Whetstones Visit in Harper and Houston Trip
Mr and Mrs Lon Whetstone and Mr and Mrs Fred Whetstone of the Knoxville community were pleasant visitors in Harper Tuesday. Miss Lenna Jones returned to Houston after two weeks with her home folks and was accompanied by her grandmother Mrs H M Jones who will visit relatives in Houston for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Whetstone
Fred Whetstone
Noxville
Harper
Lenna Jones
Houston
H. M. Jones
Local News Briefs Report Illness Improvement and Family Visit
The article notes that Richard Bierschwale, who has been seriously ill, is showing improvement. It also mentions Mr and Mrs Frank Seiter and their children returning this week from a short visit with relatives at Leon Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bierschwale
Frank Seiter
Leon Springs
Fairchild Sells Interest in Auto Firm to Schleyer and Fairchild
Mr. W. A. Fairchild sold his stake in the Guarantee Auto Sales Co. to Jas. A. Schleyer and Oliver Fairchild. Edna Fischer spent last week visiting with Helen Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Fairchild
The
Guarantee Auto Sales Co
Messrs. Jas.a. Schleyer
Oliver Fairchild
Edna Fischer
Helen Roberts
Fischer couple at Bode home visit
Mr and Mrs Hy Fischer spent last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bode, sharing a social call with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy. Fischer
Oscar Bode
Miss Mildred Rogers Returns to School Near Junction
Miss Mildred Rogers returned Monday to her school near Junction after spending the holidays at home. She was accompanied by her mother and father Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rogers and Miss Joe Nett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Rogers
Junction
J. J. Rogers
Joe Nett
Rahe Family Visit Ties San Antonio and Fredericksburg
Miss Wanda Rahe of San Antonio visited last week with her brother Otto Rahe and family. She returned home Sunday and was accompanied as far as Fredericksburg by Otto Rahe and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Rahe
San Antonio
Otto Rahe
Fredericksburg
Otto Raie
Sageser Family Dance Highlighted Holiday Event At Bertram Sagesers
Mr and Mrs Claude Sage ser visited Mrs Sage ser’s parents Mr and Mrs C Casper Monday. The young couple attended a dance at Bertram Sageser’s home last Thursday night with a large crowd calling it one of the best dances of the holidays. Marvin Tobin returns to school after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Claude Sageser
Mrs. Sageser
Mrs. C. Casper
Bertram Sageser
Social News Tourists and Local Visits Schedule
Miss Meta Grosenbacher visiting San Antonio on vacation visits relatives. Citizens Auto Co delivers a Ford Roadster to Louis Russell. D L Wiley hosts visitors from last Tuesday at V C Russell home. R E Bode guests in Harper on Wednesday. Clyde Floyd Romeo Dabney and Ellsworth Hopf return to Austin after holidays with relatives here, joined by Harold and Carol Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Grosenbacher
San Antonio
Citizens Auto Co
Louis Russell
Messrs
Clyde Floyd
Romeo Dabney
Ellsworth Hopf
Austin
Harold and
Carol Price
Kinsey Whitewood Wedding in Eden
Miss Bernice Whitewood of Harper married Anderson Kinsey of Mason on Wednesday December 30 in Eden. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Whitewood, taught at Flat Rock School. The groom is a Mason resident, and they will reside in Mason. Congratulatory wishes are extended for a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Whitewood
Harper
Anderson Kinsey
Mason
Eden
Bernice
Fred Nabers
J. S. Whitewood
Flat Rock
Mason and_ has made a number of friends in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey
Fritz Colbath Wedding at Kerrville Toasted by Community
Miss Mary Fritz and Alvie Colbath united in marriage last Sunday afternoon near Kerrville. The bride, daughter of Adolph and wife, wore blonde silk canton crepe. groom is son of Alfred and wife from Ingram. Friends hosted a dance at the Fritz home Monday night with refreshments as guests celebrated the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fritz
Alvie Colbath
Kerrville
Adolph Fritz
Near Harper
Alfred Colbath
Ingram
Pleasant Party At Heinemann Home With Young Guests
A large group of youths enjoyed a lively evening at Mr and Mrs John Heinemann house last Sunday. The gathering included Willie Strackbein Alvin Straeckbein Louis Lange Johnny Klein Anton Lange Werner Klein Richard Ressman Adolph Pehl Lawrence Heinemann Henry Pehl Felix Rischner Joe Heinemann Henry Esquell and many young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heinemann
Messrs
Willie Strackbein
Alvin Straeckbein
Louis Lange
Johnny Klein
Anton Lange
Werner Klein
Richard Ressman
Adolph Pehl
Lawrence Heinemann
Henry Pehl
Felix Rischner
Joe Heinemann
Henry Esquell
Marguerite Lange
Laura Heine
Noxville Resident Parker in Harper on Wednesday
Mr William Parker of Noxville was in Harper Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Alfonso Hopf are the proud parents of a boy. Congratulations.
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William Parker of
Noxville
Harper Wednesday
Alfonso Hopf
Mau rer Son Improves After Illness
The son of Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer has been seriously ill for several weeks but shows signs of improvement this week according to family reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Maurer
Wedekind Home Party Delights Guests With Games
Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind entertained at their home last Wednesday night with a party. Many interesting games were played and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wedekind
Miss Blanche Whitewood Becomes Flat Rock School Teacher
Miss Blanche Whitewood assumed the teaching duties at Flat Rock School, replacing Mrs. Anderson Kensing who previously held the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Whitewood
Anderson Kensing
Flat Rock
Mr Homer Fleming Business Visitor in Harper
Mr Homer Fleming of Junction was a business visitor in Harper on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Fleming
Junction
Harper Wednesday
Broken Arm Suffered by Mrs P O Bode After Mule Incident
Mrs P O Bode has suffered a broken arm for two weeks after a mule jerked loose while she held him. The mule whirled free, knocked her down, and caused the bone to break completely.
