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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
4
Judge H L Kidd argues that gold elevates holders above moral limits and corrupts politics and society. He praises wealth as a divine force transforming character and governing mankind, urging youth to seek the Kingdom of Gold as a path to greatness.
Arthur Allen age 38 died of pneumonia in San Angelo hospital last Thursday April 6 after three weeks illness. He was foreman on the Willingby ranch in the Alpine country and had a brief recovery earlier. Burial was in the Alpine country with a Presbyterian minister from Fort Stockton officiating. He married Mildred Rogers of this city. they had daughter Patricia 8 and son Charles 10 who survive with the wife and a brother. Deceased was born in Eden and lived years in the Junction country. The community grieves his loss.
See the new line of Stewart Warner Refrigerators with prices from 99.75 for a 4.5 cubic foot model and features Maytag washers, with Otto Kol offering prices around 650.96. The ad highlights low figures to attract shoppers.
Miss C F Stewart county home demonstration agent speaks at the Harper club meeting held April 10 at Mrs John Rogers home. The group discusses dress design and fabric choices for children with several members listed and visitors in attendance. The next meeting is scheduled for April 24 at Mrs J S Wederind’s home and a local play Where's Grandma is slated for Bein hall on April 18.
A historical Catholic movement argues for strengthening reverence to the Name of Christ. It cites two million members and vows to uphold God and country, urging readers to join the discussion club at St Anthony's Church.
Joe Stein of Fredericksburg was named president of the Texas Line Yard Retail Lumber Dealers Association at the Beaumont convention. He succeeds W. B. Brazelton of Waco and will remain in Beaumont this week before returning to Fredericksburg on Saturday.
Mrs Walter Klein of Kerrville and Eddie Klein of Kerrville were married in Boerne on April 1. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Peter of Harper and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Jake Klein of Kerrville. They honeymooned in San Antonio and Fredericksburg and now reside in Kerrville.
Jersey cow offered for sale. Contact Walter W. Jenaschke at Fredericksburg Meter Co for details.
Kathryn Molfmueller of Kerrville is visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs C W Granville this week.
The play Where's Grandma will be presented at Harper Hall on Tuesday night April 18 sponsored by the Harper Home Demonstration club. The production features three acts and a cast including Grandma Mrs Mammie O Neil and Gretchen Blake Mrs C L Burns Bob Blake Rev R Heathcock Carol Worley Miss Fay Parker Jack Worley Roy Roberts Arline Truesdale Miss Mattie Rogers Lucy King Miss Broma Boatright Midnight Jack Smith and Dahlia Miss Ida Mae Kneese.
The local office of the Agricultural Conservation Association will accept applications for participation in the 19389 Range Conservation Program until April 15. That date also marks the final day to execute farm worksheets for farms not covered in 1937 or 1988. If a farm had a worksheet last year, a new one is not required now.
The University Girls Glee Club under Thomas Gorton will give a Kerrville concert April 22 at Schreiner Auditorium at 8 15 p m. Soloist Dorothy Davis will be accompanied by Jane Ferguson with the Co-Ed Trio and sextet performing. The group has sang for the Governor's Mansion, civic clubs and on Texas radio. A small admission fee will be charged.
H. B. Roberts and Creighton Stevens traveled to Fredericksburg on Tuesday for a business engagement, details of which are not provided.
Church notices list H H Fairchild as Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester as Baptist Training Union Director. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. BTU at 7:15 p.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. W M U and W M S meet the first Friday each month. Welcoming church.
Harper Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School each Sunday at 2:00 PM and worship services on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sundays at 3:00 PM led by Pastor Rev. M. P. Burton.
Sunday Masses at 10 o clock with changes on the first May Sunday to 8 and 9 30 or 9 30 only. On 8th Sunday monthly Holy Days and feasts at 8 30 and 10. Sunday school after the 10 o clock Mass and Society meetings also after. Mission April 23 30 led by Father Bonaventure of the Franciscan Order from Mission San Jose near San Antonio.
