20 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
1
A report shows Gillespie County citizens bought 215 283 50 in Series E and IE bonds since January 1 1947 with September sales totaling 30012 50 according to county committee chair Gilbert Kaderli Rural areas led in purchases. The item also notes various small notices and ads from the local newspaper.
A 3 year old from Dallas gazes at a $100000 jeweled birthday cake created for Arthur Everts on his Golden Anniversary. The confections gold and blue icing, pearls, and gems fascinate Rue Howell who stands 34 feet tall beside the four foot cake. Nearby a lawn planters notes Goo Rye grass will endure winter and fade as spring grasses return.
A long running column invites reader letters from towns across the country. It notes readers criticize or praise the author’s views on topics from alfalfa planting to beer versus cider. The piece advocates neighborly respect for differing opinions as a cornerstone of individual freedom.
A community snapshot reports a 42 party at the Dyers home and visits among Hopf Kinsey and Cottle households. Schreiner and Sul Ross students visit kin, families host guests from Austin San Antonio Georgetown Corpus Christi and Alpine. A bread safety tip ties to a Truman era Save Food for Europe program and a 1947 US farm real estate valuation of 58.6 billion dollars.
Mr and Mrs Carlos Parker and Mrs Floy Bode attended a convention at the Full Gospel Church in San Antonio last week. Rev and Mrs W S Guild accompanied them home for a visit. Mr and Mrs John R Smart of Menard visited Mr and Mrs J S Cottle Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Pane and sons visited Mr and Mrs Ray Cottle of Rocksprings over the weekend. Mrs Albert Sagebiel returned home Sunday night from a visit with her daughters in San Antonio.
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