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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1947

Page

3

Supreme Court condemns union leaders as public enemies

The Supreme Court has ruled against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers for contempt in defying a court injunction during the coal strike. The ruling emphasizes that obstructing government function endangers public welfare and upholds the rule of law, warning labor leadership against reckless actions.

United States Supreme Court John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Union Mr. Lewis United States Supreme Court Oliver Andell Holmes Supreme Court of the United States

Clean-Up Drive Planned for Harper Community Park Next Tuesday

Harper residents urged to join a multi committee led cleanup at Harper Community Park on Tuesday March 18. Volunteers were already clearing brush and leveling the baseball diamond with a Boyd Morris bulldozer and ongoing work by locals aims to finish arena grounds a dance floor and other features. Contributions to park funds are welcome at First State Bank.

Harper Harper Community Park Boyd Morris Harper's Community Park W. A. Cottle C. Brown Rollie Peril John S. (Tige Whitewood Dayton Rahe Morris Delorey E. Dean Hopf J. R. Peril Neal B. Fox Hall Tommie Harlan Harlan Floy Bode Frank Staudt Morris Bein Park Grounds Harper W.O.W Texas Hill Harper Baseball Club Chas. Barrett First State Bank

Local Notables Attend Medical Convention in Fredericksburg

Dr and Mrs J B Birt and Mrs Ida Kneese visited Fredericksburg Monday night where Dr Birt attended the medical convention. Morris Edd Bode, son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Bode, is in Harl ington taking an aviation course.

J. B. Birt Ida Kneese Fredericksburg Dr. Birt Morris Edd Bode Reuben Bode Harlingtom Avia

Fisher Urges Fast Action on Wool Legislation

Congressmen pressed the House Agriculture Committee to move quickly on wool bills as the government stockpile nears liquidation on April 15. Fisher cited a 5 billion pound world stockpile and 80 percent of U S wool consumption now imported, urging protection for growers against a depressed market. Reports note significant Texas input and looming shear season as hearings wrap.

House Committee On Agriculture O. C. Fisher Washington Fisher Congress House Agriculture Committee Secretary of Agriculture Hope of Mansas Boston Wood Trade Boston Congressman Fisher Texas Bryan Hunt Sonora Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association Vestel Askew Clayton Puckett Ft. Stockton Steve Strumberg The Texas Ass'n

Texas Good Roads Association Statement On Farm To Market Roads

The Texas Good Roads Association explains the farm to market road program, its financing evolution from local to state and federal shares, and Texas’s plan to use 60 million dollars in federal funds over 1946 to 1948 with the State Highway Department matching without new taxes.

Texas Good Roads Association Texas Public Roads Administration United States National Congress State Highway Department of Texas

Fishermen's catches and social visits on February days

Frank Staudt and Buddy Pape fished Devil's River pond for bass, landing 1 ½ and 2 pounds, then Harper's Postmaster on the Pedernales yielded three bass of 2, 4 pounds 2 ounces and 2 pounds. Mrs Weaver and son visited Nath Walker's family in Junction. Lon Whetstone hosted a young gathering with Incy Whitewood, Haroldene Porter, Joyce Whetstone, Mrs Dees, Tommie Whetstone, Marshall Brown, Raymond Parker, Elmer Lee Russell and Ralston Coffey.

Frank Staudt Buddy Pape Frank Devil's River Pedernales Harper's Lon Whetstone Incy Whitewood Haroldene Porter Joyce Whetstone W. F. Dees Tommie Whetstone Marshall Brown Raymond Parker Elmer Lee Russel Ralston Coffey

Eden visitor Gabe Reed sees sister in law family

Gabe Reed of Eden visited his sister Mrs. John S Whitewood and family this week. Mr and Mrs Charles Mains and sons visited his mother Mrs Minnie Maing at Menard Sunday.

Gabe Reed Eden John S. Whitewood Charles Mains Minnie Maing Menard

Colds Are Costly Prevent Them In Austin Texas

Public health note explains colds caused by unseen germs called Filterable Virus. They spread via nose throat discharges, sneezing, coughing, or shared items. first 24 hours are usually not contagious. Advice urges isolation of sick children, personal cups, weather-appropriate dress, balanced diet, rest, and avoiding close contact to reduce illness and lost work days.

Austin Texas Greenland Labrador

Gillespie District Boy Scouts To Meet Tuesday

Gillespie Co District Boy Scouts of America will meet in the Commissioners' Courtroom on Tuesday night March 18 at 7 30 o clock. Weimar F Hein district chairman urges all committee members scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters and troop committee members to attend as important matters in scouting will be discussed and acted upon. Visitors in the Frank Rischner home on Sunday were their children and grandchildren Mr and Mrs Felix Rischner and children Mr and Mrs John Zenner and son Mrs Raymond Klein and children.

