Origin and purposes of the United Nations continued
The piece argues that U S foreign policy has been constrained by the United Nations for a decade under U N oversight and allied influence. It alleges the UN and its agencies steer American decisions via treaties and executive agreements toward collectivist and socialist policies, limiting unilateral action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
MacArthur
Clement Attlee
Great Britain
Douglas MacArthur
Harry Truman
England
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Korea
Maxim Litvinov
Soviet Union
Roosevelt
America
Texas Draft Quota For May Set at 544
The Texas May draft quota is 544 men for the army announced by Brig. Gen. Paul L. Wakefield state Selective Service director. This compares with April 432 and March 584. No pre induction exams in May. most calls from registrants aged 20 years and one month or older. volunteers filling many quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Army
Paul L. Wakefield
Selective Service
Wakefield
Mrs. Skipper and daughter sail toward Japan to join husband
Mrs. Tommie Skipper and her year old daughter Leal sail for Japan to join S Sgt Tommie Skipper stationed 380 miles from Tokyo since January. They boarded a plane Sunday in San Antonio after travelling from Harper via San Antonio with Mrs Lydia Bierschwale and family. Mrs Skipper is the former Geraldine Bierschwale of Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Skipper
Leal
Japan
S.sgt. Tommie Skipper
Tokyo
San An
Tonio
San Francisco
San Antonio
Skipper
Lydia Bierschwale
Harper
Geraldine Bierschwale
W A Brown Named President Of Lions Club At Wednesday Meeting
The Harper Lions Club elected a new officer slate at its Wednesday session with W A Brown chosen as president and Carl Oehler, Alfred Spaeth, R E Peril as vice presidents. Ed Bailey became secretary and Rev D W Brown treasurer. Visitors included Leo Merrill who spoke on range land management and fermentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Walker
Lion Barrett
Ed Bailey
W. M. Harris
Leo Merrill
Sonora Experiment Station
Mr. Merrill
Minimum Wool Price To Continue in Texas Wool Market
The Agriculture Department extends the present minimum selling price for CCC owned wool through November 1. R W Hodge says the move supports the wool market as the 1955 clip moves into Texas warehouses, amid prior depressions from CCC stock. Penrose Metcalfe notes National Wool Growers Association engage in Washington to resolve the issue. The text ends with a Henry George quote about land use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
US Department of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
R. W. Hodge
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Association
National Wool Growers Association
Defense Department
Hodge
Texas
Penrose B. Metcalfe
Ts&gra
Washington
Water to Save From Boiled Vegetables for Soups
The liquid left from cooking vegetables contains vitamins and minerals and should be saved for use in soups and sauces. This nutrient-rich broth adds flavor and nutrition to meals.
President Accepts USO Honorary Chairmanship
President Eisenhower accepts USO honorary chairmanship during a White House meeting where Harvey S. Firestone Jr and Emil Schram present. Admiral J L Hall Jr is named USO National Campaign Chairman as the USO seeks 13 034 444 for 1956 expenses across 208 U S operations and 24 overseas posts in multiple regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
USO
Harvey S. Firestone, Jr
Akron
Ohio
Emil Schram
Peru
Indiana
White House
J. L. Hall, Jr
Alexandria
Oper
United Funds
New York City
Adm
Hall
Maha Beach
Sicily
North Africa
Okinawa
Alaska
Guam
Philippines
Japan
France
Greece
Turkey
Italy
Korea
Canal Zone
Rain brings relief to Harper area with record May totals
Fine rains brighten faces and pastures around Harper as May totals approach last year’s. Farmers report inches from 1.20 to 5.25 in various locales, hail damages crop leaves and fences, and Fredericksburg notes May rainfall ahead of 1953 figures with total year to date at 3.55 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Levi Kensing
Arthur Bierschwabe
J. B. Reiger
Edwin Braeutigam
Albert Maner
Herbie Ochler
Watkins Tarr
Henry Enderlin
