General MacArthur presidential candidacy urged by editorials
An editorial strongly backs General Douglas MacArthur for the Republican presidential nomination, praising his integrity and leadership. It argues for a people’s nomination beyond convention processes, contending he offers the best chance to restore stable government and international peace. Also notes several local social visits in Kerr County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas MacArthur
Republican Party
General MacArthur
Japan
America
United States
Fredericksburg NFLA Pays Seventh Dividend Since 1944
The Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association mailed a 5 percent dividend on year end 1947 stock, marking seven dividends totaling 40 percent since 1944. The home owned cooperative serves Gillespie and Blanco Counties, offering long term low interest loans from the Federal Land Bank of Houston. President H T Fuchs and a local board oversee operations from 143 East Main Street, Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association
Federal Land Bank
National Farm Loan Associations
Texas
Fredericksburg
NFLA
Gillespie
Blanco Counties
Federal Land Bank of Houston
H. T. Fuchs
Cypress Mill
Fitzhugh Lee
Willow City
Max Oo. Reinbach
Dorothy Jane Hohmann
Fuchs
Lee
Felix Fuhrmann
Max R. Kneese
Bill Stribling
Round Mountain
E. Main Street
Bangs Disease Tests On Dairy Cows Here Next Tuesday
Sixty six dairy cows signed up for the Bangs Disease test to be conducted next Tuesday by Dr. R D Radcliff of Kerrville under the Harper Lions Club sponsorship. If twenty cows sign up, TB tests will be offered as well, with contact to Mr. Floy Bode by Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Radcliff
Kerrville
Harper Lions Club
Floy Bode
Bode
Lions Club
Lion Chester Brown
The
Herald
O. C. Fisher
Washington, D. C
Fisher
United States
21St
Texas Dist
Harper
Texas
Mexico
Helping Hand Club Meets In Cold Weather
Five members and a visitor gathered at Mrs. Hans Wachhals home on March 11. President Mrs. O Ruskey led the meeting with a plan to purchase playground equipment for the community park and a quilt decision was made. Next gathering is April 8 at Mrs Tommie Harland’s home. Hosts served tuna sandwiches lime jello ice box pie and coffee. Also noted: Rev and Mrs G A Poehlmann visited Rev and Mrs M C Hoermann and their children last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Wachhals
O. Ruskey
Harlan
Tommie Harlan
Wachhals
Robert Maurer
Our Washington Letter on the Electoral College
The piece argues for direct presidential voting instead of electors. It explains that current practice counts electors, not the popular vote, and that voters may be credited to the opposing group if their slate loses. It notes states have equal electors to their congressional representation, Texas has 23, and electors are chosen to cast those votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Congress
Texas
PTA Special Session Features Home and Family Life Panel
The PTA held a special Friday meeting for Education for Home and Family Life. Panelists included Mrs. Worth Howe, Mr. Worth Howe, Miss Peggy Gould, Miss Nila Mae Maner, and Mrs. Douglas Brewer. The community choir, directed by Mrs. Clara Lou McEwen, performed The Awakening Chorus and Evening Prayer. Guests included the Hopf and Green families with local visits noted. The choir aims to sing at Easter services, and the group invites readers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Education For Home and Family Life Committee
Carl Oehler
Tommy Harlan
Jack Minter
Clara Lou McEwen
Worth Howe
Peggy Gould
Nila Mae Maner
Pao
Llano County Rural School Consolidates With Llano District
On March 15 Valley Spring and Llano voters approved consolidating Valley Spring School District into Llano Independent School District. It marks the 14th consolidation in Llano County since the program began a year ago. Valley Spring vote 43 for to 34 against. Llano district 59 in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Valley Spring
Llano Independent
Llano County
License Plates Reminder For April One Deadlines Near
The 1948 motor vehicle tags must be attached by April 1. About half of cars and a smaller share of trucks have registration. Tax Assessor-Collector Wm. Petmecky notes many plates remain unsold and titles must be presented before plate issuance. Fees remain the same as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Petmecky
