Congress must curb presidential power after Ward seizure
The piece argues the Montgomery Ward seizure illustrated an early wartime power overreach by the presidency. It notes Attorney General Biddle reversed his stance, conceding Congress governs statutory limits and that only requisition power exists under statute. It urges Congress to investigate and prevent future executive overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Deal
Chicago
Montgomery Ward & Co
Biddle
United States District
Holly
Army
Navy
Congress
Montgomery Ward
United States
Attorney General
Janys Harper Joins U S Cadet Nurse Induction
Miss Janys Gwendolyn Harper of Harper Texas, a Baylor University Hospital School of Nursing student in Dallas, participated in the U S Cadet Nurse Corps induction service at Fair Park Auditorium Friday night May 12. The ceremony, sponsored by the Dallas County Hospital Council, included Baylor Methodist St Paul and Parkland nursing schools and precedes the national program to be broadcast Saturday.
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Janys Gwendolyn Harper
Harper
Baylor University Hospital School of Nursing
Dallas
U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps
Fair Park
Baylor University
Methodist
St. Paul
Parkland
Dallas County Hospital Council
Helping Hands Club meets at Mrs Baumann’s home
Members of the Helping Hands Club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Arthur Baumann for their regular gathering. Mrs McAdams demonstrated cleaning and testing ten canners brought by the ladies. A cemetery committee report followed and the club donated 5.00.
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Helping Hands Club
Arthur Baumann
McAdams
Cemetery Committee
Keyser Delivers Harper High Graduation Address
Dr L L Keyser of Fredericksburg gave the commencement address for thirteen Harper High School graduates at Bein's Hall. Supt William R Root distributed honors and diplomas to the class, with Evelyn Honig named valedictorian and Roby Dean Goff delivering the salutatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
Bein’s
Billie Brown
Audrey Mae Brown
Gene
Bein’s Hall
L. L. Keyser
Fredericksburg
William R. Root
David Schmidt
Gene Heffington
Dorothy Whitewood
Vera Cornell
Eldon Marshhall
Madge Whitewood
Evelyn Heniz
Alfred Honig
Roby Dean Goff
Minda Faye Moses
Oleane Walker
Virgil Lennon
Evelyn Honig
Keyser
R. A. Allen
Forest Bode
Oliver Ruskey
Ray Bierschwale
Fred Bierschwale
Roy Stevens
Clarence St. Clair
Grammer
The
Hearld
Lutherans to Hear War Zone Missionary In Joint Service
The Fredericksburg three Lutheran churches Holy Ghost Bethany and Zion will host missionary Mrs John Mayer in a joint service at 10 30 a m Sunday May 21 at the High School Auditorium The pastors F A Bracher O Lindenberg and G A Poehlmann and their choirs will take part Mrs Mayer recently served in New Guinea near Madang where her husband was a prisoner of the Japanese until released with other missionaries after the Hollandia advance The program recalls Lutheran mission work started July 12 1886 by Johann Flierl and now led by American Lutherans It notes aid given by native Christians and the return stories of service members involved in New Guinea
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Fredericksburg
Holy Ghost
Bethany
Zion's
John Mayer
F. A. Bracher
O. Lindenberg
G. A. Poehlmann
John Mager
News Island
New Guinea
American Lutheran Church
Port
Madang
Gillespie County
Johann Flierl
Lutherans of America
Lutheran Church of America
News of Our Soldier Boys
Soldier news sought by the Herald invites readers to send notices or phone Mrs. Wendel at 1612. Pictures of men in the Armed Services are welcomed for publication.
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the Herald
Wendel
Armed Services
Private Alvin Feller Home From Army Service
Pvt. Alvin Feller returns Tuesday to visit parents near Harper after three years in the Army. He has served in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands and was among the first Gillespie County boys drafted into service.