Luckenbach
Doss
Elgin
Reinhold Kirchner
Elgin Dittmar
Jim Faught
Cherry Springs
Hilmar Moellering
Crabapple
Dittmar
Kirchner
Dick Schumann
Palo Alto Creek
Marshall Springs
Fredericksburg
Town Creek
Alfons Bernhard
Cherry Mountain
Otto
L. F. Price
Cain City
Oswald Eckhardt
Rheingold
Norman J. Dietel
Recital by Music Students of Mrs. A. J. Arnold Harper TX
Music students of Mrs. A J Arnold present a program at Harper High School Auditorium on Friday May 20 1955 at 7 30 pm featuring piano duos solos duets and vocal pieces with participants including Nadene Barker Mary Ellis Parker Frances Rischner and Janet Brown among others. Widespread student participation noted with various instructors including Miss MacDougall Mrs Paul Jones Mr Rogers and Sister Frances Joseph. Auditions for National Fraternity of Student Musicians winners listed at local district state and national levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Arnold
Harper
Texas
Beethoven
Evelyn
Frances Rischner
Jan Brown
Jaldean Peril
Deloris Duderstadt
Aaron
Janis Gammenthaler
Jim Tatsch
David Pape
Schaum
Haydn
Diana Doris Peril
Mildnight
Wayne Walker
South
Karen Ann Dittmar
Kathy Duderstadt
Kenbrovin & Kellette
Elva May Dittmar
Agnes
Evelyn Rischner
Bernice Duderstadt
Doris Oehler
Janice Parker
Delphine Maurer
Liebestraum
Liszt
Dixie Daniel Emmet
Richard Suffel
Offenbach
Martha Stevens
Mozart Gayle Dittmar
Streabbag
Gayle Dittmar
Jaydean Peril
Louigny
Frances Dittmar
Carolyn Parker
Schubert
Scotty Lee Taylor
Donald Oehler
Edel Weiss
Glide—Vanderbelt
Edward Dikeman
N. Louise Wright
Virginia Roeder
Me and
My Teddy Bear
Barbara Jane Pertl
Cathy Tatsch
Vickie Honig
Mary Ann Kensing
Nevin Frances Rischner
John Tarr
Clementi
Agnes Rischner
Grieg
Bumble Beer
Williams
Davene Schmidt
MacDowell
Witches Flight
Russell
Annie Marie Lange
June Braeutigain
Miss MacDougall
Paul Jones
Rogers
Frances Joseph
Fredericksburg
Eugene Strackbein Visits Kin in San Antonio
Eugene Strackbein of Lackland Air Base in San Antonio spent the weekend with his sister Mrs Aubrey Marper and family. 200 Mr and Mrs Robert Ditt mar and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Albert Sagehiel at Atuscosa Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Strackbein
Lackland Air Base
San Antonio
Aubrey Marper
Robert Dittmar
Albert Sagehiel
Atus Cosa
Notable Shoppers Noted In Kerrville Evening
Mrs Creighton Stevens and Mrs Dayton Rahe were shopping in Kerrville Tuesday evening. Missouri and Tennessee each border eight other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton Stevens
Mrs. Dayton Rahe
Kerrville
Missouri
Tennessee
Baptist WMS Met Wednesday May 1
The WMS of the Harper Baptist Church met Wednesday night May 11 in the absence of the president. Second vice president led the meeting. Plans for G A Focus Week were discussed. Topics included Home Mission Board work and several program titles. Eight ladies attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Harper Baptist Church
W. M. Harrie
G. A
Community Missions Committee
W. M. Harris
Home Mission Board
Nell
Iris
Catula Riley
Sunbeams
Brotherhood
Local visits and weekend travels noted in Harper area
Mr and Mrs Isadore Stehling and children from Fredericksburg visited her parents Mr and Mrs Felix Kenning Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lee Schmidt were San Antonio visitors Saturday. Their daughter Miss Peggy accompanied them home for a weekend visit. Rev and Mrs J D Farmer of Yancey visited friends in Harper Tuesday allegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Stehling
Fredericksburg
Felix Kenning
Lee Schmidt
San Antonio Vistors
Miss Peggy
J. D. Farmer
Yancey
Harper ‘Tueaday
Rodeo and Barbecue Set for Community Park Dates
At a called directors meeting the Community Park planned a rodeo and barbecue for June 17 and 18 with Ottmer Schnerr supplying the rodeo stock. A further meeting on May 24 will form committees. Public attendance is invited and volunteering is appreciated. Proceeds fund park upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottmer Schnerr
Oak Hills Study Club Holds Annual Picnic at Community Park