Mrs Neal B Fox Birthday Surprise by First Grade Class
On Sunday March 14 Mrs Neal B Fox celebrated her birthday with a surprise arranged by her first grade pupils and some mothers during lunch hour. A cake baked by Mrs C Brown formed the centerpiece while the class sang and presented a corsage. They shared cake cookies and cocoa for dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal B. Fox
C. Brown
WSCS Met Friday at Home of Mrs. Pape
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Gilbert Pape's home with Mrs. Margaret Keen, president, presiding. The group sang Have Thine Own Way Lord, prayed, and reflected on Psalm 28. They discussed articles from Christian Advocate and The Upper Room, enjoyed cake and tea, and planned a meeting for April 9 at Mrs. Keen's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Gilbert Pape
Margaret Keen
Theo. Oehler
Christian Advocate
Harper FFA Banquet Held In Harper Monday Evening
The Harper FFA Banquet occurred Monday night March 15 at 7 in the vocational agriculture shop. About 30 boys, parents, teachers and trustees attended with guests from Fredericksburg and Gorman. Elbert Schmidt acted as toastmaster and C D Jung gave the invocation as officers delivered opening remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Ffa
Vocational Agriculture Farm Shop
Joe Tatum
Fredericksburg
Roy Ressaman
FFA
C. J. Thompson
Gorman
Texas
Elbert Schmidt
C. D. Jung
Ideal
Wesley Sageser
Dee
Tary
Larry Gochmann
Jackie Eathorne
Worth Howe
Carroll Walker
Our Future
Joe Cherry
New York Final Warehouse Co. Banking Association
Harper Club
Harper School bond election set for April 3
Harper School district voters will decide the completion of the unfinished gymnasium auditorium in a bond election on Saturday April 3, held with the annual school trustee election. Supt Neal B Fox says shifting bond and maintenance tax rates will fund completion without a tax increase. The plan has state board approval and election officials have been named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Neal B. Fox
Lee Goff
Gilbert Anderegg
Harper School Board
Supt. Fox
State Board of Education
the Herald
Neal B. Tox
Classes of Livestock and Their Effect on the Range
Soil Conservation Service from Boerne Texas analyzes how sheep goats cows and horses impact ranges. It explains each class grazing habits and preferred vegetation, noting grass provides the bulk of annual feed and that brush and weeds hinder forage. Sheep eat primarily grass and young growth, while goats focus on brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Cory
Texas
Hailstorm Ravages Austin Causes Heavy Property Damage
A Tuesday morning hailstorm in Austin caused about 1 million dollars in damage. Marble and larger hailstones damaged windows signs roofs and aircraft at the municipal airport. The storm followed by church business notes shows a small treasury balance and chores planned for rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin Municipal
Remains of Wrecked Auto That Killed Two Sunday
Two young men died when an 1848 Chevrolet coupe failed to negotiate a curve on the Austin highway east of Fredericksburg. Roy Norman Leasure Jr. and Arthur Leon Setties, both 28 and 31 respectively, of Lubbock, were killed instantly. A Fredericksburg car nearby narrowly avoided involvement. Sheriff and state patrol indicate the vehicle skidded about 100 feet before hitting a tree, with verdict of accidental death. Bodies were sent to Lubbock and East Bernard for burial.
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Fredericksburg
Austin Highway
Roy Norman Leasure Jr
Arthur Leon Setties
Lubbock
San Antonio
H. L. Davis & Son, Insurance Managers
Dathy ©Enger
Kathryn Knopp
Josephine Danz
Ad. Cornell
Benno Wunderlich
Sheriff's Department
Justice of the Peace
William Bruns
Schaetter Friesel
Leasure
Settle
East Bernard
Texas
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Jacmiok
Mrs
Dale Cook
A. S. Reed
Ingram
Edd Fisk
C. W. Granville
A. &. Sageser
Lora Masters
Frederickeburg
Congressman Fisher
Harper, Texas
Truman
John Taber
House Appropriations Committee
Helping Hand Club
G. A. Poehlmann and
LaVerne Klein
Edwin Klein
O C Fisher
Douglas Brewer
J. A. Green
San Angelo
Glen Hopf
V. A. Hopf
Alfred Kott
Robert Dittmar
Llano County Rural School
WSCS
Harper F.F.A
Ing
John Lord
Soil Conservation Service
Boerne, Texas
Miss Austin
Methodist Church
J. R. Hilliard
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