Lutheran church announces Divine Worship and Sunday School times. Pastor Walter C. Probst leads 2 p m and 3 p m classes on the 1st 2nd and 4th Sundays with German language services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11 a m and 10 a m respectively. Worshippers invited to join.
Warner Bros. Technicolor western epic Dodge City starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland screens at the Rialto Theatre Kerrville Sunday Monday and Tuesday April 16 17 and 18. The lusty drama set in lawless times features Ann Sheridan Bruce Cabot Alan Hale and others with Michael Curtiz directing from Robert Buckner's screen story.
Mr and Mrs W K Campbell were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind and family last funday.
The Harper Unite of the Farmers League will hold its regular monthly meeting next Thursday night April 20 at 8 o clock in the customary meeting place. Everyone is invited.
Rudolf Oehler on Crabapple road kept two year old pet deer tied at night. One deer died and was partly eaten by an unknown predator. The next night another deer was killed with the back bitten and a large animal’s signs suggesting a panther presence. Mr and Mrs Paul Lindenberg visited Coryell during Easter holidays.
Theodor Neffendorf born September 22 1865 in Gillespie county died April 11 1939 at age 73 6 19. He married Clara Knopp May 6 1891 who died January 6 1931. Surviving children include Richard Erna and many others from Doss with 41 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral by Max Beckmann conducted Thursday at the family home in Doss with burial in Doss cemetery.
Be first in your crowd to wear the latest in tailor made clothes and choose from new weaves and colors. We also offer second hand suits in good condition at Granville's for Cleaning and Pressing. In addition, several families attended Easter dinner at Beaver Dam on Devils River with Mr and Mrs W O Brown and others.
Donop Hospital will change ownership on Sunday April 16 and be renamed the Fredericksburg Clinic and Hospital. Dr Lester Wheyser Dr Lerence Wo Feder and Dr Herbert G Pferffer acquire the facility and will run it with an open staff policy while Dr P T Donop departs for a San Antonio clinic. The Harper road highway project progresses with inspection and an asphalt topping planned. bids likely this month.
Mr Weg argues war costs America dearly citing estimates of 100 billion dollars for World War I and long term pensions. He cites death and injury tolls, refugee counts, and lost fathers to press for neutrality and restraint in foreign conflicts while funding defense at home.
The piece urges Congress and the public to keep calm amid the European crisis, recalling 1898 and 1917 lessons. It warns against a new Neutrality Act that could indirectly draw the U S into war by enabling arms sales to Germany’s foes and argues that democracy has no stake in Europe’s aggression.
A reflective piece argues that Europe’s nations resemble separate states with distinct languages, prejudices, and fears. It imagines Illinois as Russian, Indiana as English, and Ohio as German, noting Indiana’s position between hostile groups would complicate self defense and push for alliances.
The article argues against entangling alliances with Europe, comparing regional fears and rivalries across U S states to interwar politics. It cautions that altruistic aid risks national costs, noting England and France would face dangers without solid ties, and urges restraint to avoid fueling further Hatreds.
Cage Bros contractors at Harper Junction are blasting rocky hills this week. They use a big shovel to load blown rock onto trucks for filling deep places along the highway project.
A meeting at Seipp's Pavilion involved Harper Stonewall and Hilmar Eckert's teams. The Farmer Boys League reorganization failed and Comfort and Johnson City declined to join. As a result all teams will play independent baseball this season.
Paderewski brings a major recital to the San Antonio Auditorium on Sunday April 16 at 3 pm as part of his twentieth U S tour. Crowds fill auditoriums with praise and critics call him a heroic figure whose music and public service inspire lasting memories. The San Antonio program includes works by Hayden Mozart Chopin Schubert Wagner and Liszt.
Monday morning at St Marys church Rev Galle joined Misa Evelyn Houy and Eugene Reed in marriage. Attendants were Hebert and Alice Reed. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Reed, the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Houy. They plan a trip to Carlsbad Caverns and old Mexico before settling on a Crabbaple area farm and ranch. Friends extend best wishes.
Mrs E C Fisk and her daughter Mise Evelyn, along with Mrs Frank Shee field, visited Mr and Mrs C W.
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