Senator Manley Head Defends Texas Senate Voice
A Texas columnist prints a forthright letter from State Senator J Manley Head challenging the view that all senators share one stance on taxes. Head criticizes the Senate as autocratic and urges reform or abolition amid disputes over sales taxes pension measures and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Manley Head
Texas
Texas Senate
Senator Head
George
House of Representatives
Senate
Senate of Texas
House
Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club Notes
The Klein Branch club met at Mrs. J. M Stevens home on April 12 at 2 PM with Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart presiding. Members discussed simple color schemes for a girl’s dress and easy decorative stitches for trimming, then enjoyed refreshments hosted by the hostess with several members and a visitor present.
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Cornelia Faye Stewart
Klein Branch Club
J. M Stevens
W. J. Goodson
Albert Frederick
H. L. Stevens
J. O. Stevens
D. W. Duderstadt
Dan Wiley
Marion Goodson
Edgar Coggeshall
Edwin Dittmar
Carter's Team Defeats Harper in Pitchers Battle
Carter's Team edged Harper 3 to 2 as Wallendorf earned the win over C Cottle. Key plays included 2 stolen bases by Grobe and multiple double plays, with O Wuest adding 2 base hits. The two teams meet again in Harper on Sunday May 7.
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Harper
Carter
Grobe
E Staats
DeLorey
H Cottle
C Cottle
O Wuest
Keller
R Wuest
Scarborough
Omer Cottle
Walendorf
E. Staats
Wallendorf
Molberg
Eckert
W. A. Cottle
Fredericksburg
Carter’s
O. Wuest
Harper Abrhore Molberg
Wee
Oren Cottle
Rahe
Esis
S— Keller
L. Schneider
Birthday Dinner Honors J A Bell on 69th Birthday
J A Bell was honored with a birthday dinner last Sunday at the homes of Mrs. E J Stevens Mrs W A Spencer Mrs C A Spencer and Alton Spencer. He passed his 69th milestone and has lived in the community 41 years while active in the live stock business. We wish him continued health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bell
E. J. Stevens
W. A. Spencer
C. A. Spencer
Alton Spencer
Bell
New Stewart Warner Refrigerators and Maytag Washer Deals
Prices plummet at Otto Kolmeier & Co dealers with a 4.5 cubic foot refrigerator at 99.75 and a Maytag washer starting 59.95. The Rahe store reported 0.48 inches of rain on Tuesday night. Mrs R B Moore and Mrs Jet Parker joined the Fiesta in San Antonio last week.
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Stewartwarner
Otto Kolmeier & CO
Otto Rahe
R. B. Moore
Jet Parker
San Antonio
Libel Penalty Debate Aimed at Public Officials
A column argues for equal libel penalties across offenders and challenges harsher treatment for public officials. It suggests amending a bill to impose ten years in prison if officials promise reform and then oppose it once in office, condemning the idea of special protections for public servants.
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Avustia
Married! Harper High Seniors Stage Three Act Comedy
The 1939 Harper high school seniors present Every body's Getting Married a three act comedy at Harper Hall on Saturday May 6 at eight. Directed by Mrs. Bob King the cast includes Elmer Lee Russell Ted Rogers Lynne Taylor Dayton Rahe Iva Casper and others in roles such as Dean Garrett Miss Cramer Miss OLeary and Mr Gordon.
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Harper High School
Harper Hall
Bob King
Tip
Cramer
Lynne Taylor
Gordon
Dayton Rahe
Lancaster
Are Only Catholics Saved
A Catholic publication explains that salvation is possible for anyone who follows conscience and repentance, regardless of Catholic status. The article emphasizes that judgment rests with God and invites readers to submit questions for Catholic explanations from St. Anthony's Church discussion club in Austin.
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Christ
Peter
Hell
St. Anthony’s Church
Church Notice for Sunday School and Services
H H Fairchild baptized church Sunday School superintendent. Mrs J E Sylvester Baptist Training Union director. Sunday School 10:00 a m Preaching Service 11:00 a m. Baptist Training Union 7:15 p m Preaching Service 8:00 p m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 38:00 p m W M U and W M S meet first Friday each month. 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 Sunday School
Harper Methodist Church announces Sunday School every Sunday at 2:00 PM and worship services on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sundays at 3:00 PM. Pastor Rev. M. P. Burton invites all to attend.
