First Atomic Bomb Used in War On Japan
A 1945 report recalls President Truman announcing the atomic bomb on Japan after the Hiroshima strike by a B 29. It describes the wartime development by Allied scientists, New Mexico test details, and plans for a national park around the blast crater and associated museum displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Truman
Hiroshima
Tennessee
Washington State
New Mexico
Ocean
Nagasaki
Rest and discipline in guided thought
A collection of quotes on rest through effort and duty from Cowper Robertson Lavater and Longfellow. The passages contrast idle inaction with purposeful struggle and spiritual alignment as true rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Robertson
Funeral guests from Kerrville and beyond attend Sam Ezell service
Mr and Mrs Orvin Baldin and Mr and Mrs Crawford Goode of Kerrville were in Harper Monday to attend the Sam Ezell funeral. Out of town relatives included Mr and Mrs James Lackey and daughters Center Point and Mrs Victor Pizgin San Antonio among others returning home after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvin Baldin
Crawford Goode
Kerrville
Harper
Sam Ezell
James Lackey
Lofton Bowers
Center Point
Victor Pizgin
San Antonio
Garrett Blerschwale
Burel
Connie
Jack Smith
Eda Lee
Seguin
Siverls
New Braunfels
R. E. Buster
Bob Bowers
Junction
Gillespie
Sundegg
Samuel Augustus Ezell
Ezell
Scott County
Mississippi
John Ezell
Harriet Bierschwale Ezell
Ida Smith
Garrett Bierschwabe
Texas
John T. Thomas
Harper Baptist Church
Smith Funeral Home
Roy Roberts
Paul Jones
Pete Stevens
Mart Stevens
Ray Bierschwale
Floyd Boatright
John Morris
Willie Bobbitt
Houston County
John
Annie
Arthur Maley
Beatrice
Katie
Louis Nixon
Claudia
Ida
Allen Smith
Transfers Requested Before August First By Harper Supt
Supt Neal B Fox of Harper asks Harper patrons to transfer children to Harper School before August 1 1947. The district will admit underage children who turn six by November 1 1947 if the per capita apportionment of 55 dollars is paid and the child starts at the term. Local events note visits by residents and engagements of area residents amid political mentions of Coke Stevenson considering a Senate bid.
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Neal B. Fox
The
Herald
Harper
Texas range feed outlook improves across the plains
Range feed supplies in Texas have strengthened markedly with May rains boosting moisture and green feed, while overall Western states report the best early June conditions since 1942. Cattle and calves gain well on improved pasture though some dry spots persist in the Southwest and California remains limited by moisture shortages.
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Texas
US Department of Agriculture
Plains
Trans-Pecos
Rockies
Main Range
Utah
Dakotas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
Colorado
Kansas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Great Plain
Knsas
Oklahoma
S. W. Livestock News
Teen-Agers Form Junior Luther League at St James Harp
The St James Lutheran Church teens in Harp organize a Junior Luther League last Sunday July 6 electing Ferdinand Hoermann as president Waldemar Wendel as vice president Laura Honig as secretary and Nathaniel Hoermann as treasurer Bonnie Cosper chosen program chair. After a business meeting they played volleyball and games. Next meeting set for August 17 at 8 oclock.
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St. James Lutheran Church of
Harper
Ferdinand Hoermann
Waldemar Wendel
Laura Honig
Nathaniel Hoermann
Bonnie Cosper
Oswalt Family Weekend Visit With Porters
Mr and Mrs S E Oswalt and their young daughter and Miss Lottie Jean Porter of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs H A Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Oswalt
Lottie Jean Porter
San Antonio
H. A. Porter
Texas Editors Try Turkey Steaks at Amarillo Luncheon
Texas editors attending the Texas Press Association and Texas Newspaper Publishers Association convention in Amarillo enjoyed a luncheon featuring boneless turkey steaks developed by Texas A and M College and the Luling Foundation. The event, arranged by Ralph E. Jones and C. S. Pryor, highlighted a year round turkey delicacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas
Panhandle
Texas Press Association
Texas Newspaper Publishers Association
Amarillo Hotel
Ralph E. Jones
National Turkey Federation
C. S. Pryor
Oswald Wolf
Alvin East Produce Co
Austin
Texas A. & M. College
Luling Foundation
National and
Texas Turkey Federations
Parcels May Be Mailed To All Except Polish Zones In Germany
Government announces parcel service to German zones including American British French and Russian sectors excluding Polish controlled areas. Restrictions limit one parcel per week per addressee contents must be for personal use not tobacco money firearms or luxury items weight under 22 pounds and 36 inches length girth. Parcels must be marked Gift Parcel with itemized declarations and may be censored or examined in the destination zone.
