Funeral Rites Held for Louis Stevens in Harper
A large crowd gathered Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Harper for the funeral of Louis Andrew Stevens 54, of Harper. He died Thursday evening after a long illness dating to World War I. He leaves Mary Linton Barr Stevens, a daughter Mary Virginia, two brothers J O Stevens and W H Stevens, and other relatives. Interment was in Harper Cemetery with Dr P B Hill and Rev B E Breihan officiating. Active pallbearers included Max Scarborough Frank Floyd Jim Fernl John Morris George W Duderstadt and John Duderstadt. Stevens was a church member and rancher devoted to civic progress and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Presbyterian Church
Louis Andrew Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Gillespie County
Willow City
Andrew Stevens
Mary Nelson Stevens
Mary Linton Barr
Mary Virginia Stevens
J.o.stevens
W. H. Stevens
P. B. Hill
Hunt, Texas
B. E. Breihan
Harper Cemetery
Max Scarborough
Frank Floyd
Jim Fernl
John Morris
George W. Duderstadt
John Duderstadt
Stevens
Congress Scrutinizes Truman World Relief Budget Proposals
The new Congress reviews Truman world relief funding asking for over one billion dollars split between UNRRA before June 30 and a future unassigned agency. Critics cite past political use of relief goods by adversary countries and demand a foolproof plan ensuring aid benefits the United States and its allies. Representative Sell supports tightening controls amid accusations of Russian manipulation in aid. Fifty thousand tons of steel rails intended for China were diverted to Yugoslavia, and $140,000 in construction equipment was redirected to Yugoslavia from U.S. industries.
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Congress
Truman
Tem
United Nations Relief and Renavilitation Administration
UNRRA
World Relief Agency
Mr. Truman
Taber
House Appropriations Committee
United States
Charles Var. Sell
Illinois
Tater
Russia
China
Mr. Vursell
Yugoslavia
Yug
Calavia
Massey Birthday Dinner Honors Grandson's Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Massey hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for their grandson to mark his birthday. Family members attended and shared in the celebration.
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W. R. Massey
Massey
Mrs Minnie Webb Returns Home From Eldorado Visit
Mrs Minnie Webb returns to her Eldorado home after visiting sister Mrs J L Farris and relatives. Mr and Mrs Forest Green and their young son visited relatives nearby during the week. Mrs Carl Durst and her daughter were also seen in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Webb
Eldorado
J. L. Farris
Forest Green
Small Son
Harper Community Park Fencing Day and Clean-Up Drive
Citizens are urged to assist with fencing and cleanup at Harper Community Park on Monday and Tuesday March 3 and 4. The aim is to prepare the site for a baseball diamond for this season with volunteers asked to bring tools and join directors in developing the park for the town.
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Harper Community Park
Harper
Harper’s
Harper Community Park Association plans and bylaws evolution
The Helping Hand Club met February 19 with 14 members, two new. They formed committees and set park project goals. New officers began duties. quilt fund raiser planned. Sunshine Sister names chosen. next meeting March 13. Constitution and bylaws define seven directors for Harper Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Club
S. S. Stewart
Mains
Siers
Buskey
Harlan
Fletcher
Harper
Elizabeth Gammenthaler
Granville
Bontight
Jones
Wendel
W. E. Fletcher
Clara Masters
Rothmanns Attend Funeral of Louis Stevens in Harper
Mr and Mrs Gideon Rothmann and children of Loyal Valley visited Harper Saturday to attend the funeral of her uncle Louis Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Rothmann
Loyal Valley
Harper
Louis Stevens
Lehne Visit Lingers in San Antonio Families
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lehne visited Mr. and Mrs. Robi Lehne in San Antonio during the weekend. Mrs. Lehne extended her stay for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lehne
Mrs
Robi, Lehne
San Antonio
Mrs. Lehne
Hopf Family Mourns Death of Max Hopf in Austin
Mr and Mrs V A Hopf and Mrs Glen Hopf visited Austin where Max Hopf died at 5 p m in a local hospital last Friday. Mr and Mrs Neal B Fox and son accompanied his mother to Temple on Saturday to meet her son and plan a visit for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Hopf
Glen Hopf
Austin
Max Hopf
Neal B. Fox
Temple
Lange Family Visits Relatives in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Albert Lange visited their daughter Mrs W Jungmann and family in San Antonio during the week end. Mr and Mrs P F Jones and Miss Ruth and Mrs Wm Keen were visitors in the Walter Parkeeniet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lange
Mrs. W. Jungmann
San Antonio
P. F. Jones
Ruth
Wm. Keen
Walter Park Eeniet
Max Hopf Laid To Rest In Hochheim Cemetery Sunday
Funeral rites for Max Hopf were held at Hochheim Cemetery Sunday afternoon with Pastor Charles Workman of Harper Presbyterian Church officiating. Hopf, born January 5 1880 in Gillespie County, died February 21 at an Austin hospital aged 67 years. He is survived by six brothers, two sisters, and many nephews and nieces. pallbearers were his nephews.
