Edward Trudeau and the fight against tuberculosis
A centennial look at Edward Livingston Trudeau founder of modern TB treatment and founder of the first sanitarium, organizer of the National Tuberculosis Association, and the first American to culture the TB germ. The piece urges buying Christmas Seals to fund continued eradication efforts through x ray programs and public awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Livingston Trudeau
Trudeau
Adirondack Mountains
National Tuberculosis Association
America
Southern Agriculturist
Post Office losses cited in tax funded critique
Samuel Pettengull cites a government report showing large losses in second to fourth class mail and on air mail while first class mail turns a profit. He argues monopoly profits mask total deficits and labels private competition as illegal. Nearby, Kerrville residents visit relatives as local moves are noted and families spend weekends with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Samuel Pettengull
Commission
Pedernales Co-op Secures 1.33 Million Loan for System Upgrades
Congressman O C Fisher announced that Rural Electrification Administration approved a 1.33 million dollar loan to Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc for system improvements and new lines across eighteen counties. Attorney Arthur Stehling said funds will meet rising member needs and reduce low voltage, with repayment by members at 2 percent interest. Fisher praised the cooperative and Lower Colorado River Authority for delivering low cost power to nine counties in the district and pledged ongoing support for public power programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Fisher
21St Congressional District
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington, D. C
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc
Arthur Stehling
Congressman Fisher
Fredericksburg
Pedernales Cooperative and Lower
Colorado River Authority
Christmas Program at Baptist Church Sunday
Public invited to a Baptist Church Christmas program on Sunday evening December 19 at 7 30 p m featuring readings solos duets group singing and the play The Guiding Star Rev Jack Minter leads with prayers and a Joy to the World opening ending with a cast list and a Sunday practice for all children involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Jack Minter
Minter
Kay Cottle
Gladys Russell
Sallie Spencer
Johnnie Spencer
Joe Mack Scarborough
Worth Howe Jr
Bethelhem
Johnnie Cottle
Kelly Parker
Rufin Kline
Santa
Snell Roberts
Carol Walker
C. W. Maines
Betty Joe Lennon
Mary
Elbert Schmidt
Joseph
Meet the Seniors of Harper High and School News
Harper High School features senior Wanda Klaehn and a class profile. The December 6 Honor Council meet discussed pictures and upcoming January session. New students Clara Baker and Lillie Cavitt joined fifth and sixth grade, and basketball volleyball practices began as Christmas break nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Lina Klaehn
Harper, Tex
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Mrs. Steven
Marlene Kaiser
Red Cross
Clara Baker
Lillie Cavitt
Harper High School
Fox
Carl and
Robert Baker
Mary Ruth Cavitt
Flemat
Gebken
Caritas
Walter Fuhrmann and T. J. Chapman Attends Waco Vet Agri Meeting
Walter Fuhrmann Gillespie Co Veterans Agriculture teacher and The Radio Post farm and ranch editor was named State Director for a new Veterans Agriculture Teachers Association formed at a Waco meeting last Saturday. Fuhrmann, Fredericksburg High School and Texas A&M graduate, served in WWII and has taught veterans classes while writing a weekly farm column for The Radio Post and appearing on KNAF. The Waco meeting aimed to organize the association to improve veterans agriculture training in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fuhrmann
Gillespie Co. Veterans Agri
Radio Post
Veterans Agriculture Teachers’ Assn
Waco
Fuhrmann
Felix Fuhrmann
Fredericksburg High School
Texas A&m College
KNAF
Texas
Ralph Evans
Louis Taylor
Vocational Agriculture
W. R. Poage
11Th
Poage
House of Representatives Agriculture Committee
Mystery unfolds as townsfolk tease clues on Friday night
Alice is cleared of involvement while Wanda asks about Henry’s dislike of crowds. Wesley hurried to take Hoover home. Ruta is questioned about a clue. Ferdinand is eager to solve the riddle as window incidents and Bagnon T2 stir curiosity.
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Alice
Wanda
Henry
Wesley
Hoover
Ruta
Ferdinand
Harper School Closes for Holidays on December 22
Neal Fox of the Harper Public School system announced the Harper school will close on Wednesday afternoon December 22 for a two week Christmas break. Classes will resume Monday January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Fox
Harper Public School
Harper
Harper Loses Season Opener to Center Point 40 to 17
Harper fell 40 to 17 at Center Point in its first basketball game of the season. The team remains idle this week and will resume games after the holidays.
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Harper
Center Point
Parker Promoted to Corporal Fourth Grade in Air Force
Lamar Q. Parker, 19, son of E. E. Parker of Harper Texas, promoted to Corporal 4th Grade per Brig. Gen. B M Hovey. In Air Force since 1946, enlisted in San Antonio during World War II, served in the American theater. Awarded Victory Medal and American Theater Medal. stationed at Bolling AFB with the 1100th Station Medical Group. Lamar is a Harper native.
