Press abuse and eroding freedoms in a biased era
A critique outlines four corruptions in publishing false or inflammatory material: lascivious literature, pseudo history propaganda, hate and smear literature, and vicious pamphlets. It cites Los Angeles obscenity trials, Jewish groups denouncing The Protestant, Chicago libel verdicts on Under Cover, and prior anti Nazi suits as evidence of rising disinformation and attacks on civil society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Edmund
Chicago
Arthur Derounian
John Ray Carlson
Carlson
George W. Robnett
Church League of America
Boston
Conrad Chapman
Dr. Chapman
America
S. A
Harper High School News Highlights Football and Class Updates
Harper High School reports its first six man football win 6 0 over Prairie Lee with Aubrey Carter scoring. The Harper sextet impressed, defense led by Felix Lang, and upcoming games vs Weimar and Dripping Springs noted. Journalism Club organized with Antoinette Parker as president and Frances Floyd sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
Harper Igh High School
Prairie Lee
Harper Boys
Ulthough
Aubrey Carter
Harper
Carter
Felix Lang
Harvey
Clyde Hagge
Jr. Whitewood
Scotty Kinsey
Carroll Walker
Elbert Schmidt
Richard Harlan
Clayton Massey
Forrest Thurman
Archie Lennon
Levon Parker
Ray Carter
Peebles and
Murran
San Marcos
Texas
Weimar
Buda
Dripping Springs
Cattle Place
Harper Citizens Seek New Store Opening
Graduate Nurse Charlyne Barrett, 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Barrett, has become a registered nurse after graduating from Medical and Surgical Hospital in San Antonio on Sept 20. Miss Barrett, a former Klarper Public Schools student, earned her high school diploma in Hondo in 1943 and has since attended nursing school. She began work at Keidel Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg this month and plans to study at the University of Colorado next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald Charlyne Barrett
Chas. Barrett
Medical and Surgical Hospital
San Antonio
Miss Barrett
Klarper
Wich
Hondo
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Fredericksburg
University of Colorado
Mrs C Ruskey Elected President of Helping Hand Club
The Helping Hand Club met at Mrs Gordon Harper home on October 10 with members and one visitor. Mrs Buskey elected president, Mrs A C Wendel vice president, Mrs Clara Masters secretary treasurer, Mrs P F Jones reporter. Mrs Carnes and Mrs Fellers served a lunch. next meeting with Mrs W E Fletcher Nov 8 to quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Club
Gordon Harper
Harper
Buskey
A. C. Wendel
Clara Masters
P. F. Jones
Carnes
Fellers
Farewell Party Honors Mr and Mrs Jack Jones
A farewell gathering at White Bluff School honored Mr and Mrs Jack Jones who plan a move to a Rock Springs ranch. Hosts were Mr Creighton Stevens and Mrs A C Wendel. Visitors included Pvt Lamar Parker and Leslie Phillips Jr of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jones
White Bluff
Rocksprings
Creighton Stevens
A. C. Wendel
Pvt
Lamar Parker
San Antonio
Leslie Phillips Jr
PATA Meeting Postponed and New Store Opening
The November 1 PATA meeting is postponed due to a Box Supper and Rummage Sale at the school. Hugo Stehling and James Pfiester announce the opening of their new main store at 242206 Whost Main Street next Monday with open house from 2 to 9 p m. Photos by MacDonald Studio notes the move to the new location beginning the following day, marking Stehling and Pfiester as longtime partners since November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Pata
Messrs
Hugo Stehling
James Pfiester
Whost Main Street
MacDonald Stud
Stehling
Pfiester
Parker Families Attend State Fair in Dallas Visit Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parker and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Parker of Roosevelt spent a few days in Dallas for the State Fair and called on Mr. and Mrs. Homer Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Parker
J. A. Parker
Roosevelt
Dallas
Homer Pugh
Sagebiel Family Weekend Visit in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Albert Sagebiel and Miss Beatrice Sagebiel visited daughters Mrs Georges and Miss Elnora Sagebiel in San Antonio during the weekend. Mrs Johnny Fleming and her son of Mason spent the weekend with sister Mrs E R Brown and family. Also visiting Sunday were Mr and Mrs Wallace Brown and son and Mr and Mrs Ed Walker and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Brown
Mrs
Lemuel Jones
Junction
Albert Sagebiel
Beatrice Sagebiel
Georges
Elnora Sagebiel
San Antonio
Johnny Fleming
Mason
E.R. Brown
Wallace Brown
Ed. Walker
Visit By Metzger Kin Sparks Weekend Reunion
Mrs. Mark Icke and her brother Eli Metzger of San Antonio visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Metzger here during the weekend, sharing time at the family home and catching up on relatives and news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Icke
Eli Metzger
San Antonio
Mrs
A. A. Metzger
Hart Family Visit to Mrs Harper in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Jinx Hart and their young daughter stopped in San Antonio to visit Mrs L H Harper, sharing news of the trip and family ties through the holiday season.
