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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
1
The Seventh War Loan runs May 14 to June 30 with a national goal of 14 billion dollars. It aims to raise 7 billion from individuals, including 4 billion in Series E Bonds, a 60 percent increase in E-Bond sales. Two drives will replace three as in 1944, requiring the public to dig deeper to fund Pacific operations, ship production, aircraft, and veteran care.
A capacity crowd attended Harper High School commencement in Benn's Hall as fifteen graduates received diplomas. Valedictorian Mary Fletcher and salutatorian Joyce Whetstone led the class. Harold Rahe was awarded a diploma for military service credit. T. M. Trimble delivered the address with Father James L. Daly giving the invocation.
The Treasury Department announces only one War Loan between January and July and two in 1915 compared with three in 1944. The change partly explains the higher quota for individual bond purchases and for Series E Bonds.
A wartime appeal urges readers to buy Government Bonds to fund veteran aid and postwar plans. The message links bonds purchases to civilian life start ups, education, retirement, homes, and personal financial security, stating saving for the country is saving for oneself.
The text argues continuing food shortages in the United States and abroad influence political currents including Communism. It cites OPA persistence, black market efforts, and malnutrition in liberated Northwestern Europe as undermining stable governments and international cooperation. Justice Rosenman’s report is referenced as outlining these concerns.
Miss Helen Doris Brown and Rollie E. Peril exchanged vows at a small ceremony May 10 in the Hill home at Hunt. Rev. P. D. Hill officiated the single ring rite. The couple plan a ranch life west of Harper after a San Antonio trip.
Harper PTA members are urged to attend a called meeting at the school building on Wednesday afternoon May 25 at three o clock.
Rudolph L. Gibson born October 30 1882 at Doss died May 15 1945 aged 62 years 6 months 15 days. He married Minna Nixon December 25 1901 and survived by a large family including Clifford Gibson Marshall Vernon Eldorado Earl Leesville Sgt Jack in U S Army Lola Mimms Dickens Roberta Tomlinson San Antonio Louise Dale Cone Marjorie Gibson San Antonio plus 16 grandchildren four brothers and two sisters and his father L C Gibson Jourdanion.
The Helping Hand Club met Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs S S Stewart. Members and four visitors attended. After the business meeting the topic Being A Good Neighbor was given by Mrs Gordon Harper. Donations for cemetery work in 1945 totalled several gifts from local women and Floyd Bierschwale.
The Harper Women’s Society of Christian Service met May 9 at Mrs G E Pape’s home. Mrs R E Bode led the program with prayer, songs, and a lesson on The Family Life in China. Mrs H A Porter and Mrs G E Pape supervised the study, followed by a brief business session led by Mrs Carl Oehler.
Private William Friedrich of Fredericksburg Texas is awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for exemplary conduct in combat with the 43rd Infantry Winged Victory Division on Luzon Philippines. He arrived in January 1945 and joined the veteran unit there.
The Gillespie County Commissioners' Court sold a 95 000 dollar airport bond issue to Fred ericksburg National Bank Security State Bank and Harper First State Bank at 4 2 percent interest paying a 190 dollar premium with a 10 year option. Bonds dated June 1 1945. County can redeem after ten years. Court also canvassed Rheingold and Live Oak school tax elections held May 12 with large majorities. Results: Rheingold Precinct 22 tax maintenance up to 50 on the 100 valuation 33 17. Live Oak Precinct 2 tax up to 50 on the 100 valuation 22 13. Court recessed until Saturday to finish business.
Pvt Warren A Petsch son of Mr and Mrs Emil E Petsch of Luckenbach and husband of Minda Jaye Moses of Harper is with the U S Army in France. A Fredricksburg High School and Texas University alumnus he trained at Camp Fannin and after a nine day home furlough went overseas months ago. Also, Mr and Mrs Ray Jones held a barbecue for Hillary Bierschwabe on his birthday with guests including Charlie Rogers Floyd Boatright and Dave Butler. Harper visitors included Mr and Mrs Edgar Strack and children.
Pfc Will G Bird 31 son of Mrs Maude M Bird of Fredericksburg is Gillespie County s 24th World War II casualty He was killed on Okinawa May 3 He served in the U S Marines with the 1st Marine Division Swing Band He enlisted December 5 1912 at Dallas and trained in San Diego Whidbey Island then overseas to Guadalcanal He is survived by his mother three sisters two brothers and many relatives The article notes local social visits accompanying the obituary continuous with Fredericksburg community life
Dalton Ellebracht, 4, son of Reuben and Mrs Ellebracht of Rocksprings, Tex, was rushed to a local hospital after a playmate accidentally discharged a .410 shotgun at a relative's home nine miles from Harper. The shot struck him in the back and body from about 20 steps away. Thomas Presley Jr., 12, said he could not explain how the gun fired. Doctors said the boy was out of danger and recovering.
Mrs. Eliza H. Watkins of Harper aged 100, Gillespie County’s oldest resident, fell at home Wednesday, breaking her left leg. She was taken by ambulance to a Fredericksburg hospital, cast set, and reports say she is resting well. she will be 101 on June 24. Last year she previously broke her hip but recovered.
Cpl. H. E. Allen, 25, son of Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Allen, suffered fractures to his right arm in three places when he landed after a parachute jump at St. Louis Missouri on May 5 during the World War Loan Drive. His wife alerted the Harper family last week.
The article notes Eighth Air Force Sergeant Lester L. Coffey of San Antonio Texas receiving the Bronze Star for meritorious service at a strategic air depot in the United Kingdom. It details his duties in warehouse supervision and internal technical inspection, and traces his career from 1933 graduation at Harlendale High School to overseas service since August 1942. It also covers local highway work near Fredericksburg and Harper, including sealing and paving plans with crews and material estimates.
Veterans from Gillespie and surrounding counties will receive first priority for Customs Guard positions in the Twenty third U S Customs District at Laredo Texas. Non veterans are ineligible while qualified veterans seek the jobs. Duties include policing ports of entry and enforcing laws with long hours and physical endurance.
Harper Lions Club holds bi monthly meeting at the public school with 28 members and several guests. Nominating committee names officers for the coming year including Floy Bode as president and J R Peril as secretary. Delegates for District 2A meet in San Antonio June 6 to elect a new district governor.
Private First Class Elroy P. Geistweidt aged 19, son of Oscar Geistweidt of Doss Texas, is awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on the Western Front. He was wounded March 31, 1915, while serving with the Infantry in Germany. decoration presented by Lt. Col. Ralph J. Metheny of the 227th General Hospital in France.
Rev. R A Allen Rev. Alcorn of Ingram Rev. gon of Kerrville and Rev. Price of Hondo attend a Ba ist Camp Meeting at Allo Frie this week.
Miss Juanita Bierechwale has resumed her position as boss copper for the Filey bode ware house and station.
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