Public critique of European democracy and war fears
A long critical column argues that U S leaders use anti Nazism and anti Fascism rhetoric to push the nation toward European war. It attacks propaganda, claims America can deter invasion with modern tech, and condemns secret diplomacy as incompatible with true democracy. It cites Napoleonic history and Shantung verdicts to warn against entanglement and urges cautious neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
England
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
America
Europe
George Washington
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Hitler
Nap
Russia
Far East
Shantung
Versailles
Republic of China
Gen
Bliss
Strugi
M. Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
George
Lansing
Kettner Family Holds First Annual Reunion in Mason
Members descended from Francis Kettner, Sr., gathered at Mason fair park for the inaugural reunion. About forty attendees enjoyed a noon chicken barbecue and a formal business session elected Henry Kettner president, with Mrs. Jack Gartmann as secretary and Mrs. C. P. Kothmann as entertainment chairman. The group voted to meet annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettner
Mason Fair Park
Francis Kettner
Henry Kettner
Jack Gartmann
C. P. Rothman
L. J. Kettner
Chas. Kettner
Alice Gamel
Miss Kettner
C. P. Kothmann
Patsy
John Lindsay
W. C. Lauderdale
E. Hamilton
Mason
John Hunter
San Antonio
Damon Kothmann
Menard
Everett Fletcher
R. J. Gamel
Herbert Gamel
Harper
Claire Long
Bryan
R. J. Garman
Dehlas Reed
Karl Steffens
Brady
Mason News
Plans Completed For New Court House Dedication Next Thursday
Gillespie County prepares for the $145000 court house dedication with Judge Anton Moursund of San Antonio as principal speaker. The program includes the Fredericksburg bands, a welcome by Mayor Krauskopf, and public tours of the building. Traffic will be rerouted and seating arranged for thousands at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Moursand
San Antonio
Gillespie County Court House
Moursund
Fredericksburg
A. W. Moursund
Mason
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Colquitt
Court of Civil Appeals
Mr. Moursund
Alamo City
Gillespie County
Court House
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Commissioners Court
G. A. Hartman
Charles South
Tom Connally
Ed. Krauskopf
Henry Hirsch
Theo. M. Haag
Arthur Stehling
Court House Square
Leon F. Zwiener
Jacob Kraus
Paul Weber
Walter Ottmers
Gillespie County 4 H Boy Bound for District Educational Trip
Otto W. Henke son of Mr and Mrs G F Henke of Wolf Creek will represent Gillespie County on the District VII 4 H Club Boys Educational Trip. The trip lasting about ten days includes travel through New Mexico Colorado Wyoming and visits to Carlsbad Grand Canyon Royal Gorge and other points of interest. The Gillespie County Chamber of Commerce will pay half the expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto W. Henke
G. F. Henke
Wolf Creek
Gillespie County
Otto
Coleman
Abilene
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Carlsbad
Grand Canyon
Royal Gorge
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Lott and children in car wreck overturn
Sunday Mrs Edward Lott and her children overturned their car while returning from Brady after viewing a wreck. A tire blew out and the vehicle swerved, injuring Louis Lott with the others bruised. the car was driven home despite damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lott
Brady
Shorty
J. T. Glass Elected Agriculture Teacher at Harper High
J T Glass is named the new agriculture instructor at Harper High School. He has aided F F A members with project records and surveys, plans community work, and seeks cooperation with farmers and ranchers in Harper district. The F F A boys discuss a booth at Fredericksburg county fair August 18 19 and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
J. T. Glass
Glass
Harper District
Harper F. F. A
Harper
Fredericksburg
Doss Community Fair Presents All Day Rural Celebration
The 17th annual Doss Community Fair occurs Saturday August 12 in Gillespie county. Highlights include Agricultural Exhibits Flower Show Bazaar rodeo calf and goat roping steer riding softball music and an eight act play Deacon Dubbs. Barbecue meals will be served to attendees throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss
Gillespie County
Deacon Dubbs
Big Attendance Planned for South’s Largest Livestock Show
The Texas Breeder-Feeder Association takes charge of boosting turnout at the State Fair of Texas show October 7 to 22. Harry L. Seay, State Fair president, says the Hereford event will be one of the country’s largest, with premiums raised and special tickets to guide attendees through judging days. Co operating groups include the Texas Press Association, Bankers Association, and Hardware Dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Texas Breeder-Feeder Association
Harry L. Seay
American Hereford Association
Kansas City
America
Frank P. Holland
Texas Press Association
The
Texas Bankers Association
Hardware and Implement Dealers Association
Social Guests at Hawkins Home Event Wednesday
Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf and Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr were guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bierschwale Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hopf
Watkins Tarr
Arthur Bierschwale
Gillespie County Fair Opens August 1
Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart described gravel walk tips at the Home Demonstration club meeting at Mrs. Tommie Harlen’s home on July 24. The group discussed fair plans, shared reports, and enjoyed a social hour with cookies and kolache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Tommie Harlen
Church Notice for Sunday Services and Meetings
H. H. Fairchild Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester Baptist Training Union Director announce the schedule. Sunday School 10:00 a m Preaching Service 11:00 a m Baptist Training Union 7:15 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8 00 p m W M U and W M S meet first Friday monthly. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Baptist Trainin Union
Harper Methodist Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Reverend M. P. Burton leads Harper Methodist Church with services on the second third and fourth Sundays at 8 30 AM until November 1. Sunday School meets each Sunday at 9 30 AM and Sunday evening singing welcomes all.
Revival meeting marks weeklong services led by Pastor Burton
Special announcement calls revival with Rev. M. P. Burton. The event starts July 9 at 8 30 AM with daily preaching each night at 8 30 PM and a Sunday schedule including Sunday school at 10 AM preaching at 11 followed by dinner on the grounds and an 8 30 PM service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Burton
Lutheran Church Worship Schedule
Walter C. Probst serves as pastor. Divine worship and Sunday school at 8 A M every Sunday except the 5th Sunday. English services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. German services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. We invite and welcome you.
Catholic Church Sunday Mass Times and Parish Schedules
Masses are at 9 30 a m on the 38rd Sunday of each month and at 8 and 9 30 a m on Holy Days and great feasts. Sunday school follows the 9 30 Mass and all parish societies meet after the 9 30 Mass.
Harper Folks Prepare for Ranch Camp Meeting
Many Harper residents plan to attend the Ranch men's Camp Meeting at Sunset Baptist church next Friday Saturday and Sunday. Rev. P. B. Hill of San Antonio will preach. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coker and their baby returned to Bingham New Mexico last Monday after visiting Mrs. Coker's parents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Sunset Baptist Church
P. B. Hill
San Antonio
Roy Coker
Baby
Bingham, N. Mex
Miss Lolene Webb Visits Sister in Beeville
Miss Lolene Webb of Beeville is visiting her sister Mrs. Vester O'Rear, staying for an extended visit and likely sharing family time in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolene Webb
Beeville
Vester O’rear
Gillespie County Fair Opens August 18 Three Day Event
The fifty fourth Gillespie County Fair starts August 18 and runs three days with parade by Fredericksburg Concert Band and daily concerts. Free admission for scholastic-age children on opening day, plus afternoon races and a rodeo managed by Ottmar Schnerr featuring calf roping steer riding and bulldogging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Gallespie
Fredericksburg
Ottmar Schnerr
Independence Day Reflections On World War Duty and Liberty
The piece surveys World War I outcomes from Canteau, Shierry, and Belleau Wood to Wilson and Lincoln, arguing for a global order rooted in consent of the governed. It laments postwar democratic decline, warns of new enemies, and emphasizes Americans’ resolve to guard freedom over peace. It cites Simms on liberty born from duty and subjection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canteau Shierry
Belleau Wood
Wilson
Mount Vernon
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
William Gilmore Simms
Land-Use Planning to Guide Texas Farms at Short Course
The article explains rural land-use planning as a farm and extension education focus in Texas. It describes applying zoning concepts to countryside areas to designate land for farming pasturage forestry game sanctuaries recreation and other uses. It notes county planning is already advanced in Wisconsin and 3000 farmers are expected at the upcoming Short Course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wisconsin
Local Boy Wins Distinction in 4-H Club Tour
Marschall Brown son of Mr and Mrs Ervin Brown earns selection to a county agent supervised 4 H trip He will leave for El Paso to join other boys for a tour of western states inspecting cattle ranches under guidance of a county agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marschall Brown
Ervin Brown
Marschall
el Paso
Llano Boy Injured In Bridge Crash
Wilson Redford an 18 year old son of Rev and Mrs S N Redford suffered deep lacerations on the body face head and hands when his car struck a cement bridge post on a bridge south of the Loyal Valley store. He was returning from Kerrville to Valley Springs and was taken to a Fredericksburg hospital for treatment.
