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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1950

Page

3

Why Korea fought as result of Western diplomacy

The piece argues Western leaders at Teheran Yalta and Potsdam invited Soviet forces into Korea and China as a route to strategic gains. It cites Roosevelt Truman Bullitt and Stalin as successors of a mindset that socialized world power, warns the policy harmed Korea and threatened democracy, and claims the public and government protected communists at home.

Teheran Yalta Potsdam Stalin Berlin Vienna Pacific Islands Alaska China Asia Korea Red Army Europe William C. Bullitt Moscow Mr. Roosevelt Truman Hitler America Alger Hiss

Austin Families Visit Harper Parents Sunday

Mr and Mrs Erato Hopf and daughter and Mr and Mrs Luther Dabney and daughter of Austin visited their parents at Harper Sunday.

Erato Hopf Luther Dabney Austin Harper Sunday

Gillespie County 4-H Club Meets With Members and Guests

Gillespie County 4-H Club met last Thursday with Linden and Givin Parker. Fourteen members attended along with Mr. Stone Supt. Rasco twelve fathers and several visitors. A sheep trimming demonstration was held and delicious refreshments were served.

Gillespie County 4-H Club Linden Givin Parker Mr. Stone Supt. Rasco

MacDonald Visits Sister in Harper After Kerrville Trip

S. A. MacDonald of La Feria Texas arrived Friday morning to visit his sister Mrs Carrie Catentine in Harper. He had spent several days with his brother Oscar MacDonald at Kerrville, who brought A to Harper Friday morning.

S. A. MacDonald la Feria Texas Carrie Catentine Harper Oscar MacDonald Kerrville

Pre-Induction Physicals Set For 30 Men Next Wednesday

The first pre induction physical for twenty men from Draft Board No 50 includes Gillespie Kerr Kendall Llano and Bianco counties and reports show only fifteen men presenting for exams. Nine men left Fredericksburg others from Kerrville and Boerne. A second call for 30 men is set for Wednesday August 16 with the list of names to be released next Wednesday.

Draft Board No Gillespie Kerr Kendall Llano Bianco San Antonio Ruth Kelch Fredericksburg Kerrville Boerne Kelch

Doss Annual Fair Highlights 3 Act Comedy Her Step Husband

The Doss community fair Saturday August 12 features the 3 act comedy Her Step Husband at 8 p.m. directed by Rudy Becker and written by Larry E. Johnson with special permission from Denison Co. The plot follows Aunt Emmy's visit from California and the ensuing farce as the Marshall family hires a butler and maid while Mr. Marshall impersonates the butler. Events include agricultural and handwork exhibits, 4-H displays, a chuck wagon display and a Corriedale ram giveaway, plus ball games between Doss and Gillespie county 4-H teams and a softball game with City Radio Electric.

Doss Rudy Becker Larry E. Johnson Denison Co Emmy California Marshall Jerry Mrs. Marshall Harvey P. Marshall Mary Officer Chen Jerry Durden Mary Marshall Vernell Evers Sylvia Allen Marjorie Sauer Emily Paisley Alora Mae Hahn Florence Ainslee Vernell Geistweidt Stella Beatrice Woerner Gillespie County Charles Stone Emil Sauer City Radio & Electric

Rambouillet Sheep Program Highlights in Gillespie County 4-H

Gillespie County 4 H Club showcases 16 registered Rambouillet sheep at Fredericksburg Fan Aug 18 20 Farms donated by Sears Roebuck Foundation with premiums totaling 350 per county Ram lambs earn 50 15 12 50 10 7 50 Ewe lambs 50 10 7 50 5 Fleeces 50 10 7 50 5 Winners receive cash and premiums. participants must care for sheep under county agent direction and return an acceptable ewe lamb yearly or face a 25 cash penalty kept in a county fund.

Carlton Wendel David Sagebiel Calvin Schumann Bob Brown Sears and Roebuck Foundation Fredericksburg Sears Roebuck Foundation

Mrs Tellman Landers Hospitalized, Family Noted

Mrs A J Arnold was called to the bedside of her daughter Mrs Tellman Landers who is in a hospital.

A. J. Arnold Tellman Landers

Misses Roeder and Rischner Visit San Antonio Parents

Miss Gloria Jean Roeder and Miss Theresa Rischner, holding positions in San Antonio, spent the weekend with their respective parents.

Gloria Jean Roeder Theresa Rischner San Antonio

Fragmentary Local Notice About Miss Colene Parger

Miss Colene Parger living with my sister Mrs Braden at under c the week end these with names ab Harper.

Colene Parger Mrs. Braden Ab Harper

Harper Edges Enderlin In 3-2 Sunday Baseball Clash

Harper won 3-2 as Enderlin committed three errors costing a run each and Harper two, including the decisive eighth inning when Massey walked with the bases loaded to force home the winning run. Oren Cottle allowed six hits for Harper while Knopp worked 7 1 3 innings for Enderlin.

