History of a Weapon Continued From Last Week
The piece chronicles early rocket history from 1815 to post World War II, noting British experiments, wartime neglect, and renewed interest led by Dr. Robert Goddard. It highlights Goddard’s 1908 space travel focus, the 1926 first liquid-fuel rocket, and the influence of German and Soviet work on rocket theory with a tease toward next week’s interview.
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Balimore
Royal Artillery Mounted Rocket Corps
Hitler
General Eisenhower
Europe
Doubleday & Company, Inc
Garden City
New York
Portsmouth-Southampton
Normandy
Channel
Robert Hutchins Goddard
Clark University
Worcester
Massachusetts
Dr. Goddard
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Los Angeles
Goddard
Washington
America
Florida
Goering
Berlin
Liquor Law Violations Rise Warns State Inspector
State liquor control inspector G. B. Worley reports a rise in violations across Kendall Kerr and Gillespie counties. In one month six licensee cases yielded about 700 dollars in fines and license suspensions, plus 15 minor possession cases with minimum ten dollar fines and costs. He warns for stricter penalties if trends continue. Local officers are praised for cooperation.
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G. B. Worley
Liquor Control Board
Kendall
Kerr
Gillespie Counties
Johnson Takes Control of Texas Democratic State Convention
At the Dallas session Senator Lyndon Johnson won support for his favored son and state delegation leadership to the Chicago national convention. A liberal Harris County faction sought immediate ouster of the executive committee but Johnson prevailed by about three to one. Delegates named include Arturo Gonzales, Dolph Brisco Jr, Charles Woodson, Joe Foy. alternate Mrs. Moss. Johnson urged unity and victory as Democrats claim a strong, renewed party.
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Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Chicago
Dallas
Harris County
Houston
Sen. Johnson
LBJ
Lady Bird
White House
Lyndon
J. D. Moss
Tom Weinheimer
J. Chester Bryant
Ernest Hodges
W. E. Fricke
Moss
Arturo Gonzales
del Rio
Dolph Brisco Jr
Uvalde
Charles Woodson
Brownwood
Joe Foy
San Angelo
Harry Thompson
Johnson
Evelyn Smith and Colan Barrett Tie In Farmington NM
Evelyn Smith and Colan Carlos Barrett wed at 6 p m April 27 in First Baptist Church Farmington New Mexico The couple plans a honeymoon unspecified destination The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Smith of Farmington The groom son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Barrett of Harper Both attended local schools and he served in the U S Army The ceremony drew immediate family and a few close friends with a reception at the Boggs home 1805 Mesa Verde Farmington
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First Baptist Church
Farmington
New Mexico
Evelyn Smith
Colan Carlos Barrett
John H. Smith
Charles W. Barrett
Harper
Ruth Burnet
Gerald Roach
Albuquerque
James Boggs
Mesa Verde
Rev Jessie Long Attends Methodist Conference in San Antonio
Reverend Jessie Long is in San Antonio this week to participate in the annual Methodist conference.
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Jessie Long J
San Antonio
Memorial Day Services Slated Sunday
Memorial Day services will be held on Memorial Day at Harper cemetery at 5 p m Rev Jessie Long pastor of the First Methodist Church of Harper will lead The program is sponsored by the Helping Hand Club and the American Legion Auxiliary The graves of the War Dead will be decorated by the Auxiliary and flowers placed on other graves by families and friends All are invited to attend.
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Harper Cemetery
Jessie Long
First Methodist Church of
Harper
Helping Hand Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Helping Hand Club to Disband During Summer
The Helping Hand Club met May 10 in the home of Mrs. Fred Tatsch with 10 members present. It was voted to disband during the summer months. The September meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler. A gift was given to Mrs. Darwin Brown who is leaving soon. Light refreshments were served.
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Fred Tatsch
Fred Gammenthaler
Darwin Brown
Dell
Weekend Visits Across Texas Families Share Time
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Barker and daughter Dana of San Antonio stayed with Mrs. John Rogers over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Cook of Fredericksburg and Miss Alice Cook of San Antonio visited in the home of Mrs. J. F. Cook on Monday.
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A. W. Barker
Miss Dana
San Antonio
John Rogers
VSA
B. L. Cook
Fredericksburg
Alice Cook
J. F. Cook
Maddox Withdraws From Race Against Fisher in 21st District
Ned Maddox owner of the Bebhans Hotel in Menard announced by letter to Democratic County chairman Tom Schmidt that he is withdrawing from the race for representative in Congress in the 21st District. Maddox had opposed Rep. O C Fisher who has held the seat since defeating Charles L South of Coleman in the late 1930s. Maddox’s withdrawal leaves Fisher without an opponent.