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Wilson Redford
S. N. Redford
Young Redford
Baethge Bros
Doss
Kerrville
Valley Springs
Mason
Loyal Valley
Fredericksburg
Land Use Plan Aims to Boost Rural Wealth and Soil Health
The passage argues shifting some crops to more profitable uses such as tree crops grazing or wildlife cover, while retaining good land for intensive cultivation with proper rotation terracing and scientific methods. It notes possible rural population shifts but promises overall benefits to all involved.
New Rubber From Sugar Crops Bids to Transform Industry
Swiss chemist Kleiber claims a process to synthesize rubber from sugarcane beets and maple sap, sparking hope for a domestic rubber source in the United States. Texas and Florida sugar areas and beet regions watch closely as the idea gains interest amid wartime needs and new uses for rubber.
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Kleiber
Lugano
Switzerland
Louisiana
Texas
Florida
New England
T. A. Edison
Ernest Klelker
S. A
What Is the Mission Of a Missionary
A Catholic missionary fulfills Christ’s Great Commission to teach and preach turning nations to the faith. About 12,000 priests spread the same gospel, guided by succession and divine presence, aiming for one fold and one shepherd. Readers are invited to respond to DISCUSSION CLUB at St. Anthony’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Peter
Paul
St. Anthony’s Church
Lightning Kills Sheep Flock On Kerrville Highway Farm
A Sunday thunder shower struck the Pedernales Kerrville highway area killing twenty sheep gathered under a tree struck by lightning. Nineteen mothers had lambs and the fate of the lambs is grim. The owner faces a severe loss from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Hagel
Pedernales
Kerrville
Car Fire Destroys Sedan Near Fredericksburg
A Chrysler sedan owned by Mr. Parker burned on Harper road about ten miles from Fredericksburg Thursday evening. Fire origin unknown, likely under the rear seat. All occupants escaped unharmed. Peterson's Garage of Kerrville recovered the wreck with only two tires remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Road
Fredericksburg
Parker
Peterson
Kerrville
Barbecue Dinner Honors Local Residents
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Whitewood Jr hosted Roy Coker and guests at a Sunday barbecue dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bierschwale also entertained Friday with a chicken supper honoring Miss Sue Brezeale. Guests included Miss Sue Brezeale, Miss Esther Wendel, Jack Jones, and Rollie Peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Whitewood, Jr
Roy Coker
Arthur Bierschwale
Mies Sue Brezeale
Miases Sue
Esther Wendel
Jack Jones
Rollie Peril
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Geo. W. Winningham
Kettner Family
H. Welge Lewis
New Court House
Anton Moursund
San Anonio
Pierce Smith
Lester Smith
Warren St
Fannin
Anton Mourlund
Patronise Herald Advertisers
Agri
Harper Home Demonstration Club
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
R. G. Harthcock
Harper Methodist Church
Turner
Texas Good Roses Association
Aroersen
Verhe & Laptty
Orrimon
Llano
Mason Road
Welge Lewis
Potrenise Bereld
Adv
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