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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1946

Page

8

Communists Openly Attack Catholic Church in U S

S A Light argues the Communist party in the United States has gone public with anti Catholic vilification after Pope Pius XII denounced tyranny. He cites Bishop Toolen and warns Americans to resist Moscow backed propaganda while defending democracy and faith.

Communists Party United States Pius XII Total State Russia Moscow Thomas J. Toolen Mobile Baltic Countries Far East Teheran Cairo Munich Berlin Communist Party S. A Light

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Chas and wife Lang

Mr and Mrs Chas F Lang observed their golden wedding anniversary at their Spring Creek home last Monday. Family friends and relatives attended a barbecued dinner to honor the couple. Alfred Lehne, manager of Harper Mutual Lumber Co, topped the hunting season by bagging a large 13 point buck near Harper, with horns 18 inches high and 24 inches spread.

Chas. F. Lang Alfred Lehne Spring Creek Harper Mutual Lumber Co Harper Lehne Alfred Kott Hye Morris Ranch Neffender Neffendorf Wore & Bela Otto Rahe Elroy Schnelle Texas Raymond Monzan Calentine New Mexico Floyd Cosper Fort Clark Roy Cottle Carol Cottle C. N. Taylor Ozona

Werner Schaefer Dies in Auto Crash Near Seguin

Werner Gus Schaefer 26 son of Emil Schaefer near La Grange and brother in law of Lawrence Metzger of Harper died when his car struck a tree near Seguin after possibly falling asleep. He suffered skull fracture and a broken leg. Funeral held at Koenig Funeral Home La Grange with Rev. R Heise officiating. Surviving include parents four sisters and four brothers. The Fayette County Record reports.

Werner Gus. Schaefer Emil Schaefer la Grange Lawrence Metzger Harper Seguin W. C. Hoffmann Schaefer Koenig Funeral Home Rev. R. Heise New City Houston Cameron Iron Works Emil Schaefer Sr Alven Rauch Round Top Wilburn Hackebeil Pauline Schaefer Walter Frank Rutersville Emil Jr Wesley Air Corps Randolph Field Fayette County

FredeRicksburg Drivers Escape Serious Injuries In Multiple Crashes

The Scarborough family narrowly escaped death when their car rolled on the Flog Harper highway near Fredericksburg. Mrs. Scarborough suffered a fractured foot. A second crash west of Harper involved a Pontiac driven by a California bound group escaping with minor injuries. Arthur Houy survived a truck overturn four miles west of Fredericksburg after a close call with a second truck. Houy was removed from the cab and rushed to hospital with bruises and shock. no broken bones reported.

J. M. Scarborough Joe Mack Peggy Harper Highway Fredericksburg Scarborough California Texas Harper - Junction Kerrville Harper Junction Arthur Houy Sinclair Houy Edgar Stroeher Stroeher Holly Mr. Stroeher Mr. Holly

Representative Fisher Hurt In Auto Accident Tuesday

Rep. O C Fisher was injured internally when his car overturned on wet pavement five miles east of Ballinger on the Coleman highway around 3 30 Tuesday afternoon He remains in critical condition after emergency surgery and transfusions at a San Angelo hospital Doctors indicated six fractures of the pelvic girdle possible vertebral injury and the congressman was brought here for X rays and further care A west bound bus assisted at the scene and local funeral home staff helped transfer him to the vehicle

San Angelo Ballinger Coleman Highway O. C. Fisher C. F. Bailey Allen Davis Newby- Davis Funeral Home Davis William T. Hill Benoit Ed. C. Marion Agnew Funeral Home Elm Creek Bridge Fisher

Coast Guard Man Visits Parents After Arrival

Un Carson Roeder of the Coast Guard arrived here Monday night for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Roeder.

Carson Roeder The Coast Guard Mrs Richard Roeder

Kenny Polio Campaign Final Reports Due in Texas

The Texas Kenny Infantile Paralysis Foundation announces final campaign reports to National Chairman Bing Crosby on January 15. State HQ in Austin seeks late and outstanding county and school reports. donations to Driskill Hotel address welcome as plans for 1946 are set.

Austin Texas Texas Kenny Infantile Paralysis Foundation Francisco Driskill Hotel

New Year Visits and Hospital News

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ochler and their son visited the Clarence Bierschwale home on New Year's Day. The Bierschwales hosted Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bierschwale and children the following Saturday. Mrs. H. M. Jones, hospitalized in Kerrville, broke a hip and underwent surgery Monday morning. friends wish her a speedy recovery.