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Ned Maddox
Menard
Tom Schmidt
Congress
Maddox
Rep
O. C. Fisher
Charles L. South
Coleman
Fisher
Plans for 1956 Bluebonnet Girls State Held
The American Legion Auxiliary starts plans to train 14000 high school girls across the nation in June and July 1956. In Texas the Bluebonnet Girls State runs June 7–16 at the Texas School for the Blind Austin with 1956 citizens operating a mock government. Two delegates will advance to Girls Nation in Washington DC in July. Frances Goff directs Texas Bluebonnet guided by Harrell Moore and Karl Talkington chairs. Dorig Oehler will represent Sageser Haag Post 650 Auxiliary.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Jettie Scarborough
Sagesar-Haas Post No. 650
Texas
Bluebonnet
Department of Texas
Texas School For the Blind
Austin
Jettle Scarborough
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Bluebonnet Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
Washington
D. C
American Legion
Washington, D. C
Frances Goff
Houston
Texas Bluebonnet
Harrell Moore
Karl Talkington
McKinney
Dorig Oehler
Harper High School
Sageser-Haag Post No
Eldorado Visit By Suddeth and Spencers
Mr and Mrs O Suddeth from Eldorado visited Mr and Mrs Elton Spencer last Friday. Mrs C A Spencer accompanied them to Eldorado for a two week visit.
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O. Suddeth
Eldorado
Elton Spencer
C. A. Spencer
Harper Lions Club to Elect Officers Next Wednesday
Harper Lions will hold the election of officers for the coming year at the regular meeting at the school on Wednesday June 6 at 7 30 p m. All members are urged to attend. Guests welcome. At the May 16 meeting a letter from Hunt Ingram club was read requesting support for their members. Deputy District Governor B N Schumate and Lion D W Brown reported the treasury held 32 29 plus last meeting collections and noted dismissal for D W Brown due to relocation from Harper.
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Harper Lions
Harper Lions Club
Hunt Ingram Club
B. N. Schumate
Lion D. W. Brown
Treasury
Harper
Seniors Return From Colorado Trip
Members of the senior class and Supt. Ed Bailey returned Wednesday from their annual class trip to Colorado. They describe an enjoyable journey including a drive up Pikes Peak in chartered cars. Bailey notes snow on the peak and more snow the next day. Sections between Texas and Colorado were dry, with rain in Colorado mountains and in Lubbock on return. The Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma route were dusty and dry.
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Ed. Bailey
Colorado
Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs
Bailey
Lubbock
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Poppy Drive Supports Disabled Veterans at Memorial Day Window
The American Legion and Auxiliary adapt the war poem in a campaign promoting poppies made by disabled veterans in Veterans Hospitals. Poppies fund occupational therapy and comfort for veterans and their families, with sales near Memorial Day and a Legion Hall window in Harper decorated for remembrance.
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Legion Hall
Harper
Former Gov Coke Stevenson To Speak At Harper Commencement
Former Texas governor Coke Stevenson will deliver Harper High School's commencement address tonight at 8 p m in the school gym. The program includes salutatorian Ola Mae Itz and valedictorian Donnie Phillips, with Doyle Parker introducing Stevenson and Earl Benner awarding diplomas. The thirteen boys and three girls in the class study under Supt. Ed Balidey, and Miss Evelyn Rischner will play the piano for the ceremonies.
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Coke Stevenson
Harper
Harper High School
Stevenson
Junction
Telegraph
Texas
Llano River
Mr. Stevenson
W. Lee O’daniel
U. S. Senate
O'Daniel
U. S
Beauford Jester
Gov. Stevenson
Doyle Parker
Ola Mae Itz
Chester Itz
Donnie Phillips
C. C. Phillips
Miss Itz
Phillips
Darline Mrosek
Earl Benner
Ed. Balidey
Evelyn Rischner
Wilmar Klaehn
Donate Peilips
Ola Maertz
Frank Langa
Lonni
Mrs. Mattie Arnold To Present Piano Students In Recital
Mrs. Mattie Arnold will present her piano students and guests in a recital at the Harper public school gym on Saturday May 26 at 7 30 p m. Certificates and fraternity pins from the National Guild of Piano Teachers will be awarded to students following Kerrville auditions held May 15.
