Presidential nominating race a neck and neck contest
The Republic presidential race tightens as Eisenhower and Taft lead in pledged votes with Warren as a potential third force. Massachusetts victory boosts Eisenhower among Democrats. Unity against mudslinging is urged while Kefauver Stevenson Kerr prospects shift the Democratic field. Industrial News Report.
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Republic
Eisenhower
Taft
Atlantic Seaboard
Massachusetts
Mid-West
South
Bay State
Warren
California
Wisconsin
Oregon
Kefauver
Stevenson
Kerr
Industrial News Report
Harper Home Demo Club Met May 8
The Home Demonstration Club met Thursday afternoon May 8 at 2 30 p.m. with Mrs J D Farmer Mrs Wra Keen and Mrs Morris Voorhies as hostesses at the Methodist Church. Hans Wachhals hired for cemetery work and a clean up day set for Friday May 23. Memorial Service planned May 30 at 4 p.m. at the cemetery. Mrs Arthur Baumann demonstrated winter clothing care and stain removal. Hostesses served sandwiches potato chips cookies and punch to 18 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
J. D
Wra. Keen
Morris Voorhies
Methodist
Forest Bode
Hans Wachhals
Arthur Baumann
New Residence Begun at Walter Harper Place in Harper
Mr and Mrs Er and Shane Nemes start construction on a new home on their Harper property at the old Walter Harper place. Miss Maxine Lange of Man Antonio visited relatives and spent the weekend with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shane Nemes
Harper
Walter Harper
Maxine Lange
Man Antonio
Initiation Ceremonies For Harper W O W Members
National and state officers of the Bluebonnet Grove Woodmen of the World in San Antonio gathered in Harper for initiation ceremonies for several Harper ladies. The photo lists attendees by role and location, including Fannie May Benkendorfer and Bessie G Dolan among others from San Antonio and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebonnet Grove
Woodmen of the World
San Antonio
Harper
Harper W. O. W
Fannie May Benkendorfer
Bessie G. Dolan
Taylor
Southwest Texas
Iain Ida Mathis
Kerrville
Anna _ Barberio
Tau Phi Lambda
Ida Shelton
Claudia Jones
National Tau Phi Lambda Sorority
Willowdeen Shelton
Woodmen Circle
Evelyn Koon
Ethel Phillips
Bess Dolan
Woodmen of the World Circle
Harper Loses Heartbreaker to Enderlin in Sunday Game
The Harper Longhorns fell 12 to 9 to Enderlin at Fredericksburg Fair Grounds after leading 9 0 through five innings. Hal Ray Bierschwabe homered and went four for five for Harper, while Enderlin surged with six runs across the 6th to 8th innings to seal the victory. Ransleben led Enderlin with three hits while Harper totaled 10 hits as a team. Next Sunday, Harper visits Center Point while Enderlin hosts Comfort.
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Harper Longhorns
Enderlin
Fredericksburg Fair Grounds
Harper
Herbert Feller
Becker
Weirich
Brodbeck
Ransleben
Freddie Tatsch
Beckmann
Tatsch
Hal Ray Bilerschwale
Hal Ray
Welrich
Oren Cottle
Cottle
Kennneth Cosper
James Enderlin
Hal Ray Bierschwabe
McI
Peller
Tatech
Bierschwab
Cooper
Adesiin
Center Point
Comfort
Abrhpore
Omer Cottle
K. Casper
Baumann
F. Tatsch
H. Rahe
D. Rahe
Bierschwale
J. Bierschwale
T. Feller
Abrhpore Gyona
Acsceerscreesee
SD A
Welrich, Lorf
Ss-1b
DuMenil
Fischer
Casec
H. Tatsch
If Wn
J. Enderlin
Felaipers
H. Bierschwale
H. Feller
Grona
Harper Firemen Plan Juneteenth Jubilee Minstrel
Harper Volunteer Firemen announce a two night Juneteenth Jubilee Minstrel at Harper School Gym on June 19 and 20. Rev A A Gitter coaches a program full of humor imitations musical numbers and local talent with proceeds to help defray building costs for a new fire house. Admission 75 cents adults 35 cents ages 6 to 12 under 6 free. seniors 80 plus free with grandparent.
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Harper Volunteer Firemen
Harper School
Rev. A. A. Gitter
Harper
Lee Schmidt Named President of Harper School Board
Lee Schmidt was elected president of the Harper School Board at a trustees meeting on Monday night May 5. Edwin Dittmar was named vice president and Carl Oehler secretary treasurer. The Harper School closing program will be held on Tuesday May 20 with a grammar grade exercise and no senior graduation or commencement services this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Schmidt
Harper
Edwin Dittmar
Carl Oehler
Surprise Shower Honors Bonnie Jo Metzger
A surprise shower for Bonnie Jo Metzger was held Monday evening May 5 at 928 Clover St San Antonio hosted by Misses Peggy Higdon Janet and Sadie Mae Brogdon and Mrs Joe Rapstine. Gifts for the bride elect of Charles W Diamond were plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Jo Metzger
Clover St
San Antonio
Peggy Higdon
Janet
Sadie Mae Brogdon
Joe Rapstine
Janet Brogdon
Rapstine
Engagement Announced for Waldean McDougall and Jack Groff
The engagement of Waldean McDougall daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter McDougall to Jack Groff son of Mr and Mrs E F Groff of San Angelo is announced. Waldean a Fredericksburg High School graduate class of 49 held numerous honors including high school favorite FFA Sweetheart and Duchess roles. Groff a Wa ter Valley High School graduate class of 43 earned a BS in Agriculture at A and M College 1949 and serves as Core Sampler for the Federal Wool Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McDougall
Waldean
Jack Groff
E. F. Groff
San Angelo
Miss McDougall
Fredericksburg High School
FFA
Kerrville
San Marcos
Harper
Fredericksburg
Groff
Water Valley High School
A&m College
Veterans Vocational School
Texas
New Mexico
Rehearsal Supper Honors Diamond Metzger Bridal Party
A rehearsal dinner honoring Miss Bonnie Jo Metzger and Charles W. Diamond was held Thursday evening May 8 at 506 Goliad Street in San Antonio. The hostess served stuffed tomatoes with tuna fish potato salads deviled eggs combination salad pineapple cake coffee and tea.
