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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
9
A Cosmopolitan magazine feature describes a Mohawk community of over 500 in Brooklyn’s Gowanus district. The article notes frequent meetings in the native tongue and that most men work as structural steel workers earning $2.25 an hour while crafting wampum.
The Harper P T A will sponsor the Gillespie quota for the Alamo Camp and Hospital Service in July. Deliveries are set for July 18 in San Antonio with two dozen home baked cookies and 100 gifts. Boxes must note cookie type and quantity and prizes should be wrapped and tied. Chairs in communities coordinate, and contributions may be left with Mrs. Max Lange before July 16.
A team of local girls led by Supt. Fox played a softball game against Fredericksburg Tuesday. Players included Marchie Thomas Mildred Boatright Antoinette Parker Frankie Thurman Joan Kaiser Lillian Lange Vinna Lee Massey and Dorothy Mae Parker. Fredericksburg won with the highest score.
Gillespie County residents are urged to attend a citizenship meeting on food and community planning as leaders discuss the proposed Harpe community center. An advisory group and committees from local organizations are asked to participate in final planning at the school house on Monday night.
Senator Allen Shivers of Port Arthur, the only ex soldier in the race, launched his bid for Lieutenant Governor from Port Arthur. He touted 12 years in the Texas Senate, pledged aid to war veterans, higher teachers' salaries, farm to market roads, parole reform, and redistricting. He urged a 60 day legislative session and fewer lawmakers with better pay.
The Herald reports that deposits in the First State Bank of Harper increased to 316,812.28 dollars based on the bank statement endorsed by the State Banking Commissioner. The prior figure from December 31, 1945 stood at 299,027.60 dollars.
Wesley Benson, 29, of Center Point, shot once in Bratcher's Cafe at 8 p m in Kerrville, died. Bratcher, owner, arrested then released on 2500 bond awaiting grand jury action. Benson, native of El Paso County, left wife Lucille and four children. Funeral held at Colored Baptist Church. he worked for Mosty Nurseries 18 years. Survivors include his parents Albert Benson and wife of El Paso. Mrs Calvin Tuckness of Pontotoc honored at a miscellaneous shower with about 10 guests.
Annual Doss Fair will be held August 10 featuring all afternoon games and a play Cyclone Sally in the evening. Music by Seven Lone Stars followed by a barbecue dinner and supper.
Ingram outplayed Harper at Ingram last Sunday winning 13 to 8 as three Harper stars were sidelined pregame. Dickey pitched six innings for Ingram with Gleinser closing. Harper’s early lead evaporated amid seven innings of sharp Ingram hitting and tenacious defense. Final box shows Ingram 13 Harper 8 with key RBIs from Wheatley Whelan and Oren Cottle and strong pitching by Dickey and Gleinser securing the win.
Sgt dease Cook of Boache Field visits his mother Mrs J C Cook and son Dale, during a leave period.
The Government Printing Office announces a printed version of General Eisenhower's report as supreme commander. Covering D-Day to VE-Day, the 123 page volume is on heavy enamel stock with two color maps and sells for $1.00 per copy. Orders go to the Superintendent of Documents in Washington.
Mr and Mrs Freeman Green and their son E J and Mr and Mrs John S Whitwood and Miss Inez and Robert spent several days fishing at the Buchanan Dam last week and caught a lot of fish.
The Parker family hosted a Sunday barbecue dinner at the Par home honoring Mr and Mrs Homer Pugh of Dallas and Mr and Mrs Dubois Parker of Kerrville. The event celebrated family ties and respected elders.
Beauford Jester, candidate for governor, warns that a Texas state FEPC could force Negro workers into white institutions and alter racial job hierarchies. He cites CIO PAC support and predicts possible state legislation if candidates win. Jester also proposes a central state fund to stabilize schools and outlines plans to finance state services without higher taxes.
Mrs Frank Kroll was pleasantly surprised on her birthday last Sunday. Her daughter Mrs Albert Perchard and children of San Antonio joined the family along with her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Lange of Fredericksburg and Mr and Mrs Otto Strackweln of Doss for dinner. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Milton Wendel.
A collection of quotations on national unity, moral foundations, divine bread of life, brotherhood, and true grandeur of nations. Notable voices include Coleridge, Jareb Curry, Roswell Hitchcock, Mary Baker Eddy, Charles Sumner, and Washington Irving.
The annual Texas Delaine Ram Sale is scheduled for Kerrville on August 16 and 17 according to Clint Brown who says preparations are underway. The Hill Country I. S. A. Boys will run a goat sale the same day and the Kerrville Jr. Chamber of Commerce hosts the second annual Sheep Dog Trials during the event.
Three Gillespie County soldiers earned honorable discharges from the Army in the past two weeks. They are Harry B. Dane Jr., Sidney H. Grana, and Milton A. Pehl. Navy members also discharged include Den Hoerster Jr., Herbert E. Ahrens, and Curtis P. Juenke.
Gil wsple County Schuetzenbund resumes activity after wartime dormancy with a revival of the Schuetzenfest. A rehearsal at Grapetown on Sunday July 21 features a cas prize and pot shoot hosted by The Creek Club, with the main event planned for August 10 and 11 at Grapetown. Members polish guns and practice targets as peace time preparations begin.
Mr and Mrs Horace Kinsey formerly of California paid a social visit to the A J Kinsey home last week in a brief local engagement.
Mr and Mrs J J Rogers and their son Ted along with Mrs Elien Patten of Uvaide visited for several days. Ted returned to the ran from the Fourth celebration before the end of the visit.
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