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Mattie Arnold
Harper
Kerrville
National Guild of Piano Teachers
Mrs. Arnold
Mary Ann Kensing
Evelyn Rischner
International
Keith Kensing
Jim Tatsch
Janice Gammenthaler
Jaydene Peril
Gayle Dittmar
Nadene Barker
Martha Stevens
John Tarr
Elgin Lange
National
Diana Doris Peril
Carla Jean Anderegg
Logan Stevens
Scotty Lee Taylor
Agnes
Kerrville Youth Killed In Bicycle Accident
Ten year old Lonnie Tate son of Mrs. Edmund Lowe of Kerrville was killed Sunday night after being struck by a car driven by Albert N. Pate 21 a construction worker Jimmie Tate 13 his brother suffered a broken leg Police Chief Walter Moss said Pate failed to see the youths Homicide charges were filed and he remained in jail unable to post 1000 bond pending grand jury action June 4 Funeral services were held Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Kerrville
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Lonnie Tate
Edmund Lowe
Kerrville
Albert N. Pate
Jimmie Tate
Walter Moss
Pate
First Baptist Church
Rev D W Brown Resigns From Harper Baptist Church
Rev D W Brown, pastor of Harper Baptist Church, resigns effective May 31 after over three years. He served Medina River Baptist Association as clerk and compiled minutes for the annual meeting and last year's minutes winning a Southern Baptist Handbook for best minutes. He held Lions Club treasurer and American Legion chaplain roles, led Boy Scout efforts, and supervised Ground Observation Corps post. He thanks Harper citizens for support.
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D. W. Brown
Harper Baptist Church
Rev. Brown
Medina River Baptist Association
Southern Baptist
Southern Baptist Handbook
Lion’s Club
American Legion
Boy Scouts Committee
Boy Scouts
Harper Baptist Brotherhood
Brown
Harper
Harper Receives 20 Points of Rain. Showers Likely
The Harper area saw 20 points of rain Thursday morning with more showers hoped for. Thomas Harlan, recently at Texas Tech in Lubbock, returned to Harper for a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Harlan. He plans to attend summer school at the University of Texas this summer.
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Harper
Thomas Harlan
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Tomne Harlan
University of Texas
Harper Boy Scouts Stage Paper Drive to Boost Funds
The Harper Boy Scouts raised 26.33 dollars in a recent paper drive. Paper feed bags yielded the most money, while salt bags were worthless. Walking Tarr assisted by collecting outside town, and 5220 pounds were hauled to San Antonio by Troop committeeman Victor Marschall.
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Boy Scouts
Walking Tarr
San Antonio
Victor Marschall
Barbecued Turkey Dinner Honors Son On 6th Birthday
Mr and Mrs Ruben Roeder entertained relatives Sunday with a barbecued turkey dinner honoring their son Roger on his 10th birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Roeder, Mrs Henry Moellendorf Sr, Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and daughters, Mr and Mrs Henry Moellendorf Jr and son, Mrs Ida Warner and children, Mr and Mrs Theo Moellendorf and children of Doss, Albert and Edmund Moellendorf, and Mrs Eddie Klein of Kerrville.
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Ruben Roeder
Roger
Joe Roeder
Henry Moellendorf
Edwin Klein
Ida Warner
Theo. Moellendorf
Doss
Albert and
Edmund Moellendorf
Eddie Klein
Kerrville
Kerrville Family Visitors Shared Sunday Afternoon
Mrs Eddie Klein of Kerrville visited the home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang last Sunday. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang and children of Kerrville and Sgt and Mrs Joseph Lang with their young son on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Klein
Kerrville
Edwin Lang
Joseph Lang
Young
Texaco Farm Shows Hit County May 30 and 31
Texaco Farm Shows return to the county with two screenings on May 30 at Stonewall gymnasium and May 31 at Peters Hall both at 8 pm. The program features the film The County Agent showing the agent’s aid to farmers across North Carolina Yakima Valley Indiana and the Deep South with scenes of tobacco farms and cotton lands.
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W. H. Osbourn
Texaco
Stonewall Gymnasium
Peter's Hall
North Carolina
Yakima Valley
Indiana
South
Highway Patrol Reports April Texas San Antonio District
The Texas Highway Patrol in the San Antonio District reports April data: 12 killed in automobile crashes, 48 accidents investigated, 57 injured, $86,151 property loss. The force issued 1,631 traffic arrests including 906 speeding and 161 license violations, and 2,291 warnings. Patrols logged 84,205 vehicle miles and 72 audience attendees. Main accident factors include speeding and drunk driving.
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San Antonio
Jnjeagd
Patwal
Mohair Production Up As Prices Climb Over 14 Percent
Mohair production increased for the third straight year led by Texas and Maricopa County. A 14 percent price rise from 1954 pushed the average to 82.2 cents per pound, with the 1955 clip totaling 16.9 million pounds and valued near 139 million dollars. Ranchers report mohair as a reliable cash crop amid strong world demand.
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O. C. Fisher
Texas
Fisher
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