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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1941

Page

6

Hot Check Artist Nabbed In Fredericksburg Bank Move

A. C. Schmidt of Lufkin is jailed in Gillespie County after a spree of bad checks in Kerrville Fredericksburg and hotel Nimitz. He pawned a watch and bought a Plymouth and paid a bill with deceptive instruments before officers forced entry to his room and seized him. Local bank plans and a grand opening for a new Fredericksburg bank are also noted.

A. C. Schmidt Lufkin Texas Nimitz Gillespie County Kerrville Fredericksburg Standard Service Co Fredericksburg National Bank Kamailah Lufkin National Bank John Segner Jewelry Kammlah A. L. Cameron Lufkin Bank Karmalah Hotel Nimitz Klaerner Burrer

Security State Bank 10 Opens in Texas Hill Country

The Security State Bank, capitalized at $65 million, opens Saturday April 12 in Fredericksburg Texas with 26 local stockholders. Dr P T Donop and Emil Wahrmund lead the bank which holds Federal Reserve and FDIC membership. L M Baze Arthur Stehling Wm Schroeder Jr O R Kiehne M L Bogisch Fred Mathisen and Hugo Kallenberg serve on the board. Ralph Gold and Mathew Pyka Jr will assist as clerks.

Baze Melvin State Bank Sanderson State Bank Schroeder Hill Country Standard Service Co Fredericksburg Finance Co Plaza South Crockett and West Main Federal Post Office Fredericksburg the Security State Bank Texas Hill Country Frm Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation P. T. Donop San Antonio Emil Wahrmund L. M. Baze Arthur Stehling Wm. Schroeder, Jr O. R. Kiehne M. L. Bogisch Fred Mathisen Hugo Kallenberg Messrs. Baze Ralph Gold Mathew Pyka, Jr Gold

Pridey Ranch Picnic Sees Warm Welcome for Hopfs

Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf hosted a picnic supper at their Pridey area ranch near Harper many friends attended. The gathering enjoyed a delightful evening and good company with a faultless rural welcome.

Dean Hopf Pridey Harper

For Sale Clean Kash Cotton Seed Advertisement

Clean Kash cotton seed offered at 2 12 cents per pound by Arthur Zenner route 2 Fredericksburg Texas phone 2004.

Arthur Zenner Fredericksburg Texas

Claud Sageser Stricken With Illness at Fredericksburg

Claud Sageser, long time mail driver on the Fredericksburg Harper route and proprietor of Claud's cafe and the Harper Hotel, was taken seriously ill Thursday afternoon. His wife and mother transported him to Fredericksburg hospital, as friends Mrs Raymond Cottle and family learned of his move.

Claud Sageser A. E. Sageser Fredericksburg Sageser Harper Claud Harper Hotel Raymond Cottle Fredericksburg Ajo Mr. Sageser

Clarence McDougall Hurt Working in Field

Clarence McDougall sustained serious injuries last week while working with a team that fled. He was taken to a Fredericksburg hospital for medical care and returned home Sunday. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Clarence McDougall Fredericksburg

Mrs Stewart Visit With Mrs Jones Saturday Night

Mrs Stewart visited with Mrs Jones on Saturday night in a social call.

Stewart H. M. Jones

Church notices list masses and meetings in parish schedule

Divine worship occurs Sundays at 10:00 with additional 8:30 Mass on the third Sunday and holy days. Weekday Masses at 7:45 a.m. Bell at 7:30 a.m. Discussion Club meets 1:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Lent devotions begin Feb 26 Fridays at 7:45. Holy Week services noted. Sunday school at 10:00. Morning service 11, evening 7:15. W M U meets Mondays 3 p.m. Prayer meeting and teachers’ sessions ongoing.

Religious service schedule for monthly Sundays

Rev. H. Eilig Thomas, pastor, conducts First Sunday services at 3 p.m. with Sunday school at 2 p.m. On the Third Sunday there are services at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. plus an evening service at 8 p.m.

H. Eilig Thomas

Lutheran Church Services Schedule Announcement

Lutheran church lists English services on the 1st Sunday at 11 a.m. and on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays at 3 p.m. German service on the 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10 a.m. Other Sundays at 3:45 p.m. Luther League meets on the 2nd Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Missionary Society on the 3rd Wednesday at 2 p.m. Church Workers Training Course on the 8rd Sunday at 3 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.

