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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
4
Harding College president George S. Benson argues against planned economy in the United States. He cites liberty, ownership rights, and free speech, contending government control during war distorted markets and led to debt, shortages, and uneven prosperity.
Allen Shivers predicts no runoff as he seeks the lieutenant governor nomination. The Texas Senate veteran argues voters want qualified and competent officers and promotes state economy. He cites his 12 years in the Senate and plans 46 speeches in 46 towns plus five radio broadcasts next week.
President Truman signed a bill raising Army pay with a 50 percent boost for privates and tiered increases up to Master Sergeant. The new base pay starts at 75 dollars for privates and climbs to 165 dollars for top sergeants, plus full allowances and retirement benefits. Capit. Lloyd L. Withers notes the change makes an Army career more attractive. Local notices mention visits by Kerrville and Fredericksburg residents and the funeral of Claude Burns in Bandera.
Combination farm and ranch land offered for sale: 250 acres three miles west of Harper on Junction highway, 288 acres well improved with 100 cultivated, six miles west of Harper, and 200 acres four miles northeast of Harper. Meanwhile local residents visit and travel, including C W Cranville in Harper and guests Dan Smith family Lloya and Ja son Chester of Laredo, Emil Baumann guests from Victoria, and Walton Whitworth with daughter visiting Harper.
Allan Shivers, veteran senator with 12 years in the Texas Senate and two years Army service, presents the only candidacy with needed experience to preside over the Texas Senate as lieutenant governor.
We thank friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy at the death of our infant son and brother Sterling Paul DeLorey. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Tommie Harlen and the floral offering. also to Mr and Mrs Morris DeLorey and the grandparents. Stiehl Motor Co. offers tire and tube repairs and auto services at 265 Fredericksburg. Reiffert's Hardware Kerrville sells canning supplies opposite the post office.
Complete motor overhaul and all car and truck repair work for all makes at reasonable rates. Stiehl Motor Co. phone 265 Fredericksburg. Also blacksmith work of all kinds with prompt service from Sticht Motor Co. phone 265.
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