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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1945
Page
3
The account outlines Shinto origins and ancestral worship in Japan, noting nature reverence and imperial worship. It details Okinawan burial rites with keyhole tombs, then describes villagers as educated yet misinformed about global events, and concludes with local visitors and returning sailors from the Pacific.
Kerrville Rodeo draws large crowds while Stonewall prepares a new St Francis Xavier Catholic Church. The cornerstone laying ceremony on June 20 1945 included three crosses as Rev Francis Xavier Wolf leads the rites with Fathers Daly Janak and Coleman. Emil Klein oversees construction ahead of a September completion.
Sgt Thomas Jung son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Jung arrived home on June 9 for a 60 day furlough before reporting to Miami Beach Florida for further air force assignments. He spent 11 months overseas in England flying bombing missions over Europe and bailed out twice during combat. He landed safely after a parachute ride near a German town and was liberated by American forces on April 29. He wears three Oak Leaf Clusters, two Battle Stars and has numerous awards for service. The piece also notes a Kerrville rodeo draw and local social news.
District Judge Raymond F Gray last Friday set aside the order authorizing the sale of remaining real estate of the Bank of Fredericksburg. A hearing is scheduled for August 20 in the fall term. The Depositor's Committee protested, saying the sale lacked due public notice and the price was too low.
This week Friday night the Radio's Tallest Singing Cowboy Bill Lister with El mer the King of Corn and other stars will appear on Palace Theatre stage. Feature screen show is 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 the seventh and is reported to have been accepted into the army.
Texas agriculture officials warn a large portion of the peach and berry harvest could be lost without immediate canning sugar. Commissioner J. E. McDonald told Secretary Clinton P. Anderson that more sugar now would curb food shortages and protect producers from financial loss. Also noted are social visits by Mrs. Albert Perchard and her children of San Antonio to her parents, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Roberts of Round Mountain visiting relatives.
Pfe. Henry Keyser Jr., 21, son of Loyal Valley residents, served with the U S occupation forces in Germany. Wounded November 29 after training at Camp Hood and an England deployment. recipient of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, KETO campaign ribbon, and Presidential Citation. Pfc Eugene Klein, 32, Fredericksburg native, died in Germany June 10 as the second son lost in WW II. His brother Harry Klein was killed April 18. another brother Clemens is in Europe. Eugene was in the Military Police, survived by father Christian and Emma Klein plus multiple siblings and in-laws.
Miss Carol Markham daughter of the Rev and Mrs L S Markham of San Antonio became the bride of Howard L Holland pharmacist mate 3/e son of Mr and Mrs W M Holland of Mineola Farms San Angelo in a ceremony Saturday at Madison Square Presbyterian Church Rev Markham performed the service Special music was by Mrs Alice Grogham and Miss Laura Mae Carifax both of Trinity University San Antonio Maid of honor was Miss Joyce Herzog of San Antonio Best man was Bill Holland Fort Worth The couple will reside at 1330 Highland Street Corpus Christi The bride a Trinity University graduate wore a white marquisette gown with a long train and carried a white orchid on a white Bible The groom a Trinity University and San Angelo High School graduate recently returned from 20 months in the Pacific theater and is stationed at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Ward Island Corpus Christi The San Angelo Weekly Standard notes the couple are well known in the Harper area and have many friends.
Mrs. Willie Strackbein entertained Saturday evening for her sons Eugene and Gilbert on their birthday anniversaries with games for 20 children. Two white birthday cakes trimmed in pink, jello and quach were served. Flight Officer James M. Pyka, missing in action over China since June 19th, is the husband of Roberta Pyka and son of Mr. and Mrs. V. B. Pyka.
Harper precinct bond drive exceeds 26 thousand dollars in 7th War Loan quota while the 4th Annual Texas Delaine Breeders Ram and Ewe Auction Sale is set for July 18 at Junction Fair Grounds. Over 200 entries expected. top price last year was 450 dollars for a registered ram. Sale committee led by Roy Murr with Clint Brown and Herbert Simon. Roy Murr named sales manager.
Robert Taylor and Harold Taylor sons of Mrs Marvin Ernst formerly of Harper now Rocksprings serve in the Pacific. Robert enlisted August 28 1944 trained at San Diego went overseas April 1945 aboard an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific. Harold entered May 1942 trained at Farragut Idaho and San Diego went overseas November last year stationed on Guam as a metalsmith. Harold married Alverie Shaver June 7 1941. she works at an aircraft plant in San Bernardino California.
A June draft registration lists Gillespie County boys turning 18 this month. Named registrants include 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 and Miss Mamie Dell Stevens of San Antonio visited the J. M. Stevens ranch Sunday.
War Department telegram to Mrs Enina Alexander confirms Pfc Willie Johanson U S Marines killed in action October 24 1941 or 1942 while aboard a prison ship sunk by Japanese forces in the Philippines. Born May 8 1920 in Llano County he enlisted May 1938 and served in San Diego Shanghai and the Philippines before capture. Survived by mother and siblings with a long list of relatives noted.
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 received first aid in Johnson City and was taken to Fredericksburg Hospital, with reports at the time that he was out of danger.
Allen James Scheele, eight, son of Edgar and Vera Scheele of Listerdale, died Friday night in a Fredericksburg hospital from internal injuries after a horse kicked him while he rehearsed piano for a Boerne recital. Survived by parents, a brother, grandparents, and a great grandmother. Funeral held Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Schaetter Lindner Home in Comfort with Lutheran pastor Dannhaus officiating. Interment at Sisterdale cemetery.
S/Sgt. Jimmie Lew Armstrong, 22, son of Griswold Iowa residents, married to Helen Rischner. He joined the National Guard in 1939, served at Atlantic Iowa, entered the Army in 1938, with postings at Fort Crook Nebraska Camp Hana California Bowie Bowie Paris Maxey Swit and overseas duty early this year.
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