Wanted by the FBI Carter Shelton 33 Public car thief sought
The FBI lists Shelton a 33 year old man born July 13 1917 in Owenton Kentucky as a white American with a slender build six feet tall and 162 pounds. He is charged in New Orleans Louisiana and Atlanta Georgia with interstate transportation of stolen motor vehicles and may be traveling with a female companion. He is described as cunning active and may carry stolen identification papers. Informants should contact the FBI in Washington DC or the local field office.
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Owenton
U. S
New Orleans
Atlanta
Shelton
Revival Meet At First Pentecostal Church Harper
Canadian evangelists Rev and Mrs R E S Toms conduct a revival at the First Pentecostal Church in Harper with nightly sessions through April except Mondays. Pastor Carlos Parker invites all citizens from all denominations to attend as topics cover prophecy, personal experience with God, world events, miracles, and future world leadership including questions about Russia and America.
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R. E. S. Toms
First Pentecostal
Harper
Carlos Parker
World News
Russia
America
Armitagedduon
Friendly Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Floyd Boatright
The Friendly Sewing Circle gathered with six members and 11 guests for a plastic party led by Mrs A Frederick. They donated 5 to Harper Cemetery and 5 to Catholic Cemetery. Easter lunch featured tuna open faces crackers donuts Easter candy and drinks. Next meeting set with Mrs A Kramer on April 17.
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Floyd Boatright
A. Frederick
Harper Cemetery
A. Kramer
Fredericksburg's First Mayor Edward Krauskopf Dies
Edward Krauskopf longtime Fredericksburg leader and founder mayor of the reincorporated city died from a stroke on March 22 1951 at his home after a day of illness. He steered Fredericksburg through rein incorporation 1933 and helped build water sewer and street systems. He served as mayor August 1933 to April 1942 and left a legacy in local business Krauskopf Brothers and civic work. He was 61 years 5 months and 6 days. He was survived by his wife three sons his mother and several relatives. Funeral services were held at Beckmann Funeral Home officiated by Rev O Lindenberg.
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Edward Krauskopf
Fredericksburg
Wa Om
Oon
Eternis
Eddie
Krauskopf Brothers
Kiratiokopf
Mas T. Henke
Wm. Pape
Voluntaril
Kiauskopf
Texas A&m
Medina Lake
US Reclamation Service
Mississippi River
Frederiksburg-Mason
US Army
Krauskens
Gillespie County
Citly
State Health Department
Cnuch
Aly
Laree
Cntyie
K Krauskopf
Bretke
Stoi
Businness
Engelbert
Krauskopf
Sean
K&b
Oscar Krauskopf
Fredercksburg
Augusta Mueller Krauskopf
AGM Cullege
Gertrude Henke
Otto Henke
Oscar
Victor Krauskopf
Fim
Krauskopf Bros
Ben Robert
A&m
Otto Henhe
Lawrence
Arnold ¢Pat
Luling
Nettie Hahne
Stonewall
Irene Crouch
Austin
Edyth Hogisch
Lottie Cunningham
Dora
Beckmann Funeral Home
O. Lindenberg
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Attorney General Plans Vigorous Prosecution of Organized Crime
The Texas Attorney General convenes March 30 in Austin with 315 prosecutors to map a tougher campaign against organized crime and gambling. State officials pledge to stamp out illegal networks and prevent gamblers from entering Texas, aiming for stronger enforcement statewide.
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Plans
Ounes
Preelan Wich
Texas
Wea
Austin Mareh
Tata
American Legion Meeting Slated Next Friday
Members of the Sapeser Paces Post No. bd0 AM Dean Legion gather for a regular meeting Friday night. Delegates for the 71st District Convention at Brownnegged on April 28 and 29 will be selected.
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Sapeser
Dean
Prominent Rancher Wm L Brandon Dies of Heart Attack
Wm L Brandon a noted rancher died suddenly at his home Monday afternoon from a heart attack. The Lews Jordan Post American Legion gave full military honors at the funeral. The Concordia Singing Club, of which he was a member, sang at the funeral home as the American Legion participated in interment at the cemetery with Chaplain Alfred Nettendarf giving remarks. Pallbearers were Walter Blerschwale Eddie Stein Otto Grona Hesenan Fischer Otto Hartmann and Albert Martin. The Harper Boy Scouts met Mondays at 7 30 pm in the Agriculture Building with six scouts and Scoutmaster Junto Rev Jack Minter present. Plans were made to rent a building for meetings and to appoint a new Scoutmaster. The next meeting is set for Monday May 9 at 7 30 pm. All Scouts are urged to attend. James Tarr, reporter.
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Johnny
Southwest
Lews Jordan Post
American Legion
Concordia Singing Club
The
Alfred Nettendarf
Walter Blerschwale
Eddie Stein
Otto Grona
Hesenan Fischer
Otto Hartmann
Albert Martin
Boy Scouts of
Harper
Jack Minter
Junto
James Tarr
Family Rancher A J Brandon Dies After Heart Attack
A J Holland William Lee Brandon a prominent hill country rancher died at his Harper Kerrville road ranch Monday March 26 1961 after a heart attack. He was 79 and a former Gillespie County Commissioner known for goat ranching and early Texas goat industry. Survived by four children and a sister, service held at Kerrville First Presbyterian with burial at Fredericksburg St Maury.