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Bonnie Jo Metzger
Charles W. Diamond
Goliad St
San Antonio
Local couples visit relatives over weekend
Mr and Mrs Clark Bierschwale of Junction spent Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Bierschwale. Mr and Mrs H D Smus of Austin spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Bierschwale
Junction
Mrs
Arthur Bierschwale
Judges lead at First Annual Sheep and Goat Clinic judging contest
The La Coate team won top honors at the First Annual Sheep and Goat Clinic judging contest held Saturday in Gillespie County. Harper FRA team members placed second while Fredericksburg FRA team finished third. individual awards were shared among several participants.
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Gillespie County
Norbert J. Knupp
la Coste
B. T. Keller
Robert Mangold
Franklin Bubl
Ken Whitewood
Kulebracht
Harper Ffa
Paul Suffel
Harper Vocetienes Aguienieeme
Oun
Joe Tatum
Fredericksburg
Alton Moellering
Levi Ellebracht
Harvey Ellebracht
Fredericksburg Fra
Donald Bode
Harper Fra
B.T. Keller
Ellis Ellebracht
Harper
David Gribble
Bude 4H
Arile Pittmas
Donna
Calvin Schumann
de Dines
Gaub Wes
Harper Lions Club Plans 7th Annual Wool Mohair Show
Harper Lions Club sponsors a May 31 Wool Mohair Show in Harper School gym with judges W M Campbell Jr and Jim Gray of San Angelo. The event features two new wool classes and a full program of judging, shearing, weighing, and prize awards for Ranchman's Flock and Fleece Exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Campbell Jr
Jim Gray
San Angelo
Lees
Harper's Young Folks photo group from Des Moines kids
A notice from Harper’s Young Folks presents the last photo in a series of children Jimmie 444 JoAnn 3 and Cecil 1% of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Esquell of Harper. It invites readers to arrange more images if interest exists and asks for feedback on seeing the youngsters in print.
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Harper's
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
Iowa
Jimmie
JoAnn
Cecil
Joe Esquell
Harper
Interesting Exhibit Planned For Annual Wool And Mohair Show
The Harper Lions Club sponsors the 7th annual Wool And Mohair Show at the Harper school gym on May 31. The Texas Sheep And Goat Raisers Association Auxiliary will run numerous exhibits from hill country towns. Mrs Emil Wahrmund chairs a Fredericksburg and Comfort unit exhibit featuring a nursery with baby apparel and feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
Harper School
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Association
Emil T. Wahrmund
Fredericksburg
Comfort
Dan Hoerster
Hondo” Crouch
Emil.t. Wahrmund
Wahrmund
MacArthur criticizes campaign maneuvering in Michigan speech
General MacArthur denounces political maneuvering in the presidential race as a threat to American democracy. He warns that cross party persuasion erodes the two party system and could lead to a military state, while Eisenhower is noted as the top Republican candidate mentioned in the remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas MacArthur
Landsing
Mich
MacArthur
Michigan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republcan
Parish Softball League Set to Begin Next Thursday
The Parish Softball League opens May 22 at 7:45 pm with St Marys vs Bethany and Harper vs Holy Ghost at the newly lit fazy grounds ball park in Fredericksburg. Eight teams from multiple local churches participate under Vicar Rudh Wendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Bethany
Harper
Holy Ghost Church
Fazy Grounds
Fredericksburg
Rudh Wendel
Zion Lutheran
Holy Ghost Lutheran
Bethany Lutheran
Cherry Spring Lutheran
First Methodist Church
Edison Street Methodist
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Crabapple Church
Cherry Spring
Stonewall Lutheran Church
Bethany Ludgeran
St. Mary's Church
Stonewall
Puriall
Laaue
Radio Post
Harper and Game Families Attend Event With Sons
Mr and Mrs Gene Harper and son and Mr and Mrs Herbert Game and son attended a daytime event as guests, sharing in the gathering and socializing with family members.
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Gene Harper and
Herbert Game and Son
Cleanup at Local Cemetery for Memorial Day Services
A cemetery cleanup is planned for May 30 by the local memorial committee. The event runs all day starting at 4 a.m. at the cemetery to prepare for Memorial Day services.
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Nora Lee Sanders
Clara Hormuth
Helen Zrenner
Blanche Woods
Anna Barberio
Bertie Wernette
Beatrice Rachal
Cora Williams
Edna Bouquet
Harper Firemen
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Herald
Harper Wool & Mohair
Clint Brown
Harper's Young Folks
Parish
Farmer Boys League
Boerne
Doss
Sisterdale
Staterdale
Elmer Lea Russell
Archie Lennon
Mra
V. C. Russell Sr
J. J. Rogers
Bob McElroy
Ted Rogers
Uvalde
Charles Allen
Rogers
iDoss
PERE
Tmah Teo
Eperr
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Comsole
Sscccescenenenes Seenbee
Center Point Geeeny
Enderlin Geeeassengsgane
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