MacArthur urged to lead southeast Asian defense pact
The author argues NATO-like unity has limited gains but deters Soviet advances in Europe. He notes Britain and Canada face paradoxes in Red China policy and urges including Formosa, Japan, and Korea to counter imperialism. He promotes General Douglas MacArthur to head a Southeast Asian alliance to show resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATO
Europe
Kremlin
Southeast Asia
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Formosa
Japan
Republic of Korea
India
Nehru
East of Asia
Douglas MacArthur
Gen. MacArthur
Ea.t of
U.S
S. A
Harper Schools Set to Open With New Staff and Upgrades
Harper schools begin the 1954 95 term with registration August 30 and classes August 31 under Supt Ed Bailey. George Selcher named grade principal replacing Albert Black. New staff include W M Harris as vocational agriculture teacher and two new teachers. one English high school post still open. Football practice starts August 23 with equipment issue and field upgrades noted. An automatic clock bell system, stove in lunch room, science equipment, and one old bus sold to Alvin Feller accompany other summer improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Ed Bailey
Bailey
George Selcher
Austin
Albert Black
Woodmen of the World
W. M. Harris
Paul Suffel
Harper Longhorns
Alvin Feller
Death Notice for Hugh Jones Plummer of Abilene
Friends and relatives were grieved to learn of the death of Hugh Jones Plummer who died at Abilene Friday night after a short illness. He is a nephew of Paul Jones and son of Mr and Mrs Virgie Plummer of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Jones Plummer
Abilene
Paul Jones
Virgie Plummer
Houston
Fathers Help Doss Scout Troop Enjoy Paleface Camp Weekend
The Doss Scout Troop joined fathers for a weekend at Paleface Camp between Marble Falls and Austin. Activities included hiking fishing boating and swimming as candidates work toward Eagle Rank. The camp offers cabins tents and lake swimming with a 250 yard wide lake up to 25 feet deep. The group thanked fathers and local supporters for transportation and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss Boy Scout Troop
Paleface Camp
Paleface
Marble Falls
Austin
Doss
Wm. Fritz
Alfred Durden
N. J. Dietel
Texas Bill Outlawing Communism Inspires National Law
U S Senator Price Daniel says the Texas anti Communist Party law provides the framework for a national bill. The Senate approved the measure 85 to 0 with Daniels amendments, aiming a maximum 20 year prison term and $20 000 fine for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Allan Shivers
U. S
Price Daniel
Washington
United States
Senate
Daniel
House of Representatives
Shivers
Communist Party
Fea
Celebrate Joint Anniversaries at Fredericksburg Chicken Shack
On Sunday August 15 three couples observed wedding anniversaries Alvin Feller July 8 Pete Kramer August 13 and Robert Lehne July 5 with a barbecue dinner at the Chicken Shack Fredericksburg. Out of town guests included Adolph Basse Houston C A Lehne Fort Hood Egon Tatsch Bandera Henry Petrasch Schulenburg Paul Rusenberger Del Rio Charles Underwood and others. About one hundred people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Feller
Pete Kramer
Robert Lehne
Chicken Shack
Fredericksburg
Adolph Basse
Houston
C. A. Lehne
Fort Hood
Egon ‘Tatsch
Bandera
Henry Petrash
Strackbein Family Visits Sister in Midland
Mr. and Mrs. Edgary Strackbein and their children spent the weekend visiting his sister Mrs. Albert Whetstone and family in Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgary Strackbein
Albert Whetstone
Midland
Visiters from Waco and San Antonio Attend Church
Mr and Mrs S Lee Farmer and Miss Julia Farmer of Waco visited Aunt Mrs John Morris in Harper on Sunday. Rev M Morrow and family of San Antonio were in Harper and Rev Morrow preached at the Presbyterian Church in the morning. Dr Paul Schwab attended the World Council of Churches in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Lee Farmer
Julia Farmer
Waco
John Morris
M. Morrow
San Antonio
Harper
Rev. Morrow
Presbyterian Church
Paul Schwab
World Council of Churches
Chicago
Hopf Locker Adds Front Store Space With Glass Front
The Hopf Locker plant is adding a front store area built of hollow tile with a glass front. A new roof has been installed and other improvements completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopf Locker
Mrs John Rogers Honored on Birthday
The children of Mrs John Rogers hosted a barbecue dinner on Sunday at her son Chas Rogers home to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Arch Garker and daughter of San Antonio Jim Custer and two Mason grandchildren Clarence McDougall and James River ranch children John McDougall and son Henry Welting Lydia Stierschwale and children J R Bierschwale Bessie McDougall Vernon Rogers of Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childen
John Rogers
Chas. Rogers
Arch Garker
San Antonio
Jim Custer
Mason