Mass Schedule and Special Services Notice
Catholic Church announces Sunday Masses at 10 o'clock with adjustments on Holy Days and the first Sunday in May changing to 8 and 9 30 or 9 30 only. On May 7 Masses will be at 7 and 9 o'clock for that day only. The pastor attends Rev Claude Faust's first solemn Mass at St Cecelia's in San Antonio and, the following Sunday, Faust will sing the high Mass in Harper and preach.
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Claude Faust
St. Cecelia’s Church
San Antonio
Father Faust
Harper
Lutheran Church Services Schedule
Walter C. Probst, Pastor, announces Divine Worship at 2 p m and Sunday School at 3 p m on the 1st 2nd and 4th Sundays, and a second service at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m on the 3rd Sunday. German language services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. We invite you to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Probst
Granville’s and Lange’s Cleaning Shop Ad Update
In Fredericksburg Texas Granville’s Cleaning offers tailor made clothing and second hand suits while Lange’s Cleaning Shop promotes cleaning and pressing services. Miss Laura Green plans medical treatment in San Antonio this week easing long illness for many friends.
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Granville’s
Lange’s
Fredericksburg
Texas
Laura Green
San Antonio
Miss Green
Texas tour by school officials includes Austin and Waco
Supt. R. C. Moore visits several Texas cities on a tour with P. J. Baethge Otto Rahe Fred Gammenthaler and Rev. H. G. Harthcock stopping in Austin and Waco to inspect facilities and discuss district matters.
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Supt
R. C. Moore
P. J. Baethge
Otto Rahe
Fred Gammenthaler
Rev. H. G. Harthcock
Texas
Austin
Waco
Morris Couple Weekend in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs John Morris spent the weekend in San Antonio enjoying leisure time and local sights.
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John 8. Morris
San Antonio
Dynamite Blast Injures London Road Official
J G Johnson tractor operator in the London road commissioner's precinct was critically hurt by a dynamite blast at Yates crossing on the Llano river near London. The explosion mangled both legs and caused multiple body bruises. Stanley Adams commissioner was nearby and also injured. Johnson to General hospital Kerrville and Adams to San Antonio. Doctors report possible amputation of both legs for Johnson.
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J. G. Johnson
London Road Commissioner's
Mr. Johnson
Yates
Llano River
London
Johnson
Stanley Adams
General Hospital
Kerrville
Adams
San Antonio
Stalin's Hand in Spain reshaped Loyalist government
W G Krivitsky, a former Soviet general and observer of Stalin’s purge, outlines how Soviet intelligence and OGPU operations seized control in Loyalist Spain. He details arms shipments through Odessa, forged papers, and the use of the International Brigade to entrench Communist power, as well as the eventual extraction of Spanish gold.
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Denver Register
Spain
Saturday Evening Post
W. G. Krivitsky
Stalin
Europe
Russia
Krivitsky
OGPU
U. S
The
Post
Moscow
London
Paris
Franco
Odessa
China
Red
Nikolsky
Orlov
Ian Berzin
Arthur Stashevsky
International Brigade
Red Army
Caballero
Stashevsky
Juan Negrin
Negrin
Japan
Orient
Revival at Harper First Baptist Led by J Kellam
Rev J Kellam of Junction Texas will lead an eight day revival at Harper First Baptist from April 30 to May 7 with daily Sunday school and singing. May 7 features the Howard Payne Life Service Band from Brownwood college campus.
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J. J. Kellam
Junction
Texas
First Baptist Church
Harper
Howard Payne
R. G. Harthcock
Who Wouldn't Be Crazy at Peters Hall Sunday Night
Fredericksburg amateur actors present an eight act farce comedy at Peters Hall Sunday night to benefit St. Mary's School. Cast includes C. J. Dooley Helen Reichenau Jimmie Pfiester Alois Jung and others under Mrs Hugo Klein's direction. Rehearsals have run six weeks. Directors also report fire loss payment at Frank Schaper home and plan an entertainment for the Volunteer Fire Department.
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Fredericksburg
Peters Hall
St. Mary’s School
St. Mary’s
Mohair Prices Hit New Highs in West Texas Sale
Kerrville April 25 Schreiner Wool and Mohair Commission sells 200000 pounds of spring clipped mohair at top prices, 36 cents for grown and 46 cents for kid mohair. Half to Boston buyers, half to Philadelphia buyers. The sale largest in West Texas this year. Schreiner holds remaining mohair. Also Kerrville highway contract awarded to Ernst Lloyd for about 50000 dollars paving Harper highway from Fredericksburg to Kimble county line. Construction to start soon.