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Germany
Berlin
A.P.O
Zuance
Army Corps
New York, N. Y
White family enjoys Brady visit and Buchanan Lake fishing
Mr and Mrs John S White with their son Robert and Miss Inez attended the fourth at Brady then visited Mr and Mrs Freeman Green. They spent the rest of the week at Buchanan Lake fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Whitewood
Robert
Inez
Brady
Freeman Green
Buchanan Lake
Pvt Lamar Parker of San Antonio Spends Fourth Here
Private Lamar Parker of San Antonio spent the Fourth with relatives, marking a quiet holiday observance in the hometown area.
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Lamar Parker
San Antonio
Local families visit relatives as spring travels begin
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Casper of Bracketville spent the week with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Devry Beach of San Marcos visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Casper
Bracketville
Mrs. Devry Beach
San Marcos
Mrs
Charlie Barrett
Samuel A. Ezell Dies At Age 91
Samuel A. Ezell died at 91. The report notes the Religious Vacation School closing with seven children receiving First Holy Communion and multiple awards for work excellence and attendance. Recipients include Joan Kaiser Marlene Kaiser Gloria Jean Roeder Martha Rose Helen Frances Lange Bonnie Metzger Frances Rischner Catherine Lang Betty Lee Kramer Virginia Roeder Jerome Lange Leroy Lange Leroy Kramer Delphine Maurer Evelyn Rischner Patricia Lott Agnes Rischner Charles Maurer Andrew Kramer and thirty three others awarded for perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Marlene Kaiser
Gloria Jean Roeder
Martha Rose
Helen Frances Lange
Bonnie Metzger
Frances Rischner
Catherine Lang
Betty Lee Kramer
Virginia Roeder
Jerome Lange
Leroy Lange
Leroy Kramer
Delphine Maurer
Evelyn Rischner
Patricia Lott
Agnes Rischner
Charles Maurer
Andrew Kramer
Hawaii Statehood Vote Sparks Debate in Congress
The House approved Hawaii statehood 196 to 133, with Speaker candidates opposing. The lengthy discussion noted Hawaii's population and diverse origins, while accounting for future Alaska and Puerto Rico admissions. The Senate action was not expected this session.
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House
Hawaii
Philippines
United States
Alaska
Porto Rico
Senate
Phanut
Hopfs and Foxs Visit in Harper
Mr and Mrs Erato Hopf and their young daughter of Austin spent the Fourth with his parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf in Harper. Supt Neal B Fox of San Marcos was in Harper Monday on business.
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Erato Hopf
Little Daughter
Austin
Oliver Hopf
Uun
Neal B. Fox
San Marcos
Harper
Local families visit over the Fourth holiday
Carrizo Springs residents Mr and Mrs E A Roberts and Mr and Mrs J O Robinson with their daughter joined Miss Bertie Riley and Mrs Alzuda Riley in Fourth of July observances. Billy Grosen and family from Corona New Mexico spent several days with local relatives. Birt Jr of San Antonio visited during the weekend with Dr and Mrs J B Mist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Roberts
Carrizo Springs
J. O. Robinson
Little Daughter
San Antonio
Bertie Riley
Alzuda Riley
Billy Grosen, Bacher
Corona
N. Mex
Birt, Jr
Dr. and
Mire
J. B Mist
Harper Swamps Sisterdale 8 2 Grueling Test at Camp Stanley
Results from last Sunday show Harper defeating Sisterdale 8 to 2 with Stonewall 0 Ingram 5 Harper 8 Sisterdale 2 Bandera 3 Camp Stanley 7. Next Sunday Harper visits Camp Stanley Bandera hosts Ingram Stonewall travels to Seipp s.
