Berlin's divided postwar world and looming East Berlin unrest
In a vivid account, the writer recalls Berlin after World War II, describing a thriving West Berlin and a ruined East under Soviet control. He notes Stalin Allee and the Soviet Embassy, the blockade, and the 1953 East Berlin uprising, warning of possible future clashes as tensions widen the gap between East and West. He highlights Lucius Clay's airlift and the cold war dynamics shaping daily life and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
Unter den Linden
East Berlin
Berlin
U. S
Lucius Clay
Mrs. Anna Spencer Laid To Rest In Harper Cemetery
The 78 year old Anna Louretta Spencer was buried September 10 at Harper cemetery after a prolonged illness. Born to Joseph and Ellie Stevens, she married William Archie Spencer in 1896 and had three children. She lived in Schlicher county for 24 years, was a Baptist for 55 years, and is survived by relatives including three children, a sister, two brothers, eleven grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. The service was led by Rev. D W Brown with Rev. Jack Minter assisting. pallbearers included A B Barker and W C Russell Sr among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Louretta Spencer
Harper
Steven
Joseph
Ellie Stevens
William Archie Spencer
Will Price
Ella
Oddest Sudduth
Eldorado
Bert
Mark Holland
San Angelo
Elton Spencer
Schliecher County
Spencer
C. A. Spencer
The
Baptist Church
D. W. Brown
Harper Church
Smith Funeral Home
Jack Minter
Oak Park
A. B. Barker
W. C. Russell, Sr
Joe Rogers
Earl Copple
Roy Roberts
Elmo Lumpkins
Jim Harvey
W. G. Sudduth
Chas. Sudduth
Ira McDonald
Emil Vannheim
John West
Horace West
Leonard Miller
Alvin Farris
Visitors from New Braunfels and Harper Return Home
Mr and Mrs Pete Kramer and children and Mrs J P Thornton from New Braunfels visited the Alt Kramer home on Thursday. Mrs John Mortis who had spent several weeks at her home in Harper returned to the Hill Crest Home in Fredericksburg on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Kramer
J. P. Thornton
New Braunfels
Alt. Kramer
John Mortis
Harper
Hill Crest
Fredericksburg
Mrs. Eckerle and Deikeman Visit Carrie Calentine Home
Mrs. Eckerle and Mrs. Fay Burge Deikeman were sisters in the home of Mrs. Carrie Calentine Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Eckerle
Fay Burge Deikeman
Carrie Calentine
Harper Hunters Prepare For Annual Bull O' The Woods Contest
Harper area readies for the hunting season as Frank Staudt notes. The Bull O The Woods Club, started last year, restructures rules with two prize payouts of two thirds and one third. Last year Elmer Lange won $70. this year 70 members sought and a 1955 cutoff is set for November 15. First place earns 66 2 percent of the jackpot and second 33 1/3 percent, with judging to declare winners January 3, 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Frank Staudt
Staudt
Harper Area
Atirst
Mrs Mattie Arnold Visits Family in Menard and Fort McCavett
Mrs Mattie Arnold spent the weekend visiting her children in Menard and Fort McCavett, reflecting a family trip to two West Texas towns.
Ladies of WSCS Compile Year Books at Oehler Home
A group of WSCS members gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Carl Oehler’s home to fill out their year books, sharing memories and planning activities for the coming year.
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WSCS
Carl Oehler
Parish Dinner Draws Record Crowd in Harper
A large crowd attended a St. Anthony's parish dinner in Harper last Sunday. Tickets sold at the door totaled 949 as booths offered cakes produce fish pond and country store. Prizes included a quilt to Alphons Lange and a children's table set to Clarence Ernst. Local donors and donors’ prizes were highlighted amid praise for food and service.
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St. Anthony's
Harper
Vernon Rogers
Alphons Lange
Fredericksburg
Henry Jenschke
Roman Stehling
Clarence Ernst
Otto Baumann
Piggly Wiggly
M. L. Denman
Harper Longhorns Open 1955 Season Here Tonight
The Harper Longhorns open their football season tonight at Community Park against Mullin. Coach George Salcher leads a squad with eight lettermen including Lonnie Mayhugh J W Bierschwab Cyrus Schmidt Corus Schmidt Jerome Lang Alois Lang and Tooter Parker. Parker may direct from the quarterback post.
