Harper High School valedictorian Mary Frances Fletcher to graduate
Miss Mary Frances Fletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Fletcher will graduate with top honors from Harper High School at commencement services next Thursday evening May 17 at Benns Hall. She has an average of 96.5 and has served as editor of the Harper High Lights. Born in Albuquerque New Mexico November 6 1927 she moved from Mason Texas to Harper where she has studied since third grade and was valedictorian of seventh grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Fletcher
W. E. Fletcher
Harper High School
Miss Fletcher
Benn's Hall
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Mason
Texas
Harper
Flat Rock
Harper Public Schools
Harper High Lights
The
Herald
Gillespie County Quota Set For Series E Bonds
Gillespie County sets a 255000 dollar quota for Series E bonds in the 7th War Loan Drive opening May 14. Precinct committees and leaders list their quotas and pledge full cooperation as communities back Admiral Nimitz and U S efforts in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Union
Texas
Radio Post
Felix Stehling
Europe
Pacific
Stehling
Gillespie
Admiral Nimitz
End of European War Declared V E Day Observed
President Truman announced V E Day at 8 am Tuesday over a nationwide radio hook up. Harper observed the day with quiet reverence as communities welcomed Germany’s unconditional surrender. Church services were held at the Baptist church with Rev R A Allen and St Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father James Daly. Prayers offered for a swift Pacific war end and returning service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Truman
Harper
Germany
The
Baptist Church
R. A. Allen
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
James E. Daly
Pacific Theatre
Mrs T C McDougall Fetes 82nd Birthday Celebration
Mrs T C McDougall marked her 82nd birthday with a Saturday night gathering at her home. Guests included family and friends from San Antonio Austin and Victoria, plus weekend visitors from J M Stevens home. The notice also reports Pfc Hubert A Maurer’s promotion and Maxie Baumann’s return from the Pacific to Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. McDougall
C. W. Granvule
Hilda Birt
Eddie McDougall
Harold Birt
San Antonio
Ellis Granville
Austin
Walter McDougall
Lydia Bierschwabe
Forrest Green
Christian Burke
Alton Kneese
Tommie Kneese
Pfe
Clayton Kneese
Ida Kneese
Clifton
Josephine Boos
Edna Behrens
Seaman
Marshall Stevens
Victoria
Murray Stevens
J. M. Stevens
Germany surrenders to Allies at Reims marks end of war
Reports from Associated Press describe the unconditional German surrender at Eisenhower's headquarters in a red schoolhouse at Reims France at 2 41 a m French time Monday 7 41 p m CST The signatories include Col Gen Gustav Jodl Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith Gen Ivan Susloparoff and Gen Francois Sever Eisenhower not present at signing but received the delegates The war began with the invasion of Poland on Sept 1 1939 and ended after more than five years of heavy casualties in Europe Estimates place total European casualties around 40 million with U S losses about 747 164 including 148 285 killed The final capitulation articles were ratified in Berlin and all guns to fall silent at 1 00 a m CST Wednesday The article notes troop redeployments for Pacific operations and May 8 Mothers Day services nationwide
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Dwight G. Eisenhower
Reims
France
Gustav Jodl
Supreme Allied Command
Walter Bedell Smith
Eisenhower
Ivan Susloparoff
Russia
Francois Sever
Jodl
Poland
Europe
United States
Edward Kennedy
Associated Press
Berlin
Czechosvakia
Tonepe
Dang Tq
Frances
Channi Islands
U. S
Pacific
India
China
Suez Canal
Truman
End of World War II in Europe Declared May 8 1945
A radio voice, likely Count Schwerin von Krosigk, announced Germanys unconditional surrender as of May 7 1945 with cease fire set and formal end at 12 01 Tuesday night May 8 1945. The piece notes the war began Sept 1 1939 and cites World War I casualty estimates.
