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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1948

Page

4

See-Ses Contributed Note on China Falt

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.

Russia could conquer Asia if China falls to Soviets

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.

Far East Soviet Russia Kremlin China Malaya Burma Indonesia Philippines India Russia Asia United States Pacific Hawaii Japan Douglas MacArthur Korea Manchuria Siberia MacArthur Tokyo Bataan Alaska Yalta Kurile Aleutian Bering Sea States Laska Peri

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Minutes and Party Plans

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.

Legion Auxiliary Legien

Supper and Carnival Sponsored by PTA a Big Success

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.

Harper Parent-Teacher Association PTA Harper and Fredericksburg

Cold Weather Keeps Deer and Turkey Brought to Storage Low

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.

Gillespie Co Gillespie County Stein’s Turkey Harper Locker Cash Produce Wille Ize Game Warden Act Bob Loth

Harper High Lob City to Center Point for opener

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.

Harper High School Center Point Rex Fox Harper Cagers C. D. Jung Ray Carter Wesley Sageser Dennis Neal Clark Bierschwale Charles Neal Jackie Eathorne Elbert Schmidt

Rites Held Saturday In Kerrville For Frank Harper

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.

Smith Frank J. Harper Mason Harper A. C. Knight Church of Christ Leonard Mullen Kerrville Ernest Underwood Simon Orin Tinsley Herman Harper G. F. Harper Texas Veda Moor Morris Ranch Bandera el Paso Sherman Maurice Ida Turner Mason, Texas Jerry Jody

Shomette Leads National Forum on Radio for Agriculture

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.

Shromette Testa Teaar National Association of Boa Dio Association of Rado Farm Directors Chicago Texas Future Farmers of America Kansas City Bill Raach Meur

Progress On School Gym Auditorium Underway

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.

Supt Neal Fox Supt. Fox

Lemuel Jones Hosts Junior Stag Party for Son Johnnie

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

Lemuel Jones Thei Son Johnnie

Harper School to observe National School Lunch week

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.

Harper Neal Fox Supt. Fox

Local Social News Roundup From Stockdale And Nearby

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.

Fred Wake Stockdale Rudi Bubela Mr. Bubela San Antonio Paul Jones Jack Jones Lawrence Heinemann Morris Ranch Harper Sunday PTA

First Selectees From Draft Board 50 Report For Induction

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.

Fort Sam Houston US Army Fredericksburg Morris Ricketts Chas. Ricketts Johnson City Chester Ahrens Alfred Ahrens Stonewall Clarence Waxier Charles Waxier Blanca C. D. Jordan Draft Board No. 50 Gillespie County

Gillespie County Tops State in CROP Donation Drive

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.

Gillespie County Christian Rural Overseas Alex Frantzen B. F. Gray Gilles Europe

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Leo Klein Clete Tug Wana Money Gould Creery Harper Schoo Timken Roller Bearing Company Ohio Institute Ohio Timken Gene Erwin P.T.A Mat Frank Harper Bill Shomette National Forum Carl Durst of Doss Fred Gammenthaler Home Fred Whitewood Whitewood Ranch RCP Raymond Parker Camp Hood Herald Draft Board 50 Keville Kerrin Statth Fueral Waller Latr Watkins Tarr Good Government Awards Beauford Jester Earl Ard Longview Norman Stehling Florine Zenner Beore St. Mary's Church W. Creek St Arthur Zenner Richard Stehling Pat Kilmer
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