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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
4
Three types of marketing cards will be issued to Gillespie county peanut growers under AAA rules. Cards determine allotment based sales, and penalties apply for excess marketing. Quotas apply to mechanically harvested peanuts. hand harvesters or small pilots are exempt.
Sunday Masses at 9 30 with an early 8 o clock Mass on the third Sunday and all major feasts Weekday bell at 730 Mass follows. Parish Societies meet after the Mass on their respective days
An editorial from the Chicago Tribune discusses wartime bills pushed by Senator Robert R Reynolds as chair of the military affairs committee. It critiques that bill wording seeks to override other laws and prison fees, signaling concern over executive overreach and wartime policy.
The source discusses diverse nations and opinions on church doctrine. It contrasts differing theories with biblical teaching and notes many have studied church concepts but not fully aligned with the biblical plan.
A historical notice outlines universal credit introductions and new protections for Ford Time buyers with emergency features. It also lists church services and community meeting times, followed by political commentary on presidential powers, wartime policy fears, and a plea for readers to study religious questions. It references T. H. Alcorn inviting Baptist readers to subscribe and reflect on truth in God's word.
Mr and Mrs Belmore Roberts and Mr and Mrs Roy Roberts travel to Sonora for the funeral of Mrs Valleny Roberts who died at a San Angelo hospital Tuesday morning. The Joneses return home after a lengthy wedding trip. Mrs Jones is Fay Parker and they plan to live near Junction. Universal Protective Plan details and Ford Market promotions are described, noting low costs and nationwide offices.
Defense Stamps are sold in ten cents twenty five cents fifty cents one dollar and five dollars. Series E Bonds available at eighteen dollars seventy five cents thirty seven fifty seventy five three hundred seventy five or seven hundred fifty. Series F from seventy four to seven thousand four hundred and Series G from one hundred to ten thousand. Buy at post offices banks savings and loan associations or write to the Treasurer of the United States Washington DC for mail order form.
A two week program run by Sisters Mary Rachel and Mary Marina taught Mexican children religious and health education at no cost. Father Wolf, County Health Nurse Ruth Kline, and several volunteers arranged transport for about 50 to 60 attendees, whose positive response encourages continuing such work.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Peril and their son visited Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Harper at Austin Sunday. Mrs. Harper accompanied them back home for a several days visit with relatives.
Mrs Garrett Bierschwabe and Mrs Lofton Bowera with their little daughter visited Mrs Ida Smith and Sam Ezell Sunday. Mr Ezell returned for a visit.
F. M. Floyd returned from Galveston where he visited Mrs. Floyd in a hospital under specialist care. At this writing she is reported improving.
Fred Wedekind and Mason’s George Scott work on a residence renovation. Scott assists, and upon completion the home is described as very pretty.
Willow City rancher Clinton Hardin bought 47 brown brahma roping calves to boost his rodeo stock. He manages stock for the Llano and other rodeos each year and will supply calves for the Blanco county fair and rodeo in Johnson City on August 10. His herd will also be used at a Fredericksburg rodeo tied to Gillespie County fair this month.
At the last state session a bill allocating funds to the needy blind was passed. Rubin Bernhard Gillespie County Old Age Assistance Worker will accept applications from the needy blind in the old Courthouse building in Fredericksburg next Monday August 11. Those aware of eligible individuals should inform them and urge they apply.
The Fifth Annual Hill Country Angora Buck and Sheep Sale will be held in Junction Texas August 14 15 and 16 led by Nelson Johnson in charge of daily auctions starting 8 30 each morning 280 head of Angora bucks offered odd even lot classes with separate sale days for each class no sheep auction but 50 Rambouillet and 25 Delaine registered rams offered privately all three days include fast horse races rough rodeo carnival dancing and free admission to the grounds
Mrs Will Whitworth and her daughter Miss Ruby along with Mrs Lafey Stapp participated in a Harper family wedding ceremony on Wednesday evening.
Reverend Gitter visits San Antonio this week for the Social-Justice School for clergy. The program aims to better acquaint ministers with labor issues and conditions, featuring talks by Ho Acreman, M. Din eet, David Berdsley, and others on labor organization and workers' rights.
Fragmentary notes refer to a religious figure and local events with unclear dates. The readable portion mentions Rev Ro Me and community activities but lacks coherent context or dates to form a complete report.
Last Sunday results show Giants 6 Stonewall 2 and Stonewall 4 Harper 3 in 10 innings. Next Sunday schedule lists Fredericksburg at Kerrville Harper at Comfort and Stonewall at Boerne.
Texas Senator Tom Connally was elevated by the Senate to chair the Foreign Relations Committee. He is the first Texan to hold the post after rising from twentieth on the committee over ten years. The panel shapes US foreign policy with the President and State Department and reviews treaties.
J S Whitewood and daughter Mrs A C Wendel and Mrs Louise Merritt attended 3 o clock services at the Cow Boy Camp meeting near Mt Home. The meeting will continue throughout the week.
W A Kaiser spoke at an Oldamo bike meeting and banquet held at the Plaza Hotel in San Antonio. He announced the 1942 Ojidamo bike model will be released soon.
Mrs Ollie Parker announces a stone fence project to enhance the exterior of her Harper residence adding curb appeal and property value with new stonework along the front.
Mr and Mrs J B Whitewood and Mrs L H Harper were business visitors in Kerrville on Wednesday.
Local ad notes 40 ewes and lambs for sale at Eoening Motor Sales Fredericksburg Texas. Also reports social visits as Luther B Stockard with the Air Corps in San Antonio visiting Vester Parker family and relatives of Mrs Katie Stockard returning to Tennessee. Other social visits include Buchanan Dam fishing trip and stays with Rock Springs and Uvalde connections.
Laura Oehler University student from Denver helps organize campus efforts with the U S C unit at the University of Texas. A student committee plans for September after war games end to welcome soldiers from Texas camps and arrange weekend social privileges and visits to attend university activities.
Austin Texas July 22 1941 The following statement by Frank Scofield State Administrator Lately it has come to my attention that a number of fraternal organizations unincorporated associations have desired to purchase beds but have before the right established activities
The Kerr County highway department awarded a $49,608 contract to Ruby Wallace Bowden Construction Co of Austin to build about five miles of new highway from denusburg area toward Kerrville. The work includes a low water bridge over the Pedernales River and ends near Mrs Emil Freitag's Filling Station. A remaining section from Kerrville to Fredericksburg will stay unpaved after completion.
The Catholic State League met at Pilot Point for its annual convention and reelected Joe Molberg as Fredericksburg president. Felix Stehling was reelected grand treasurer of the Catholic Life Insurance Union. Other officials named included Ben Schwegman of San Antonio as president of the union, Mrs. Schwegman as ladies’ section head, and Miss Robbie Hofernik of Olsen as youth president.
A discussion argues that medieval churches chained Bibles for access while praising Latin ritual in Catholic worship. It cites modern almanacs and city directories as parallels, notes translations in prayer books, and quotes Protestant observers praising Catholic services for reverence and devotion. The piece promises continuation next week.
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