Texas Senators Oppose Resource Tax While Pressuring Public
The column accuses Texas lawmakers of shunning a tax on untaxed natural resources and pushing a broad sales tax to burden the poor. It faults Governor O'Daniel and Gold Coast lobbyists, argues past reforms avoided high taxes, and urges legislators to resist sales tax rhetoric and seek alternatives for funding pensions.
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Texas Senate
Texas
Gold Coast
O’daniel
Austin
Legislative Activities By Senator Metcalfe
The House and Senate debated a constitutional amendment to tax for social security but the proposal was killed in the House. The Finance Subcommittee backed funding for an experiment station under the higher education bill, pending governor approval, to locate within a west cross timber region.
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House
Senate
Davis
A. & M. College
Brown, Callahan, Comanche
Eastland
Erath
Cross Timber
Auto Registrations In Gillespie County Lead 1989 Totals
Gillespie County motor vehicle registrations for 1989 exceeded the previous year's by 65 as of April 1. The county collected 29 automobiles, 329 commercial trucks, 129 farm trucks and 64 trailers with 18 dealer plates sold, and total fees reached 34,305.54 dollars.
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Gillespie County
Gillespie
Lang and Fairchild Elected Trustees
Arthur Lang and H A Fairchild were elected as trustees of the Harper Independent School District after last Saturday’s election in which 128 votes were cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Independent School District
Arthur Lang
H. A. Fairchild
God as Father Core Principle of Happiness
A devotional passage teaches that happiness flows from recognizing God as Father and Creator. It emphasizes God's constant presence, His desire for our will to align with His, and the promise, through Jesus, that if we ask we shall receive both body and soul.
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God
Heaven
Earth
Jesus
Soviet move to soften world revolution line
The 1935 Moscow Congress shifted strategy to downplay global revolution while maintaining aims. The USSR sought better relations with League members and democracies, countering anti-Semitic, racist threats and Hitler’s Germany.
Extension Department Seeks Funds for Texas Station
Our hard fight is to get the funds for the station and its location will be decided by the A. and M. College of Texas. The message stresses securing funding and awaits College decision on site.
Harper Club Presents Where's Grandma Play
The Harper Home Demonstration Club stages a three act cone drama at Harper Hall on Tuesday April 8. The play titled Where's Grandma features lively action and plenty of laughter for all audience members.
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Harper Home
Harper Halloen
Lota
Plans For Repairs At Harper I T A
Community meeting at Harper I T A outlines repairs for the merry go round and sport courts. Officers listed include president Mrs Magy Jabis and secretary Mrs Pete Baethge.
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Mas
Wook
Magy Jabis
S. Retary
Pete Baethge
Earl Sylvester
Ladene Aki
Civics and History Library
Mesdames Clar. Harper
W. F E. Fletcher
J. J. Cosper
Belmore Roberts
Bob Rogers
Irvin Brown
Fred Whitewood
Fred Gammenthaler
Bob King
S. B. Akin
Esther Mae Evertson
Supt
R. C. Moore
Bible Boy Improves After Hog Attack in Kerrville
Leon ad Lott son of Mr and Mrs H J Lott is home from a Kerrville hospital after treatment for serious hog attack injuries. An eight inch back gash and other cuts were healed as he recovers. The piece discusses faith, Bible infallibility, and Catholic teaching on sacred texts.
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Leonad Lott
H. J. Lott
Kerrville Hospital
Leonard
Senior Class Entertained at Harper High School
Miss Myrl Glen Coggeshall Marjorie Mae Parker Esther Wen del and Mrs Otto Rahe hosted Harper high school's senior class on Thursday night The hall featured blue and gold colors with red buds and lilacs Bridge forty two Chinese checkers and dancing topped the program Sandwiches cake and punch were served to the faculty class members and several named couples Everyone reported a good time.
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Myrl Glen Coggeshall
Marjorie Mae Parker
Esther Wendel
Otto Rahe
Harper High School
Bridge
Bellmore Roberts
Edgar Coggeshall
A. C. Wendel
Eddie Saffrick
Fay Parker
Red propaganda cycle returns after Munich accord setback
The article argues that Soviet strategy shifted from international agitation to a revived Communist International. It claims Moscow will again pursue world revolution through a united working class front while ignoring Europe post Munich. It warns readers to be prepared for renewed red propaganda.
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Kremlin
U.S.S.R
Europe
Spain
Munich
Moscow
Communist International
Orson Welles Warns of Anopheles Gambiae Invasion
The report recalls a October 30 broadcast by Orson Welles noting the Anopheles Gambiae mosquito from Africa could threaten the American continent. The Rockefeller Foundation long fights disease-carrying insects like malaria and yellow fever mosquitoes and the tsetse fly. The Gambiae pest, once unknown in the New World, likely crossed the South Atlantic by airplane, posing severe malaria risk in Congo country.