Carl Ochler and Son Clarence Fred Bierschwale Clarence Bierschwale H. M. Jones Kerrville Hospital

Local Greetings and Family News From Kerr County

Mr and Mrs Hilmar Lott report a letter from their son serving in Korea announcing a recent promotion to Sergeant Mrs Chester Carnes and her young son of San Antonio visited relatives here Carl Oehler and Mrs Neal B Fox spent Sunday evening 200 Miss Mary Lou Eathorne and a Temple friend visited relatives in Kerrville and Harper during the weekend

Roy Roberts San Antonio Kenneth Baethge Pete Badhge Theo. Holm and Son Otto Rahe Hilmar Lott Korea Chester Carnes Little Son of Mrs Carl Oehler and Son Neal B. Fox Mary Lou Eathorne Temple Kerrville Harper

Victory Clothing Drive Appeals County Aid

A broad plea highlights the American spring clothing drive as rain falls across the county. A Dutch child clutches a woolen sweater donated to the collection, reflecting millions lacking new clothing. Contribute to the Victory Clothing Collection.

Victory Clothing

Gillespie District Boy Scout Committee Meeting Notice

George Pechacek announces Gillespie District Committee of the Boy Scouts of America will hold its regular meeting Tuesday January 15 at 7 30 p m in the district courtroom Scouters of Gillespie are urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Max Baumann visited Mr and Mrs Dan Arnold at Ballinger recently. Mr and Mrs Glen Hopfentertained Saturday night with a birthday dinner for Max Hopf Attendees included V A Hopf Otto Dittmar Alfred Kott Robert Dittmar and their little daughter

George Pechacek Austin Gillespie Boy Scouts of America Max Baumann Dan Arnold Ballinger Glen Hopf Max Hopf V. A. Hopf Otto Dittmar Alfred Kott Robert Dittmar Mrs. V. A

March of Dimes director named for Gillespie County

Tyrus T. Cox of Gillespie County was named director for the 1946 March of Dimes campaign to fight infantile paralysis. George Waverley Briggs announced the appointment, with Cox to organize a local committee and raise funds through entertainments and cash collections across Texas counties.

Dallas Tyrus T. Cox Gillespie County National Foundation For George Waverley Briggs Texas State Committee America Texas Cox

Gillespie County Men Honored With Discharges

Gillespie County servicemen received honorable discharges from the Army Navy and Marines. The Army release lists twenty eight names including Jesse A. Everett Chester Schmidt Hubert Klein and many others. Marines discharge Charles J Lange and Navy discharge recipients include Dayton Schmidt Frederick W Baumann Gilbert Eckhardt and others.

Gillespie County Army Navy Jesse A. Everett Chester Gilbert Schmidt Hubert A. Klein Walter H. Burrows Alex J. Baumann Louis P. Kuhlmann Robt. Pehl William Schnerr Jr Clarence C. Novian Clarence Nixon Charles Petsch Elwood Hickman Marvin Grona Erin E. Danz Henry Henke Herman Heiner Kenneth Striegler Edmond Langbein Werner Heimann Lawrence Klein Paul Henke Alvin Feller

Harper P. T. A. Met Last Friday

The Harper Parent Teacher Association met last Friday at the school with 10 members present. No program due to the Home Economics teacher’s unavailability. postponed to April 5. Treasurer reported $111.06 in the bank. secretary read a district president’s letter of appreciation.

Harper Parent Teacher's Association Harlan Austin J. P. Alexander Texas Supreme Court Pedernales River Lake Travis Walter Humes A. Blerschwale J. P. Peril R. Bode Charles Workman P. F. Jones

Victory Bond Sale Nearly Twice Quota

Washington reports the Victory loan campaign nearly doubled its target with final sales at 21.144 billion dollars, 192 percent of the 11 billion dollar goal. The eight and last war loan closed after strong contributions from taxpayers and communities.

Washington Treasury

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Countria Werner Schaefer Borrow Pit J. L. Moreland Leslie Phillips Miss Madelene Dayton Rahe OUR Democracy Ray Thruout County Boy Scout Committee March of Dimes Alf. Neffendorf L.C.R.A Levi Deike Handy Stop A. A. Metzger Jake Metzger Mary Icke Esther Icke Ewald Lorenz Eli Metzger Herald Cooper Harper P. T. A Ano Rev Hubert Baumann Arthur Baumann Wm. Kaiser Henry Jenschke Kaiser
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