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Lamar Q. Parker
E. E. Parker
Harper
Texas
B. M. Hovey
Headquarters Command
United States Air Force
Bolling Air Force Base
Washington, D. C
Air Force
San Antonio
1100Th Station
Lamar
Lt Fred Bierschwale Jr Re-Enlists At Holloman AFB
S/Sgt. Frederick Bierschwale Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Bierschwale of Harper Texas re-enlists for three more years in the US Air Force at Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico He has seven years service including ten months at the base in the Squadron Orderly Room He served three years in Europe with the 367th Fighter Group during World War II after a 30 day furlough he will resume duties at Holloman AFB
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Holloman Air Force Base
New Mexico
Frederick Bierschwale Jr
Frederick Bierschwale
Harper
Texas
US Air Force
Bierschwale
Europe
367Th
Copperas Cove Blasts Blanco in six-man bi district
Copperas Cove Bulldogs remain undefeated with a 51 to 18 win over Blanco Panthers. Standouts include Stanley Gribble Edward Urbantke Ed Montgomery and E C Cattner as Cove extends season scoring to 462 while allowing 51. Gribble sparked early with a kickoff return TD and a 20 point night followed by multiple TDs from Urbanthe and Montgomery. Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf of Austin visited Harper over the weekend.
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Blanco
Gribble
Urbanthe
Montgomery
Copperas Cove
New Announcer Joins Station KNAF In Texas
Lloyd Breyer recently joined the announcing staff of KNAF coming from San Antonio where he worked for some time. His Pasadena California roots are noted. He is married with a young son and daughter. He will handle continuity writing and announcing duties at KNAF.
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Lloyd Breyer
KNAF
San Antonio
Pasadena
Calif
Mr. Breyer
Community Mourns Death Of Buddy Roberts In Accident
A tragic accident near Harper ends the life of Donovan M. Roberts known as Buddy. The 410 shotgun discharged by a playmate struck him above the left eye at about 11:30 a m Saturday while preparing for a hunting trip. Justice of the Peace War Bruns and Robert Loth called the scene and ruled the death accidental. Buddies father Roy Roberts and mother are left grieving in Gillespie County.
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Donovan
Buddy” Roberts
Harper
Donovan M
Buddy
Gillespie County
Gillespie Co
Roy Roberts
Robert Loth
Bruns
Young Roberts
Roberts
Kerville Road
Game Wardens Crack Down as Hunters Pay Fines
Gillespie County saw a rise in violations last week as game wardens were praised for heightened vigilance. Three night hunting cases involved hunters from Commanche and three trespass cases on the Edgar Gold ranch at Willow City, with fines ranging from 22 to 112 dollars and including court costs. A Mason County hunter faced 112 dollars for killing a doe on Nov. 29.
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Gillespie County
Justice of the Peace
Eckert
Mason County
Justice Court
Edgar
Willow City
Clevelland
Texas
Bruns
Fredericksburg Woman Detained for Six Shoplifting Charges
Police arrested a Fredericksburg woman on six shoplifting counts across local stores. Charges filed with case disposition pending. Reported to be in severe financial distress with several children to support. Items allegedly taken include a can of chicken a dressed chicken an alarm clock pot holders diapers and other goods. 500 Mr and Mrs Charles Kroll of Seguin were visitors in Harper last week.
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Fbg
Fredericksburg
Mrs
Chas. Kroll of
Seguin
Harper
Method of Stopping Tooth Decay Perfected
Dr. Bernhard Gottlieb of Dallas Texas has perfected a process that may cut tooth decay by over 90 percent. Orthodontist Dr. Leon Licher cites Gottlieb's chemical top coat using a chloride on exposed teeth for one minute followed by a 20 percent potassium ferro cyanide solution. The method is described as simple and effective.
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Bernhard Gottlieb
Dallas
Texas
Leon Licher
Sydenham Hospital
Gottlieb
Moonshiners Take First Train Ride in Unknown Car
Two Georgia moonshiners on their first train journey hear talk of soda pop but never taste it. In the darkness a vendor offers bor such that one asks for it, while the other cautions against the strange drink.
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Georgia
Jed
Five Harper youths questioned over local thefts
A Harper School burglary prompted Sheriff Bob Loth and Deputy Ray Jones to investigate. Entry was gained via a window, then a door to the superintendent’s office. Only a small amount of cash, under $2, was stolen. Several Harper youths are being questioned, with at least one facing charges. no arrests yet. Local residents and nearby shoppers are noted, plus ongoing burglaries at two Harper groceries.
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Harper School
Bob Loth
Ray Jones
Supt
Fox
Shorif Loth
Jones
Loth
Gillespie County
Quality
Otto Rahe
Harper
Rahe
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