Local visitors return from Fredericksburg and San Antonio
After spending a week with homefolks Miss Myrtle Nix returned to San Antonio last Sunday, while Mr and Mrs C A Tatsech have just returned from a several days visit in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Nixon
San Antonio
Mrs. C. A. Tatsech
Fredericksburg
Kerrville Visitors Include Two Local Couples
Mr and Mrs H W Fairchild and Mr and Mrs Lytle Gibson were visitors in Kerrville Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Fairchild
Lytle Gibson
Kerrville
Mr and Mrs J M Stevens Visit Harper Monday
Mr and Mrs J M Stevens of the Klein Branch community were pleasant visitors in Harper Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Stevens
Klein Branch
Harper Monday
Fredericksburg Visit Delights Sunday School and Epworth League
J C Cosper and Raymond Cottle visited Fredericksburg on Tuesday. An entertainment at Rev and Mrs Foster home honored Sunday School and Epworth League members. A large crowd enjoyed games and refreshments of punch and cake.
Sonora Man Visits Harper on Wednesday
Mr. Jim Moore of Sonora visited Harper on Wednesday, staying for a short while as a traveler.
Ten Die in Pensacola Tar and Turpentine Plant Explosion
Ten workers died and nine were seriously injured at the Newport Tar and Turpentine plant in Pensacola Florida when an explosion wrecked a fire retort and ignited a blaze that spread to multiple buildings of the million dollar facility. Fire officials warned that recovery of some bodies would be delayed due to flames and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Newport Tar and Turpentine Company
Baumann Couple Welcome Baby Boy on Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs Arthur Baumann are the proud parents of a boy born on December 25. Congratulatory note confirms the new arrival and family joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Baumann
Castell Visitors Share Family Greetings
Mrs. Aug Rothman and her son Arthur from Castell visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler and Hy Maurer and their families, sharing greetings during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. Rothman
Arthur
Castell
Fred Gammenthaler
Hy Maurer
Mrs Foster Vacation with Rev Foster Recalls Teaching
Mrs. Foster who teaches at a Dripping Springs school spent her vacation with her husband the Rev Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Dripping Springs
Rev. Foster
Wichita Falls Woman Fatally Shoots Son-In-Law
Wichita Falls, Jan 2 Jeff Wells 38 an oil well driller was shot and killed at the home of his mother in law Mrs O K Mix about 8 pm He died in an ambulance while being taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Jeff Wells
O. KE. Mix
Fischer offers cash prices on groceries and dry goods
Attractive prices for cash on all groceries and dry goods at Fischer store. Local shoppers invited to take advantage of cash discounts on everyday essentials at the Hy. Fischer market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy. Fischer
Federal Motor Tax Discriminatory They Tax Cars and Parts
A Farm and Ranch opinion argues the federal motor tax, 5 percent on autos and 2 percent on casings and parts, is an unfair wartime remnant. The writer notes rural owners pay a large share of the $862 million collected since 1917 and urges ending the special tax to fund highways more justly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobil
United States
Primary Law Fight Centers on Texas Election Reform
Austin reports statewide interest in revising Texas primary election law led by the James Redmond Post of the American Legion in Waco. The post plans to recruit 25 Texas lawyers to draft a new law for introduction at the upcoming Fortieth Legislature session, while denying partisan aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
James Redmond
Americain Legion
Waco
Texas
John Fulcher
Texas Department
American Legion
Fulcher
Johnson grass work praised by Wise county farmer on WFAA
A Wise county blackland farmer explains successful Johnson grass and corn crop rotation methods on a radio program in Dallas. The exchange includes A K Short of Sears Roe Buck Foundation and Chas H Alvard of Texas A and M College detailing 1926 agricultural program plans and soil fertility topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wise County
Blackland
WFAA
Dallas
A. K. Short
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Farmer’s Democracy
Foundation
Chas. H Alvard
Texas A. & M. College
Southwest
R. F. D. Club
the Agricultural Foundation
Slayer to Go to Trial in Fort Worth Case
F M Snow, who confessed to killing his stepson Bernie Conally and both his wife and mother in law near Stephenville, will face trial January 18 in Fort Worth. His lawyers say he will not seek a venue change and will rely on insanity or self defense depending on state evidence. Snow led authorities to the decapitated remains after a head was found in a ruined cellar.
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Fort Worth
Texas
F. M. Snow
Stephenville
Snow
Bernie Conally
Cedar Mountain
Llano Bank Ex-Prez Moss Faces Trial Date Set
United States versus Matthew M. Moss former Llano National Bank president and L C Smith charged with aiding misapplication of bank funds scheduled for January term in Austin federal court. Moss faces alleged conversion totaling $6624.70. indictment filed June 11 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Matthew M. Moss
Llano National Bank
National Bank
L. C. Smith
Federal District Court
Austin
M. M. Moss
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred. Gammenthaler
Harper, Texas
Ford Cars
Cone Car Co
E. H. Voelker
Waring
Marvin Tobin
D. L. Wiley
V. C. Russell
R. E. Bode
Ford
Kinsey
Whitewood
Fritz - Colbath
Adolf Fritz
J. C. Cosper
Raymond Cottle
Jim Moore
Sonora
Oie
Johnson
Ace Llano
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