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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1942
Page
4
The piece argues that women may question a man's motives in dating and even suggest a gentler proposal, noting a woman's aging impact on marriage chances. It cites Dr. Austin J. App of Dayton and a Victorian sample to illustrate balanced courtship expectations and mutual obligation.
The piece laments the disappearance of the old time jack of all trades who repaired broken goods in small towns. It contrasts past frugality with modern junking, notes rising waste, and argues for a wartime thrift mindset to endure economic pressures and shortages ahead. It cites Japan buying discarded metal and calls for simpler needs and privation during the war.
Adolf Sembritzky Jr of Fredericksburg reports from March 1942 aboard the U S Carrier Lexington. He describes shooting down two enemy patrol bombers and defending against eighteen bombers, notes sending defense bonds, and asks family to write while expressing care for his parents. He joined the Navy in 1940 after graduating in 1939.
Miss Norma Wendel, bride elect, was honored at a banco party and miscellaneous shower at Sunny Side Tavern hosted by Mesdames Alex Frantzen and Edgar Scheele. She wed Henry Frantzen at Harper Lutheran church Wednesday.
Dr L L Keyser of Fredericksburg addressed the Harper P T A on Mental Health at the Baptist church meeting last Thursday evening. A large audience listened as Mrs Keyser sang and Miss Goodman discussed the topic A Family Selects Its Food.
Rev Theo M Haag united Miss Betty Jordan and Alfred Neffendorf in marriage Tuesday morning April 7 at Bethany Lutheran church. The newlyweds reside at 502 North Edison Street, a home completed last week, with friends extending best wishes.
A fragment contemplates a return to horse and buggy travel as the automobile age fades. The author asks whether all trades will vanish and expresses a hope for revival, ending with a plea for a certain person.
The Fredericksburg city government announces a new vacant mayoral seat to be filled after incumbent Ed Kraus steps down. Robert Armelger will be appointed to the mayoral office pending formal approvals and election timelines.
Ed M. Apelt and Wm J. Pape, who have served nine years with Mayor Kraus since district formation, seek new two year terms as district commissioners.
Ed Gibson died Saturday April 4 after a period of ill health and a San Antonio clinic visit. Funeral services were held Tuesday April 7 in Jourdanton. He taught at Morris Ranch and Flat Rock, born July 5, 1884 in Doss, survived by wife Nellie, daughter Geraldine, five brothers, two sisters, and many relatives.
Joanne and Clara Weinheimer of Stonewall are highlighted as 1941 Gillespie County Gold Star 4 H Club girls. The sisters, aided by brother Roy and under parental support, worked on bedroom makeovers, clothing sewing, gardening demonstrations, food preservation, and assisting with calf projects, illustrating family cooperation in home making and agriculture as Gillespie County advances rural production.
Henry M. Wendel and David Schmidt were reelected as Harper High School trustees in a turnout that saw many qualified voters participate. County school trustee results gave James Jung 121 votes and John Mancr 59 votes. Mrs Willie Ochler dies at 31 years and 11 months. interment at Fredericksburg city cemetery.
Obituaries and notices list Werner Lochte born 1896 in Fredericksburg died 1942 in Kerrville with survivors including wife Pearl Gray and two sons Darrell and Charles. Also noted are multiple weddings in 1940s era, military enlistments, church ceremonies at St. Marys and Harper Lutheran, and the 4th U S draft registration details for Gillespie County residents with April 27 date.
Kerrville April 7 Mohair growers representatives from Texas and Oklahoma meet to decide on a price ceiling if government action is required. They propose base ceilings 60 cents per lb for average hair 80 cents for kid hair and a 10 cent premium for better quality with immediate action urged if a ceiling is found necessary.
Herman Fischer and Walter Ottmers were elected as trustees for the Fredericksburg Independent School District last Saturday. Fischer, already president for several years, was reelected, while Ottmers won the vacancy left by Max Bierschwale who did not seek reelection.
Paul Jones made a trip to Frederickeburg on Wednesday. The brief note records his visit and location without additional context.
Mr and Mrs Jim Taylor of London visited Mr and Mrs Milton Dyer over the weekend. Alfred Kirchhoff and daughter Selma were in Fredericksburg on Saturday. Bill Brown and Ida Celesta Honig attended a County Home Demonstration Council meeting at Junction Saturday afternoon. W C Whitworth and friend Bob Dun of Schreiner Institute spent Easter holidays with Carl Whitworths. Herbie Oehler and son Kenneth Lee visited Theo Oehlers home Sunday. John S Whitewood and children shopped in Fredericksburg Saturday afternoon. Chas Schmidt returned Wednesday from a hospital in Fredericksburg where he was treated for several days. We are glad that she is much improved. Worth Duderstadt visited his grandparents George and Mrs Duderstadt over the weekend. August Kirchhoff and children were in Harper Thursday evening. Doris Whitworth entertained friends with an Easter party Saturday evening at the Whitworth home. Refreshments, including sandwiches and cookies, were served to a large number of guests. Lynne Taylor, a student, is attending...
In a Discussion Club piece the author argues that differing beliefs about multiplication tables would cause chaos in business and ethics. Fixed laws in commerce and morality arise from the Ten Commandments, preventing widespread confusion amid widespread selfishness and abuse of power.
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