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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1945
Page
2
A historical note describes Shinto as Japan’s original religion, its nature and ancestor worship, and explains the mikado as a deity descendant. It details Okinawan tombs built into hillsides with keyhole arches, a central wall door, and bone urns, and notes villagers’ simple lives, schooling, and limited wartime knowledge.
Fritale Baumann served in the Pacific theater and returned home Monday night marking a notable homecoming for the Carpenters Mate third class. The arrival adds to local servicemen back from duty with formal welcome planned.
The three day Kerrville Rodeo sponsored by the Kerrville Jaycees at Tivy Stadium drew capacity crowds each day with the final Wednesday night show estimated at 5,000 or more attendees. A sizable number from the Harper section joined the event.
My and Mrs Albert Sagebiel and daughter Mina Beatrice accompany Mrs V S Russel Jr and Miss Marjorie Lee Lennon as they visit San Patna this week.
The ceremony for the corner stone of the new St Francis Xavier Catholic Church at Stonewall was held Sunday afternoon June 20 1945. Father Wolf of Fredericksburg officiated assisted by Fathers Daly Harper Janak and Coleman with Emil Klein of Stonewall directing construction and a Sept completion target.
Two brothers Robert Taylor and Harold Taylor, sons of Mrs. Marvin Ernst, living in Rocksprings, are serving in the U. S. Navy in the Pacific. Robert volunteered Aug 28 1944 trained in San Diego went overseas April 1945 and is aboard an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific. Harold enlisted May 1942 trained at Farragut Idaho and San Diego went overseas in November last year and is stationed on Guam as a metalSmith. He married Alverie Shaver June 7 1941.
Sgt. Thomas Jung of Harper returns from 11 months overseas in England with a dramatic tale of bailouts and a parachute ride. He survived a Christmas bail out and a February mission near Stuttgart where his B 26 was crippled by robot bombs causing a chambered plane fire. He landed in a German prison camp and was liberated by Allied forces on April 29 before making it home to relate his experiences. He earned three Oak Leaf Clusters and two Battle Stars among other honors.
A weekend fishing party at the L M Taylor ranch near Roosevelt included C N Taylor of Ozona Mrs L M Taylor of Roosevelt Raymond Cottle Minnie Hill Frank Staudt G E Pape and family Willie V Blerschwale and others. The outing featured a chuck wagon style barbecue and fish dinner as the highlight of the trip.
Owitn Baldin recently visited the home of Mrs. Ida Smith and Sam Kzill. Baldin has just returned from overseas.
Mr and Mrs Milton Wendel and daughters were San Antonio visitors Sunday. Mr and Mrs Eddie Klein were Harper visitors Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Sam Honig were visitors in the Otto Rahe home Sunday.
Elmer Lee Lange son of Mr and Mrs Max Lange traveled to Austin on Sunday to attend Texas University continuing his studies at the school in the state capital.
Pfc Eugene Klein 32 of Fredericksburg is reported dead in Germany on June 10 ending his World War II service. He served with Military Police and died after hostilities, with no details released. Survived by father Christian Klein and several siblings including Clemens and Francis in service. The record notes earlier family confusion regarding his death and confirms the loss via War Department notification. In separate note, Miss Carol Markham wed Howard L Holland at Madison Square Presbyterian Church, with ceremony by Rev L S Markham. The bride, a Trinity University graduate, and groom are to live in Corpus Christi. The San Angelo community and extended family are mentioned.
District Judge Raymond F. Gray set aside the order authorizing the sale of remaining real estate of the defunct Bank of Fredericksburg. A hearing is scheduled for August 20 during the fall term. The Depositor's Committee protested the sale for lack of due public notice and for a price deemed too low.
This week Friday night Bill Lister the Radio’s Tallest Singing Cowboy will appear on Palace Theatre stage with El mer the King of Corn and other Stage and Radio stars. Feature screen show will be A Sporting Chance. Doors open at 7 o'clock.
Andrew F Jenschke and Chester Wallendorf were accepted into army service at Fort Sam Houston on June 26. Wilburn Brown volunteered on June 27 for the Navy and is reported to have been accepted into the army.
