Appeasement Critique Ties Korea Policy to Wider Asia
The author argues appeasement failed in Korea and links Truce Commission bias to Communist gains in Southeast Asia. It cites Syngman Rhee and warns that Singapore could fall, jeopardizing anti-Communist territory, while recalling Roosevelt and Thornley on Soviet aims and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Sweden
Switzerland
North Korea
Truce Commission
Syngman Rhee
Asia
Indo-China
Singapore
Southeast Asia
Rooseevelt
Russia
Fred Curtis Thornley
Flo
Washington
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Tortoise Shell Glasses Through the Ages and Lenses
A compact history notes tortoise shell frames as a sign of wisdom and status from the 13th to 17th centuries, with emperors using early lenses and glass tools for sight. It highlights slow lens development after printing in 1440 and major progress in the 19th century, leading to today’s widespread eyewear use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wyll and Baumer Candle Co
Harper Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary
The Harper couple marked a 25th wedding anniversary at Spring Creek Hall on Sunday with family and friends in attendance.Local residents gathered to honor the milestone and share in the celebration at the community venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Spring Creek Hall
Mrosek 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Harper
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mrosek of Harper marked their 25th anniversary with a June 9 Mass at St Anthony s church and renewal of vows. Attendants included Louise Esquell and Anton Lange. A Klein s Hall barbecue for 155 relatives followed a daisied reception and a three tier cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mrosek
Harper
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
A. A.aitter
Joe Heinemann
Louise Esquell
Anton Lange
Henry Esquell
Esquell
Meta Maurer
Klein’s Hall
Elgin Esquell
Darlene Mrosek
Mesd
Anton Mrosek
Frank Holdforth
Emma Jane Heinemann
Emily Esquell
Lions Club Officers Installed Thursday in Kerrville
Harper Lions Club installed officers for the upcoming year at the Kerrville Crippled Children's Camp on Thursday night. Newly elected leaders include Carl Oehler president, R E Peril vice president, Floy Bode second VP, Fred Whitewood third VP, Elmer Lange secretary, C W Barrett treasurer, with Paul Suffel Lion Tanner Hollan Walker Tail Twister Herbert Oehler and Bob Green as directors. Members and wives attended the Kerrville meeting near Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
Kerrville Crippled Children’s Camp
Carl Oehler
R. E. Peril
Floy Bode
V. P
Fred Whitewood
Elmer Lange
C. W. Barrett
Paul Suffel
Lion Tanner
Hollan Walker
Tail Twister
Herbert Oehler
Bob Green
Harper Club
Kerrville
Legion
4 H Club To Meet Thursday June 21
The Harper 4 H Club will meet on Thursday June 21 at the Harper Youth Center. All club members and interested persons are invited to attend per president Carlton Wendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper 4
Willie O. Pape Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Willie O. Pape were held at 9 a.m. at Schaetter Funeral Home and 10:15 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Harper with Dr. Paul J. Schwab conducting. Interment followed in Harper Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. survived by widow, four sons Harold Robert D. Thomas David. three daughters Helen Jane Prade Annabel Margaret Joyce. one brother Lee. He died Sunday at Tivydale aged 55. Born December 5, 1900 to William and Annie Klein P. Married Helen Mary Wake on June 27, 1921 in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie O. Pape J
Schaetter
First Presbyterian Church
Harper
Paul J. Schwab
Supt
Ed. Bailey
Dayton Rahe
B. D. Green
Ray Birschwate
Paul Suffel
Alfred Lehne
Lonnie Friedrich
Albie Friedrich
Charlie Friedrich
J. B. Johnson
Walter Mosel
Alois Jung
Pape
Tivydale
William
Annie Klein P
Helen Mary Wake
Fredericksburg
Harold
Robert D
Thomas
David
Helen Jane
Earl Prade Jr
Prade
Annabel
Gilbert Woerner
Kerrville
Margaret Joyce Pape
San Antonio
Lee
Elmo Lumpkins Named Assistant Scout Master in Harper
Elmo Lumpkins has accepted the duties as assistant Scoutmaster for the Harper Boy Scout Troop. Since Clark Bierschwale moved away, Dennis Parker led the troop solo and is pleased to see Lumpkins join, strengthening leadership for local scouting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Lumpkins
Harper Boy Scout Troop
Harper
Clark Bierschwale
Dennis Parker
Parker
Mr. Bierschwale
Mr. Lumpkins
Harper Troop Exudes Camp Spirit At Stevens Ranch
Harper Boy Scout troop led by Scoutmaster Dennis Parker and committee man Victor Marshhall spent two days and a night camping along Stevens Creek on Mart Stevens ranch. They slept in the camp house cooked on site and swam in Pooch Stevens rock tank enjoying three swims. participants included Lamar Itz Malcolm Marshall Cody Marshall John Warren McDougall Frank Langford Lawrence Metzger Jimmy Peril Logan Stevens John Tarr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Boy Scout Troop
Dennis Parker
Victor Marshhall
Stevens Creek
Mart Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Stevens Ranch
Pooch Steven
Lamar Itz
Malcolm
Cody Marshall
John Warren McDougall
Frank Langford
Lawrence Metzger
Jimmy Peril
Logan Stevens
John Tarr
Jimmie Mae Wright Weds Bobbie Lee Zissette in Barnwell