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William Lee Brandon
Harper Kerrville Road
Brandon
Gillespie County
Tvie
Texas
Harper
Kerrville
Kissin
Ele
Fredericksburg
Emma Jung
Andress Brandon
Morris Ranch
Lucs
Bernhard Kuhlmann
Karles
Luther League Meets March 18 At St Jans Lutheran
The Luther League at St Jans Lutheran Church met on March 18 with 19 members and 35 visitors. The program included scripture and prayer led by Liss Spaeth and a hymn by Solberg, followed by a business session and refreshments served by Otto and Juliana Wiennecke.
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St. Jans Lutheran Church
Evangelist
Jagen Solberg
Otto
Juliana Wiennecke
Harald Habericht
Kilgore
Cora Habericht
Fredericksburg
Nimod
AM. Scarborough
Harper
2010 Purchase of 1951 Car and Truck Plates Near Deadline
Tax Collector Milton Du reports 31 auto license plates remain to be purchased by March 31. Through March 24 the office had sold over 1000 truck and car plates and expects more sales this week. The tax office will stay open until the hour of closing on Saturday night.
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Milton du
County Agent Chas Stone To Speak At PTA Meeting
County Agent Charles Stone will be guest speaker at the April PTA meeting. The program includes special entertainment for children and a focus on DARE and related topics. Watkins care and daughter visited Monday with mother Mrs A C Wendel.
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Chas. Stone
P.T.A
Charles St
API
Mty
Watkins Caere
A.C Wendel
Van Weds Lemar Parke Dorris Jean Schnerr at Fredericksburg
The ceremony took place Tuesday evening at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Fredericksburg. Rev Ike Hargrove officiated as Miss Jean Schnerr daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Schnerr wed Lemar Parker son of Mr and Mrs Pack. Attendants wore navy and red carnation corsages. The couple resides on Warren Street in San Antonio after a short wedding trip. Parker works in a Magnolia Petroleum Co laboratory. Mrs Parker is a 1939 FHS graduate. Out of town guests included Kenneth Parker Crenghton Steven Harper Stanley Brehmer and Morris Bode.
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Bur
Jean Schnerr
Stanley Schnere
Temar Pather
B. &. Pack
Machloth
Fredericksbu
Ike Hargrove
Creaghton Stevens
Harper
Morris Bude
San Anton
Mary
Michael Mane Keith
Karen
Kay Keli
Elle Itzar
Betty Mae Moritz
Warren Street
San Antonio
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Parker
FHS
Harper High School
Kenneth Parker
Crenghton Steven. Harper
Stanley Brehmer
Morris Bode
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FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Division
Jay Paul Shelton
Pentecostal Church
Snday P
Stalin
Friendly Sewing Circle
J. M Scarborough
Peggy Ann
the Herald
Eddie Krauskopf
Tee
Harpers
Mataye
Wm. L. Brandon
Fis
Vun
Herald
Adolph Rusece Benne Wendel Devel
Kenneth Louis Dolezal
Kenneth Karl Kasper Randall Gordon Ovbtet
Alton Lee Kneese
Marvin Alois Rutt
Emil Louis Hohmann Arthur Briseno Fiage Charles Delz
Arthur August Moellering
Edison Louis Schaefer Arthur James Knopy
Cirides Nevejar Fron Kerpvile
Marvel Hardemann Riles
Smith Withars
Edward Dimmel
Wilton Cheave
Wilson Ribars
Sackseg Os
Oldoiasn
Biah Chath Jr
Kons Now
Ball
Hlershel
Oliver Walker
Ott Parthe
Jefferson Letter Ori
Evigeta Kahthery
Philip Kimball
Bret Chet Des
Kiros Albers
Dele
Aldag
Treere Buastine
Preatddy
Jon
UO Pvt
Dale Scott Kinsey
Camp Chaffee
Arkson
Mui Und
A. J. Kinsey
Sue
Bruce Porcher
Littlefield
Og, Rushey
Alvin
J.D. ‘Tipton
S Stewart
Eh. W. Punkey
Sue el Roberts
Roy Roberts
van C. Brown
Gonzales
J. F. Wedekind
Brackerville
Mia
Floyd Cosper
Edd L. Casper
Tryice
Luther League
AuOour
H.C. Baker
Antonette Parker
Johnny Echets
Beaumont
Walter W Nn Parker
Walter Parker
Ovvuu
Allen Fowler
Charlies Allen
San Aneonio
Fred Gammunthaler
Fred Whitewood Jr
Alpine
Fred Whitewood
Otte Ral
Laura
Eliper
London
Bear Creek
Cannons
van Weds
Lemar
Parke Dorris
Ky Mai
Fio
Pop Anson
CY Young
Christy Mathewson
Hans Wagner
Ruth
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