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Harper
Sisterdale
Camp Stanley
Stonewall
Ingram
Bandera
Seipp
Stanley Oe
Snes
Eees
Ingram Eae Wee
Seipp’s
Harper Cubs Triumph Over Sisterdale In Hill Country Action
Harper scrappy baseball team defeated Sisterdale 8 to 2 in Hill Country League play on the local diamond last Sunday. John Thurman earned the win with 10 strikeouts in a three hit performance, while Dayton Rahe and Boos provided Harper’s ten hits and solid defense. Next Sunday Harper visits Camp Stanley in a pivotal rematch that could decide the league standings after Camp Stanley’s 9 to 4 win earlier this season.
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Harper
Sisterdale
John Thurman
Camp Stanley
Army
Johnnie Thurman
Listerdale
Thurman
Boos
Dayton Rahe
Fredericksburg Giants
Fredericksburg Fair Park
Giants
Herald
Jiggs Thurman
Brooke Comets
San Antonio
Alamo City
Veterans Service Officer to Visit Fredereicksburg Courthouse
Edgar R. Fenton, representative of the Veterans Administration, will meet World War II veterans at Gillespie Co Courthouse in the Commissioners Courtroom on Friday July 11 and Tuesday July 15 from 12:30 to 3:45 p m. Veterans may discuss any VA related problems with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar R. Fenton
Veterans’ Administration
Frederiecksburg
Gillespie Co
Commissioners
Mr. Fenton
Camping and Fishing Trip at L M Taylor Ranch
A week end gathering at the L M Taylor ranch on Copperas Creek drew relatives and friends from Harper Ozona Boerne Kerrville Rocksprings Roosevelt and Roosevelt areas. Attendees included G E Pape and family Raymond and Buddy, Wesley Sageser, Frank Staudt, C N Taylor and daughter, Oliver Kirk Patrick, Buddy Karger and children, Dave Jay and Elune, W Q Dickerson, Roy Cattle and Carol Cottle with Rodney, delivering a Sunday dinner of barbecued mutton fish salad cake and iced tea.
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L. M. Taylor Ranch
Copperas Creek
Harper
G. E. Pape
Raymond
Buddy
Wesley Sageser
Frank Staudt
C. N. Taylor
Ozona
Oliver Kirk
Patrick
Boerne
Buddy Karger
Kerriile
Dave Jay
Elune
W. QO. Dickerson
Roosevelt
Roy Cattle
Carol Cottle
Rodney
Rocksprings
Local Families Visit Relatives This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Alton Kneese and daughter of Cypress Milla visited Ida Kneese over the weekend. Mr and Mrs R C Hagee and children spent the 4th with Grace Tannehill. Mr and Mrs Temple Duderstadt and daughters of Houston visited his parents, Myre and (unnamed). John Duderstadt the first of th ook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Kneese
Cypress Milla
Ida Kneese
R. C. Hagee
Grace Tannehill
Temple Duderstadt
Houston
Myre
John Duderstadt
Thook
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Lavater
J. L. Farris
Nell Gibson
Wm. Keen
Supt
Fox
Coke Stevenson
Neal Fox
Southwest Texas State College
Charles Coggeshall
Katie Coggeshall
Oren Cottle
la Wand Hamilton
Abilene
Bryan Gillman
Ballinger
Miss Hamilton
Carl Oehler
Dallas Morning News
Neal
Lutheran Jr. League
Henry Ficken
Summers
Otto Rahe
Meta Spaeth of
Doss
W. E. Fletcher
Mason
Ernest Willmann
Wayne Barrett
Olin Walker
Alfred Lehne
Robert Lehne
Belle Fourche
S. D
Black Hills
Devils Tower
Bob Howlett
Samuel A. Ezell
Our
Washington
Hawai
Anderson
Lon Parker
Round Mountain
Lorenz Wendel
Wendel Feuge
Art, Texas
Hill Country League
1. C
Glen Ho Taylor
Idaho
Sisterdale Ae
Eave Seewald
Rechenthin
Habenicht
A Jung
Mereau
Marquardt
Omer Cottle
H. Rahe
DeLorey
H. Feller
D. Rahe
Vourman
McDougall
J. Thurman
T. Feller
de Lovey
D. Raker
V. Thurman
Deewalt
Veterans Service
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