Miss Jimmie Mae Wright married Bobbie Lee Zissette in a May 30 church ceremony in Barnwell South Carolina. The Rev Scruggs officiated as relatives gathered for a reception at the groom's home and a later champagne party at Louie's Place. The couple plans to reside in Barnwell after a Folly Beach honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Mae Wright
Bobby Lee Zissette
Barnwell
South Carolina
Scruggs
Hobson Hopf
Harper
J. D. Wright
Aransas Pass
D. E. Zissette
S. C
Louie
Folly Beach
S. S
Death of Willie O. Pape reported near Harper
Friends and relatives were grieved to learn of the sudden death of Willie O. Pape. He had been in failing health for some time and died suddenly Sunday at his home near Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie O. Pape
Mr. Pape
Harper
Leland Austin Addresses TS&GRA Auxiliary Banquet
The Hill Country Chapter of the Women's Auxiliary of the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers' Association hosted a June banquet at the Blue Bonnet Hotel Kerrville. Leland S. Austin, vice-president of the National Bank of Commerce, spoke on "Our Greatest Resource Our Greatest Heritage." Attendees from Fredericksburg included Mr. and Mrs. Sem Rode and Mrs. Udo Henke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bonnet
Kerrville
Hill Country
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Association
B. E. Breihan
Felix Real Jr
Tom Susan
Werner Henke
Leland S. Austin
National Bank of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Sem Rode
Udo Henke
Fredericksburg visits for funeral of Mrs. George Stucke
Mr and Mrs Fred Gammler thaler and grandson Charles Allen Fowler attended the funeral service for Mrs George Stucke in Fredericksburg on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gammenthaler
Charles Allen Fowler
Fredericksburg
George Stucke
Gift Tea Honors Recent Bride
A gift tea honoring Mrs. Donnie Bode was held Friday June 8 from 6 to 8 p m at the Legion Hut. In the receiving line were the bride’s mother Mrs. George Webb Armstrong and Mrs Bowers both of Pecos the groom’s mother Mrs R E Bade and Mrs Mark Stevens grandmother of the groom. Sixty guests registered and the tea table featured a white embroidered cloth with arrangement of cillies and bells of Ireland in a crystal bowl. The cake was a white confection decorated with spun sugar pink roses. Hostesses included Mesd Creighton Stevens Dayton Rahe W E Fletcher Bill Edwards C N Taylor Frank Staudt Gilbert Anderegg and Carl Oehler alternating at serving cake and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Bode
Legion Hut
George Webb Armstrong
Bowers
Pecos
R.E. Bade
Mark Stevens
Dayton Rade
Alfred Edwards
Owen
Ireland
Creighton Stevens
Dayton Rahe
W. E. Fletcher
Bill Edwards
C. N. Taylor
Frank Staudt
Gilbert Anderegg
Carl Oehler
Davene Schmidt
Janice Parkey
Harper couple proves hard work beats age limit
Ed McDougall and his wife, aged 67 and 66, returned to Harper and built a small truck farming operation. They cleared 18 acres, drilled two wells, invested about 1500 dollars in irrigation, and produced potatoes, tomatoes, corn, cabbage, watermelons, and peppers. Despite drought and tough times, they report good profits and market demand, urging others to persevere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. McDougall
Harper
McDougall
Kelly Field
Keily Field
Dikeman
Baptist Church
CTEC
Tis
Dougall
Mr. McDougall
Flo
Mrs. McDougall
Harper locals host visitors at weekend reunions
Port Arthur guests Mr. and Mrs. BE. L. Moore and daughter stayed with Carlos Parker. Lavern Kieln and Rita Kieln vacation in Fredericksburg for Bible school. Houston’s Ollie Scarborough attended the Markworth reunion at Medina. Various relatives and friends from Corpus Christi Loyal Valley Johnson City and Liverston gathered for reunions and visits across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. L. Moore
Port Arthur
Carlos Parker
Lavern
Rita Kieln
Fredericksburg
Holy Ghost Church
Ollie Scarborough
Houston
Medina
J. QO. Stevens
J. L. Stevens
3B. Nelson
Corpus Christi
Aragas Pass
Vera McGree
Una Kennedy
Norma Sundquist
Gideon Rothmann
Loyal Valley
Harvey Stevens
Lewis Stevens
Roy Roberts
Tracy Tobin
Johnson City
Tobin
John Holland
Wibow City
Dire
W. KR. Macey
Mr. Massey
Ed Walker
Liverston
Tennessee
Ig Hwre
Bode Reunion Held At Klaerner's Park
The annual Bode reunion took place at Klaerner's Park on June 9 and 10 with 175 attendees. Irving descendants present were Alex Bode 82 Pontotoc, Mrs Eu Bode 93 Junction, and Mrs Paul Bode 83 Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bode
Klaerners’ Park
Irving
Alex Bode
Pontotoc
EU. Bode
Junction
Paul Bode
Harper
Local Families Visit Relatives Across Texas
The column notes trips by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rogers and daughter to San Antonio and by Mr. and Mrs. Ted A. Rogers of Uvalde visiting parents. Sandra Michael and Donna Sue Cattle visit grandparents V. A. Cr and his dad. Pete Nay and daughters from Brownwood spend weekend with the Stevens and Barker families in Miller. Forest Green and his wife and children of Kerrville visit Ida Knew ae and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Moellendorf
Robert Maurer
Fredericksburg
Oklahoma
Kerrville
San Antonio
Charlie Rogers
Floyd Buatright
Sandra Michael
Donna Sue
V. A. Cr
Oren
Ffr
Ted A. Rogers
Uvalde
J. d. Rogesa
Pete Nay
Brownwood
J. M. Stevens
Alton Barker
Miller Ayient
and & A. Hutkes
Forest Green
Mia
Ida
Tygenuy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. and
Mrs
MacDonald
Lions Club
4-H Club
Bobbie Lee Zissette
Leland Austin
Wijk Od
Harper Man
Harper Locals
Klaerner’s Park
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