Truman proclaims victory and May 13 as Mother's Day
In a wartime proclamation President Truman announces Germany’s surrender to the United Nations. He calls for nationwide observance of May 13 as Mother’s Day to give thanks to God for the victory and to seek guidance toward peace, while sobering over the immense sacrifices of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Eisenhower
Germany
United Nations
Hitler
Lemon Pie Attack in Texas Bakery Court
Two women in a Texas bakery clash over war sentiments. One boasts family gains from the conflict. the other, whose sons are serving, smears pie on the rival’s face. Police arrive but only smile and depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Rev Walter Probst Named Kerrville Church Pastor
Rev Walter C Probst, previously serving Harper and Kerrville congregations, is named full time pastor of the Kerrville church. He resigned Harper post after six years two weeks ago and, despite an Austin call, will remain in Kerrville where he has stayed about 15 years. A musician and preacher, he is active in schools civic clubs and service organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Probst
Harper and Kerrvile
Harper Church
Kerville
Austin
Kerrville
The Hardest Job Is Doing a Little Task Well
A short read emphasizes that mastering small tasks leads to greater efficiency and character, urging focus on quality in everyday work. The message frames diligence as the path to larger achievements and personal discipline.
Salutatorian Joyce Whetstone of Harper High
Joyce Whetstone daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Whetstone is named Salutatorian for Harper High School commencement set for Thursday evening March 17 at Beins Hall. Born December 8 1928 in Harper she attended most of her schooling in Harper and served on the Harper High Lights staff. The former W A Brown shoe shop building was sold to Mrs Charles Buchanan of Leaky and will house a cafe opening by month end. Friends report Louis Stevens ill and hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Whetstone
Fred Whetstone
Harper High School
Bein’s Hall
Miss Whetstone
Harper
Harper School
Harper Highlights
Herald
W. A. Brown
Charles Buchanan
Three Gillespie County youths register for selective service
Harper P T A in Harper hosted a dinner Friday May 4 to install new officers and honor guests Mrs D W Jordan of Brady Mrs Roy Zesch of Mason Mrs Milton Durst and Mrs Ernst Lochte of Fredericksburg The event featured a program led by Mrs A L Bierschwale and included presentations of P T A pins and bars to past presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper P.T.A. Executive Committee
Harper Organization
D. W. Jordan
Brady
Roy Zesch
Mason
Milton Durst
Ernst Lochte
Fredericksburg
Mrrs
Carl Oehler
A. L. Bierschwale
J. R. Peril
Ernest Lochte
Max Lange
P.T.A
Harper-Teachers Assn
Harper Club
National Congress of Parent-Teachers
Fred Gamenthaler
Four Enumerators Now Employed By U S Farm And Ranch Census
Four local farm census enumerators are now busy in Gillespie County as part of the U S farm and ranch census. They are Lee Feuge Robert A Klett Henry Clay Terry and Willie Hahn, each covering a different county section. The team aims to finish within 30 days with the pay of 1.00 per listing. Buck notes additional help could be added for the Western part containing about 250 farms and ranches. Buck plans to interview applicants at Hotel Nimtz for the western post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Walter Buck
Lee Feuge
Robert A. Klett
Henry Clay Terry
Willie Hahn
Buck
Harper and Morris Ranch
United States
Kerr, Kimble