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Kerrville
Schreiner Wool and Mohair Commission Company
Schreiner Company
Guy Burton
Forte, Dupee, Sawyer and Company of
Boston
Texas State Highway Department
Harper Highway
Ernst Lloyd
Ft. Worth
Fredericksburg
Harper
Kimble County
Junction
Music Study Club Presents May Week Program at Public School
The Music Study Club directed by Mrs. J. J. Moritz offers a May Week program at the public school auditorium on Wednesday night May 8 at eight. Outside talent includes Mrs. Louis Stehling and Misses Roessing of New Braunfels and Mrs. Herbert Bohn of Austin. The program features Pehl's Orchestra selections, a history of Music Week, a Niederlaendisches Dankgebet, and performances by the Glee Club, Roessing Quartet, and mixed chorus with piano and violin accompaniment. Admission is free.
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Public School
Louis Stehling
Roessing
New Braunfels
Herbert Bohn
Austin
Pehl
The
Green Cathedral
C. Hahn
Dorthy Henke
J. G
Andrew Kaiser
Schubert
Lester Keyser
A. Niederlaendisches Dankgebet
b.Geschich Aus
Wiener Wald
Wm. Dietel
Alf. Schnelle
Carl Rausch
McDowell
Ann Stehling
A. O
Sweet Mystery
V. Herbert B
A. Dvorak
Music Study Club
Henry Baethge Celebrates 90th Birthday in Doss
Henry Baethge of Doss marked his 90th birthday with family at his home Tuesday. Surrounded by children and grandchildren he enjoyed health and humor, often visiting Fredericksburg. Born in Germany he settled in our county early and lived here all his life, once serving with frontier defensive groups protecting settlers.
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Henry Baethge
Doss
Mr Baethge
Fredericksburg
Germany
Our
Mrs Mathisen to Install Harper P T A Officials
The local Parent Teachers Association will install officers at the regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 16 at the school house. Mrs Fred Mathisen of Fredericksburg vice president of the seventh district Congress of Parents and Teachers will install the local officers. Mrs Walter Schaefer past president of the seventh district will deliver a message. Mrs Leon Zwiener will give an address. Mrs Lester Keyser will sing several selections. All local members are invited.
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Parent Teachers Association
Fred Mathisen
Fredericksburg
Congress of Parents and Teachers
Walter Schaefer
Leon Zwiener
Lester Keyser
Annual County Saengerfest Plans for 40th Anniversary
The Gillespie County Saengerbund hosts its 40th annual event at Peters Hall on Saturday April 29 with a parade starting at Hotel Nimitz and a 2 PM rehearsal. R S Klett directs and leads a concert program featuring massed choirs, various German clubs, and Pehl’s Orchestra with a dance to follow.
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Gillespie County Saengerbund
R. S. Klett
Palo Alto Echo
Peter’s Hall
Rillespie County
Peters Hall
Hotel Nimitz
Main Street
Peter's Hall
Saengerbund
Pehl
Ansprache
Bundesfeier
Bund
Maenner Massenchor
Orchestra
Mein Heimatwald
Baster Gemischter Massenchor
Fahneneid
E. J. Otto
Armand Markworth Delivers Cattle to Fort Worth Market
On Monday Armand Markworth shipped two truckloads of cattle from the community to the Fort Worth market.
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Armand Markworth
Fort Worth
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Allred
Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club
Luella Kroll
Mrs. Hardin Miss Mae Dora Metzger
Marie Blake
Merle Coggeshall
Effie Cramer
Ruth Lennon
Lukey Lane
Iva Casper
O'Leary
Marjorie Mae Parker
Floppy” Smith
Elbert Feller
Tip” McCarty
Charles Gammenthaler
Spike” Jones
Robert Jung
Erato Hopf
Marper
the Friendly Church
Harper Methodist Church
M. P. Burton
Lutheran Church
J. Kellam
We Oster
Ohio
Elias Compton
National Committee of the
Golden Rule Foundation
Mathisen
Harper P. T. A
Echo
Junior Delevan
George Delevan
University of Texas
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