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Alvin Feller
Alfred Feller
Harper
Uncle Sam's Army
Pvt
Feller
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Gillespie County
Soldiers Updated Posts Show Transfers Between Continents
Sgt. Francis Frits, after over two years at El Paso, was moved to a new Illinois station in the past week. Pfc. Reginald McDougall is now stationed in Italy, confirmed by his mother Mrs Beadle who says he was recently transferred there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Frits
el Paso
Illinois
Pfc
Reginald McDougall
Italy
Rollie Peril Wounded in Action Signal From Australia
Mrs. Dean Hopf received a letter from her brother Rollie Peril now at a general hospital in Australia. Rollie was wounded in action in March and says he is getting along well while friends here wish him a speedy recovery. Also noted is Joe Jr. still in Navy post office work after transfer in the Pacific, with Phil Rogers of San Antonio and Kenneth Parker of Hondo spending the weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie Peril
Dean Hopf
Australia
General Hospital
Rollie
Joc Fiedler
Joe Jr
Pacific
Seaman Fiedler
Navy
Miss Jean Heffington Honored With Dinner
Miss Jean Fleffing ton and Jean Heffington were surprised at a turkey dinner at Elizabeth Gammenthaler home on Sunday at six o clock. Attendees included Elizabeth Gammenthaler Pearl Kramer Leonard Lott Helen and Margaret Kramer Orville Buster Gammenthaler Mrs John Eathorne and family Pete Kramer Sidney Grona Fred Gammenthaler and Jean Heffington.
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Elizabeth Gammenthaler
John Eathorne
Jean Fleffington
Elizabeth
Jean
Pearl Kramer
Leonard Lott
Helen
Margaret Kramer
Orville
Buster Gammenthaler
Pete Kramer
Sidney Grona
Fred Gammenthaler
Jean Heffington
New 1A Registrants Named by Gillespie Draft Board
The Gillespie County Draft Board lists a new hat of 1A classifications for the past week. Names include Guenther O. Filter Roman B. Maurer Roy S. Massey Miller Williams Henry K. Welershaus en Alton M. Fairchild Leon Barrientos William M. James Daniel R. Lopes Andrew R. Hartmann.
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Gillespie County
Guenther O. Filter
Roman B. Maurer
Roy S. Massey
Miller Williams
Henry K. Welershausen
Alton M. Fairchild
Leon Barrientos
William M. James
Daniel R. Lopes
Andrew R. Hartmann
Lehne receives Silver Star and Bronze Star for Meritorious Service
Capt. (Chaplain) Chris Lehne, of the 36th Division in North Africa and Salerno, writes that the Commanding General personally pinned both medals on him. He describes the Silver Star for gallantry in action on September 9–10, 1943 and the Bronze Star for meritorious service in direct combat support. Alfred Lehne, manager of Mutual Lumber Co., is his brother.
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Chris Lehne
Fredericksburg
Texas
U. S
Alfred Lehne
The
Mutual Lumber Co
Capt. Lehne
Metzger Accepts Mechanics Position At Citizens Auto Co
Felix Jake Metzger has accepted a mechanic role at Citizens Auto Co J J Rogers proprietor. He brings about ten years of experience including foreman work with the Firestone government Test Fleet in San Antonio and will handle auto and truck motor overhauls and electrical repairs in Harper. He recently moved here with his wife and daughter.
