23 Aug 1946
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
1
Quotations on constancy and moral courage open the piece, followed by brief social notes. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rahe with Harold travel to Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Leo Klein and daughters visit Rev. A. A. Gitter in town.
Senator Allan Shivers asserts an overwhelming primary lead and accuses his second place rival of mudslinging. He defends his Army service and Texas Senate record while critiquing his opponent for lacking training and making unfounded claims. The CIO-PAC challenger is accused of grabbing at any tactic to erode Shivers' lead.
Promoter Bill Davee announces Tony Elizondo of Corpus Christi defending his middleweight title against Jimmy Curl of San Antonio in the opening fall program on Tuesday night August 27. Elizondo is undefeated locally and Curl, a Purple Heart veteran, has a string of victories. the card also features five other fights.
The Civil Service Commission announced an examination for probational appointments as office appliance repairmen in Washington and nearby areas. Requires 3 years of relevant experience and age 18 to 61, with veteran preference waivers. Salary 2243 dollars yearly. Applications due September 9, 1946. Information from M A Wahl Fredericksburg Texas or Civil Service Commission Washington.
Dr Ralph W Sockman warns against leaders who wield power for selfish ends. He argues for selecting political and industrial leaders who act with social responsibility to avoid tyranny and exploitation. The piece notes global religious activity and missionary movements, including Chinese agricultural learning and postwar evangelism.
An elderly man named Rudolph, committed to Hitler, defends harsh actions by arguing ends justify means. Catholics debate conscience and American principles, with calls to uphold honesty and Christian values amid pro Hitler praise.
War Assets Administration reports three site sales at East Kelly Field Jones Avenue San Antonio and Corpus Christi Naval Distribution Center netted about 760000 in four days with veterans making up over 96 percent of purchasers. Total sales broke down as 129000 at East Kelly 140000 at Jones Avenue and 491000 at Corpus Christi.
While preaching to Indians in Minnesota Bishop Whittle rushed to a nearby village to conduct a service. He left his belongings in the chieftain's lodge and asked if they would be safe. The chief reassured him that no white man was within a hundred miles and the items would be secure.
A lawmaker quoted Daniel Webster and claimed he wrote the dictionary. A colleague corrected that Noah Webster authored the dictionary. The speaker retorted with a Bible joke about Noah building the ark, turning the moment into light banter.
A card from the Schwermuecke family of Bad Heilbrunnen Germany expresses thanks for clothing sent to Kelton Lange of Harper. The note describes refugees from Koenigsberg and hardship under Russian control, aided by U N R A and American relief efforts.
The notice identifies First Baptist Church with Rev. A R Allen serving as pastor. It outlines worship and church leadership presence in the community and marks ongoing parish activities.
The Mexican Government will send a large exhibit to the State Fair of Texas for the first time since 1924, arriving at Fair Park around September 15. The display covers about 1500 square feet in the Foods Building and features more than a thousand items of Mexican silver pottery leather and rare lacquers plus a collection of regional costumes. The exhibit was arranged with help from Fernando de la Garza Gustavo Ortiz Herman Alejandro Buelna and the Mexican Tourist Department in San Antonio and Mexico City.
Miss Mary Belle Bein of Sonora spent several days in Harper visiting with friends before returning home from vacation this week.
M Lorena and Sister M Columbia of Our Lady of the Lake Convent visited with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Felix Maurer and were taken back to San Antonio by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lange this week. Also advertised are sale items from Sterling Bros including navy shirts and dungarees priced at $1.05 to $1.50.
St Anthony's Church lists Masses on Sunday August 25 at 8 and 9 30 communion Sunday for the Youth Sodality and St Ann's Society church dinner and bazaar on September 22 and extends a welcome to all to attend services Walk in any time signed Presbyterian Church Charles G Workman Pastor.
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