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Orson Welles
Africa
Rockefeller Foundation
Church Notice at Local Baptist Church
H H Fairchild is Sunday School Superintendent. Mrs J E Sylvester is Baptist Training Union Director. Sunday School 10:00 a m Preaching Service 11:00 a m B T U 7:16 p m Preaching Service 8:00 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6:00 p m W M U and W M S meet first Friday monthly. Come to the church where everyone welcomes you.
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H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Services and Mass Schedule
Harper Methodist Church announces Sunday School each Sunday at 2 00 PM. Masses on Sundays at 10 00 AM with altered times on Holy Days. Beginning May first Masses move earlier to 8 00 or 9 30 AM. Discussion Club meets April 18 at 8 00 PM. Rev. M P Burton, Pastor.
Lutheran Church Worship Schedule and Services
Walter C. Probst pastor leads Divine Worship at 2 p m and Sunday School at 3 p m on the first second and fourth Sundays. A second German language service occurs at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m on the eighth Sunday. The church invites all to worship with them.
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Walter C. Probst
Highway extension progress from Harper to Old Spanish Trail
More men are being placed to work on the 14 mile highway extension from Harper to the Old Spanish Trail. The line may be completed earlier than first expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Old Spanish Trail
Mosquito spread fears reach from Brazil to North America
The article warns the Gambine mosquito may travel from Natal to Jaguam bre Province in Brazil and threaten North America. It cites 50 000 malaria cases last year with a high fatality, vast infection, and possible spread to Central America and the United States. Rockefeller Foundation scientists are taking measures to curb the insect.
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Dakar
West Africa
Natal
Brazil
Jaguambre
North America
Central America
United States
Rockefeller Foundation
Vebi
Morris Ranch News Highlights Local Social Notes
Charlie Miller of San Antonio viewed race horses. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Morris with Leila Byrd attended Kerrville church. Mrs. Johnny Stein fell ill and moved to Fredericksburg for care. reported improving. Harry McHaney and Medina and Snyder relatives visited E F McHaney's family. P T A met Thursday afternoon April 6th.
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Charlie Miller
San Antonio
R. H. Morris
Leila Byrd
Kerrville
Johnny Stein
Fredericksburg
Harry McHaney
Snyder
McHaney
Medina
E. FE
Doss Club Emphasizes Flat Seams For Children's Clothes
Miss Stewart, home demonstration agent, urged the Doss club to use French or flat seams to prevent scratches on children. The group met March 20 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Seth Rode's home with twelve members and five visitors. Mrs Reuben Nixon joined, plans made to meet April 20 at Mrs Otto Dittmar's home.
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Miss Stewart
Doss Club
Seth
Reuben Nixon
Otto Dittmar
Elgin Dittmar
Thanks for First Solemn Mass at St Anthony’s Harper
Sincere gratitude is extended to St Anthony’s parish Harper for the First Solemn Mass on March 23 and to residents of Harper Fredericksburg and Kerrville for gifts and participation. Thanks also to local businesses Fredericksburg The Radio Post Max Staudt Arthur Schaetter Klaus Botling Works Matthew Pyka St Mary’s Band and Father Aloys A Gitter for promoting and supporting the celebration.
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St. Anthony’s
Harper
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Radio Post
Max Staudt
Arthur Schaetter
Klaus Botling
Matthew Pyka
St. Mary’s Band
Father Aloys A. Gitter
Reverend Baumann Visits Harper Family After Stay
Uncle John Wedekind returns to Harper after weeks with daughter Mrs. J O Stevens and is now staying with son J F Wedekind.
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John Wedekind
Harper
J. O. Stevens
J. F. Wedekind
Knopp Club Discusses Shrubbery
Mrs Edward Itz hosted a March 28 meeting at her home where the Knopp Club discussed how to plant shrubbery. Council delegate Mrs R A Klett reported on the last council meeting and several members answered roll call. The next meeting is planned for April 11 at Mrs Max Kunz’s home.
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Edward Itz
R. A. Klett
Adolf Lucas
Sidwin Durst
Arthur Kramer
Reinhold Beyer
Reinhold Oehler
Henry Mohr, Jr
Max Kunz
Eddie
Turtle Creek Family Visits Rogers This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Clarence McDougall and their baby visited Mr and Mrs John Rogers on Sunday in Turtle Creek, sharing a family outing.
