Lions Club Drives United War Chest for Harper
The Lions Club sponsors a United War Chest drive for Harper with a $475 quota. At the noon lunch, Mrs. Mart Stevens supervises a busy school lunch room as about 125 meals are served daily to students and staff. Mrs. Milton Casper is named third assistant alongside Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. H. B. Roberts, and Mrs. Pete Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Stevens
Ben
Suptem. Root
Milton Casper
Stevens
H. B. Roberts
Pete Kramer
Harper Students Plan College Attendance This Fall
Five or six of thirteen Harper High School graduates plan to attend colleges this fall including Audrey Mae Brown Madge Whitewood Dorothy Nell Whitewood enrolling at State Teachers' College San Marcos Robey Dean Goff entering Texas A M College Evelyn Honig and Minda Faye Moses planning to enroll at Texas University At Harper Lions Club meeting 46 members and five guests heard Rev R A Allen on a Good Community theme and United War Chest Drive details set through Oct 20 with a $475 Harper precinct quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
College of Higher Learning
Audrey Mae Brown
E. R. Brown
Madge Whitewood
Fred Whitewood
Dorothy Nell Whitewood
John S. Whitewood
State Teachers’ College
San Marcos
Robey Dean Goff
Lee Goff
Texas A. & M. College
Evelyn Honig
Texas Lutheran College
Texas University
Minda Faye Moses
Harper Lions Club
Harper School
R. A. Allen
First Baptist Church
Alex Frantzen
United War Chest
Frantzen
Harper
A. O. Boening
Sidney Henke
C. C
Fredericksburg
Wm. Root
C. W. Barrett
Dean Hopf
Oscar Fiedler
Barrett
H. B. Roberts
New School Bosses Purchased and Approved by 0 D T
Horace H. Shelton selected by the Texas Department of the American Legion as candidate for the Rosenstiel Award for community service. Four new all steel body school buses approved by the Office of Defense Transportation and purchased for Harper, with two ready early October. Buses built on Ford chassis and bodies from San Antonio suppliers. Local drivers to Richmond Indiana then Harper. Harper patrons supportive as band reorganization plans progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace H. Shelton
Austin
Texas Department of the American Legion
Lewis S
Office of Defense Transportation
Wm. R. Root
Ford
King Body & Equipment Co
San Antonio
Ford Motor Co
Richmond
Indiana
Harper
Harper Junior Choir Organized At Baptist Church
The Harper Junior Choir met at Harper Baptist Church on Friday evening September 15 1944 for forty minutes of practice followed by an hour of lawn games. Refreshments were served to numerous attendees including Peggy Ann and Joe Mac Scarborough Valerie Deen Harald Ray J W Paul Jene Bonnie May Bierschwale and many others as well as several couples and families. R G Bierschwale expressed appreciation for the choir and thanks to parents and older residents for support of the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Harper Baptist Church
Peggy Ann
Joe Mac
Scarborough
Val Deen
Harald Ray
J. W
Paul Jene
Bonnie May Bierschwale
Fred Bierschwal
A. B Barker
G. D. Lennon
Opal
Donna
Archie K
Carlyon
Wayne Lennon
Ruther Nagel
R. A. Allen
Mickey
Allen
Charles G. Workman
Sarah Cosper
Raymond Cottle
R. G. Bierschwale
Dont Cheer While Our Boys Are Dying War Message
A patriotic wartime editorial recalls Captain J W Philip’s warning Dont cheer boys after the 1898 Spanish victory and urges tempered celebration of V E Day. It emphasizes continued effort, warns against revelry, and highlights ongoing campaigns in the Pacific and Asia, including New Guinea and Burma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
J. W. Philip
Texas
Europe
Hitler
Philip
Pacific
China
Burma
United States
New Guinea
Joe” Stillwell
Stilwell
Vyitayina
Tokyo
What Does Harper Need
Harper Life Conference at the Presbyterian Church gathered local churches groups and agencies to call for community improvements. Proposals cover church growth Bible teaching in schools youth recreation library development health nursing hot lunch programs and stronger agriculture and community cooperation plans. An Alliance of ministers and a Harper Planning Council would coordinate efforts and avoid conflicts while engaging all groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Presbyterian Church
Harper Planning Council
Harper Boy Scout Work Reorganized This Fall
The Harper Boy Scout troop is being reorganized this fall. Twenty two boys belong to the Harper troop with Gilbert and Chester Brown among the leaders. The next meeting is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scout
Harper Boy Scout
Ber
Harper
Tor Gilbert
Chester Brown
