Lutherans Dedicate New Parsonage at St James Church
The St James Lutheran Church congregation dedicates its new parsonage on Wet 27 with an appraisal program. Rev M C Hoermann and family become the first residents of the white framed eight room residence featuring three bedrooms living dining kitchen study bath and porch. The home uses a butane gas heating system and modern conveniences with venetian blinds. Construction began fall 1945, paused over material shortages, then resumed and finished recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Lutheran Church
M. C. Hoermann
Labor union picks up warning on Communist Russia as foe
A resolution adopted in Chicago by the American Federation of Labor accuses Soviet Russia of trying to infiltrate US government agencies and labor groups to spread subversive doctrine. It warns that communism seeks to undermine free institutions and promote dictatorship, urging Americans to resist its influence.
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Russia
Gom
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Soviet Russia
United States Department
United States
American Labor Movement
Congress of Industrial
Gations
CIO
Proletariat
America
Rev Braulich Visits Rahe Couple in Independence Iowa
Rev. R. Braulich and his wife of Independence Iowa visited Mr and Mrs Otto Rahe on Wednesday of last week. Braulich once taught at Harper School and during that period lived with the Rahe family.
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R. Braulich
Independence
Iowa
Otto Rahe
Braulich
Harper School
Rahe
Hallowe'en Party at the Cafe For Local Boys
A Halloween party was held at the Cafe for small boys with cake and soft drinks. Miss Mary Fletcher, a student at Southwestern University, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fletcher
Southwestern University
W. Eletcher
Harper Springs Bowls Dripping 31 26 In six man clash
Harper Springs six man team fell 31 26 to Dripping Springs after a late rally. Harper led 13 18 at half as Carol Walker and James Carter sparked offense. Aubrey Carter returned a kickoff for a score and a late punt return setup the final Harper TD. Next, Harper hosts Buda in final home conference game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Dripping Springs
Caal Walker
Ray Carter
Scotty Kinsey
Farper
Aubrey Carter
Tarper
Felix Lange
Fo Linge
Miah
Dip Sproa
Pater
Carter
Carol Walker
Janer
Wood
Clayton Masey
Harpe
Buda
Weimar
Heavy Rains Hit Hill Country and River Flooding
Heavy rains Sunday caused flash floods across Gillespie County with the Pedernales River rising and blocking the Kerrville Fredericksburg bridge from four to seven o’clock. Wolf Creek and tributaries flooded, stopping traffic for hours while Fredericksburg recorded 1.25 inches that day and 1.90 inches since November. October rainfall varied across the county with multiple local totals cited and harvest prospects discussed as peanut farmers anticipate drier weather.
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Pedernales River
Gillespie County
Territories
Rocky Mountain
Harper
Pedernales
Kerrville-Fredericksburg
Wolf Creek
Alfred Wneffendorf
Fredericksburg
Karl Durst
Doss
Neffendorf
Otto Rahe
F. B. Riley
Oswald Eckhardt
Willow
Levi Deike
Hye
Elroy Schnelle
Ton
Harper Lions Club Admits Two New Members
The Harper Lions Club admitted two new members as focus shifted to road matters. The Harper P T A box supper and rummage sale at the school last Friday raised just over $300 CA, per reports in the Hierald. Attendance was lower than expected, but proceeds from attendees were exceptionally good.
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Harper Lions Club
Harper P. T. A
L. Keyser
Fredericksburg
Lion
E. Dean Hopf
Dr. Keyser
Keyser
Arnold
Hunters depart for New Mexico deer trip
Alfred Lehne Faltin and Glen Hopf with Robert Dittmar left Thursday afternoon for a deer hunting trip in New Mexico. The party expects to return within the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lehne
Faltin
Glen Hopf
Robert Dittmar
New Mexico
Karl Walker Birthday Party Honored at Pinechanin Cafe
A local birthday celebration honors Karl Walker with a cafe party at Pinechanin Cafe. Attendees include family and friends as cake and music mark the occasion.
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Karl Walker
Gillespie County USO quota surpassed for 1946 drive
Gillespie County has fulfilled its obligations by surpassing the 1946 USO quota of 1200 dollars, with additional contributions still arriving. Victor Rogers, county committee chairman, extended thanks to volunteer solicitors and all contributors for making the campaign a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Victor Rogers
Weeds and French at Kelly Field Ceremony in San Antonio
Robert June Weeds and Evelyn French exchanged marriage vows in the Catholic Chapel at Kelly Field San Antonio. The bride wore a white orchid and was given away by S Sgt Adolph Lowman, with attendants Clarence Nixon and Mrs Nixon. S Sgt June of the 77th Fighter Squadron served in England before re enlisting. they plan to reside in San Antonio.
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Robert Jung
Edwin Jung
Harper
WAC
Evelyn Freieth
New York
Cits
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Clarence Nixon
Nixon
Adolph Lowman
June
77Th
England
Jung
Evelyn French
Lone
Texas Congress of Parents And Teachers Convene At Amarillo
Delegates from Seventh District attend the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers meeting in Amarillo from November 20 to 22. Notables include university and training college representatives and local officials. public relations directorate and guest speakers from Colorado and Texas will participate. social events and campus visits noted. miscellaneous local society mentions recorded.