Luther League Women’s Missionary Society Church Workers Training

Senator Morris Sheppard Dies in Washington

Texas senator Morris Sheppard died in Washington at age almost 66 after 38 years in the Senate. He chaired the military affairs committee overseeing defense and the draft and authored the national prohibition amendment. He is survived by his widow and three daughters.

Morris Sheppard Texas Washington Senator Sheppard O’daniel Gov. O’daniel

Bargain Used Suits for Men and Boys in Fredericksburg

Returning from Junction after Ernst Holekamp's funeral Bodo Paul Holekamp and others from Boerne Comfort passed through Harper Fredericksburg praising the highway and countryside. Lange's Cleaning and Pressing Shop offers confirmation suits for men and boys.

Lange’s Fredericksburg Junction Ernst Holekamp Bodo Paul Holekamp Boerne Otto Louis Holekamp Comfort Harper

Hopf Family Honor Daughter On Birthday Anniversary

Mr and Mrs V A Hopf hosted a Sunday dinner to honor their daughter on her birth day anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf and Rev and Mrs Probst with their Kerrville children.

V. A. Hopf Glen Hopf Oliver Hopf Probst Kerrville

Home Demonstration Club Hosts Guests for Wednesday Meeting

Mrs. Max Lange and Mrs. A C Wendel attended the meeting at the house of Mr and Mrs August Kirchhoff. Their daughter Miss Elizabeth acted as hostess. About 18 members were present.

Max Lange A. C. Wendel hWue Bluff Home Demonstration Club August Kirchhoff Elizabeth

Texas Round-Up Ball Held at Austin by University Students

Erato Hopf attended the Texas Round-Up ball in Austin on Saturday night hosted yearly by Texas University students.

Gloria Obar University of Texas Austin Miss Obar Texas Erato Hopf Texas University

Hopf and Mise Irene Shopping in Fredevickburg Saturday

Mr and Mrs V A Hopf and Mise Irene were seen shopping in Fredevickburg on Saturday as they visited local stores.

V. A. Hopf Mise Irene Fredevickeburg

Helmuth Novian Dies in Suspected Self-Inflicted Gunshot

Helmuth Novian 28 of Post Oak near Fredericksburg was found dead in his car on a rural road after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police and a coroner ruled death by own action. a letter to his mother cited reasons behind the act amid reports of an estranged romance. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday.

Helmuth Novian Joe Novian Post Oak Burnet Road Fredericksburg Novian Harry Habericht Willie Borcher Burns Funawal Sawrinnas Wava Hald Wadnacdav

Former Harper Editor Exhibits Art in Austin

Warren Hunter, ex Harper Herald editor and Gillespie County paper seller, showcases water colors murals and etchings at the New Museum Austin. A Sunday tea honored him as his exhibit opens for weeks. he studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Harper Austin Warren Hunter San Antonio Harper Herald Gillespie County New Museum Hunter School of the Art Institute of Chicago Washington Chicago Dallas Houston Section of Fine Arts U. S. Treasury Department Alice Texas Texas Fine Arts Association Witte Museum School of Art

Home Hygiene Classes Hold Closing Exercises

Closing exercises for two Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick classes and the Bluebonnet Girl Scout Troop First Aid Class were held in Kerr County on April 3. Miss Ruth Kline chaired the program with talks by Mrs. G. M. Hartman and Mrs. Georgia Stevens, and Red Cross certificates awarded to thirty-hour graduates. The Bluebonnet Troop received First Aid badges. displays and demonstrations followed, with many local families and teachers among the attendees.

Bluebonnet Girl Scout Ruth Kline Gillespie Co American Red Cross District Court Room Clair Nevelow San Antonio Esther Mueller Cora Habericht Thelma Atcheson Ware Kerr County August Stahl Gillespie County Leroy Crenwelge Gustav Hartman Felix Heop W. L. Humes Cora Habenicht W. E. Knoche Emil Riley H. Schoenewolf Ellis St. Clair Joe Weidenfeller Adele Meckel Victor Schosnewolf

Peanut Referendum Set for April 26 in Gillespie County

Gillespie County peanut farmers vote on Saturday April 26 to decide if they market their 1941 crop under marketing quotas. Two thirds approval will set 1941 quotas for three years with a national limit of 1 610 000 acres. penalties apply to over quota peanuts unless delivered to designated agencies.

Gillespie County Dorman D. Sell County Aaa Committee Claude R. Wickard Congress

Kerrville Trip Noted By Four Misses on Thursday

Miss Mary Belle Bein, Doris Hopf, Connie Smith, and Lillian Killough took a Thursday evening outing to Kerrville, reflecting a social excursion by local women.