Knoll and Metz Er Make Business Trip to Murr Ranch
Frank Knoll and A A Metz er traveled to Murr Ranch about 20 miles north of Junction on Wednesday for a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Knoll
A. A. Metzer
Murr Ranch
Junction
Harper Highlights to Begin Next Week
Plans are underway to begin Harper Highlights events next week with organizers outlining schedules and activities. The program aims to showcase local talent and community projects across multiple venues and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Girl Scout Troop To Be Organized In Harper
Civic leaders plan to organize a Girl Scout troop in Harper with a four member committee: Mesdames Strackbein Parker Roeder Thurman. Twenty one girls have signed up. Mrs Doris Eggert will be scout leader with Miss Camille Stevens Opal Lennon and Minda Fae Mosel as assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Mesdames Wm. Strackbein
Walter Parker
Richard Roeder
Frank Thurman
Doris Eggert
Camille Stevens
Opal Lennon
Minda Fae Mosel
Gift Shower Honoring Mrs Robert Lehne At Bein's Hall
A gift shower for Mrs Robert Lehne, a recent bride, was held at Bein's Hall Sunday evening September 17 from two to four. Hostesses included Mrs Louis Bierschwabe Mrs Alvin Feller Miss Mildred Boatright and Miss Elizabeth Gammenthaler. Refreshments of sandwiches cake cookies and iced tea were served to 35 guests. Mrs Letine received many useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lehne
Bein’s Hall
Louis Bierschwabe
Alvin Feller
Mildred Boatright
Elizabeth Gammenthaler
Letine
Helping Hands Club Meets at Mrs S S Stewart Home
The Helping Hands Club gathered at Mrs S S Stewart’s home with Mrs W E Fletcher as hostess. Members welcomed Floy Boatright back after illness. They discussed cemetery work and planned collecting feed or salt sacks for a worthy cause and funding a tank and piping for cemetery water. The next meeting will be with Miss Elizabeth Gammenthaler on the second Thursday evening in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Stewart
W. E. Fletcher
Floy Boatright
Elizabeth Gammenthaler
Group of Selectees Report For Pre Induction Physical
The Gillespie County selectees reported to Fort Sam Houston on Tuesday for their pre induction physical. Names include Angel Valdez Dayton H Kott Aristio Cantu Arizola Arno Felix Klein Walter Levi Schlaudt August Johannes Edwin Behrend Benno Francis Jenschke Clemens Enos Rode Elgin Joe Keller Berthold in Friedrich Ben Otto Feuge Rudi Ernst Kneese V Enos Hy Keich V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fort Sam Houston
Angel Valdez
Dayton H. Kott
Aristio Cantu Arizola
Arno Felix Klein
Walter Levi Schlaudt
August Johannes Edwin Behrend
Benno Francis Jenschke
Clemens Enos Rode
Elgin Joe Keller
Berthold In Friedrich
Ben Otto Feuge
Rudi Ernst Kneese
Enos Hy. Keich
Roscoe Runge Named New 33rd District Attorney
Roscoe Runge of Mason was appointed to replace Carlos Ashley as district attorney for the 33rd Judicial District. Ashley resigned after eight years to become First Assistant Attorney General for Texas. Runge assumed duties last Monday. the district includes Gillespie Llano Mason Blanco San Saba Burnet and Menard Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Runge
Mason
Carlos Ashley
Llano
Ashley
State of Texas
Runge
Gillespie
Blanco
San Saba
Burnet
Menard
A-12 Gas Coupons Extend Through September 21
E C Schmidt chairman of the local War Price and Rationing Board announced that A-12 gasoline coupons may be used through Sept 21 and detached coupons accepted by filling stations until that date. After Sept 21 detached coupons will again be prohibited. New A coupons are printed on special paper with a covert test to deter counterfeiters and serial numbers are recorded upon renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Schmidt
U. S
Government Printing Office
Mr. Schmidt
Mrs Misko Visits Dallas With Family Plans
Mrs Fred Misko of Dallas will spend the weekend with her son and her parents Rev and Mrs R A Allen while her husband 1st Lt Misko serves with the U S Army in Alaska. Mrs Misko works for the OPA in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Misko
Dallas
Rev
R. A. Allen
Misko
U. S. Army
Alaska
OPA
Local Service Couple Return To San Antonio After Visit
Petty Officer First Class and Mrs Walter Jungmann spent several days with her parents and returned to San Antonio Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jungmann
San Antonio
Gasoline Rationing Details for A Ration Identical
The report notes that gallons of gasoline for the upcoming period labeled A will match the amounts allocated for the just ending quarter.
