Loyalty and Trumanism in a party loyalty critique
An editorial argues against blind party loyalty and warns that Trumanism risks dictatorship. It condemns Roosevelt era policies, the one party trend, and wage and debt issues while criticizing the White House for dictatorial powers and perceived corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Phillips
Borger News- Herald
Borger
Harry S. Truman
Booker T. Washington
Soviet Russia
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
White House
Truman
Key West
Harper Soldier Pfc Ray Carter Among 200th Infantry at White Rock Lake
Pfc Ray Carter of Harper along with Pfc Ervin White of Reserve Mont and Pfc Edward Sembera of Wharton in the 200th Infantry Regiment of the 31st Dixie Division spent a bivouac night at White Rock Lake Dallas while en route to Camp Atterbury Ind The group formed part of a 700 strong contingent with others stopping at bivouac areas across Texas Memphis Camp Campbell Fort Knox and Camp Atterbury Estimated 3 500 troops would pass through White Rock before Sunday’s move out The article notes Lt Col Wilbur Coonce and various officers and cooks keeping troops fed and vehicles in serviceable condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Ray Carter
Harper
Harper High School
Dallas Morning News
White Rock Lake
Dallas
Dallas News
Larry Grove
Harper Herald
Charles Workman
Harper Presbyterian Church
Mesquite
Texas
Ervin White
Reserve
Mont
Edward Sembera
Wharton
200Th Infantry
31St
Dixie) Division
White Rock
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Indiana
Dixie
Texarkana
Wilbur E. Coonce
Tex
Memphis
Tenn
Camp Campbell
Fort Knox
Ken
William Greenway
Milwaukee
Wish
Ed. Kitchens
Jackson
Miss
106Th Engineers
Ardis Davis
Kitchens
Welcome Week Plans At Humble Service Stations
Final plans for Welcome Week at Humble stations in the area May 23 to May 30 are discussed by Jerry Blansett division sales promotion manager W L Kindle district manager and Charlie Wyatt district representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Blan
Sett
W. L. Kindle
Charlie Wyatt
Be Proud to Wear a Poppy for Those Who Never Came Back
A short tribute urges wearing a poppy to honor soldiers who did not return. The message emphasizes remembrance and respect for fallen servicemembers.
Commencement Program At Harper School Friday Night
The Harper school held its Friday night commencement program with a processional by Mrs. Lewis A Stevens an invocation by Rev J C Curtis a Grade School Days Are Over performance by the Eighth Grade Girls an address by Rev J D Farmer diplomas by Dean Hopf a blessing by the girls and a benediction by Rev W J Goerner and a recessional by Mrs L A Stevens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper School
Lewis A Stevens
J. C. Curtis
J. D. Farmer
Dean Hopf
Good Lord
W. J. Goerner
L. A. Stevens
Senator Ashley Poet Laureate of Texas From Llano Ranch
Practicing lawyer from Llano and rancher in San Saba County. Born May 15 1904 in Cherokee Texas son of W A Ashley and Mattie Gray Ashley. Elected to State Senate in 1948 and named Poet Laureate 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
San Saba County
Cherokee
Texas
San Saba Co
W. A
Alf.) Ashley
Mattie Gray Ashley
Rube Gray
Texas Ranger
San Saba High School
Lebanon
Tenn
Brady
San Saba
Burnet
Bianco
Gillespie
Mason
Menard
State Board of Control
Texas Christian Univ
Texas Hills
Ashley
Poppy Pledge Drive Aims to Honor War Dead
Veterans’ groups urge support for disabled veterans by buying red paper poppies from the American Legion Auxiliary on Saturday May 24. Donors are asked to wear the poppy to honor the dead and aid the living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Farm Safety Drive Amid Returning Rains Urges Caution
State Farm and Ranch Safety Committee members urge rural residents to practice safety as farm and ranch work ramps up with the long awaited rains arriving across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm and Ranch Safety Committee
Presbyterian Women’s Assn Met May 15
The Presbyterian Women’s Association met Thursday May 15 at the home of Mrs Jim Peril with Mrs R E Peril as co host. Mrs P J Jones gave the Bible lesson. Hostesses served refreshments to 14 members and one visitor. Next meeting will be with Mrs Lewis A Stevens and Mrs Milton Dyer as hostess and Mrs David Schmidt as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Association
Jim Peril
R. E. Peril
P. J. Jones
Lewis A. Stevens
Milton Dyer
David Schmidt
Mrs. Walker celebrated 84th birthday in San Antonio
Mrs. John Walker of Harper was honored on her 84th birthday with a family gathering at her daughter’s home in San Antonio. All nine living children attended along with many relatives. Kerrville guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Raiford, Miss Peggy Parks, and Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Harper
H. B. McGohy
San Antonio
Natal
Walker
Kerrville
Lloyd Raiford
Peggy Parks
T. R. Stewart
O. B. Walker
Weather lifts outlook for crops and grazing
Rain across the section brightened the crop outlook with drying soil benefiting grain and grasses. Farmers expect a fair crop barring hail or other adverse conditions.