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Clarence McDougall
Turtle Creek
John Rogers
Harper Home Demonstration Club Play Opens Spring Series
The Harper Home Demonstration Club hosts a public play at Beth Hall on April 18 with 25 cent admission. Father Gitter coaches the production, Council report by Mrs. Bierschwale and Miss Mattie Rogers, plus shrub placement tips for home charm. Attendees include Mesdames Gordon Harper Joe Lewis I Pete Baethge Floyd Boatright Fritz Rbierschwab S S Stewart and Ruth Harper with children William Joe Lewis Rogers Harper Lavern Baethge Derwood Sylvester two unnamed girls and Mrs Earl Sylvester visiting.
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Pheer
Mattie Rogers
Mesdames
Gordon Harper
Joe Lewis
I’ete Baethge
Floyd Boatright
Fritz Rbierschwab
S. S. Stewart
Ruth Harper
William Joe Lewis Rogers Harper
Lavern Baethge
Derwood Sylvester
Earl Sylvester
Daughter of Consul General Tops UT Austin Coed Scene
Victoria Sauer daughter of Emil Sauer United States Consul General in Frankfort on the Main Germany was acclaimed as a popular co ed at the University of Texas. She belongs to Los Panamericanos and helped crown the Round-Up beauty court during alumni homecoming events.
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Austin
Leyes
Emil Ita
Victoria Sauer
Doss
University of Texas
Cactus University
Miss Sauer
Court of
Los Pan-Americanos
Emil Sauer
Sauer
Gillespie County
United States
Frankfort
Main
Germany
PEC Construction Contract Approved for 1830 Miles of Lines
Pedernales Electric Cooperative wins contract with Brown & Root to build 1830 miles of electric distribution lines across 16 Texas counties. REA Administrator Carmody approves, with 18 survey crews to stake in four months, labor-costs about 400 per mile, using Amerductor long-span conductors. Counties include Mason Llano Burnet Gillespie Blanco Hays Menard McCulloch San Saba Lampasas Williamson Travis Caldwell Comal Kerr Kendall Kimble. Local visit notes追加.
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Johnson City
Texas
Pedernales Electric Conyerative, Inc
Brown & Root, Inc
Austin
PEC
John M Carmody
Rural Electrification Administration
R. S. Weber
Leo McWilliams
Art Hagen
REA
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc
Mason
Llano
Burnet
Gillespie
Blanco
Hays
Menard
McCulloch
San Saba
Lampasas
Williamson
Travis
Caldwell
Comal
Kerr
Kendal
Kimble
Arthur Allen Improves After Serious Pneumonia
A telephone message to J. J. Rogers Tuesday morning reported Arthur Allen improving from a serious pneumonia while confined in a San Angelo hospital.
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J. J. Rogers
Arthur Allen
Mr Allen
San Angelo
Cafè Adds Refrigerator for Fresh Meat Handling
C W Sageser installs a new refrigerator in his cafe this week boosting storage for fresh meats. The improved facilities will streamline meat handling and service.
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C. W. Sageser
Citizens Auto Turns a New Look With Fresh Paint
Citizens Auto Company has fallen in line with improvements with a new coat of paint on exterior and interior. Carl Ochler is the artist responsible for the refresh.
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Citizens Auto Company
Carl Ochler
Official Statement of Financial Condition of First State Bank Harper TX
The document presents the March 29 1935 financial condition of First State Bank at Harper Texas published in Harper Herald on April 7 1939. It lists loans reserves cash and due from other banks total resources liabilities capital stock surplus and profits with figures for assets and deposits and includes statutory sworn attestations by bank officers Chas J Whitewood and Jno S Morris with notary C W Granville Gillespie County Texas.
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Harper
State of Texas
Harper Herald
Sen
Svea
Gillespie
Chas. J. Whitewood
Jno
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Geo. W. Winningham
Penrose B. Metcalfe
Lang
Fairchild
Soviet Union
League of Nations
Hitler
Lebel
Rae Agere
Swameless
Harper Club
I.T. A
Mir Mars
The
Catholic Church
Biblical Commission
St. John
Christ
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
R. G. Harthcock
Harper Methodist Church
M. P. Burton
Lutheran Church
Morris Ranch News
Yuy
ST. John's Seminary
Hubert L. Baumann
Knopp Club
Harper Home Demonstration Club
Texas Univ
J. B. Birt
Dr. Graham
Leahy
W. C. Probst
Alpine
Mr. Allen
Emileta Sauer
P.E.C
R.ela
Stakting
E. M. Birt
Melba Johnson
Janice
Jimmie K
Junction
M. Jobes
First State Bank
Whitewood
Herman Harper
H. P. Gartrell
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