Fair opens with agriculture and carnival act lineups
Fair officials announce livestock and crop divisions led by Paul Mann and Henry Grote with judging in the Ladies Department under Mrs Henry Lochte. Calvin Bierschwale and Johnnie Evers head racing. Ira Burdick carnival shows contracted for three days and opening to the public on Thursday night August 15 with baseball games horse races and band music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Association
Paul Mann
Henry Grote
Henry Lochte
Calvin Bierschwale
Johnnie Evers
Ira Burdick
Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr Host Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Tarr held a barbecue Sunday honoring Mrs Wendel mother of Mrs Tarr on her birthday anniversary Monday. Mrs Jones and Mrs Stevens assisted. cake salads ice tea and homemade ice cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Tarr
Mrs. Tarr
A. C. Wendel
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Stevens
Mrs Ella Lee Visits Sister In Quemado Home
Mrs Ella Lee of Quemado is visiting her sister Mrs Walter Tarr and Mr Tarr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Lee of
Quemado
Walter Tarr
Mr. Tarr
Stevenson Sees Beauford Jester Victory In Texas Runoff
Gov. Stevenson forecasts Dr. H Price Rainey will fail to gain runoff votes, insisting Rainey cannot exceed his primary tally. He argues Jester and Grover Sellers together double Rainey’s votes and cites polls and bloc Black voting influence as key factors in the Texas race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxe Stevenson
H. Price Rainey
Beauford Jester
Stevenson
Rainey
Jester
Texas
Humble Advances Price on Crude Oil in 1946
Humble Oil and Refining Company raised its price paid to producers and royalty owners for crude oil by 25 cents per barrel effective July 25 1946. The move comes amid higher costs since 1941 and follows recommendations by government bodies. Panhandle crude up 28 cents Stratton 30 cents Seeligson and Tijerina Canales 20 cents. Also reports local visits and a first birthday for Friedrich twins Caron Shae and Doreen Gae with a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Oil & Refining Company
H. C. Wiess
Humble
OPA
Wiess
Petroleum Administration For War
OPA Advisory Committee
Congress
Panhandle
Stratton
Seeligson
Tijerina-Canales
Smiths and Foxes Visit Family in Texas
Mr and Mrs Homer W Smith of Austin spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Neal B Fox. Mr and Mrs A J Kinsey were Fredericksburg visitors Tuesday. Joe Ann spent the evening in Harper with Miss Donnie Len non. Lawrence Roeder who underwent an operation at a Fredericksburg hospital is resting nicely. Subscriptions to the Herald are $1 50 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer W. Smith
Austin
Neal B. Fox
A. J. Kinsey
Fredericksburg
Joe Ann
Harper
Donnie Lennon
Lawrence Roeder
Mrs Keen and Joe Parker Visit Mrs Stewart
Mrs Keen and Joe Parker spent the day with Mrs S S Stewart on Monday.
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Gov. Stevenson
Schnelle’s
Albert Sagebiel
Elnora
Beatrice
Montana
Maxie Baumann
Kerrville
Rev
Hubert Baumann
Blessing
Junior Baumann
Rev. Baumann
Mrs. Herbert Games and
Plainsview
Edwin Fritz
Corpus Christi
Bill Kaiser
Friedrich
Lonnie Friedrich
Caron Shae
Doreen Gae
Tom Green
Dorsey B. Hardeman
San Angelo
Klaerner's Park
Alfred Pehl
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Warren McDougall
Harper, Texas
Stehlings
Sterling Bros
San Antonio
FDBG
Livestock Marketing CO. Bonded Commission Company
al Mann, Mgr
Herald
Spring Creek Hall
Harper Highway
Musi “American Eagles
aArthur Reed
Otorco
Willys” Dealer
Fredericksburg, Texas
Otto Rahe
Firestone Tractor
Enebiazine Warene
Wm. Strackbein Service Station
Hart
Grocery & Market
Jinx
Dawn Hart
Martin’s
Popular Magazines
Elmo Baethge
T.bones
Gulf Station
Richard Roeder
Bode Station
Mobiloil
Molilgas
Krauskopf Reder
Cksburg
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