Three Ring American Circus Promises Diverse Acts
On Sept 25 with doors at 7 and show starting at 8 on Market Square, advance reps tout a wide array of performers including serialists tumb lers acrobats wire walkers clowns elephants horses ponies dogs in the old time three ring circus.
Commissioners Court Hears Petitions For Road Work
Gillespie County commissioners court met for the September session and approved one road work petition while denying another. A raven bounty petition was rejected but supported by the court with note that neighboring counties must approve as well. The Oct 10 to Oct 20 United War Chest drive aims to raise 7214.00 for the county with precinct quotas, and the Security State Bank quarterly report listed county school funds balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court
Alfred Rusenberger
Gillespie County
Security State Bank
Emergency landing field rental and local court actions
Chas. Kiehne offered his field for emergency aircraft use at 125 dollars yearly, with city and other parties contributing 50 and 25 dollars respectively, leaving 50 dollars from the commissioners. The court appointed August H. Voelkel as election judge for Precinct 20. A Harper Doss road petition granted to build a new strip terminating at Pocket old road in the future. Commissioner Nixon to oversee construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kiehne
Fredericksburg
Wm. Schroeder Jr
Commissioners Court
Albert Klett
Longhorn Theatre
August H. Voelkel
Chas. Klachn
Chas. Kroll
Near
Harper
Harper-Doss
Nixon
Precinct 2
Peseibie
Alfred One“ Mane
Hopf Promoted to First Lieutenant in New York
Lt. E. R. Hopf, stationed in New York, was promoted to First Lieutenant on Monday and notified his parents Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopf by telephone on Tuesday. He and Mrs. Hopf are in good health after three years in the service. The family recently visited, and they still favor Texas as a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Hopf
New York
Oliver Hopf
Gillespie County Airport Bond Plan Put to Voters
Under leadership of Fred Mathisen the Gillespie County Chamber of Commerce airport committee urges county residents to sign petitions calling for a county wide bond election. The plan estimates 195000 dollars for land drainage runways and hangars to be financed over 35 years at no more than 2.5 percent interest. A 15 cent tax per hundred dollars would fund the project, costing about 1.50 yearly for a 5000 dollar home assessed at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mathisen
Chamber of Commerce
Gillespie County
Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court
Chamber of Commerce Airport Committee
Texas
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lions Club
Arthur Bros. Circus
Cleveland Federation of Labor
Germany
American Federation of Labor Unions
America
0.D.T
Baptist Church
Kerrville
FFA
Parents and Teachers Association
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Harper Life Conference
Mrs. Robt. Lehne
Helping Hands Club
Escelita
Shorty
Enders
Young July
Arthur Bros
Arthur Kowert
R. E. Jordan
Alfred Cameron
Henry Houy
Telix Wilke
Hy. Meurer
Benno Weiss
Elgin Heimann
Quarterly School
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