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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1946
Page
3
The Harper Cemetery Committee thanks the community for support and contributions over the past weeks. The cemetery is in good condition with cleanup work largely funded and a full report promised in next week’s Herald.
Washington notes detail a House vote 379 to 0 on a bill to distribute about six billion dollars to past and present armed service members, sparked by an Army furlough pay error and extended for officers. The measure faces concerns over the federal budget and national debt amid a political climate.
President Truman vetoed the Case bill aimed at curbing labor bosses and creating a federal mediation board. House failed to override by 255 to 135 and Texas members Combs Lyle and Thomas voted for it.
Funeral services will be held in Harper Saturday morning at ten o clock for Walter Joseph Maurer, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer. Deceased died in a hospital at Abilene on Thursday June 20 at the age of 29 years 3 months and 8 days. He was born March 12 1917. The body will leave Beckmanns Funeral Home at Fredericksburg at about 9 or 9 15 a m Saturday morning for Harper.
The Helping Hand Club met at Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler's home with 11 members and one visitor. They voted to help with the Community Hall and Youth Center. Reports from the Cemetery Committee noted $139.75 paid for work and $4.95 for mower repair. the cemetery is in good shape and will be put in the cleaning fund at the bank. The committee thanked members for cooperation and supper.
Kerrville Jaycees schedule a four day Hill Country Championship Rodeo July 3 6 at Tivy Stadium with Miss Dorothy Clark the famed trick rider and Earl and Jack Sellers stock. Kerrville proclaims Rodeo Week and urges Western attire as city hosts a Youth Caravan July 6 12 with Harper Presbyterians bringing four youths and an adult leader to work with local youth on Christian programs.
The Small-Town Press survey cites about 90 percent choosing to risk inflation over more controls. Editors argue there is no half measures, urging personal responsibility and private enterprise to avoid state socialism and regimentation.
Captain Roderick Donald Steele presented a filing fee check for Senator Allan Shivers on his bid for Lieutenant Governor. Steele, Port Arthur veteran of 12 years in the district, is said by locals to be 106 and still works daily as a marine surveyor climbing ships to inspect cargoes.
Plans for a three day St Marys centennial celebration in Fredericksburg July 9 10 and 11 are forming under Rev Fr F X Wolf church pastor Arch Bishop Lucey of San Antonio will head a conference of senior church officials including Bishop Metzger Garriga and FitzSimon. Events feature pontifical high mass a grotto blessing and talks by Walter Matt and Mrs Mary Filser Lohr with a memorial granite monument blessing and a banquet at Nimitz Hotel the Catholic State League of Texas convenes July 9 11 and local Catholic Life Insurance meetings begin July 8.
Texans have purchased nearly one fifth of their 33 million dollar quota in Series E Savings Bonds as of June 15. Total sales in Texas reached 6.43 million dollars that day, part of 9.21 million dollars in bonds statewide. Texas Advisory Committee chair Nathan Adams urged investment to curb inflation and sustain future growth.
Lorenz Wendel Sr was honored at a barbecue dinner hosted by Lorenz Wendel Jr and his wife. The family of eight children, twenty one grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren attended for noon and evening meals. Emil Hopf and spouse returned to Harper for the summer.
A baby boy was born to Mrs. Margia Karnes at a Fredericksburg hospital last Sunday. Mrs. John Morris spent several days in San Antonio with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Lee and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Copples of Kerrville moved to the A. E. Sageser residence to make their home.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf spent two days in San Antonio last week, according to the short transit note. They visited local sights and returned with no incidents reported.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Taylor and their baby daughter visited Harper over the weekend to spend time with relatives in the community and enjoy a short family visit.
Miss Mary Belle Bein of Sonora is noted with relatives and friends in a brief social mention describing her presence among family and community.
Mr and Mrs M S Hicks and children from San Antonio visited Mrs R D Inscore and other relatives here Sunday.
Oly Mrs. Floyd Boatright departed Monday for Houston to visit her daughter Mrs. David Butler and family.
Mr and Mrs Carlos Roeder were noted visiting relatives in San Antonio during the weekend period. The report highlights a family family visit and city for leisure.
The fragment notes someone returning to their home in Harpers Ferry for the summer, indicating a seasonal stopover or temporary residence. No additional context or names are readable in the excerpt.
Mrs Gilbert Anderegg and Mrs Will Stockard acted as joint hostesses for a layette shower honoring Mrs Wester B Parker. The event featured guest book by Davine Schmidt, gifts for the honoree, and refreshments of cake squares sandwiches and cookies for attendees.
Mr and Mrs J A Milam and son Garland visited in Mrs Eva Stewarts home Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Luther Boatright of Ballinger visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Boatright during the past week, sharing time with family.
Rev. Charles Workman of Harper Presbyterian Church led four Austin Larger Parish delegates to a three day Texas youth synod in Ft Worth. About 200 delegates and 20 veterans from across Texas gathered for youth led worship and discussions on faith stewardship and cross denom barriers. Four attendees will join an adult advisor to lead Harper’s Youth Emphasis Week July 6 to 12. Open nightly meetings at Harper Presbyterian Church invited all ages to observe youth training in Christ's service.
Mr and Mrs Milton Kramer and children and Mr and Mrs Marion Kramer and sons visited Mr and Mrs Erwin Wakrmund Sunday.
A lively description covers a little girl in a Cactus Flower cotton sundress with cross straps a front ruffle two pouch pockets with edging and back buttoning. A quack touts an Eli xir claiming long life while an assistant mothmouthedly replies about age limits and experience.
Miss Esther White daughter of Lenoir White of Glen Alpine North Carolina and Lake Mary Florida married Cpl Charles A Gammenthaler of Harper Texas on June 2 at 4 pm in Lockhart Florida. Rev John R Chiles performed the double ring ceremony. The bride wore white eyelet with red rose corsage and a white bonnet. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler, served in the Army Air Forces until discharge June 9. They Plan to residence in Harper Texas after a wedding trip through Central Florida.
Mrs. Floyd Boatright and her grandson travel to Houston for a short visit with her daughter Mrs. Dave Butler and family. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Fendel and daughters and Lorenz Wendell Sr. who attended a church picnic at Kerrville Sunday.
Dr and Mrs T S Helms of San Antonio visited relatives here over the week end.
Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Birt and their daughter Mrs. Vester B. Parker went on a fishing trip to Buchanan last Friday.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Fried erick and Mr and Mrs Shed with their son from Kerrville visited W Fairchild and family Sunday.
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