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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1941

Page

9

Marketing Cards Issued To Gillespie County Peanut Farmers

Governor Coke Stevenson discusses sound economy as marketing cards prepare Gillespie county peanut producers for 1941 quotas. Three card types determine penalties or exemptions. excess peanuts face a 3 cent per pound penalty or sale to designated agencies for crushing. Quotas cover hand or mechanical harvests above one acre, based on actual yield and allotment.

Gillespie County Dorman J. Sell AAA Committee Perater Sa AAA Cri Coke Stevenson

Harper Methodist Church Services and Parish Meetings

Sunday Mass at 9 30 with early Mass at 8 on the third Sunday and major feasts Weekday bells at 7 30 Mass follows Prayer and teacher meetings midweek German and English services listed Luther League and Women’s Missionary Society noted Church Workers Training Course scheduled Third Sunday events and cordial welcome to all.

Engistye Ord Suochiss Alors Suday V1o A. Om Luther League Women's Missionary Society

Roosevelt’s drive toward military dictatorship in Congress

An editorial warns that Roosevelts powers threaten Congress and the American system. It argues the president would rule under unlimited emergency and critics accuse Congress of abdication. The piece laments public opinion misled by war hysteria and calls for Congress to preserve republican government.

Pbs Bnns Revelt Rooseelt Apa Bot Yong Ngress Trael Lee Dee Iceland Aithy Cate Mr. Roosevelt Congress Legislative Assembly Fuehrer British Empire United States Communist Union Roosevelt Capitol Hill Republic

Church doctrines ignite Baptist readership on church unity

The article argues there is a wide dispute over church identity and asserts Jesus founded one true church. It urges Baptists to study the article series, hold to scriptural truth, and reject human origin churches. It notes a funeral in Sonora for Mrs Valleny Roberts and a long wedding trip by Mr and Mrs Lemuel Jones before returning near Junction.

Cory Bioot Jeus Jesus The Herald T. H. Alcorn Belmore Roberts Roy Roberts Sonora Valleny Roberts San Angelo

Ford Universal Protective Plan Appeals to Car Buyers

Universal Credit introduces the Universal Protective Plan offering low cost service, car insurance coverage, emergency credits, towing and repair protections for Ford Mercury and Lincoln buyers. The plan, available through Universal operating offices, supports both new and used car purchases with nationwide service and flexible terms.

Mayer Erec Triversal Rey Thad Cauvereal Rosy Satial United States Universal Ford Mercury Lincoln Universal Lime Advance Motorompany

Miss Kehler Aids U S O Campus Plans at Texas Hold

Miss Kehler assists in promoting a U S O movement at the University of Texas as a campus information bureau forms. A student committee aims to welcome soldiers on weekend leaves, with plans for visiting soldiers and campus activities once war games end. Local students join with the Aust Chamber of Commerce and U S O functions to support draftees and officers.

University of Texas Texas Laura Ochier Universty Studet Harperodo Conmerne

Bonds May Be Secured By Organizations

Austin Texas July 22 1941 statement by Frank Scofield State Administrator notes fraternal organizations incorporated associations seek to purchase bonds but face restrictions and questions about eligibility and control.

Austin Texas Frank Scofield Gsse Dodges

Stevenson views on Texas policy from Governor’s remarks

Reporter travels to Austin to obtain from Governor Stevenson a statement outlining his policies and hopes for Texas. The piece aims to present a clear view of his legal framework and fiscal philosophy for readers of Southwestern Banking & Industry.

Coke Stevenson Texas Austin Stevenson Southwestern Banking & Industry

Defense Savings Stamps and Bonds Availability

Defense Savings Stamps come in ten cents twenty five cents fifty cents one dollar and five dollars. An album is free with the first stamp purchase for stamps at twenty five cents and up. Series E Bonds sell for 18.75 87.50 75 875 or 750. Series F bonds range from 74 to 7400 and Series G from 100 to 10000. Buy at post offices banks or savings and loan associations or write the Treasurer Washington DC for mail order forms.

