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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
3
A San Antonio World War I veteran recalls Roosevelt’s Chicago Legion address and argues the economy act cut World War I veterans’ benefits. The author contrasts Republican and new deal veteran programs and notes CCC creation alongside rapid federal spending.
In letters from Army buddies, Pvt. Calvin Sageser reported missing in action after a New Guinea landing. Sageser is praised as an outstanding soldier by Staff Sgt. F F Hill who recalls seeing him go under and not surface. The note notes about 50 men escaped the fatal mission, with Dallas reports of brothers returning from Arawe and New Britain.
A 1920s and 1930s history of adjusted service certificates and loans for veterans is recounted. The piece notes Republican and Democratic actions under Coolidge and Roosevelt, contrasting bonus movement tensions with New Deal vetoes of veteran aid bills. It hints at President Roosevelt’s stance and wartime policy contrasts.
President Roosevelt wins renomination by Democrats in Chicago to seek a fourth term with Senator Harry S. Truman of Missouri as running mate. Truman defeats Vice President Henry A. Wallace on the second ballot after Wallace led on the first.
Pvt. William C. Gresham writes Fritz Sageser about Calvin’s death in action. He explains confusion after the event, that Calvin did not suffer, and that he cannot provide more details due to the lack of information. He notes 160 men were involved and offers sympathy.
Gillespie County District Court will begin August 21 with Grand Jurors named by District Clerk E. L. Schmidt. The list includes Arthur Holy Henry J. Schmidt Paul Sauer Wm. Kothe Simon J. Burg Chester J. Krein Lawrence Knopp Ewald Koennecke W. C. Russell Albert Maner Emil Fritz Clinton Brown Edgar A. Gold R. F. Lawrence Hilmar Henke Emil E. Petsch. No Petit Jury is summoned. Judge Raymond Gray may open a list if needed. Jury commissioners were Felix Herbert Lewis A. Stevens and D. J. Hoerster.
A joint report details two major community events. The Yearling Delaine Ram and Ewe Sale at Junction drew about 200 top Delaines and 50 choice ewes with a top ram selling for 450 dollars to a Junction buyer. Harper area bidders dominated. Proceeds near 800 dollars will fund Harper School improvements. Another PTA goat roping and barbecue at Stewart’s Grove drew about 700 attendees, with a 2 pm to 7 pm program, a barbecue supper for 700, and a 200-plus couple dance at Bein’s Hall. Rodeo winners include Harvey Goff, J R Peril, and Elgin Kramer among others.
F M Koch mileage rationing officer for the San Antonio district office of price administration announced that covers of A gasoline ration books must be saved and presented when applying for renewal of A rations. A rations expire September 21 and renewal is expected to start shortly after September 1. Drivers who have lost or discarded A book covers may need to file special applications with new proof of their right to the basic ration.
Sgt Milton Bode son of Mr and Mrs Paul Bode of Harper is reported by the War Department to have been wounded in action in the Asiatic area. No details are available but it is believed he wrote his parents that a wound affected his hand and fingers.
The Fredericksburg District Luther Leagues announce a three day Bible Camp at the Girl Scout Camp on the Blanco River from August 27 to 29 with a $3.00 registration. Speakers include Rev G A Poehlmann and Rev L Benarden. Registration due by August 16, minimum 40 registrants needed.
A Ninth Air Force Service Command unit in Europe shows Sergeant Elgin H. Tatsch of Harper among mechanics and ground crew around a rebuilt “Goatee Hell-Marty Marauder.” They fashioned the aircraft from wreckage of two planes after a freak landing accident, completed in spare time after inspectors condemned both planes for salvage.
Harvey S. Firestone Jr. warns civilian tire supplies will lag as military demand surges for heavy tires. He cites larger gun and aircraft needs, rail disruptions, and ongoing manpower limits, stating civilian shortages may persist for months while conservation efforts continue.
Mrs. Felix Garner 29 a mother of four drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming in the Llano River under the Fredericksburg Mason road bridge. A 12 year old girl tried to help as Garner sank, but rescue came from Kurt Hoffmann and Raymond Humphreys. Garner, formerly Stella Mae Johnson, was born in Mason.
Sergeant Elgin H. Tatsch of Harper joined the Ninth Air Force unit led by Lt. Col. Earle B. Dunning to salvage and recommission two B-26 Marauders. Tatsch and two other mechanics completed engine changes on the dual-purpose aircraft. The rescued plane, nicknamed Marty Marauder, survived a mission after the hydraulic brakes were shot by flak, circling the field before a brake-less landing amid fading light and trees.
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports no commercial failures in Texas during the first six months of 1944. The last Texas business bankruptcy occurred in July 1943, with nine failures in the first half of 1943.
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