Texas peach and berry crops face heavy losses if canning sugar is not released immediately. Commissioner J E McDonald told Secretary Clinton P Anderson that more sugar now would avert food shortages and lessen producer losses. Also notes visitors Mrs Albert Perchard and children of San Antonio and Mr and Mrs Oliver Roberts of Round Mountain visiting local relatives.
Henry Keyser Jr., 21, son of Loyal Valley residents, serves with U S occupation forces in Germany. He joined April 23, 1944, trained at Camp Hood, sailed to England October 10, 1944, served in the 36th Division, wound on November 29, and earned the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Badge, ETO campaign ribbon, and a Presidential Citation.
Mrs Willie Strack entertained Saturday evening honoring her sons Eugen and Gilbert Strackbein on their birthday anniversaries. About 20 children joined in games. Two white birthday cakes trimmed in pink with jello and gunach were served.
Flight Officer James M. Pyka, 23, reported missing in action over China since June 19. He trained at Lubbock in 1944, deployed in 1945 as B 25 Recon plane pilot, son of Mr and Mrs V B Pyka, husband of Roberta Mines Pyka. He played for Fredericksburg Giants and graduated St Mary’s Parochial School in 1940.
The 4th Annual Texas Delaine Breeders Ram and Ewe Auction will be held at Junction Texas Fair Grounds on July 18. Secretary Chester Brown states over 200 entries with strong sale prospects and past sales rising yearly. Clyde Glimp serves as president and Roy Murr as sales manager with a committee including Herbert Simon and Clint Brown.
Harper has more than doubled its Series E War Bond quota in Gillespie County as of Wednesday, with precinct totals reaching 26,618.75 dollars. The drive ends Saturday evening and final tabulations may raise the figure.
A group of Gillespie County boys attaining the age of 18 during the month of June registered with the local draft board. The list includes Wm A Moses John D M Sagebiel Robert E Langehennig James K Terry Gene G Harper Charles R Klein Robert L Leutbecher Marvin Woerner and Perry L Mueller.
Mrs Lionel Walker and daughter Lucille accompanied by Miss Mamie Dell Stevens of San Antonio visited the J M Stevens ranch on Sunday.
The War Department notified Mrs Enuna Alexander that her son Pfc Willie Johanson U S Marines died October 24 1941 when a Japanese prison ship sank while transferring him from a camp in the Philippines He is listed as killed in action General Alexander signed the telegram The late Marine was born May 9 1920 in Llano County and volunteered May 1938 He served in San Diego China and the Philippines where he was captured by the Japanese He left behind his mother four brothers and six sisters and is named the 28th Gillespie County World War II dead.
Herbert Reed, son of Mrs. Ad Reed, was bitten by a water moccasin Thursday night while fishing along the Pedernales river near Johnson City. He was rushed to Johnson City for first aid and later taken to Fredericksburg hospital, where he was reported out of danger. Mrs. Price Rogers and her three children visited the Pete Whitworth home in Fredericksburg during the week.
On Miss Mary Defreest of Temple Ig visiting her sister Mrs Hillary Blerschwale and family this week. Mr and Mrs Henry Markwortt and Mrs R D Snacore visited their daughter Mrs E Strackbein and family Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Pete Kramer are parents a seven con Race July 3 1945 at a Frecarisusburg hospital. Granville of Austin spent the weekend here with his parents Mr and Mrs C W Greats.
Allen James Scheele eight year old son of Edgar and Vera Scheele died in a Fredericksburg hospital four hours after a horse kicked him during piano practice for a July fifth recital in Boerne. He died at 8 15 p m. Survived by parents one brother Olin Dean grandparents Rein hard Frantzen and Albert Scheele great grandmother Mrs Henry Frantzen. Funeral held at four p m Sunday from Schaetter Lindner Home Comfort with Rev Dannhaus. Cemetery interment Sisterdale with choir and obituaries read at grave. Mrs Alvin Feller moves to Mrs John Rogers residence.
S/Sgt Jimmie Lew Armstrong, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Armstrong of Griswold Iowa, husband of Helen Virginia Rischner, has a long Army record from National Guard enlistment in 1999 to overseas duty. He served at Atlantic Iowa Fort Crook Nebraska Camp Calif Texas camps Bowie Bret Wood Maxey Paris Swift Austin and is now stationed in India with the medical corps.
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