Defense Savings Defense Savings and Loan Association United States Washington, D. C

Vacation School For Mexican Children

For two weeks a vacation school for Mexican children was run by Sisters Mary Rachel and Mary Marina with aid from Father Wolf County Health Nurse Ruth Kline and volunteers. About 50 to 60 children received religious and health education at no cost, and the warm response encourages continuation of this work.

Mary Rachel Mary Marina Wolf Ruth Kline

Visit to Austin by Mr and Mrs Peril and Son Ends in Short Stay

Mr and Mrs Charlie Peril and their son called on Mr and Mrs L H Harper at Austin Sunday. Mrs Harper joined them for a several days visit with relatives before returning home.

Charlie Peril L. H. Harper Austin

Local visits highlight weekend for area families

Mrs. Garrett Bierschwale and Mrs. Lofton Bowers visited Mrs. Ida Smith and Sam Ezell Sunday, with Mr. Exzell returning for a visit. F. M. Floyd came back Wednesday from Galveston where Mrs. Floyd lay in a hospital under specialist care and is reported improving.

Garrett Bierschwale Lofton Bowers Little Daughter Ida Smith Sam Ezell Mr. Exzell F. M. Floyd Galveston

Crafting a Rock Residence by Fred Wedekind

George Scott of Mason assists with rock work on Wedekind residence. When finished the home will be very pretty and neatly built.

Fred Wedekind George Scott Mason

Rancher Clint Hardin Buys 47 Brahma Calves for Rodeos

Willow City rancher Clint Hardin purchased 47 Brahma roping calves to stock his rodeos. March manager of Llano and other rodeos will supply stock for the Blanco county fur and rodeo in Johnson City August 8 to 10. His stock will also be used at the Fredericksburg rodeo tied to Gillespie County fair this month.

Clinton Hardin Willow City March Llano Blanco County Johnson City Fredericksburg Gillespie County

Aid for Needy Blind Receives State Support in Fredericksburg

At the last state legislature session a bill was approved to fund the needy blind. Rubin Bernhard, Gillespie County Old Age Assistance Worker, will accept applications in the old Courthouse in Fredericksburg next Monday in August. Citizens urged to inform eligible individuals and prompt them to apply.

Rubin Bernhard Gillespie County Bernhard Fredericksburg

Angora Goat Sale At Junction Next Week

The Fifth Annual Hill Country Angora Buck and Sheep Sale will be held in Junction Texas on August 14 15 and 16. Nelson Johnson will run the auction daily from 8 30 with 280 Angora bucks offered in classes 1 and 2 and odd lot numbers. Rambouillet and Delaine rams will be offered privately. The event features racing rodeo carnival and dancing with free grounds admission.

America Junction Texas Nelson Johnson Delaine

Harper Visitors Bring News to Whitworth Family

Mrs Will Whitworth and daughter Miss Ruby visited Mrs Lafey Stapp on Wednesday evening with Harper neighbors in attendance.

Will Whitworth Miss Ruby Lafey Stapp Harper

Hill Country Baseball League Standings and Schedule

Last Sunday results show Giants six, Stonewall four in ten innings, Harper three, Comfort. Next Sunday’s schedule has Fredericksburg at Kerrville, Harper at Comfort, and Stonewall at Boerne.

Hill Country Baseball League Giants Stonewall Harper Kerrville Fredericksburg Comfort Boerne

Connally Named Head of Foreign Relations Committee

Texas Senator Tom Connally has been elevated to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, becoming the first Texan to hold the post. He joined the committee in 1931 and rose from twentieth to chairman in ten years. The committee shapes foreign policy with the President and State Department and handles treaties, Neutrality Acts, and the Lease-Lend Act.

