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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1945

Page

4

Truth About Spain Suppressed by World News Coverage

A Brooklyn Tablet report citing Radio Nacional Madrid recounts reporters resigning over refusal to publish critical Spain articles. It notes European papers fear upsetting narratives, with Madrid and London correspondents claiming coverage skews toward favorable or disordered depictions of Spain and Russia.

Brooklyn Radio Nacional Madrid Lans Durech I Universal Mexco Spain Mexico City Durech United Press el Universal Daily Express of London Russia

Officer's rank available for new enlistees

Enlistees in the regular army may attend Officer's Candidate Schools for a commission Lt Cummins reports. Any warrant officer or enlisted man in active service meeting qualifications can apply after nine weeks. must remain in service at least one year after commissioning. Veterans reenlisting within 20 days of discharge may receive bonuses and 90 day furlough.

Regular Army United States Cummins West Fourth Street Austin Texas Adjutant General Schooal

Golden wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Theo Wahrmund

Celeste Gelden Weedeling notes Mr and Mrs Theo Wahrmund marked fifty years of marriage with a barbecue supper and dance at Seipp's Hall last Sunday. Hundreds attended with their two children Chas Wahrmund and Ida Klein, 17 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Theo. Wahrmund Seipp’s Hall Chas. Wahrmund Edwin J Ida) Klein Mr. Wahrmund Wm. Althaus Gottlieb Willms Emil Heimann Louis Wahrmund Joe Kraus Frank Wahrmund Theo Wahrmund

Wesley Sageser Weds Hugh Nine Point Odds

Dr OW Mettherson of Junction Methodist Church unites Wesley Sageser WHH Hugh in a November 30 ceremony at the Junction Fratey church parsonage. Attendants Mrs McPherson and Mr and Mrs C W Walker. Bride in light blue with gladiola corsage. Groom, a Junction native, recently discharged from the U S Army. They will live in Junction.

OW. Ro Mettherson Junction Methodis Mike Myrtle Walker Myr GN. Walker John Lewis Weaver Mis O. Weaver Junction of Fratey Methodist Church Parsonage McPherson C. W. Walker Junction Harper Harper High School U. S. Army Herald

Albert Pape Marries Helen Smith in Laredo

Albert Pape and Helen Smith of Laredo wed on November 28 in Laredo. Smith is Mrs. Ellis Granville’s sister-in-law and both couples are Laredo High School graduates. Pape recently discharged from the Army on November 10. The Fletchers hosted visitors from San Antonio, including Mrs. Raymond Barry who also stayed for a few days.

Alb. Pape Helen Smith Laredo Smith Ellis Granville Laredo High School Pape Raymond Barry San Antonio W. E. Fletcher Mary Francis Fletcher

Housecoat Fire Burns La Mesa Hotel Occupant

Mrs Dora Feupe suffered third degree burns when her robe caught fire over a hot plate at the La Mesa Hotel. Firefighters and cafeteria staff rescued her as flames spread. she was hospitalized in improved condition days later. Gillen and staff sustained minor burns. some furniture and floor were damaged. Local residents assisted as alarms were raised. Additional social notes mention visitors and college students.

Dora Dietrich Feupe la Mesa Hotel Ostrow Hotel Mais Foupe Francis Schuck

Horns Shot by 13 Year Old Earns Local Attention

Wesley Serreser, age 13, reportedly shoots a large set of antlers found on Mr. ALC Riley’s ranch Sunday afternoon. The antlers resemble a West Texas mule deer, with a 22 inch spread, and are described as one of the largest in the territory. They were sent to Kerrville taxidermist Ira Norris for mounting.

Wesley Serreser Hilda Sageser Phaete Alc. Riley Bageser Latper West Texas Ira Norris Kerrville

Wahrmund Golden Wedding Observed in Gillespie Community

Mr. and Mrs. Theo Wahrmund celebrated 50 years of marriage with a Seipp’s Hall gathering last Sunday. The couple, aged 72 and 68 respectively, wed in Fredericksburg on December 10 1895 at St Mary’s Church. They have two children 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren with no family deaths since their wedding.

MacDonald Chas. Wahrmund Gillespie County Wahrmund Theo. Wahrmund Seipp’s Hall Anna Rischner St. Mary's Church Fredericksburg Tarillion Aug. Rischner Ida Edwin J. Klein Gillespie

December Contributions To Convalescent Soldier Aid

Gillespie County Chapter of Alamo Camp and Hospital Service Center sent 6000 in December allocations to San Antonio for gifts and supplies for convalescent soldiers. The drive included 75 wrapped gifts, balls, paper, stickers, tags, bells, boxes, gift cards, and popcorn, plus 8 dollars for expenses. Willow City and Cherry Springs Church of Christ coordinated homemade cookies and gifts for December and January respectively.

Gillespie County Alamo Camp and Hospital la Vallita San Antonio Bethany Church American Red Cross Chapter Willow City Cherry Springs

Science Banishes Bread Mould

An experiment by Dr. William H Cathcart head of Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company bakery labs shows high frequency heat to wrapped loaves can eradicate mould spores. Treated bread remained mould free weeks after baking while untreated loaves moulded quickly. Large-scale electronic mould prevention will start in the companys 37 bakeries in January.

