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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
3
Gillespie County residents report Arnold Markwordt has filed to run for county commissioner Precinct 2. A lifelong local, he cites deep knowledge of roads and conditions and notes his candidacy is subject to the November general election.
Reuben Nixon of Doss announces this week his candidacy for reelection to County Commissioner, Precinct. Nixon has served in this capacity for four terms and asks for the support and goodwill of precinct voters. If elected, he vows to continue serving to the best of his ability.
A San Antonio Express excerpt notes a Columbus Ohio meeting of the Federal Council of Churches, calling for religion to translate ethical ideals into world law, promote equality, and back the Atlantic Charter while urging America to restore tranquility through a broad revival of faith and unity.
The Hopf Locker Plant in Harper is now in operation with interior views showing the meat processing and locker box room. Oliver Hopf invites all citizens to inspect the plant as interest grows in reviving the Harper Baseball Club for 1916 with donations exceeding $200 and an organizing meeting set for March 14 to elect officers and discuss season plans.
Kerrville couple Mr and Mrs Jasper Massey and their young son visited W R Massey. The Duderstadt and Stevens households and Miss Imogene attended I N Harless’s funeral. Camp Bowie Fire Chief Rance Pellill and Mrs Obenchain of Menard stayed with Lon Whetstone. Brady couple Dr and Mrs J B Granville visited C W Granville. Edg Ellebracht and son saw Ida Kneese, while Fred Gammenthaler and Elizabeth visited Carl Durst’s family.
Weather records show February rainfall ranging from one inch in Fredericksburg to 2.21 inches in Crabapple, with reports from Hye Willow City Harper Morris Ranch Doss Handy Stop and other areas. Comparison with February 1945 highlights higher totals then and notes five pounds sugar allotments for home canning under War Food Administration rules.
Mr and Mrs Carl Oehler and their son visited the J M Stevens home on Sunday in a family gathering that highlighted local ties and neighborly visiting customs.
A couple tightens purse strings after a complaint about gifts. The husband notes his wife threatened to drop dead if they bought her anything, prompting cautious spending.
The Sinclair Refining Company announced immediate construction of an extensive Petroleum Research Laboratory at Harvey Illinois. The project will double lab size, add 550 staff, relocate East Chicago facilities, and expand research into plastics rubber medicine and wartime fuel developments for civilian use.
Bobby Harbison, seven, of Odessa extends an invitation to Texans to be first to buy the 1946 Easter Seals. The thirteenth annual sale funds the Texas Society for Crippled Children’s work in medical treatment and rehabilitation of handicapped children. Bobby is receiving treatment at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas.
Albert A. Weber longtime White Oak resident and stock farmer announced his candidacy for Gillespie County Commissioner of Precinct 2 subject to the November general election. He said his familiarity with local problems would help him fulfill the duties of the office to the best of his ability.
Two convicted prisoners were recaptured following a jailbreak attempt last Friday. The incident interrupted by local authorities led to swift custody, with searches conducted around the jail area and nearby streets.
Edgar Strother announces the annual Farm Meeting with sound movies entertainment and free prizes. Events are Reed's Hall Harper Fredericksburg March 26 Doss March 28 Albert March 29 Johnson City April 1. Attendees invited to education and entertainment program.
Local election judges have been appointed and deadlines announced for filings across city county and state offices. Key dates include March 15 for city candidates May 20 for district office candidates and June 3 June 10 and June 15 for state and county procedures with ballot placement and committee actions through June 24.
War era recruiting notice urges soldiers to reenlist within 3 months of discharge to retain rank and receive bonuses. It details automatic promotions for short service, furlough pay, overseas pay increases, dependents allowances, and long term education offers with a three year Regular Army enlistment. Check with local recruiting stations.
Prygve Lie former Norwegian foreign minister addressed the United Nations General Assembly in London. After becoming UN secretary general he was nominated by the Russians for president but defeated by a write in vote for Paul Henri Spaak in the opening days of the session.
Gillespie County exceeded the $3,500 Red Cross membership goal by over $100 as of last Thursday, with more contributions incoming. The drive ran March 1 to March 10, and while officially closed, donations and memberships continue to be accepted.
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