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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1950

Page

3

Underground Resistance and China Frustrations Highlighted

The Argonaut reports Germans resist Soviet control with a covert press, radio broadcasts, and small newspapers like The Little Telegraph, while Berlin officials and reporters face arrests and raids. A Peiping returnee notes Chinese bitterness toward Americans, blaming Yalta for the postwar plunder, and Manchuria’s riches flowing to Russia. Michael O’Shea stars in Cancer-Cause for, airing May 13 on KNAF.

San Francisco West Berlin Peiping China Manchuria Russia Yalta KNAF Michael O'Shea

Wedding of Gloria Jenschke and Walter Wahrmund

Rev A A Gitter officiated the double ring ceremony on Tuesday May 2 at 9 am in St Anthony Church Harper. Gloria Jenschke daughter of Otto and Mrs Jenschke of Spring Creek married Walter Wahrmund son of Hilmar and Mrs Wahrmund of Petersburg. The church used snapdragons and larkspurs. Music by Willie Kaiser. The bride wore seed pearls on a white satin gown with lace yoke and illusion veil. She carried Easter lilies. Matron of honor was Mrs Robert Jenschke in pink satin with seed pearls. bridesmaids in blue and pink satin. Best man Robert Jenschke. groomsmen Marvin Jenschke and Alonzo Wahrmund. Dinner and dance followed at Spring Creek Hall with Black Buck Players providing music. Imogene Crenwelge registered guests. The couple will reside in Kerrville where the groom works for West Texas Auto Company.

A. A. Gitter St. Anthony Catholic Church Harper Gloria Jenschke Otto Jenschke Spring Creek Walter Wahrmund Hilmar Wahrmund Petersburg Willie Kaiser Robert Jenschke Ellen Marie Stehling Kathryn Hermes Maid of Honor Jenschke Marvin Jenschke Alonzo Wahrmund Spring Creek Hall Black Buck Players Imogene Crenwelge

Farmer league results plus a fatal accident report

In results from last Sunday Stonewall beat Seipp s eight to five in eleven innings Harper defeated Sisterdale eleven to fourteen Enderlin won against Albert five to four Next Sunday May 14 Seipp s visits Harper Albert plays Sisterdale Stonewall meets Enderlin in a Mason Frede ricksburg highway accident series leaves a twenty three year old mother dead and a San Antonio man injured in Mason county Chas M Sullivan 24 facing negligent homicide charges Mrs Mozelle Moran 23 dies from cerebral hemorrhage and injuries after a car ran off Cold Creek bridge near Mason hospital and burial set in Los Angeles details also note survivors and workers involved with the incident and a separate minor crash near Cherry Springs.

Mason-Fredericksburg Cold Creek Mason Mason County Campbell Chas. M. Sullivan Davey Tree Expert Co Ohio Dallas Fredericksburg Sullivan Moran Morrison Construction Company Gillespie County Humble Pipe Line Company

County Wide Meeting To Promote Special Education Program

County wide organization plans to foster a local group affiliated with the Texas Society for Crippled Children to improve education and funding for handicapped children. A May 16 meeting in the Band Room at Fbg Public School will feature Martin M. Ricker and a film, with future meetings to discuss causes, treatments, and education for all types of handicapped children.

Fbg Texas Society For Crippled Children Martin M. Ricker Execu Tive Texas Society of Dallas State Department of Education Brownwood

Harper High Beats Stonewall High 6 to 3

Harper High defeated Stonewall High 6 to 3 in a Tuesday game. Pitcher Jackie Eathorne allowed three hits, while E Eckert for Stonewall gave up three hits to Bierschwabe Eathorne and Carter. Errors aided Harper's win. Harper to face St Mary's of Fredericksburg Friday at Harper Community Park at 2 30 p m.

Harper Stonewall Jackie Eathorne E. Eckert H. Bierschwabe Eathorne D. Carter St. Mary's High School Fredericksburg Harper Community Park

Gillespie Tax Official Heads Major Texas Tax Group

Tax Assessor Collector Wm M Petmecky was named chairman of a form simplification committee at the Tax Assessor Collector’s Association of Texas annual convention in Waco. He also became vice chairman of a committee on motor vehicle license forms. Aquilla Pierce was named to the committee Petmecky heads.