Mary Belle Bein Doris Hopf Connie Smith Lillian Killough Kerrville

Sergeant Houston Scarborough Visits Family This Weekend

Sergeant Houston Scarborough, in training at Camp Bowie, spent several days with relatives and friends over the weekend, returning to duty afterward.

Houston Scarborough Camp Bowie

Humes Hosts Cookies and Punch for Nearly Ninety Quents

W. L. Humes served cookies and punch to about ninety residents or guests at a local gathering. The event drew a sizeable attendance and featured light refreshments in a community setting.

W. L. Humes

Governor signs truck load limit bill into law

Governor W. Lee O Daniel signs the measure setting a 38000 pound gross weight limit. Senate sponsor Rogers Kelley and House sponsor Lon E Alsup watch as the bill passes with five dissenters in each chamber.

House Senate W. Lee O’daniel Rogers Kelley O’daniel Lon E. Alsup

Christian Service Meeting Held in Gillespie County

The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Rueben Bode’s home in Gillespie County 68th District. The program included songs readings solos and an Easter poem with refreshments served to members including G E Pape Frank Staudt Clarence Harper L D Nixon Ray Bierschwabe Sidney Stewart H M Jones Theo Oehler Roy Stevens Felix Kensing Rueben Bode and Carl Oehler. The next gathering is set for April 23 at Mrs. Roy Stevens’s home.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Rueben Bode Gilly Pape Clarence Harper Sidney Stewart Roy Stevens Carl Ochler G. E. Pape Frank Staudt L. D. Nixon Ray Bierschwabe H. M. Jones Theo Oehler Felix Kensing Carl Oehler

Home Hygiene Classes Set for Gillespie District Areas

The article lists dates for Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick classes in multiple towns including Doss Palo Alto and Peters burg on April 28 and April 25 at 2 30 pm at the usual meeting place. It notes Miss Dixie Baker visiting Crystal City and Mr Oren Cottle visiting Harper. Gillespie County shifts to Representative District 68 including Menard Mason Llano Blanco Kendall and Gillespie.

Doss Palo Alto Petersburg Gillespie County Nebgen Cherry Mountain Stonewall Cave Creek Meusebach Bear Creek Klein Frankreich Rocky Hill Dixie Baker Crystal City Jim Peril House Menard, Mason, Llano, Blanco, Kendall Gillespie

St Marys Students Plan April 18 Program at Peters Hall

St Marys School students will present a Friday program at Peters Hall on April 18. The varied program aims to appeal to the general public with more details to follow in next week’s Post.

Peter’s Hall St. Mary’s School the Post

Prisoners Taken To Penitentiary After Escape

Sheriff Alfred Klaerner with W C Hoffman and R Pitman delivered two Gil Espie county prisoners to the state penitentiary on Monday. Sultemeier escaped from the local jail and was recaptured after an exciting hunt. Relieved, Klaerner says the prisoners are off his hands. Other local items note shopping in Kerrville and visitors.

Alfred Klaerner W. C. Hoffman R. Pitman Gilespie County Sultemeier Knowles State Penitentiary Klaerner

Bible and Church argue for authority in Catholic belief

The Catholic case asserts the Bible proves the Church and the Church proves the Bible. It claims the Bible's authority is guaranteed by an infallible Church founded by Jesus Christ, making the Church the divine interpreter of scripture and the standard for canonical reverence.

Lord Jesus Christ

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U. T. Sweetheart Dr. O’brien London America Europe Old World Security State Bank Ill John A. O’brien University of Notre Dame Graham Taylor Hall University of Chicago O’brien New Institution First Baptist Church the Friendly Church Rev T. H. Alcorn Walter Winn Parker Harold Boyd Schmidt Lillah Mae Wendel Dorothy May Parker Donnie Lennon Ed. L. Cosper Gloria Roeder Jo Ann Kaiser Lorene Ochler Jackie Pickett J. T. Jones Suell Roberts Peggy Jean Coggeshall Peggy Ann Scarborough Peggy Lou Parker Donna Beth Whitworth Bill Peril Bobby Rogers Christian Service Meeting Mrs. Oren Cottle St. Mary’s Bob Rogers H. L. Harper J. J. Rogers Patsy Allen J. 8. Whitewood H. L. Stevens Catholic Information
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