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Harper Longhorns
Harper Longhorn
George Salcher
Johnny Oehler
Jerome Lang
Cyrus Schmidt
Alfred Edwards
Lonnie Mayhugh
J. W. Buerschwab
Brown Whitewood
Cor. Schmidt
Tooter Parker
James Tarr
Douglas Tatsch
Alois Lang
Lou Moellendorf
Gene Bo
Community Park
Mullin
Longhorn Boat
J. W. Bierschwab
Cyrus
Corus Schmidt
Harper Community Park
Miss Olivia Bernhard Receives Bridal Shower Before Sept 18 Wedding
Miss Olivia Bernhard bride elect of Leonard Lott was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower at Sunnyside Tavern on Sept 11 attended by about 35 Gillespie County guests. Hostesses included Mesd Raymond Usener and Carl Usener. The couple’s wedding is set for Sept 18 at Zion Lutheran Church.
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Olivia Bernhard
Leonard Lott
Sunnyside Tavern
Mesd
Raymond Usener
Carl Usener
Theo Hartmann
Otto Henke
Clarence Lochte
Yvonne Behrend
Adolf Bernhard Jr
H. J. Loth
Yvonne Bernhard
Gillespie County
Ad. Bernhard Jr
Zion Lutheran Church
Margarete Joyce Pape to Wed Donald J Bierschwale
Mr and Mrs W Pape announce the engagement of their daughter Margarete Joyce to Donald J Bierschwale son of Mr and Mrs Edward L Bierschwale of San Antonio The wedding is set for Saturday September 24 at St Marys Catholic Church
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MacDonald
Pape
Margerate Joyce
Donald J. Bierschwale
Edward L. Bierschwale
San Antonio
St. Mary's Catholi Church
HDC Reorganizes as Helping Hand Club
At a Thursday meeting in Mrs. A. C. Wendel’s home the HDC dissolved and reformed as the Helping Hand Club. They will maintain cemetery work with meetings on the second Thursday each month. Elected officers include President Mrs. Charles Gammenthaler and Sec treas Mrs. A. C. Wendel.
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Harper Hdc
A. C. Wendel
Charles Gammenthaler
Sec-Treas
W. E. Fletcher
Fred Gammenthaler
Watkins Tarr
Miss Frances Rischner Leaves for Our Lady of the Lake College
Frances Rischner departs Monday to enroll at Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio. SGT and Mrs Norman Sulli van and their children visit Harper from Alaska where he is stationed at Kelly Field. Family groups from Austin Gatesville visit Lang family in Harper dwelling over weekend.
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Frances Rischner
San Antonio
Our Lady of the Lake College
Norman Sullivan
Alaska
Harper
Edwin Lang
Kelly Field
Miss Frances Dittmar Named District Farm Bureau Queen
Miss Frances Dittmar daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Dittmar of Harper was named District Seven Farm Bureau Queen in a late week contest in Abilene. She advances to the state pageant to be held in Fort Worth on November 7. Dittmar is a Harper High School graduate and a freshman at Texas Lutheran College this fall.
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Frances Dittmar
Edwin Dittmar
Harper
District Seven Farm Bureau
Abulong
Mme Dittmar
State Farm Bureau
Fort Worth
Mittmar
Harper High Schhool
Texas Lutheran College
Harper P T A Holds First Meeting of the Year
Harper P T A met Thursday night September 8 at 8 in the Gym. Jessie Long gave an inspirational talk on molding children’s lives and character. Plans for a chicken supper and “A Womanless Wedding” were announced. budget of 315.88 approved with 200 for Library and Home Economics. Shrine Circus tickets yield 20 percent to the school.
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Harper P. T. A
Bailey
Jessie Long
Herman Oehler
Seen Spaeth
Lang Family Visitors From Fredericksburg
Mrs Paul Lang and Miss Bernice Lang of Fredericksburg visited their parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang in town Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lang
Bernice Lang
Fredericksburg
Edwin Lang
Roeder Family Weekend Visit With Moellendorf Kin
Mr and Mrs Rubin Roeder and their sons of Ingram spent the weekend with Mrs Henry Moellendorf Sr and were joined by Mr and Mrs Ed win Klein and their daughters for a family gathering at the elder’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubin Roeder
Ingram
Henry Moellendorf Sr
Edwin Klein
Langs Mark 66th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lang celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary at 507 W. Schubert St. They recall their September 1 895 wedding in the Dittmar home of Cherry community and reflect on a long life with family, siblings, and their two sons and two daughters, Lida and Lina, Albers Lang, and Ervin.
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Mrs. W. O. Lang
W. O. Lang
W. Schubert St
Martin Dittmar
Cherry
Pastor Rode
Ted
Emme Dittmar
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Pete Nay
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