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Felix
Jake’’ Metzger
Citizens Auto Co
J. J. Rogers
Metzger
Harper
Report of Cemetery Funds and Donations for 1943
The Woman's Missionary Society of St James Lutheran Church met May 17 1944 with seventeen members present. A Mother's Day program featured readings songs prayers and a playlet. The Harper Cemetery committee reported year donations totaling 57.87 with 20.37 balance on Jan 1 1944 after 37.50 paid out. Additional 1944 donations and a $10 Boost from Helping Hands raised total funds to 68.37. Irbie Juenke to work summer in the cemetery. donations may be left at Harper First State Bank or with treasurer P F Jones or committee members A C Wendel and Willie Strackbein.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
Colton
Clifford Bode
Wm. Strackbein
Victor Wendel
Greenland
Milton Casper
A. A. Hopf
Walter Tarr
R. D. Inscore
Michael Thomas
Ed. Marschall
L. A. Stevens
Ray Bierschwab
Oliver Hopf
J. S. Whitewood
J. B. Reiger
George A. Gibson
Ben Thomas
Wheeler
Will Stockard
T. McDougall
Calentine
Art. Baumann
Chas. Spencer
B. McDougall
S. S Stewart
Helping Hands
Irbie Juenke
Harper First State Bank
P. F. Jones
A. C. Wendel
Willie Strackbein
Capacity Crowd Hears Rev Probst at Harper High School
A capacity crowd attended Harper High School 1944 baccalaureate at St James Lutheran Church. Rev Walter Probst delivered the sermon with Rev R A Allen assisting. The Mother's Day themed talk urged students to desire worthwhile goals and pursue ambitions. The mixed Lutheran choir and Magdalene Wendel accompanying pianist provided hymns.
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Harper High School
St. James Lutheran Church
Walter Probst
R. A. Allen
Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
Probst
Remodeling of Harper Baptist Church Progresses
The congregation reports total pledges of 1178 dollars with most paid and about 1300 needed to finish remodeling and rock veneering. Interior work should finish this week while outside rock work starts this weekend. Completion is aimed for July 1 under Rev. Allen with ongoing outside donations welcome.
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R. A. Allen
The
Baptist Church
Allen
Harper Baptist Church
Luther League Hosts Harper High Graduates After Service
The Luther League entertained the Harper High School graduating class after baccalaureate services at the Lutheran Church. A dance party followed in the dining hall with ice cream cookies and ice tea. Sponsors included Mrs. O. Ruskey Mrs. Emil Hopf and Supt. Wm. Root plus room mothers and league members.
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State
Pxoro High School
Oliver Ruskey
Dean Hopf
Wm. R. Root
Forrest Bode
Emil Hopf
Virgil Lennon
Luther League
Harper High School
Lutheran Church
O. Ruskey
Supt
Wm. Root
John S. Whitewood
Fred Whitewood
League
Gillespie County Sets 5th War Loan Quota at 405000
State War Bond Chairman Nathan Adams informed Gillespie County chairman Gilbert Kaderli that the 5th War Loan Drive quota is set at 405000. The Series E quota for the drive running June 12 to July 8 is 190000 with plans to contact county residents after June 12. The statewide 5th drive total is 464000000 with Series E at 125000000. The 4th drive reached 479000000.
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Gillespie County
Nathan Adams
Dallas
Gilbert Kaderli
Kaderli
Adams
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Janys Harper
Kenneth Parker
Harper High
Lester L. Keyser
Catholic Cemetery Fund
Kerrville
J. P. Thornton
Brownwood
Saluatatorian
Phil Rogers
San An
Kenneth Parker of
Hondo
Capt
Chris. Lehne
Selective Service
B. Burns
National Headquarters
C. A. Lehne
Christian Lehne
Jake Metzger
Herald
Women’s Missionary Society
Joe Fiedler
Notre Dame
Herbert Gamel
Chester Carnes
Small Son
San Antonio
Mr. Gamel
Herbert
U. S. Armed Service
Watkins Tarr
James
John Arthur
Homer Lee Stevens
Stevens
A. B. Barker
Harper Cemetery
Mitch Thomas
Henry Thiele
R. D
Inscore
Esereses
Felix Kensing
Esceeee Googie
Willie Strackbell
Allen Gibson
Erepere
Rev. Probest
Taylor
Harper Volunteer Department
Central Texas Firemen's Association
Bill Kaiser
Richard Roeder
Joe Kaiser
Arno Markwortt
Carl Ochler
Paul Jones
H. B. Roberts
Gene Harper
Willie Meier
Aida
Dorothy Parker
First Baptist Church
Beautiful Dreamer
By Rubenstein
Robey Dean Goff
Forest
Prin. Clarence &. Clair
Mrs
Fredericksburg, Texas
Educa
B. A. AP
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