Nimitz Addresses Fredericksburg Legion Convention
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz spoke at the 21st district American Legion and Auxiliary spring convention in Seipp's Hall Fredericksburg. He warned communism threats and praised thorough understanding as a weapon, during his only Texas appearance while visiting relatives and touring childhood sites. He was hosted by family in Kerrville and honored with a barbecue and reception before continuing to Norfolk, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester W. Nimitz
U. S. Navy
21St District
American Legion & Auxiliary
Seipp's
Nimitz
Texas
Otto Nimitz
Kerrville
Dora Reagan
August Henke
Fredericksburg
Nimitz Hotel
Norfolk, Va
Hill Country Girls Softball League Opens With Eight Teams
Eight teams will start the 1952 Hill Country Softball League on June 3. Teams include Harper Melina Bandera Kerrville Jets Kerrville Yellow Jackets Center Point Hunt and Fredericksburg. Harper hosts Fredericksburg on June 5 and plays most of the season at home and away through July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country
Harper
Melina
Bandera
Kerrville Jets
Kerrville Yellowjackets
Center Point
Hunt
Fredericksburg
Fred Bierschwabe
Harper Community Park
Electric Fair Trades Show and Corriedale Sale at Fredericksburg
A combined exposition at Fredericksburg Fair Grounds July 18 19 features an Electric Fair and a Trades Show plus the Texas Corridale Sheep Show and Sale. Central Texas Electric Cooperative sponsors the Electric Fair with prizes and a 1:30 p.m. stockholders meeting. the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce and Gillespie County Fair Assn. back the Trades Show. the Corriedale Sheep Breed Association runs the morning show and afternoon sale on July 19. Local organizer Crockett W. Riley chairs plans with Ralph A. Swanson named manager. committee outreach targets 58 firms for exhibit space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Fair Grounds
Fredericksburg
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
Texas Power Reserve Electric Cooperative, Inc
Austin
Texas Corriedale Sheep Breeder's Association
Fair Park
Crockett W. Riley
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Central Texas
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Gillespie
Mason
Liano
Kerr
Kendall
McCullough
Kimbje
Menard
San Saba
Oakcrest Park set for opening with barbecue and program
Oakcrest Park in Gillespie County will hold a formal opening on Sunday June 1 with a noon barbecue, games, lake activities, and a 4 PM concert by the Fredericksburg Hermann Sons Band. Proceeds aid park improvements. donations include 15 head of muttons and cash from local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Oakcrest Park
Fredericksburg Hermann Sons
Guenther Otters
Victor Pressler
Edgar Klett
Edgar Burrer
Melton Keller
Felix Fuhrmann
Walter Bilerschwabe
Crockett Riley
Wlorenz Bading
Werner Henke
Felix Mater
Bruno Hartmann
Bill Petmecky
Norman J. Dietel
Max QO
Reinbach
Werner Moehr
Charles Moss
Ernst Wertheim
Kermit Striegler
Fredericksburg
Legionnaires Host 21st District Convention in Fredericksburg
Kerrville and San Angelo members of La Societe Des Hommes et Chevaux joined the Hill Country Voiture 434 for the 21st district convention in Fredericksburg. The event featured a lighthearted fun scene with 40 & 8 members placing “violators” into a portable cage as an auto tram tour paraded through town. Notables included former District Commander Happy Lane, Ben Adams, Jimmy Staudt, and city marshal Albert Mauldin In cote supervising activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Societe Des Hommes Et & Chevaux
Kerrville
San Angelo
Fredericksburg
Happy” Lane
Brownwood
Ben Adams
Jimmy Staudt
Albert Mauldin Incote
Poppy Day Planned in Harper May 24
The American Legion Sageser-Haas Post will observe Poppy Day in Harper on Saturday May 24. A display is set up at the Legion Hall to honor veterans and invite the public to purchase red paper poppies from the American Legion Auxiliary and wear them in tribute to the dead and in support of the living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
American Legion Sageser-Haas
Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
To Keep the Faith Poem by Molina Michael
A poem reflecting on Flanders Fields and the dead of war. It speaks of keeping faith with fallen soldiers and honoring their sacrifice with the torch and the poppy symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molina Michael
Flanders
Wear a badge of honor on Poppy Day
A local appeals for support for veterans as Poppy Day drives poppy sales. Community members are urged to buy a poppy to honor service members and raise funds for veterans' programs.
Infant of Waldemar Kroll Dies at Two Days
Werner Martin Kroll two day old infant of Waldemar and Josephine Weigand Kroll died May 16 1952. Survived by grandparents Frank Kroll Harper and John Weigand Monterey Mexico. Rev J G Goerner conducted funeral services Saturday afternoon at Beckmann Funeral Home. Burial in Harper Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Martin Kroll
Waldemar
Josephine Weigand Kroll
Frank Kroll
Harper
John Weigand
Monterey
Mexico
J. G. Goerner
Beckmann Funeral Home
Harper Cemetery
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200Th Infantry Regiment
Sen
Carlos Asuley
Presbyterian Women’s Assn
Adm
Legionairres
Medina
Yellow Jackets
Texa Corriedale Show & Sale
Corriedale
Central Texas Electric Coup
Chester Brown
New Zealand
Rural Electrification Administration
Electric Wn
Hugo Weinheimer
Stonewall
Pres
Luke Moss
Chester Schwethelm
Comfort
J. C. Cone Jr
Paul Stehling
Lee Loeffler
Arthur Stehling
Fredericksburg C.cg J
Calva Blerschwale
Ennus
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