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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
4
Unclear fragmentary item references China fault or fall and a contributed note. The readable text lacks coherent detail, dates, or names to form a complete summary card.
A.B. Light argues the Far East danger lies in Soviet expansion through China. He warns that Soviet control of 4 million square miles and 450 million people would—via China— threaten Malaya, Burma, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India, sever US Pacific trade, end Alaska’s security, and place Tokyo at risk. He urges immediate action to prevent China falling to Communist or Soviet influence.
The Legion Auxiliary met Monday December 6 at the Legion hall. Minutes were read and approved. Fourteen members answered roll call. New bylaws were read. Venetian blinds are being ordered for the well time party set for Friday December 10. Leo Klein and others presented topics and gifts were carved after the meeting.
The Harper PTA event at the school last Saturday served about 500 plates and hosted carnival games in school rooms. Net proceeds likely between 500 and 1,000 dollars will fund the PTA school fund. Weather was perfect and merchants of Harper and Fredericksburg were thanked for donations.
Reports from Gillespie County storage plants show about 100 deer and 25 turkeys added since last week, with totals reaching 1201 deer and 249 turkeys since opening season on Nov 16. No violations or hunting incidents were reported by authorities during the past week.
Harper High School basketball team travels to Center Point for the season opener. Coach Rex Fox says workouts have focused on outdoor dirt practice while awaiting a new gym. Team members include C. D. Jung Ray Carter Wesley Sageser Dennis Neal Clark Bierschwale Charles Neal Jackie Eathorne Elbert Schmidt Carol Walker and others as eight town district rivals are named for forthcoming meets.
Frank J. Harper aged 57 died at his Mason home after a cancer illness. Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral Home with Rev. A C Knight and Rev. Leonard Mullen officiating. He leaves a wife and stepson Jerry of Mason, parents in Kerrville, a son Maurice, a granddaughter Jody, and three sisters. Burial was in Garden of Memories, Kerrville.
Bill Shomette spoke at the National Association of Farm Directors meeting in Chicago and joined sessions of the National 4H Club Congress. Earlier he traveled with 400 Texas delegates to the Future Farmers of America convention in Kansas City and broadcast train interviews.
Superintendent Neal Fox reports steady progress on the school gym addition with the sub floor laid and all electric wiring completed. Roofing tile and rock work are finished and only finishing touches remain, with completion expected by mid January. Carl Durst and family visited Fred Gammenthaler’s home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Lemuel Jones hosted a Junior Stag Party last Thursday from 6 30 to 8 30 p m in honor of their son Johnnie s sixth birthday Thirteen boys and their parents attended and were served hot dogs toasted marshmallows popcorn balls and doughnuts
Supt. Neal Fox announces Harper School will observe National School Lunch week from December 13 to 17. Parents and representatives are invited to join children for a noon lunch at 11 30 to 12 45 with serving times 11 30 12 10 and 12 45, at 30 cents per plate.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wake of Stockdale and daughter Mrs Rudi Bubela visited Mr and Mrs Paul Jones and Mr and Mrs Jack Jones Sunday. Fred Whitewood trapped a bobcat kitten at Whitewood ranch using a chicken as bait. Raymond Parker from Camp Hood visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Heinemann and children of Morris Ranch visited Harpers Sunday. The PTA sponsored supper and bazaar was well attended, yielding about $500. A class question on fish nets drew a boy’s witty answer about holes tied to string.
Six men from Draft Board No. 50 left for Fort Sam Houston to be inducted into the US Army as the first selectees from Gillespie Kendall Kerr Llano and Bianco counties. Names include Rochette Zesch Sublett Maurer Rickett Johnson City Ahrens and Waxier, all in the 23 to 24 year age class. The next call for five men is set for December 15 per C D Jordan, chairman of the Gillespie County board.
Gillespie County ranks among the top four in Texas for CROP donations to The Christian Rural Overseas Program. County chairman Alex Frantzen received a telegram from state director B F Gray noting the likelihood of a full carload, with 61,000 pounds of Wheat and notable items including 102 pounds wool and 519 pounds mohair already donated alongside cash totaling 1100. The county’s effort reflects strong church participation and generous farmer shipments to aid war-torn Europe.
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