The Oak Hill Study Club held its annual picnic Saturday evening at Community Park. A barbecue supper was served to members, families, and guests Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stieler of Comfort. Hostesses were Mrs. A. J. Arnold, Mrs. Carl Oehler, and Mrs. Paul Suffel. Twelve members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Raymond Spaeth Receives Lions Club Conservation Award
Raymond Spaeth was named outstanding conservationist of Gillespie County for the past year at a Lions Club meeting. Dr. Dor Brown presented the award after Marvin Daniels highlighted Spaeth Ranch practices west of Harper. New officers were elected: Dick Hoerster president, Lorence Feller first vice president, Hy Joseph second vice president, Hubert Molberg third vice president, Freddie Kraus secretary, Rev. Richard Gammenthaler treasurer, Milton Durst lion tamer, A. G. Davidson tail twister, with Jack Lawrence and E. E. Pittman as new directors alongside Victor Krauskopf and Fred Thompson. installation set for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
W. A. Brown
Carl Oehler
Alfred Spaeth
R. E. Peril
Ed. Bailey
D. W. Brown
George Salcher
Gene Harper
Paul Suffer
W. M. Harris
Chas. Barrett
Raymond Spaeth
Lions Club
Gillespie County
Spaeth
Dor Brown
Marvin Daniels
Gillespie County Soil Conservation Service
Spadah
Harper
Lions
Dick Hoerster
Lorence Feller
Hy. Joseph
Hubert Molberg
Freddie Kraus
Richard Gammenthaler
Milton Durst
A. G. Davidson
Jack Lawrence
E. E. Pittman
Victor Krauskopf
Fred Thompson
Memorial Day Service Planned at Local Cemetery
A memorial day service is planned at the local cemetery on Sunday May 29 at 5 o clock Reverend Jasper Snow will speak at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Snow
HDC Met With Mrs. D. Brown
Harper Home Demonstration Club met May 12 at 2 30 pm in Mrs. D Brown home with Mrs A B Barker as co host. Fifteen members answered roll call on Hazards in the Home. Miss Smith County Home Demonstration Agent demonstrated cream pie recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Home Demonstration Club
D. Brown
A. B. Barker
Jasper Snow
The
Legion Auxiliary
Korea
Darwin Brown
Mrs Skipper Joins Husband Stationed in Japan
Mrs Tommy Skipper and her young daughter left Sunday to join her husband who is stationed in Japan. Supt and Mrs Edward Bailey and their daughters visited Mr and Mrs R K Williams Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Skipper
Japan
Edward Bailey
R. K. Williams
New Orleans Visitors Attend Harper Church Service
Rev and Mrs Arthur Spellman and friends from New Orleans stopped in Harper for Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church. They are en route to California for the General Assembly. Mr and Mrs Paul Gallas, staying with Luella Roberts, traveled to San Antonio Saturday. Mr Gallas works on the Doss road construction crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Spellman
New Orleans
Harper
Presbyterian Church
California
General Assembly
Paul Gallas
Luella Roberts
San Antonio
Mr. Gallas
Doss
Harper High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named
Kenneth Doehler and Frances Rischner named valedictorian and salutatorian for Harper High School. Commencement set for Monday May 23 at the auditorium with Baccalaureate Sunday at 8 p m. Rev Carlos Parker to deliver sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ochler
Frances Rischner
Harper High School
Carlos Parker
Jasper Snow
W. J. Goerner
Jesus
Alvin Lange
George Salcher
School Board President to Play Piano at Graduation
Evelyn Rischner will serve as pianist at both the bacalaureate services and commencement. Students will receive small medals for perfect attendance and outstanding performance in citizenship, athletics, and dramatics, chosen by the student council. Social certificates will follow for Harper Independent School District Board of Trustees members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Rischner
Harper Independent School District Board of
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M. A. ‘Thompsun
Jo. Cook
Sail For
MacDonald
Henry George
Baptist Wms
Oak Hills Study Club
Lions Club Conservation Award
HDC
Kenneth Oehler
Kenneth Doehler
Tannhaeuser
Pianist
Aida
Ralph Harris
My God and
Joyce Solbrig
Lydia Faye Bierschwale
George Salchner
Evelyn Ruschner
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