Revival Meeting Closes After Two-Week Success
The Methodist Revival recently ended after two weeks of strong attendance and growing interest. Alvie Casper returned from Eldorado with furniture for Mr. and Mrs. Bierschwale who are moving there, and Mr. Bierschwale has taken a job in Eldorado. The community laments leaving the couple but wishes them well.
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Alvie Casper
Eldorado
Mose Bierschwale
Bierschwale
Mrs. Bierschwale
Corner Stone Laid for Mission Methodist Church
The first Methodist Church of Mission Texas laid its cornerstone last Sunday. A large photo of Rev. Chas Nixon, pastor, appeared in the Mission Times, highlighting his role and the community’s support. Nixon, son of Mr and Mrs L D Nixon, is noted as a beloved local figure and rising leader.
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First Methodist Church of Mission
vTexas
Mission Times
Chas. Nixon
Methodist Church
Nixon
Roeder Family Visitors and Local Notices from Harper
Mr Fritz Hartmann of San Antonio visits the Roeder home with Richard Roeder and siblings. A. Wendel and Bernice Whitewood shop in Fredericksburg. T P Harlen is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Vester Parker and J E Stockard visit Harper. Viola Hughes resigns from Harper High teaching post creating a vacancy. J C Casper and family J Blum return from Arizona trip delayed by heavy rains.
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T. P. Harlen
Illness of Grosenbacher Child Raises Hope for Recovery
The small son of Mr and Mrs W Grosenbacher has been seriously ill in recent days. We sincerely hope he will recover soon.
Local visits and travels noted in San Antonio and region
Mr and Mrs Lee Kuentz traveled from San Antonio with Mr Kuentz staying for several weeks. they visited Mrs Kuentz's parents Mr and Mrs Chas Keller. Mrs Carol Lee from Los Angeles visits Mrs R C Watkins. Oliver Roberts Roy Cottle Gilbert Pape Clem Little and Jake Jung went to Fredericksburg on business Monday. Garrett Bierschwabe and Burman Faris made a business trip to San Antonio last week. R C Little family attended relatives last Saturday and Sunday.
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Lee Kuentz
San Antonio
Kuentz
Chas Keller
Messrs
Oliver Roberts
Roy Cottle
Gilbert Pape
Clem Little
Jake Jung
Fredericksburg
Garrett Bierschwabe
Burman Faris
Local Visitors Stop By On Midweek trip
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Brown and son Marshall, along with Mr. B. Markworth and son Arnold, were in town Wednesday for pleasant or business visits. Mr. Oliver Hopf and family were in Fredericksburg Tuesday.
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Irvin Brown
Marshall
Oliver Hopf
Fredericksburg
Floyds Return From Weeklong Caldwell Visit
Mr and Mrs F M Floyd and their sons Cecil Francis and Clyde returned this week from a seven day visit with relatives at Caldwell. Mr B H Harper assisted Mr Bein in the store during their absence. Mr and Mrs Raymond Feller were in Fredericksburg Tuesday.
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F. M. Floyd
Cecil Francis
Clyde
Caldwell
H. Harper
Bein
Mrs
Raymond Feller
Fredericksburg
Subscription Offer From Juanke and Schoenewolf Grocers
A brief notice urges readers to phone in grocery orders and subscribe to the Standard plan priced at one dollar per year. Juanke and Schoenewolf are named as the suppliers in this local advertisement.
Local News Roundup of Travel and Guests
Claude and Bertram Laveser spent a business trip in Utopia while Joe Turner gathered goats to take to Old Mexico. Andy Moore joined the goat trek to Old Mexico and has returned. Felix Scherer, Citizens Auto Co. bookkeeper, is back after a month away. Mr Fischer welcomes Felix back to work. S. D. Nixon attended the Baptist Meeting in Doss last Friday.
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Messrs
Claude and
Bertram Laveser
Utopia
Joe Turner
Old Mexico
Andy Moore
Andy
Felix Scherer
Citizens Auto Co
Fischer
Felix
Community joy at rainfall and hopeful crop outlook
Viv and Mrs Fred Gammentha er visited San Antonio last week. The community rejoices over the slow rains that lasted about three days. The rain improved country scenery and encouraged planting with favorable conditions for a good feed crop.
Local visits span cities and neighbors in a week
Mr and Mrs Otto Bernhard of the Live Oak Community spent a few days of last week visiting at the homes of Mr and Mrs Otto Moellendorf, Mr and Mrs W Maier. Mrs Ed Otimer and daughter Miss Annie Ray and the small children have returned from a few days visit with relatives in Johnson City. Mrs E Stribling and children Willie and Opal returned with them for a few days visit here.
