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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1952
Page
3
A foreign-born observer recalls arriving in the United States forty four years ago and discovering liberty as freedom from government. He contrasts Italy’s pervasive bureaucracy with America’s era of minimal government, noting open contracts, travel freedom, and the ideal of independence rather than state aid. He warns that Europeanization has begun to creep into American life.
Dr. Louis H. Bauer of Hempstead New York was sworn in as president of the American Medical Association at the 101st annual session in Chicago He warned both Republican and Democratic camps that July convention choices will be scrutinized by millions on radio and television and urged fearless candidates guided by national welfare and world freedom.
Raymond Kneese announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to the November general election. A veteran of World War II and a lawyer with three years practice, he is a Fredericksburg native married to Eugenia Kneese with two children. He holds degrees from UT and SMU Law School and has taught in several Blanco County communities.
Harper Volunteer Fire Department hosts a two night minstrel fundraiser at the Harper school gymnasium June 19 and 20 at 8 pm. Rev A Gitter coaches a 15 member cast with music by a deep south quartet and a string band plus Andrews Sisters appearance.
Two US Airforce men from Kelly Field were confined in Gillespie County jail after Sheriff Hugo Klaerner arrested them for sheep theft. Tony Mrosek and Johnny Pritchard face multiple counts and bonds of 1000 dollars each. They confessed to stealing 15 sheep sold in Uvalde Kerrville and Fredericksburg targets with vehicles rented in San Antonio. The cases span Kerr and Gillespie counties with trials in district court.
The schedule lists six games for June 15 with Boerne visiting Enderlin and Stonewall at Comfort while Center Point plays Harper and Doss faces Sisterdale. OC Mrs Lula Roberts camped near San Antonio with the Stevens family and sons. Mr and Mrs Forest Thomas and their son visited Boerne over the weekend.
The candidate pledges to extend himself in service, stating that if elected he will perform the duties of the office faithfully and conscientiously. The brief pledge emphasizes dedication and proper conduct in office.
Harper emerges with a 10-6 comeback win versus Stonewall on their home diamond. The Longhorns trailed 6-0 after four innings, then rallied with key hits from H Klein and J Blerschwale to claim the lead, while Stonewall starter Kenneth Casper and H Klein faced late pressure before Harper won. The schedule lists June through July matchups among Harper Medina Kerrville Bandera Fredericksburg Yellow Jackets Center Point and others.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Strackbein hosted a Sunday dinner for Henry Markworth on his birthday. Guests included John Gibson of Medina Arnold Markwordt Oswald Feller Albert Whetstone and their families plus the honoree Mrs Henry Markwordt and Mr and Mrs Edgar Strackbein with child.
Burglars broke into Schuman Sales Co. in Fredericksburg on Wednesday night stealing car keys for all used vehicles and driving off a black 1950 Chevrolet Tudor sedan. They also hit Eddie Grobe Service Station and Eckert Garage, taking beer cigarettes a radio seven and a half gallons of gasoline. fingerprints were collected and officers pursue leads with no suspect arrests.
A colored soldier peels potatoes with sore hands and jokes with a fellow K P about a sergeant’s meaning. The other replies that the sergeant likely meant Keep Poelin with a humorous mishearing.
The mistress says to Anna you are leaving. Anna replies she is to be married, not seeking higher status. The exchange hints at changes in roles within the household as a wedding alters the dynamic.
Gillett Lucretia Solomon 82 died Tuesday at sister Ida Bible's home in Burnet and was buried Thursday June 11 at Harper Cemetery. Rev Jack Minter officiated with burial by Smith Funeral Home. Born March 18 1870 in Spring Creek Gillespie County she married Joe Menges. one son Lewis Menges survives two daughters died in infancy. She later married Jack Solomon and Mildred Solbrig survives. Also six stepchildren four sisters and four grandchildren are listed as survivors.
Readable fragment mentions Marper Firemen event at the school gym on a date shown as 16724. No clear outcome or full details available.
San Antonio Light reports Marble Falls residents anticipate 5000 guests for the Alvin J. Wirtz dam dedication on June 15. The project, completed since July 1951, creates a 20.5 mile lake with a 6300 acre surface and joins Buchanan dam upstream. A granite bust monument for the late Sen. Wirtz will be unveiled at 4 30 p m.
St James Lutheran Church Harper Texas sent 12545 dozen cookies 835 gift prizes 332 magazines for Brooke General Hospital in June for Camp and Hospital Service under Red Cross chair Mrs Robi Blum. Gilespie County American Red Cross sent five hit records to Brooke Medical Center and 10 bed pans covers 28 funny story books 28 magazines and 12 pair nylon hose to Lackland AF Hospital. Holy Ghost Lutheran Church accepted July allocations.
In the 1952 Games Girls Softball League on June 5, Harper defeated Fredericksburg 16 to 4. Harper pitchers allowed 3 hits to Fredericksburg’s 16. On June 9, Harper fell to Medina 7 to 1 in a game marred by errors and rough play, Kaiser and Blerschwaler combining on the mound for Medina.
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