Willam H. Cathcart Capet Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company National Bakery Laboratories

Extend Infantile Paralysis Fund Campaign Dates

Campaign dates for the Sister Elizabeth Kenny Infantile Paralysis Foundation Fund are extended to January 1 nationwide. Texas Chairman George C Francisco Jr says late organization in Texas prompted the extension. The original end date was December 8 proclaimed by Governor Coke R Stevens. Kerrville visitors included Mrs Alfred Kramer Mrs ALvin Feller and baby Mrs Pete Kramer and baby Mrs Paul Staudt and Miss Helen Kramer.

Austin Texas Sister Kena Vay Coke R. Stevens Cam Hoggs Boag Chaitin Roaneiseo Dias All Court Texas Ettles Alfred Kramer Alvin Feller Pete Kramer Paul Staudt Helen Kramer Kerrville

Gillespie County FEN Discharges From Service

The local draft board lists multiple men who filed discharge papers in the past week. Navy honored: Edwin C. Burrer and William H. Yeoman. Army honorees include Marvin M. Roos Joe A. Fiedler Jr Paul Andrew Cornell Clayton F. Lorenz Elgin Klein Kenneth L. Hohmann Rufus L. Hohmann Rufus P. Wilke Wm B. Rickets Robert J. Molberg Clarence W. Pfeil Eli J. Metzger Forrest B. Thomas Herman J. Leifeste Jr Clemens Frank Moritz Cipriano Cancino Felix Do Ramirez Joseph O. Weinheimer Louis L. Durst. Community notes mention Holland Walker of White Bluff visiting Harper. Dr and Mrs Theo Holm and son from San Antonio visited Harper with Otto Rahe family. Mrs Albert Sagebiel sustained burns from a pressure canner. Dr Birt treated the wounds.

Navy Edwin C. Burrer William H. Yeoman Army Marvin M. Roos Joe A. Fiedler Jr Paul Andrew Cornell Clayton F. Lorenz Elgin Klein Kenneth L. Hohmann Rufus L. Hohmann Rufus P. Wilke Wm B. Rickets Robert J. Molberg Clarence W. Pfeil Eli J. Metzger Forrest B. Thomas

Christmas Program Shines At Harper PTA Meeting

The Harper Parent Teachers Association met December 7 with 28 members and visitors. Students performed a Christmas program praised by all and Father Daly urged substituting Christ for war. Mrs Hopf shared notes from the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers and plans for a Lions Club Christmas tree event were discussed.

Harper Parent - Teachers’ Association Etna Thurman James Daly Christ D. W. Jordan Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Ro Bode Floy Bode Max Lange Fax Ststero Alizabeth Kenny l Fantile Pacelyss Vis Doalps Foundation Fund and Ltd Jana

Victory Loan Series E Bond Sales Continue Through January

County war finance chairman Gilbert Kaderli says Series E bonds will stay on sale through December into January. Gillespie County totals reach 223196.25 with 74456.25 in Series I sales and a $15000 credit to Gillespie through the Lower Colorado River Authority. The campaign urges residents to meet the county quota and support postwar needs with safe, secure investments.

Victory Loan Series Gilbert Kaderli County War Finance Gillespie County Lower Colorado River Authority Austin Felix Wilke Fredericksburg Man Kaderli

Poultry and Dairy Meet Sponsored by Loitz Feed Mill

Loitz Feed Mill sponsors an important poultry and dairy meeting Friday night at East St Louis laboratories. Dr West will discuss leukosis and mortality in dairy cows and provide up to date production information. the event is free with no charges. Harold Loitz, sponsor proprietor, invites all dairy and poultry owners.

Loitz Feed Mill Thas Ceetios Gilles Pee Thas Posey East St Louis West Harold Loita

Kenneth Baethge Spends Weekend with Uncle in Doss

Kenneth Baethge spent the week end with his uncle August Baethge at Doss, sharing time and family.

Kenneth Baethge August Baethge Doss

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J. P. McFarland Henry Pfeiffer Gordon Harper F. M. Floyd Willie Dittmar Henry Thiele Gustave Thiele Alfred Thiele Seguin Felix Feuge Leon Wendel Feuge Archie Lennon Pfe Virgil Lennon Margie Noo Anton Lange Davine Schmidt David Schmidt Henry Ephc Garge Celestate Gelden Weedeling Rye Wesley Sageser Hugh Myrtle Walker Reuben Bole Menard Mrs. Fletcher Albert Pape J. C. Cook Washington Fort Sam Houston Royce Buster J. J. Rogers Henry Markworth Brownwood the Herald Science Ona Sister Kenny Theo. Holm Otto Rahe Albert Sagebiel Birt Scho PTA Sleet and Fee Braid Boat Country Texas Lil Country Mercury Mason Erwin Kramer Charlie Strait Alvin Mrs O. Ruskey Ruskey and Son Edwin Sears Charle Strait Beatrice Sagebiel Hto B. Dees Thomas Sung Dallas Jack Jones Roy Gwen A. C. Wendel Watkins Tarr Homer Lee Stevens Martha Jean Carl Durst Fred Gammenthaler Fred Nabers B. Brown Edmund ‘Tatsch Romilda Petermann EF Harper Pte States Irwin Kramer Eliie Kramer Edmund Fiedler T Huesday la Mesa Rita Stuf
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