Washington, D. C Texas Tom Connally Senate of the United States Connally Senate House Department of State Congress State Department Foreign Relations Committee Tee

Camp meeting near Mt. Home continues through week

J. B. Whitewood and his daughter Mrs. A. C. Wendel along with Mrs. Louise Merritt attended 3 o'clock services at the Cow Boy Camp meeting near Mt. Home. The meeting will continue throughout the week.

Whitewood A. C. Wendel Louise Merritt Mt. Home

Kaiser Defines 1942 Oldamo Model Release

W A Kaiser spoke at an Oldamo banquet at the Plaza Hotel in San Antonio on July 24. He announced the new 1942 Oldamo model will be released soon.

W. A. Kaiser Plaza Hotel San Antonio Keiser

Mrs Ollie Parker Plans Cable Stone Fence in Harper

Mrs Ollie Parker announces plans to erect a cable stone fence in front of her Harper residence to enhance the property's appearance. The project details focus on improving curb appeal and neighborhood aesthetics.

Ollie Parker Harper

Kerrville Visitors Highlight Whitewood and Harper

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Whitewood and Mrs. L. H. Harper were business visitors in Kerrville on Wednesday.

J. 8. Whitewood L. H. Harper Kerrville Wedness

Clergy Attends Social Justice School in San Antonio

Rev Gitter joins labor focused program in Texas city this week. The course aims to acquaint clergy with labor questions and conditions through lectures by labor leaders and organizers.

Rev. Gitter Social-Justice A. A. Gitter San Antonio Ho Acreman Sec Texas State Federation of Labor M. Din C.S.O David Berdsley American Neewspeaper Mass Leber Dr Fo Pla

For Sale Ewes and Lambs and Texas visits

For sale 410 ewes and WW lambs at low price. Luther B Stockard, with the Air Corps in San Antonio, visited in the home of Vester Parker and family Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Katie Stockard returned with him to her home in Tennessee after visiting her father Rev Willie Bierschwab and other relatives.

H. M. Jones Burnett Herman Scnaubl Burnet Luther B. Stockard Air Corps San Antonio Vester Parker Katie Stockard Willie Bierschwab Tennessee

Cosper and Ernst families fishing trip near Buchanan Dam

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cosper and their son with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ernst and their son went fishing Saturday at Buchanan Dam. They were met by Mr. and Mrs. Pete Cosper and their children from Goldwaite.

J. J. Cosper Marvin Ernst and Son Buchanan Dam Pete Cosper Goldwaite

Visit Highlights and Family Travels Reported

Mr and Mrs Herbert Jones of near Rock Springs visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs Jones and granddaughter Mary Lou Lemmon stayed with Mrs Jones mother Mrs L C Watkins. Mr and Mrs Pat Rogers and their son visited Mr and Mrs Bob A in Uvalde during the week.

Herbert Jones Near Rock Springs Jones Mary Lou Lemmon L. C. Watkins Pat Rogers Mrs. Boba Uvalde

Molberg Reelected President of State Catholic League

The State Catholic League held its annual convention at Pilot Point and reelected Joe Molberg as Fredericksburg president. Felix Stehling was reelected grand treasurer of the Catholic Life Insurance Union. Fredrichburg was chosen as next year’s convention site with approval from Father F. X. Wo and St. Mary’s Parish. Other officers include Ben Schwegman of San Antonio as president of the Life Insurance Union, Mrs. Schwegman as head of the ladies’ section, and Miss Bobbie Hofernik of Olsen as youth organizer.

Catholic State League Pilot Point Joe Molberg Fredericksburg Felix Stehling Catholic Life Insur Nce Union Vong Frederechburg F. X. Wo Ana St. Mary’s Parish Ben Schwegman

Chaining the Bible and Catholic Worship Debated

A letter argues the Bible was not kept from the people but displayed in churches chained for access. It compares to almanacs and city directories and supports Catholic Latin services with translations. Protestant testimonies praise Catholic worship as reverent and devout.

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