Harper Enderlin Seipp Ball Park Oren Cottle Knopp Peter Harold Rahe Tatsch Frantzen Stonewall Harper Community Park Enderlin’s Sisterdale Harper-- Abrhore Om. Cottle Howe Baumann HI. Rahe Lorenz D. Rahe Massey Feller Enderlin Weirich J. Enderlin Brodbeck Lf Wu H. Enderlin Hartmann Bonn Dittmar Peters Weirich H. Rahe Or. Cottle Dr. Cottle Short Born Weilrich Omer Cottle Skippy Harold

Entertainers Set Nightly Shows at Gillespie County Fair

The 62nd Gillespie County Fair will feature a nightly grandstand variety program with Wayne Wintin and his educated horse Cimarron, Johnny Reagan, Red River Dave, Lib erty horses, and Baza the clown. Fireworks, unique set pieces, and aerial displays will cap each show as Fair President Joe S. Petsch touts affordable prices.

Gillespie County Wayne Wintin Cimarron Johnny Reagan Red River Dave Baza Joe S. Petsch Petsch Wintin Reagan WOAI San Antonio Texas Bozo Elgin Hermann Harry O. Davis Wm. M. Petmecky Wesley A. Gold Ty Cox John Dooley Ewald Schaefer Henry C. Meurer Don Franklin

Miss Ledbetter Visits Parker Family in St Louis

Miss Marjorie Ledbetter of St. Louis is here visiting Carlos Parker and his family this week.

Marjorie Ledbetter St. Louis Carlos Parker and

Morris Family Visits San Antonio With Daughter’s Family

Mr and Mrs Joan Morris spent several days in San Antonio last week visiting their daughter Mrs Jack Lee and her family.

Jack Jones Houston A. C. Wendel Kirchhoff Joan Morris San Antonio Jack Lee

Sageser-Haas Legion Post Installs 1951 Officers

Sageser-Haas Post No 650 American Legion held a regular meeting in the Legion Hall. New officers for 1951 were installed by E R Brown and include Commander Mack J Scarborough and Adjutant Leonard Lott. The Texas Department convention will be in Galveston September 8 to 10, 1950, with several members listed to attend and others urged to join before August 20, 1950.

Sageser-Haas American Legion Legion Hall E. R. Brown Mack J. Scarborough H. K. Gamel W. E. Fletche Leonard Lott Dayton Rahe A. L. Spellmann Thomas B. Cobb H. J. Lott van C. Brown The Dept. of Texas Galveston Thomas Whetstone Calvin Kensing W. E. Fletcher Adj

Birthday Observance by Kerrville WSCS at Harper Church

The Kerrville WSCS held a July 31 Candle Lighting service at the Harper Methodist with Miss Lorene Oehler piano solo and violin by Mrs. Forest Rode. Mrs. S. L. Batchelor led the candlelight program. readings by Mrs. Bessie McDougall and Rev. B. E. Brethan. Guests from Harper attended along with Kerrville members. cake, punch, and favors followed.

Kerrville Harper Wscs Lorene Oehler Felix Haas SCS Bessie McDougall B. E. Brethan Kerrville Group WSCS Felix Kensing Harper S. L. Bachelor

Convention Speaker Rev Hill to Lead Texas Luther Leaguers in Fredericksburg

Reverend Wilson A Hill of Robstown chairs the District Youth Board and acts as convention advisor for the Coth annual Texas District Luther Leaguers meeting in Fredericksburg this weekend. He will lead Sunday services at Holy Ghost Eran Church at 10:00 a.m.

Wilson A Hill Robstown Coth Texas Luther Leaguers Fredericksburg Hill Holy Ghosteran

Harper Pep Squad Amateur Night and Dance

The Harper Pep Squad sponsors an amateur night at the school gym Thursday August 17 at 8 p m. Admission 35 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. A dance follows at the Harper Community Park open-air pavilion around 9 p m with Jesse James & His Boys of Austin providing music for 1.00 per person.

Harper Pep Squad Harper Community Park Jesse James & His Boya" Orchestra Austin

District Court Opens Aug 21 in Gillespie County

The Gillespie County District Court Fall Term opens August 21 with Grand Jury call at 9 a.m. and Petit Jury for the first week beginning Tuesday, August 22. The docket is heavy and includes numerous jurors listed for the first week.

District Court Gillespie County E. L. Schmidt Schmidt

Brooks opens runoff campaign for Texas lieutenant governor

Pierce Brooks a Dallas insurance executive who led 11 contenders in the first primary attacked his runoff rival for eight years in the Texas Senate saying he did nothing to curb runaway state government costs and failed to pursue post census redistricting. Brooks framed his bid as independence from special interests and pledged allegiance to God and Texas voters.

Pierce Brooks Dallas Texas Senate Brooks Texas

Junction Auction Arena Set to Open August 16

Ranchers Commission Co. will operate a new livestock auction and sales barn at Junction, opened by Lem Jones and brother Jack Jones. The facility at the junction of Mason and Menard roads aims to handle 1800 cattle and thousands of goats with modern weighing gear. construction costs were about 230000 dollars. Sales are planned for each Wednesday.

Lem Jones Hill Country Ranchers Commission Co Junction Jones Jack Jones Mason and Menard Auction Rena Ineadag Vamanian

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