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Texas
Congress of Parents and Teachers
Amarillo
Hojis Tel
Thaishaes
Bae Adett
Wilte WL
Ovdadtess
Paya
Pum Foundation
Lor
Weitaethy Vms
Satland
POA
PBS
Uva
Colorado
Tesas Congress
Pharre Seavdes
Mis Oh
Matthews
Perth
Peacher Training Colleses Ma Fraink Motitoe
State
Autovan Oef
WARP
Cnet Pasade
Shorty Markwortt elected Harper County Commissioner
In unofficial Tuesday results, Shorty Markwortt of Harper led for County Commissioner with 162 votes in the five precincts. Other candidates Rubin Nix er 83, Albert Weber 57, Elgin Dittmar 14, with totals across Doss, Harper, Tivydale, Klein Branch and Pilot Knob precincts.
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Arnold “Shorty
Markwordt
Sharper
Couty Commission
Precinet
Maerkwordt
Les
Fharper
Colitizen
Othe
Rubin Nixer
Elgin Dittmar
Albert Weber
Doss
Heper
Tivydale
Klein Brann
Pilot Knobld
Lfotal
Nixon Doss
Harper
Klein Branch
Pilot Knob
Weber Doss
Dittmar Doss
Klein Branco
Total
Eugene Kramer
Henry Borchers
Kramer
Borchers
Ben Fiedler
Robin Nixon
E. Dittmar
Rubin Nixon
New Lange Humble Service Station Opens Saturday
Final phases of the Lange Humble Service Station at td garace were completed this week in preparation for the opening event tomorrow November 9. Souvenirs for children and ladies will be given, with a cordial welcome extended by Mr Lange to friends and patrons across the territory.
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X: Lange
Harper Football Team Faces Buda Six Maners
Harper hosts Buda six man squad this afternoon at 2 15 p m with Whitewood as manager and Rex Fox and E Dean Hopf guiding the Harper squad. The roster lists Walker Ray Carter Clayton Massey Clyde Hagee Richard Harlan Elbert Schmidt Aubrey Carter Scotty Kinsey La Von Parker Felix Lange and others.
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Walker
Robert Whitewood
Ray Carter
Clayton Massey
Whitewood, Jr
Clyde Hagee
Richard Harlan
Elbert Schmidt
Lefe -O
Rex Fox
Aubrey Carter
Scotty Kinsey
la von Parker
Felix Lange
E. Dean Hopf
Buda
Harper
Gillespie County Voters Elect New District Leaders
Gillespie County voters chose a new District Representative District Clerk County Attorney and two County Commissioners. Tom Martin won District Representative by about 1100 votes 3206 to 2096. Felix Scherer led Albert Permann for Clerk 1389 to 1305. Sagebiel beat Rogers 1475 to 1142 for County Attorney. Precincts 1 and 3 elected Kramer and Priester respectively with narrow margins. Heavy rains and mud reduced turnout to about 2700 of an estimated 3800 to 3000 votes.
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Gillespie County
Martin
Lehmann
Hirsch
Rogers
Sagebiel
Schmidt
Petermann
Scherer
Loth
Petmecky
Tatsch
Enderle
Borchers
Fiedler
Kramer
Nixon
Weber
Markwordt
Dittmar
Pfiester
Kuhlmann
Gold
McDougall
Schneider
Bruns
Bill Heimann
BOY Coscseces Sda Atavasives
Abainse Aces Sree
PO Sa
Nebgen
Tom Martin
Harry Davis
Boerne
Maurice Lehmann
Felix Scherer
Albert Petermann
Hy. Houy
Victor Sagebiel
Victor Rogers
Felix Priester
Guido Kuhlmann
Gillespie
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Carr
Morris Ranch
Victor Harper
W. W. Massey
Floy Bode
R. E. Breihan
the Methodist Church
Chas. Workman
The
Presbyterian Church At
Fort Worth
Reynolds Presbyterian Home
Dallas
Elmer Lee Lange
San Diego
California
Max Lange
Marge Buchanan
Charlene
Brownwood
OCL
Werner Keidel
Arthur Schleyer
Walter Parker
Kerrville
PTA
Cafe Force
Baal Vealker
Pinechanin
Cebeteus
Stippe
Gillespie Co
Dr. Tester Keyser
Ike
the Mutual Lumber Co
Tikal
Cteotsperers
Verey
Moana
Charlie Wolf Kouelley
Kathryn
Nicerovitle
Giranvalle
Oreleta
Dyilbe
Orothet
Shorty” Markwortt of
Martin Lehmann
Colespie
Kendall
Tyrol
Llane i
Llano County
Martins and
Lehtran
Mio
Elmer Roberts
Paradise
Nevada
Ciaus
Henry Prochnow
Febert Feller
Iserrvelle
Edgar Klein
Mro
Kenneth Nelson
Max
PH Harper Foot
Tront Row
Dennis Neal
Man Per
Forrest Thurman
Archie Lennon
Carrol
the Herald
Wm. Keens
Victor Sageriel Photo
MacDonald
Felix, Scuerer
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