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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
3
A fragment from a wartime column discusses isolationism and intervention as thinkers like Dorothy Thompson, Walter Lippmann, and others debate America’s role. It notes urging the United States not to entangle in foreign wars and to strengthen internal civility while resisting global missionizing.
The piece argues that reducing government spending should not abandon national deference and international morality. It warns Russia blocks peace and could spark another war, urging a return to Wilsonian and Rooseveltian internationalism while acknowledging Europe’s turmoil and the need for Americans to focus on domestic ideals and homesteaders.
NBC will televise the 57th Preakness at Pimlico with Bill Stern and Clem McCarthy on May 10. WOAI in San Antonio will air a 3:00 to 3:30 PM CST radio description of the $100,000 race, part of the Triple Crown. McCarthy has provided NBC Preakness coverage since 1930, dating to 1928 when the track introduced public address. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Jung of Fredericksburg visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John S. Whitewood Sunday, joined by their young son and Miss Inez Whitewood as they move into their new home.
College Station reports from Extension Service and USDA entomologists warn of an African tail louse now found in Florida and Texas. Heavy infestations reduce cattle vitality and may leave them unable to walk. Effective control uses 1.5 per cent DDT wettable powder sprayed over the entire animal, about one and a half to two pints per head. Additional local notes mention visits, illness, and a Texas Angora Goat Raisers meeting set for Fredericksburg May 3.
The three day old Kenneth Wayne Lehne, born April 26, died Monday. Funeral held Tuesday at St. Anthony's Church Harper with Rev. A Gitter officiating. Burial in Harper Catholic Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne, and Mr and Mrs Alfred Kramer. Out of town relatives listed from Fredericksburg Kerrville and San Antonio. Memorial provisions by Beckmann Funeral Home.
An application to the Federal Communications Commission in Washington DC seeks a new standard radio station for Fredericksburg. Walter T. McKay and Aithu Stehling, dba Gillespie Broadcasting Company, propose a 131 kilocycles 250 watt unlimited-time station.
In Austin last Thursday a joint session of the 50th Texas Legislature unveiled oil portraits of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz General Dwight D. Eisenhower and General Ira C. Baker in the State Capitol commemorating the opening of Texas statehood’s second century. Relatives from Fredericksburg Dennison Llano and other towns attended along with officials. The portraits, gifts from Amon G. Carter and Electra Waggoner, were painted by Seymour Stone and sculpted bust by Electra Waggoner. a Garner bust is also on display. A land-grant bill to create Eisenhower Park and Nimitz Park passed the House and goes to the governor. The ceremony featured a luncheon at the Driscoll Hotel and remarks from state leaders and veterans.
A collection of brief quotations on greatness focusing on spiritual condition inner truth and moral character. Notable voices include Matthew Arnold Daniel Webster Horace Mann Mary Baker Eddy and Matthew Henry. The excerpts relate greatness to love admiration truth and God’s holiness as essential to true virtue.
Last Sunday Harper faced Stonewall Listerdale played Fredericksburg at Camp Stanley Ingram Bandera off day All games rained out. rescheduling planned including possible doubleheaders Next Sunday Bandera at Harper Stonewall at Listerdale Fredericksburg at Camp Stanley Rev and Mrs John J Thomas of Stanton Texas attended Harper Baptist service Herald subscription push
In Harper and nearby areas a drenching rain fell Thursday night and Friday, totaling 3.67 inches per Otto Rahe of the S.C.R.A. This April brings 4.10 inches, with comparisons showing higher rainfall than any April since 1939. Joe Kaiser and Mrs. Bill Kaiser traveled to Dallas for Mr. Kaiser, who then underwent knee surgery and remains on crutches.
The Hill Country League schedules the Harper club to meet Bandera Sunday at 3 PM at Harper Community Park. Last week’s games were rained out, and Harper lost a ten inning thriller to Seipp's of Fredericksburg two Sundays ago. Fans expect an equally tense contest as locals anticipate a strong showing from both teams.
Harper readers learn the first meeting of a non denominational men’s Bible class will be at the El Rancho Theatre on Sunday May 4 at 10 am with Rev Charles Workman in charge. Organizing the class is the main goal with a program including biblical topics and scripture readings. All interested Harper men are urged to attend to form a cooperative study group and plan monthly teaching schedules and meeting times. The three Sundays ahead outline May 4 organization May 11 with Rev Brethan and May 18 with Rev Hoermann plus topics and readings to be announced locally.
Fern dale Calif Silken Lady's Ruby of F a 16 year old registered Jersey owned by the estate of J W Coppin here tops the lifetime butterfat production chart. Official tests show Ruby with 166088 pounds milk and 8660 pounds butterfat. If all her milk were churned it would yield over 10000 pounds of butter, enough for a thousand Americans for a year. She passes on production to offspring with four tested daughters and a son Silken Ruby's Lad rated as the Jersey breed's top Tested Sire with ten daughters averaging 0 08 pounds of butterfat per lactation.
Competitive exams for public health laboratory positions in the Texas State Department of Health were announced by the Merit System Council. Testing includes training and experience evaluation plus an oral exam, with veterans preference for honorably discharged applicants. Applications due by May 31, 1947.
A nationwide drive led by the U S Department of Agriculture, taken up in Texas by the A and M College Extension Service, urges spraying DDT around sheds and garbage areas to kill disease carrying flies. Entomologists urge homeowners to use 24 to 5 percent DDT indoors and to spray stockyards, curbs, gutters, and pens to curb a fly season. Mr and Mrs P F Jones and Miss Ruth visited San Antonio for the Battle of Flowers parade.
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