and a slogan under 10 words. Entries due May 1 with judging at school and in Harper, winners advance to the Texas Department convention and possibly a national prize.
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American Lesson Auxiliary
Harper
American Legion
Department of Texas
Sewing Club Met at Home of Mrs Casper
The minutes of the sewing club meeting were read with reports on funds by secretary Mia Edmund Fiedler and Paul Staudt. Hosts served sandwiches cake and punch after the meeting and announced the next gathering on May 15 at Mrs Casper's home.
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Cape
Paul Staudt
Mia Edmund Fiedler
Harper Woe & Moor
Neal
Casper
Casper announces daughters wedding in Lovington
Mr and Mrs Milton Casper announce the marriage of their daughter Bonnie to Wayne Popnoe of ODonald Texas. The wedding was held in Lovington New Mexico on March 31 1951. They will reside at Lumesa where the bride has worked the past year. The groom is with Gulf Research Company. The Herald joins in wishing happiness.
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Katherine Reed
Anne Schmidtzinsky
Charles Schmidtzinsky
Milton Schmidtzinsky
Rubin Reed
Reed’s Hall
Spring Creek
Stanley Prochnow
Hill Country
Mesd
Milton Boyce
Benno Schmidtzinsky
Leo Klein
San Antonio
Ella Schmidtzinsky
V. G. Schmidtzinsky
North Pleasanton
Texas
Milton Casper
Bonnie
Wayne Popnoe
O'Donald
Lovington
New Mexico
Lumesa
Gulf Research Company
Herald
D. Schmidt
Governor Praises MacArthur Speech Before Congress
Governor Allan Shivers called General MacArthur's congressional address one of the greatest speeches he has heard. He said the talk presented facts Americans need to know to decide on the right course amid ongoing conflict and public debate.
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Allan Shivers
Loouplas MacArthur
Tia Gauci
MacArthur
Shivers
Harper Softball Team Organized for Local Play
Harper forms a softball squad led by manager Albert Feller and captain Chas Maines. Players include Chas, Rogers, Clayton, J R, Perth, Rev. Jack Munter, Daston, Rahe, Dale Couch, Buster Gate, Dean Hopl, Worth Howe, with games planned at Klarper Cane community Park under lights. Also notes attendance at the Area FFA banquet in San Antonio at Trinity Cathedral on Monday night.
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Harper
Albert Feller
Chas
Maines
Ingram
Sunset
Feller
Rogers
Clayton
J. R
Perth
Jack Munter Daston
Rahe Dale Couch
Buster Gate Menthater
Dean Hopl
Worth Howe
Klarper Canemunity Park
Elmer Strackbein Honored With Dinner Return Visit
Mr and Mrs Bill Strackbein hosted a barbecue chicken dinner Sunday to honor their son Elmer who was home for a visit. Family and close relatives enjoyed the occasion.
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David Schmidt
Harold Boyd
Set
Harold &. Birt
San Antonio
Bill Strackbein
Elmer
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