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Hochheim
Max Hopf
Austin
Charles Workman
Presbyterian Church
Harper
Gillespie County
E. O. Hopf
Josie Williams
Hopf
Mary Cloudt
Glen Hopf
Edwin Hopf
Fredericksburg
Emil Hopf
Alfonso Hopf
W. A. Hopf
Henry Hopf
Oliver Hopf
Christine
Ed. Dabney
Cora
Robert Nabers
Income Tax Returns Must Be Made By March 15
Frank Scofield collector cautioned taxpayers not to confuse pending congression al legislation with 1946 returns due by March 15. Any changes would apply to 1947, so 1946 filings are required from every person with $500 or more income last year. Returns are required even if tax is paid through withholding.
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Frank Scofield
Internal Revenue
Congress
Armed Forces
Allotment To Needy Increased In Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg office of the State Department of Public Welfare completed a desk review after the Legislature increased state funds. Increases will be $1 to $3 monthly for about 190000 aged and 5100 needy blind with full payments in Aid to Dependent Children restored. No one needs to visit the office as adjustments are made by staff.
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Fredericksburg
State Department of Public Welfare
Robin Bernhard
Bernhard
Texas Governor rallies for wartime foot and mouth action
Gov Beauford Jester signed an emergency appropriation to mobilize all Texas agencies against hoof and mouth disease from across the Rio Grande. He urged quick federal aid from Washington and pressed President Truman to act, warning of potential multi million dollar losses if the epidemic takes hold. The ceremony featured Rep O E Cannon El Paso Rep S J Isaacks Kerens Sen James E Taylor Angleton Sen Jimmy Phillips Angleton Rep Tom Martin Fredericksburg and Roy Lowenthal.
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Texas
Rio Grande
Beauford Jester
Jester
Gov
Washington
Truman
O. E. Cannon
Corpus Christi
S. J Isaacks
el Paso
James E. Taylor
Kerens
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
Tom Martin
Fredericksburg
Roy Lowenthal
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
March Census to Reveal School Enrollment Across County
County ex officio school superintendent Henry Hirsch announces the annual scholastic census will be taken in March. Enumerators and trustees will complete the survey, with special focus on enrolling handicapped children. He notes the upcoming Texas State Teachers' Association convention in San Antonio could impact local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hirsch
Hirsch
Texas State ‘Teachers' Assn
San Antonio
Hiusch
Lutheran Women's Missionary Society Met February 19
The St James Women Missionary Society met February 19 at 2 p.m. with 15 members and Rev. Hoermann present. Program included hymns, scripture by Mrs Chester Itz, prayer by Mrs Raymond Spaeth, magazine quiz by Mrs Willie Dittmar, mission field report on New Guinea, and a Europe letter from Mrs V A Hopf. Closing prayers united in Lords Prayer. News notes mention visitors Mrs Max Lange visiting from Houston and Earl Copple visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Womens’ Missionary Society
Hoermann
Chester Itz
Raymond Spaeth
Willie Dittmar
New Guiena
Europe
V. A. Hopf
All the Living
Robert Dittmar
Max Lange
Commissioners Approve Bond Of Security State Bank For County Depository
Gillespie County Commissioners Court reconvened to finish February business and approved Security State Bank bonds totaling 135000 for county funds 335000 for school funds and 5000 for road and trust funds. The bank remains depository at 1 percent interest on time deposits. The court also named Dr L Weller health officer for two years and reviewed a road petition to keep Eckert Cr is Apple road unchanged with further action postponed. Airport discussions appeared as part of the week’s agenda.
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Gillespie County Commissioners' Court
Security State Bank
Gillespie County
L Weller
Walter F. Crenwelge
Eckert Crabapple
Governor Proclaims Future Farmer Week in Texas
Governor Beauford Jester issued a February 23 to March 1 1947 proclamation designating Future Farmer Week to honor the Future Farmers of Texas and their Learn Do Learn Do Live Live to Serve ethos. The note mentions Gillespie County Fat Stock Show and Auction at Fredericksburg Fair Grounds and lists local visitations by Llano and Kerrville residents.
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Beauford
Texas
Farmers of
State of Texas
Future Farmers of Texas
Future Farmers of America
Youth United For Famine Relief
Famine Emergency Committee
Beauford H Jester
State of
Austin
Beauford SH
Paul Brown
Woman suggests bridge search for husband with worm pole
In a caustic remark a wife tells a seeker to walk to the bridge and look for a pole with worms at each end as a clue to her missing husband. The odd clue hints at a local mystery or running joke in the passage.
Groucho Marx Lunches With Arthur Murray Joke
Groucho Marx lunches with Arthur Murray. the punch line has them joking over the bill. Sunhonter quips about strength as they playfully clash over paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groucho Marx
Arthur Murray
Sunhonter
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Car
Ipter
Deas
The
Warper Community Park Association
Harper Community Park Association, Inc
W. A. Cottle
C. L. Brown
Tommie Harlan Jr
Floy Bode
Frank Staudt
E. Dean Hopf
R. E. Peril
Harper, Texas
Board of Directors
Direc
Tors
Artirla Tit
Atlantic City
N. J
Joseph Altman
Lillian
Traubee Products
Brooklyn
Jacques Traubec
Lutheran Women's Missionary Society
C. H. Sheldon
Houston
H. A. Porter
Earl Copple
V. O. Copple
H. L. Spencer
Llano
Vo Copple
Harry Juenke
Kerrville
Emil Fiedler
Adolph Juenke
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