Clarence McDougall
James River Ranch
John McDougall
Henry Welting
Lydia Stierschwale
J. R. Bierschwale
Bessie McDougall
Vernon Rogers
Harper
Vester Parker Home Destroyed by Fire
The home of Mr and Mrs Ves ter B Parker was entirely destroyed by fire Thursday evening The P arker couple were briefly apart as Mrs Parker was in the tomato patch and Mr Parker had taken a load of tomatoes to town Local volunteer firefighters fought the blaze but the building could not be saved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vester B. Parker
Walter Parkers Entertain Walter Parker Family Gathering
A Sunday dinner at the Walter Parker home featured barbe cued mutton and kid with all trimmings. Relatives and friends enjoyed music and singing by Mrs. Jack Groff Mickie McDougall Milton Crenwelge La Von Parker Donnie Bude and Creighton Stevens. Dominoes provided additional amusement. Attendees included numerous Parkers Groffs Stevens McDougalls and other relatives with visitors from Fredericksburg and Bandera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Parker
Jack Groff
Mickie McDougall
Milton Crenwelge
la von Parker
Donnie Bude
Creighton Stevens
Sam Parker
Dubois Parker
Lula Roberts
Logan
Jim Bob
Walter McDougall
Mickie
Hurley Adams
Donnie Bode
Wm. Keen
Oren Parker
Kelley
la von
Schreiner Jobes
Joe
Fredericksburg
Freddie
Bandera
Two Harper Students Enroll At TLE Seguin
Seguin Texas Lutheran College announces an expected 20 to 25 percent enrollment rise as classes begin in September. Freshman tests start September 6 and classes on September 10. upperclassmen register September 8 and freshmen September 9. A get acquainted day is planned September 5 for students parents staff and friends. Read list of Harper Fredericksburg Doss Stonewall and other area applicants including Peggy Schmidt visiting Draughons Business College in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Texas Lutheran College
Vernell Ernst
LaVerne Boos
Joan Wislan
Joy Jordan
Lola Itz
Myrtle Ahrens
Julia Sultemeier
Alton Moellering
Stanley Ernst
Douglas Jung
James Hennig
Fredericksburg
M'Liss Spaeth
Elbert Schmidt
Harper
Helen Hahn
Sylvia Spaeth
Clinton Ellebracht
Doss
Judy Kern
Stonewall
Roberta Lindig
Albert
James Engel
Luckenbach
Kerrville visitors Buck Baker and son call on Harper family
Mrs Buck Baker and her son Jack from Kerrville visited Mr and Mrs Gordon Harper on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Baker
Jack
Kerrville
Gordon Harper
August D Stahl Dies Suddenly at 69 Fredericksburg Leader
August Dietrich Stahl prominent Fredericksburg businessman and civic leader died Friday morning of a stroke while entering a local hospital. He was 69 years, 10 months, and 20 days. Survived by widow Nellie Klingelhofer and children Major Francis Stahl, Josephine Stover, and Vernell Griffin, plus two brothers, a sister, and five grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at Beckmann Funeral Home and Zion Lutheran Church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. He was active in real estate, WPA, Red Cross, school administration, and church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August D. Stahl
Fredericksburg
August Dietrich Stahl
Theodore
Louise Widemann Stahl
Nellie Klingelhoefer
Francis Stahl
San Antonio
Josephine
W. J. Stover
Norman
Okla
Vernell
F. M. Griffin
Washington, D. C
Ernest Stahl
Alvin Stahl
Austin
Clara
Oswald Feller
Harper
Adolph
Clemens
Edmund
Felix Stahl
Beckmann
Zion Lutheran Church
Gus Sager
Zion’s
Greenwood Cemetery
Stahl
Works Progress
Sam Houston College
Fayette County
Post Oak
Doss, Albert and Boerne
Mixed Choir of
Zion
Gillespie County
The
American Red Cross
Fredericksburg Independent
Old Teamsters Reunion
Two Faculty Members Named at Texas Lutheran College
The appointment of two faculty members to vacancies in the model and business administration departments at Texas Lutheran College was announced by President Edward A. Sageblel. George W. Hindman of Austin will be acting head of the business department. Loyd H. Hudson is named choral director and music instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake University
University of Indiana
Jones Family Attends Funeral of Hugh Jones Plummer
Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Jones and granddaughter Dianne Sageser traveled to Houston after leaving Saturday evening to attend the funeral of Mr. Jones nephew Hugh Jones Plummer on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Jones
Dianne Sageser
Houston
Mr. Jones
Hugh Jones Plummer
Delegates appointed from Gillespie County to THDA meeting
Mrs Marshall Brown returned Friday from Dallas where she was delegate to the District THDA meeting of the Home Demonstration Club. Mrs KK Pentck of Willow City and Mrs Ewald Sageblel of Crabapple were the other two delegates from Gillespie County. The convention was held Aug 10 through August 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Brown
Dallas
THDA
Home Demonstration Club
S . Pentck
Willow City
Ewald Sageblel
Crabapple