Gillespie Co Boy Scouts of America Commissioners Weimar F. Hein Frank Rischner Felix Rischner John Zenner Raymond Klein

Mass Annie Meier Weds Orville Behrens in Sunday Rites

Mrs Annie Meier daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Meier became the bride of Orville Behrens in a single ring ceremony at St James Lutheran Church Sunday evening at 3 pm with Rev M C Hoermann reading the vows Attendants were the bride s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Melton Ahrens and the brides niece and nephew Adeline and Milton Ahrens The bride wore a blue street dress and white corsage Attendants wore blue and pink dresses Music played by Mrs Robert Dittmar A reception followed at the bride s home The Behrens will live at W Klein s ranch near Harper Best wishes from The Herald

Annie Meier Willie Meier Orville Behrens St. James Lutheran Church M. C. Hoermann Melton Ahrens Proom Adeline Milton Ahrens Robert Dittmar Mrs. Behrens W. Klein Harper The Herald

Supreme Court upholds Lewis contempt ruling in coal strike

Washington letter notes the Supreme Court affirmed John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers contempt, tied to the Smith Connally Act, which expires July 1. The piece forecasts new labor legislation as necessary to protect public interest and mentions ongoing House hearings by the Labor Committee.

Washington Supreme Court John L. Lewis United Mine Workers United States Lewis House Committee On Labor

Coronation of Queen at Fiesta de San Jacinto Event

San Antonio plans a lavish coronation for the Fiesta de San Jacinto queen on April 24 with in town and out of town duchesses representing holidays. The queen and court will star in the Battle of Flowers parade while the fiesta king is chosen by the Texas Cavaliers and opens the festival on April 21. Mayor Gus B. Mauermann to present the city key at the river-bank theatre as crowds gather along the San Antonio river.

San Antonio San Jacinto Texas Gus B. Mauermann

Gillespie Delegation Attends Final Hearing On Game License

A Gillespie County delegation led by Bill Rothe Rubin Schneider C J Dooley and Sidney Henke attended the final hearing on House Bill 39 the universal hunting and fishing license measure approved by the Texas Game and Fish and Oyster Legislative Committee. The bill sets a $2.00 hunting license and $1.65 resident fishing license enabling state-wide fishing while nonresidents face higher fees. Coastal exemptions and potential impacts on tourism were debated.

Gillespie Gillespie County Bill Rothe Fredericksburg Texas Hill Country House Austin American Capitol Hlause Game and Fisheries Committee Universal Fish Ing Game and Fish Commission Gus Celaya Brownsville Doyle Willis Fort Worth

Fredericksburg Visitors Tuesday by Mr and Mrs Baumann

Mr and Mrs Arthur Baumann spent Tuesday visiting in Fredericksburg, enjoying a day of local sightseeing and hospitality with friends and neighbors in the town.

Arthur Baumann Fredericksburg

Mrs Arnold Steitle Visits Fredricksburg Family This Week

Mrs Arnold Steitle of Fredericksburg is visiting her son R Steitle and his family this week.

Arnold Steitle Fredericksburg R. Steitle

Local youth visits San Antonio family over weekend

Orville Gammenthaler of San Antonio spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler.

Orville Gammenthaler San Antonio Mrs Fred Gammenthaler

Reverend Price to Preach at Harper Baptist Sunday

The Baptist Church in Harper will host Rev. Charlie Price for a 2:30 p.m. Sunday sermon. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Charlie Price The Baptist Church Harper

Two Bills Battle Over Texas Teachers Pay Rise

Austin reports two measures seek higher teacher pay in Texas with one proposed at 55 dollars per capita and the other a uniform 2000 dollar minimum. The first favors large districts, risking rural shortfalls, while the second aims equalization supported by Governor Jester.(TR)

Austin Texas Tme House Dallas Blankenship Dallas Senate James E Taylor Kerens Jester Taylor Texas Research Bureau Dallas County Blankenship Houston Olin Bexar Tarrant Jefferson Hidalgo Nueces Potter Trachers

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Cradle OF Liberty Faneuil Peter Faneuil Faneuil Hall Fisher Suports Nath Walker Clair Walker Junction Texas Champion Farmers Capital Champion Farmers of America Washington, D. C Leonard K. Firestone Firestone Tire and Rubber Company California U. S. Department of Agriculture Beltsville Clinton P. Anderson Harvey S. Firestone, Jr Frank Cornelius F. C. Bishopp Plainview George H. Mahon W. Lee O'Daniel Boy Scouts JC Fisher Fiesta de San Jacinto
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