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Otto Bernhard
Live Oak
Otto Moellendorf
W. Maier
Ed. Otimer
Annie Ray
Johnson City
Business visitors in Harper and Eldorado noted
Mr. Will Bryson of Millersview is in Harper this week on business. Mrs. Seth Whetstone and her children are visiting Mrs. Whetstone's mother in Eldorado this week.
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Will Bryson
Millersview
Harper
Seth Whetstone
Milam Family Heads to Baptist Meeting in Doss
Mrs J A Milam of Noxville and her daughters Mrs Dee Taylor Nawtard and Garland Milam travel through Harper en route to Doss to attend a Baptist gathering.
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J. A. Milam
Noxville
Dee Taylor
Nawtard
Garland Milam
Harper
Doss
Coffeys Visit Father of Mrs Coffey in Devils River
Mr and Mrs Jess Coffey and Mr J W Coffey of Devils River Community traveled to town Monday to visit Mrs Coffey s father Mr J P Taylor.
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Jess Coffey
J. W. Coffey
Devils River
Wolves Attack Turkeys In Texas Flocks
Nixon Texas August 5 reports say wolves continue depredations on turkey flocks. Many attacks occur in daylight with owners watching as some flocks are wiped out and others reduced so severely that keepers sell remaining birds to avoid total loss.
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Nixon
Tex
Turkey
Man Succumbs to Rattlesnake Bite Near Uvalde
Uvalde Texas August 5 Walker Mairston about 40 dies from a rattlesnake bite suffered while hunting near his home in the Paris settlement north of Uvalde. The snake, of unusual size, struck his leg below the knee and he failed to recover.
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Uvalde
Tex
Walker Mairston
Paris
Bears uproot trees in search of food north of Woodlawn Park
In Pike national forest Colorado Springs bears are uprooting a large timber tract about fourteen miles north of Woodlawn Park. Assistant forest supervisor BE. S. Keithley reports logs rolled long distances ground dug around roots and bark torn from trunks indicating a desperate food search by the bears.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Woodlawn Park
Pike National Forest
BE. S. Keithley
Keithley
Police Save Girl From Gas Tank Fire in Kansas City
Irene Richards six, burned while rescuing a toy dog from a motor car tank. Her parents refused hospital care on religious grounds until police intervened. The girl and playmate Ida May Anderson held a lighted match over the tank to glimpse the dog before flames scorched their heads and hands.
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Kansas City
Irene Richards
J. R. Richards
Ida May Anderson
Klan Parade Anticipated Prompt Police Precautions
Washington officials prepare for a Ku Klux Klan demonstration next Saturday as evidence grows of its potential size. All police are ordered on duty with reserves at precincts. Acting Police Superintendent says they do not expect trouble.
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Washington
Klan Parade Plans Move Toward Washington
Evans says readiness is expected as Klan officials promise a local event. Railroads prepare to handle up to fifty thousand visitors with forty three special trains already scheduled for Saturday. The cross burning is planned at the Arlington horse show grounds facing Washington across the Potomac river. Officials say the parade will start at Pearce monument in front of the capitol at 3 p.m. and proceed along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Pearce Monument
Capitol Building
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tar Family Returns from Denver Trip
Mr and Mrs Walter Tar and their son Watkins returned this week from a three week trip to Denver Colorado and other places. They report a splendid time and have many things of interest to tell about their journey.
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Walter Tar
Watkins
Denver
Colorado
Monster Catfish Catch In Burnet Attracts Townwide Buzz
Hubert Dickens and I. B. F. were credited with a 51-pound yellow catfish caught Tuesday in Burnet along with a 15-pound catfish on the same line in the Colorado river. The town buzzes as neighbors claim the honor. Fishing in the area is reported exceptionally good.
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Burnet
Hubert Dickens
I. BF
Colorado
Rapid action against foot and mouth outbreak near Houston
Federal and State authorities moved quickly to contain a second foot and mouth disease outbreak near Houston. Appraisers valued 16 cattle in a herd after one cow tested positive and preparations for slaughter began within hours. Dr. Marion Imes said the entire herd would likely be destroyed, even if only one case appeared. The infection emerged among range stock, following a previous case among Brahma cattle.
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Houston
Tex
Marion Imes
Bureau of Animal Industry
Imes
Containment Near for Fresh Calf Disease Case
Dr. Imes says cattle on the adjacent range near the six mile area total about 4000 with a quarantine zone likely to expand by about 11 square miles. Decisions hinge on scout reports expected after Thursday conference.
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Imes
Guaranteed Ford Truck With 30 Day Guarantee
Ford sales listing offers a Ford truck in good mechanical condition with cord tires and a 30 day guarantee. Cash or easy terms available through Taylor-Burke Motor Co Authorized Ford Sales and Service. Subscribe to the Standard.
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Taylor - Burke Motor CO
Ford Sales & Service
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