Stehling-Pfiester Electric Co to Open Main Store in Fredericksburg
Stehling-Pfiester Electric Co announces the opening of its main Fredericksburg store next Monday October 21 from 3 to 9 pm with an open house. Hugo Stehling and James Pflester promise modern displays and prizes including a G E Automatic Iron a fluorescent tree set and a Dominion Turnover Toaster. The building at 50 by 100 feet will house radio service and repair a sound booth and ample display space. The company will also operate a branch at 157 159 East Main Street under Alex Knopp with a large line of electrical appliances radios records and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stehling-Pfiester Electric Company
Fredericksburg
Texas
Hugo Stehling
James M. Pflester
Dominion
Ion
East Main Street
Alex Knopp
Knopp
Wm. van Hoogenhuyze
San Antonio
Elbert Hahne
H. Schmidt
Herman Lei
Women’s Missionary Society Plan Thankoffering Ingathering
The Women’s Missionary Society of St. James Lutheran Church met at Harper last Wednesday at 2 p.m. with 23 members and the pastor present. Plans were made for the Thankoffering Ingathering Service on Sunday night October 20 with Juniors participating. A cleanup date was set for Thursday October 24 in preparation for the fourth Sunday service. Visitors included M and Mrs Albert Lange for parsonage dedication. Mr and Mrs Martin Rode of Doss attended services and visited her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Healy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of
Martin Rode of
Doss
Lutheran Church
Sam Healy
Max Lange Garage and Station to Open Soon
Final construction of the Max Lange Garage and Station is nearing completion with the installation of Humble electric gasoline pumps. A formal opening is expected in next week's Herald issue with finishing touches completed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Lange
The
Herald
Humble
P T A Rummage Sale Set for November First at 2 P M
Harper School hosts a community rummage sale with proceeds supporting the P T A. Donations are urged before Friday November 1 except livestock or poultry. Max Lange leads article entries and a box supper will be auctioned as part of games and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper P.T.A
Sal
Max Lange
P.T.A
Elmer Lange Joins Navy Earns Drill Pennant at San Diego
Elmer Lee Lange enlisted in the U S Navy and serves in Company 2x7 at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego California. His company won the pennant for excellence in drill, a prize kept for a week if won again becomes permanent. Lange is the son of Mr and Mrs Max Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lee Lange
U.S. Navy
U.S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Lange
Max Lange
Harper
Ray Jones Captures Car Thief in Harper Interlude
Local peace officer Ray Jones recovered a stolen Pecos City car Thursday after noon around 5 p.m. Enos Aire and Joe Cooper of Junction admitted theft of a 1940 Ford Sedan. The suspects lacked titles or licenses. they were jailed in Gillespie County awaiting Pecos City officers. Cooper fell ill en route to Fredericksburg, an ambulance rushed him to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Jones
Pecos City
Enos Aire
Junction
Gillespie County
Joe Cooper
Harper
Jones
Fredericksburg
Cooper
Pecos
Bank deposits in Gillespie County exceed eight million dollars
The three Gillespie County banks report a combined de posits of 8 170 016 26 as of September 1 1946 led by Fredericksburg National Bank with 5 257 177 42 and Security State Bank with 2 483 285 14 plus First State Bank of Harper at 429 553 70 The total marks a rise of 651 379 55 since the June 29 1946 statement and reflects farming ranching and business activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
State Comptroller of Currency
Fredericksburg National Bank
Security State Bank
First State Bank of
Harper
Gilespie
Harper Bank
Ee Gta
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Doc
John Peter Zenger
Harper School News
Harper High
Melvin Eckhardt
Blanco County
Judy Canova
Toby
H.hs. Grammar School News
Arleen Mogford
H.hls
Carl Oehler
Floy Bode
Phil Rogers
Rogers
del Rio
Antoinette Parker
Kenneth Badhge
Donnie Lennon
Nila Mae Maner
Milton Casper
Albert Maner
Frances Floyd
H.hls. Mirandy
Antoinette
Maggie
Jo Ann
Aubrey
Joan Kaiser
Spring Creek
Ray
Elbert S
Gene Worth
Charlie Barrett
Marshall Stevens
Victoria
J. M. Stevens
Robert Dittmar
Otto Dittmar
Harper Citizens
C. Ruskey
Surrounding Territory
Commissioners’ Court
Harper-Kerrville
Neal BK. Fox
WA Brown
Otto Ra Pe
Carl Oehter
Richard Roeder
Frank Floyd
Supt Fox
Jims Hart
John Duderstadt
George Duderstadt
Pat Rovers
Harvey Stevens
Louis Stevens
Mart Stevens
Edwin Dittmar
Tom Carr
Mro
Louise Friedrech
Lawrence Roeder
A. T. Whetstone Cenoff
Eldon Spencer
Supt. Fox
James M. Pfiester
Jinx Hart
L. H. Harper
Stehling - Pfiester Electric Co
Women’s Missionary Society Plan
Albert Lange
Hubert
Ong
Harper School
Henry Hirsch
Beth’s Hall
Otto Lange
Trickham
Navy
HERAL
Arthur Stehling
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Fredericksburg Lions Club
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