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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1946
Page
3
A column attacks New Deal scarcity as a danger to small business and urges halting state socialism. It argues hard work and free enterprise, cites wage to dividend ratios, warns of communist propaganda, and notes local visitors and family mentions as side items.
The Harper P T A hosts a rummage sale and box supper at the school today with a minimum $3 box price and donations still welcome. A 2:30 p m six man football game pits Harper against Dripping Springs at the Harper baseball grounds on the Cattle Place outskirts.
Harper School reports a weekly news briefing with student notes on birthdays field trips and club activities. It covers the Nathan Jewelry clock donation by Mr. Nathan of San Angelo, senior class contract for yearbooks and diplomas, a Homecoming party, Lancerettes, and the upcoming General Election with county and state races.
Tax rolls official outlines who may vote in the General Election including all residents 60 or older on Jan 1 1945 and those who paid poll tax by Jan 31 1946. Ex servicemen and women may vote with an affidavit. all polls open 8 am to 7 pm.
The new modernistic Max Lange Service Station and Garage in Harper replaces an old building as the first gas station in town. It features a 16 by 26 glass front display room a full auto service and motor repair department and humble wallplute pumps. Construction began August 1 under Tommy Harlan and includes a fireproof 60 by 40 feet structure with rounded corners and overhanging awnings. The opening is set for November 9 with souvenirs for children and roses for women provided by Humble Oil.
Mr and Mrs Chas W Barrett announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Charlyne to Deryl Erwin Beach son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Beach of San Antonio The bride elect is a graduate of Hondo High School and Medical and Surgical Hospital School of Nursing in San Antonio Beach is a Pearsall High School graduate and attends Trinity University He is a World War II veteran served 3 years with the 5th Air Force in Italy The marriage is planned for December
Mrs V A Cottle and Mr and Mrs Omer Cottle with two children attend the wedding of Miss Martie Silvers to Jesse Eo Saehhting at St Peter and Paul church in New Braunfels Texas last Monday. Father Roebelin officiated. A reception followed at The House That Jack Built with barbecue, salads, bread and iced tea. About 75 guests attended.
Reverend Breihan will address the regular PTA meeting on November 3 at 10 am. The program includes a devotional by Mrs Rubin Bode and songs by Mrs Paul Jones, followed by the business meeting with all members and school patrons urged to attend.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist Church on Oct 27 observing The Week of Prayer and Self Denial. Program featured singing scripture readings prayers and talks by Mrs Stewart Mrs Gilbert Pape and others with an offering for missions and a postmeeting cookies and coffee for 22 attendees. The same day the new St James Lutheran parsonage at Harper was dedicated with a full service led by Rev C N Roth and Rev WoC Probst Kerrville. A communal meal followed for all present.
Out of town visitors joined locals for the dedication of the Lutheran Parish on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Emil Saenger and family from Kerrville, many Fredericksburg residents, and guests from Doss and Kerrville. Rev and Mrs Paul Leonhard led the services.
The next game is set for Friday at Harper with Dripping Springs as the opponent. The school also notes an order for diplomas was placed last Thursday.
The Luther League held its regular meeting Friday at 7 p m in the home of Hubert Rahe. Eighteen members and eight visitors attended along with sponsors Rev M C Hoermann and Mr and Mrs Wille Dittmar. Officers were elected: President Edmund Moellendorf Vice President Albert Moellendorf Secretary Evelyn Henig Treasurer Hilmar Kluehn. Custodians hosted refreshments in a Halloween motif.
Election results will be presented in the exhibition hall at the Fredericksburg fair grounds on November 8. The Fredericksburg Lions Club will gather and post results with all proceeds benefiting the Fredericksburg Centennial Band. Alf Pehl conducts a concert that evening, with first returns around 7:30. Drinks, hamburgers, coffee, and cake will be sold for the band's benefit.
At Brady the Hill Country Bankers Association elected Fredericksburg leaders Arthur Stehling of Security State Bank as president and Arthur Klingelhoefer of Fredericksburg National Bank as secretary treasurer. Morris Goforth of Comfort was named vice president and Mason will host the next convention in April. About 150 bankers attended amid optimism for local Texas Hill Country conditions. Pvt Lamar Parker and Leslie Phillips of San Antonio visited relatives, and Morris Bein spent time in San Antonio.
All proceeds will be given to the band. Arrangements are made to manage a large crowd. Care will be provided for attendees and every detail planned for a pleasant evening. The Lions Club and Fredericksburg Den Band invite the general public to attend.
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