Wm. M. Petmecky Collector’s Association of Texas Waco Petmecky Robert S. Calvert Aquilla Pierce

Carr Quartett to Perform in Harper Memorial Day Weekend

The Carr Quartett of Austin will visit Harper on Sunday May 28 for a program sponsored by the Sageser Hass Post 650 American Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and children of veterans. refreshments will be sold before and after. Local officials and residents from Harris County and other areas attend the event, with more details to come.

Carr Quartett Austin Harper American Legion Auxiliary Sageser-Hass Post No. 650 The Herald

Poppy Day Observance Aims To Honor War Dead In Harper

American Legion Auxiliary plans Poppy Day on Saturday May 27 to wear symbolic poppies for memory of World War II and other fallen servicemen. Volunteers include Auxiliary members their families and Scout troops raising funds for disabled veterans and needy children of veterans.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Harper Auxiliary America

Rain falls steadily across county with soaking rain totals

A fine rain covered the county Thursday morning from about 2 o'clock until after dinner. The precipitation soaked into the ground with minimal runoff. Totals reported include Harper 1.93, Doss 1.68, Hye 2.59, White Oak 1.95, Fredericksburg 2.40, Handy Stop 2.11, Rheingold 2.11, and Crabapple 2.13, per S.C.R.A. reporter Otto Rahe.

Harper Otto Rahe S.C.R.A White Oak Fredericksburg Rheingold

Sisterdale Defeats Harper 14-11 In Wild 9-Inning Game

Sisterdale beats Harper Cubs 14 to 11 in a nine inning affair at Sisterdale Sunday afternoon. Marquardt and Habe richt shared mound duties for Sisterdale while Tatsch, Feller and Cottle pitched for Harper. Harold Rahe hit a long home run and Dayton Rahe injured his ankle sliding home early in the game.

Sisterdale Harper Cubs Marquart Habericht Tatsch Feller Cottle Harper Harold Rahe Dayton Seipp Albert Omer Cottle Howe Om. Cottle H. Rahe Or. Cottle L. Habenicht R. Marquardt V. Habenicht V. Ha Or. Cotle H. Blerachwale W. Kasten Spenrath F. Bierachwale Banes Hausler W. A. Cottle Harper Abrhpore Massey Rahe H Feller H Rahe Bierschwabe Eathorne Mrosek Totais Hoof Kasten Habenicht Marquardt Hill

Dance At Community Park Nets Park Association Funds

The Harper Community Park dance on Saturday April 29 netted the Park Association 37.66 after taxes and band costs. The cold drink and beer stand added 26.31, totaling 63.97 in net proceeds for the evening. All work was donated. Victor Marshall secretary treasurer notes cooperation from members and hopes Harper will have a fine park. George Harper of Johnson City and Mrs Wheeler of Roswell visited Harper on Monday.

Harper Community Park Park Association Harper Victor Marshall George Harper Johnson City Mrs. Wheeler Roswell New Mexico

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. Davis Chipps Walter A. Ricker University of Washington, Seattle American Cancer Society Farmer Boys League Seipp’s Enderlin Harper. Albert B. J. Mayhugh Lon Whestone Mr. Whestone Bob Loth Cherry Springs Mason Highway Lee Groff Groff San Antonio Loth Cherry Seidp's Essesesee Gens Dewapscecuteas Enderlin Saceeaseos Seseoose Essevesoros Harper Sisterdale Se the Herald Harper High Stonewall High St. Mary’s Gillespie State Comptroller Y. J. Delevan Famous Carr Chevrolet Motor Division Arthur Sellers and Son Fort Worth Whitney Sellers J. M. Scarborough Tylor J. M. Speed Midland Gilbert Eck Fayette County A. Holcomb Brownsville Ben Gentle J. H. Oberndorfer Galveston Jess Mills Atascosa County George F. McCullar Kingsville Carl Smith Harris County Houston Delevan Albert Bierschwale A. L. Spellman Harper Presbyterian Church Tolbert Huffmann Baptist Church Akers Phil Rogers Roy Roberts Worth Howe Roland Johnson Massa County Ill Texas Old Guard Old Trail Division Presbyterian Church W. W. Delevan O. M. Delevan A. E. Delevan A. M. Delevan R. C. Delevan H. H. Delevan Odessa Whitworth Harper High School Harper, Texas Paul Jesus Jack Minter Arthur Spellman Supt Neal Fox W. d. Goerner First Baptins Church Frederickaburg Community Park
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