Gillespie County
Gillespie County Fair Opens With Gala Parade Friday
The 66th Gillespie County Fair kicks off with a Friday morning gala parade at 10 o clock. Delegations from across the county and state gather for the oldest Texas county fair as three gala days unfold with events starting early each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Wiener Roast At Chester Ends Summer Club Meeting
The St James Luther League met at Itz home on Sunday evening August 15 for a wiener roast with swimming singing and games. Eleven members attended with a balance of 52.81 in the treasury and plans to resume next summer after several members leave for college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Itz
St. James Luther League
Hulbert Schmidt
Itz
Jesus
Jo Ann Spacth
Jesus Savior
Parade Opens Klein County Fair With Colorful Entries
The annual fair parade kicks off Friday at 10:00 a.m. with Alfred Pehl predicting one of the best parades yet. Entries from Blanco to Gillespie County include farms, clubs, breweries, and local businesses as bands, color guards, and two marshals lead the procession. Bozo the Clown and the Bill Hames Shows carnival will entertain daily as agricultural exhibits aim to meet high standards despite prior setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Pehl
Hugo Kliigerner
Edgar Stroeher
Gillespie County Fair Association
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
National Guard
State Highway Patrol
Harper Lions Purchase Dump Ground Land
The Harper Lions bought land from Karl Klahn for city dump grounds. Residents’ contributions cover the cost and a September 1 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the school will select a governing body and set regulations for ground use. Miss Frances Dittmar thanked the club for sending her as Harper Duchess to a Fredericksburg goat show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions
Karl Klahn
Harper
Frances Dittmar
Harper Duchess
Mulcair
Gillespie County
W. A. Brown
Hollan Walker
Fred Whitewood, Jr
Harper PTA Executive Committee Meets
The Harper PTA Executive Committee met Thursday afternoon August 2 at 3 pm in the school gym to plan next year’s program and budget. Mrs Victor Marschall proposed a method for yearbooks and motions carried. Chairmen were announced for Lunch room, Health, Publications, Historian, Home and Family Life, Room Representative, Parliamentarian, Hospitality, Legislative, Auditor, Music, Safety, Defense, and Publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Pta
Victor Marschall
Doyle Parker
Elton Spencer Flealth
Clemens Maurer
H. L. Stevens
Edn
Braeutigam
J. R. Peril
Gilbert Anderegg
Elbert Feller
Layette Shower for Mrs. Ed Bailey at Baptist Church
Mrs. Edward Igalley was honored with a layette shower Saturday from 3 to 5 pm at the Baptist Church. A white embossed cake centered the refreshment table with green punch, and green decorations complemented the event. The honoree received a pink carnation corsage and a small gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Igalley
The
Baptist Church
Elton Spencer
Elmo Lumpkins
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Harry Wahrmun
Tures
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
International Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
el Paso
Port Arthur
Ooi
Vester Parker
Walter Parkers
TLE
Peggy Schmidt
Draughons Business College
Lee Schmidia
D. Stahl
Chester
Blanco
New Braunfels
Gillespie County Farm Bureau
Pioneer Flour Mills
Kendall County Fair
Comfort Wool and Mohair
Stonewall Community Club
Doss Community Club
Lone Star Brewery
San Antonio Fiesta de San Jacinto
Falstaff Brewing Company
Pearl Brewery
Listerdale Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department
Grand Prize Brewery
Chester Schwetheim and Son
Comfort
Bireck'’s Barbecue
Herman Sans Alttenheim
Kendall Game Protective Association
Fredericksburg Horsemen's Club
Pehl
Queen
Miss Wood
National Guard Band of
St. Mary’s
Comfort High School
Laurie Wells
Falstaff
Crustene Shortening
Reinhard Endertin
Lone Star
Walter Kleypas
Fredericksburg Lions Club
Rahe Motors
Fredericksburg Future Homemakers Association
Central Motor Company
Fredericksburg Rotary Club
Weber & Jenschke Nash
Hill Country Implement Company
Fredericksburg Lodge of the Sons of Herman
Behrends Radio and TV Service
Standard Service Company
Boening Motor Sales
Boening Implement Co
Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion
Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kramer Tractor and Implement Company
Liudwig Flower Shop
National Farm Loan Association
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
Future Farmers of America
Capitol Life Insurance
Alamo Meat Market (Comfort
Gold Motor Company
Werner Schmidt
Randolph Jung
Bill Hames
Boso
Bozo the Clown
Bozo
Philadelphia
Harper Pta Executive
Hubert Rahe
Watkins
Tarr Legislative
Chas
Mulns
Roy Roberts
Musile
Herman Ochler
Suafety
Layette
Mrs
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