Mason
Fredericksburg
Nim:tz
J S Whitewood Celebrates 85th Birthday Picnic
J S Whitewood marked his 85th birthday with a family picnic at the Oliver Hopf place on May 4. Attendees included Fred and John S Whitewood and families, Olver Hopf, A C Wendel, Jack Jones and children, Fred Nabers, Burton Brown and sons, L H Harper of San Antonio, James Hart and daughter, A J Kinsey family, Watkins Tarr and sons, plus additional relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Whitewood
Oliver Hopf
Fred
John S. Whitewood
Olver Hopf
A. C. Wendel
Jack Jones
Fred Nabers
Burton Brown
Kerrville
L. H. Harper
San Antonio
James Hart
A. J. Kinsey
Watkins Tarr
Group of Gillespie County Selectees Reported for Induction
A group of Gillespie County selectees reported to the Fort Sam Houston induction center on April 30. Those who passed their physical and were admitted into the army included Egon Jacob Muellendorf Eug M Hartmann Hans P Land Melvin J Anderegg James M Reed and Clinton B Sodbrig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fort Sam Houston
Army
Egon Jacob Muellendorf
Eug. M. Hartmann
Hans P. Land
Melvin J. Anderegg
James M. Reed
Clinton B. Sodbrig
Fire at Arthur Bierschwale Ranch Home Saturday
The ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bierschwale caught fire Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Bierschwale was home and alerted neighbors and the fire department, which arrived quickly. The roof was badly burned but contents including a mattress and several bedcloths were damaged. no further fires since noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bierschwale
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Mary Fletcher
Peter's Hall
Eric Juenke
Lawrence Knopp
C. J. Dooley
Honey Creek
Alfred Kelch
Lawrence Hartmann
W. LP
Horlen
Gus Basse
Randolph Burrer
Victor Weinheimer
Luckenbach
August Hopf
Armin Engel
Lonnie Pahl
Henry Frantzen
Hugo Brehmer
Udo Braeutigam
Chas. Klinksick
Alfred Jenschke
Wm. Wehmeyer
Cave Creek
Eddie Ottmers
Thomas Jung
Chas. Wagner
Bernhard Staudt
Ewald Koennecke
Wm. Raute
Milton Taylor
Doss
Emil Lange
Archie Geistweldt
Ben Evers
August Badhge
Paul Sauer
Henry Welge
Alonzo Woerner
Henry Stehiing
O. P. Hahn
Bernhard Crenwelge
J. M. Durden
Albert Ellebracht
W. A. Cottle
Henry M. Wendel
Canton Brown
Alfred Lehne
Chas. Barrett
Dean Hopf
H. B. Roberts
Willie Dittmar
Clarence Ernst
Carl Kroll, Jr
Willie A. Kaiser
Floy Bode
Meusebach
Guido Kuhlmann
Emil Lochte
Edwin A. Gold
Otto Kott
Henry Feller
Fritz Braeutigam
Leo Hartmann
Walter Herbert
Paul Weinheimer
Alvin Hohenberger
Alvin Welgehausen
August Land
Arthur Rabke
Chas. Walter
Felix Haun
Ernst Grosenbacher
Otto W. Hohmann
Ewald Sagebiel
Hilmar Schneider
Adolf A. Land
Hubert A. Maurer
Felix J. Mauer
Pfc. Maurer
Fourth Medical Laboratory
Maxie” Baumann
Arthur Baumann
Maxie Baumann
San Francisco
Maxie
U. S. Seabees
Pat
Tony
Manhattanville
New York
Jerome Patrick Sullivan
West 134Th Street
Tony Racha
Doenitz
Count Schwerin von Krosigk
President Truman
Walter Probst
Kerrville Church
Salutatorian
Louis Stevens
Miss Joyce Whetstone
PTA
Selective Service Board
W. Jenschke
Elton W. Besier
Woodrow Durst
August M. Hannemann
Tor
U. S. Farm and Ranch Census
First Baptist Church
Harper, Texas
Mrs. Paul Jones
Mr. C. W. Granville
Neal B. Fox
Lord Is
My Shepherd
Mrs. O. Rusky
Forest Bode
Fred Bierschwale
Ray Buerschale
Paul Jones
V. C. Russell Jr
Bein's Hall
Vesta B. Parker
James L. Daly
America
the Beautiful
O. Rusky
Ray Bierschale
T. M. Trimble
Londonerry Air
Arenatatlnn
Mr. Lee Goff
C. Rusky
Forest Rede
Saturda
Ahern
Vuidiy
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