Two New Teachers Elected by Harper Independent School Board
At a called meeting Monday night the Harper Independent School Board elected two teachers for the coming year. Claudia Jarvis of Ranger was chosen for English Speech to fill the vacancy after Miss Lillian Killough’s resignation. Beville of Taylor was elected as a grade teacher. The James River Harper Revival continues with large attendance and two young women making profession of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Independent School Board
Claudia Jarvis
Ranger
Texas
Lillian Killough
Beville
Taylor
James River
Harper
The First Baptist Church Service and Doctrinal Talk
In Junction the First Baptist Church led by Pastor T. H. Alearn hosted a sermon affirming Jesus as church founder and outlining early church elements. The event agenda included Sunday school at 2 p.m., sermon at 3 p.m., Epworth League officer elections at 7:30 p.m., and a final sermon at 8:15 p.m. The building committee reported on church and parsonage remodeling plans amid ongoing church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Judes
First Baptist Church
T. H. Alearn
VEC Galla
New Epworth League
H. Ellis Thomas
Methodist Women Attend Zone Meeting at Harper
A group from Edison Street Methodist ChurchWoman’s Society of Christian Service attended a Zone meeting in Harper on Tuesday afternoon. Members on the trip included Mrs. Henry Holly president Mrs. Earl Treiles secretary Mrs. Irwin Woerner Mrs. Harold Storck Mrs. Arthur Houy Mrs. Jené Kinec and Rev. and Mrs. C Kattner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Edison Street Methodist Church
Harper
Henry Holly
Earl Treiles
Irwin Woerner
Harold Storck
Arthur Houy
Jené Kinec
C. Kattner
Women’s Missionary Society Meets at St James Lutheran
The Women’s Missionary Society gathered Wednesday at St James Lutheran Church with hostesses Mesdames Chester Bernhardt and Crister Itz. Mrs. Victor Marshall was welcomed as a new member. The program included Life of Christ discussion and an Outlook quiz, followed by songs, prayers, and refreshments for 19 members and one visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
St. James Lutheran Church
Mesdames
Chester Bernhardt
Crister Itz
Congressman South to Attend Dedication of New Federal Post Office
Congressman Charles L South mails notice that R W Klingelhoefer will lead effort to attend the dedication program for the new Federal post office building next Thursday. South is on leave from Washington and will be in Texas as Congress is not in session. FOR SALE 1933 Chevrolet 4 door sedan with new paint motor and tires in good condition Fredericksburg Drive In Station Ruben Crenwelge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Klingelhoefer
Charles South
Federal Post Office
Congressman South
Washington
Texas
Congress
Fredericksburg Drive
Ruben Crenwelge
Barker visit with Bein family notes Sonora guests
NAD Mr and Mrs Granville Barker and daughters of Sonora are visiting Mr and Mrs C E Bein. Mr Barker then proceeded to Fredericksburg on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nad
Granville Barker
Sonora
C. E. Bein
Barker
Fredericksburg
Mrs Allan Fowler Visits Gammerthaler Family This Week
Mrs Allan Fowler and her young son from San Antonio are visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Fred Gammerthaler, this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Fowler
Small Son
San Antonio
Paul Jones
Jones
Mr. Wake
Petersburg
Fred Wake
Mrs
Burl Wake
Lange's Cleaning and Pressing Notice
Notice to send in cleaning and pressing for dependable service at Lange's Cleaning and Pressing. Ensure items are ready for pickup as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lange's Cleaning
Fletcher Couple Travel to San Antonio for Eye Tests
Mr and Mrs W E Fletcher spend Friday and Saturday in San Antonio where doctors Reilly and Dumas examine Mary Frances eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fletcher
San Antonio
Drs. Reilly and
Dumas
Mary Frances
Large Barn Burns at Chas Kroll Jr Ranch Near Harper
A large barn on the Chas. Kroll Jr. ranch near Harper was burned to the ground Friday morning about 6 a.m. The fire destroyed the structure and its contents, including substantial feed and 2 000 bales of hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kroll, Jr
Harper
Fire destroys barn. second structure saved in Harper
A barn stored in the Harper area burned while residents slept, with firefighters arriving too late to save much. The blaze continued until about noon, with the cause undetermined. A second nearby barn was saved. loss is estimated at 4600 to 5000 dollars, insurance status unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Volunteer Fine Department
Woerner Grocery Expands Store Space in Remodeling
Woerner Grocery is enlarging and remodeling the building, tearing out a wall toward the former Daughterty's Style Shop to nearly double the shop area. The store will reconfigure shelves and flooring to maximize shopper convenience during the expansion. Mrs Laura Kelley and Crown Over of Los Angeles visit locally, Crown Over previously lived here and attended area school. Henry Epstein and son from Kerrville attended a Lutheran church confirmation this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woerner Grocery Store
Daughterty’s Style Shop
Woerner Grocery
Laura Kelley
Crown Over
Peggy
Los Angeles
California
Henry Epstein
Kerrville
Roosevelt Russia Message Sparks Debate in 1941 Letters
In a June 28 1941 Pasadena letter John Manning discusses political rhetoric and then shifts to President Roosevelts July 11 message to Moscow leader Kalinin. The piece contrasts Roosevelt and Communist reactions, warning of Reds infiltrating American defense factories and questioning support for the USSR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Walnut St
Pasadena
Calif
Mr. Hearst
John Manning
Democratic State Committee
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Etonia
Communist Party
New York
Roosevelt
Ussr
Robert Minor
Reds
Hitler
Stalin
Denver Register
Walker family and Myrtle Walker visit Harper Tuesday
Mrs Ed Walker and her son along with Miss Myrtle Walker of the James River community were in Harper Tuesday. FOR SALE 1935 Chevrolet De Luxe Coach in good paint tires and seat covers Priced to sell Easy terms Fredericksburg Drive In Station Ruben H Crenwelge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Walker and Son
Myrtle Walker
James River
Harper
Fredericksburg Drive
Ruben H. Crenwelge
Church Mass Schedule and Meetings
Sundays feature Mass at 9 30 with an 8 oclock early Mass on the third Sunday and on feast days. Weekday bell tolls at 730 with Mass to follow. Parish Societies and Sunday School meet after the 9 30 Mass. The Discussion Club meets at 180 on the second and fourth Sundays from September to June.
First Baptist Church Schedule From Historic Notice
The Friendly Church led by Pastor Rev T H Alcorn announces Sunday school at 10 a m with H H Fairchild. morning service at 11. evening service at 7 15. W M A Mondays at 3 p m. prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays at 7 15 p m. G A and RA meet Fridays at 7 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Harper Methodist Church Service Schedule
Rev H Ellis Thomas pastor schedules weekly worship with Sunday school at 2 pm first Sunday and 9 pm service. third Sunday features 11 am and 3 pm services with Sunday school at 7 pm and an 8 pm vesper service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Methodist Church
H. Ellis Thomas
Lutheran Church Services and Programs Listed
Walter C. Probst serves as pastor. English services on the 1st Sunday at 11 a m and the 4th Sunday at 8 30 a m. German services on the 3rd Sunday at 11 00 a m. Morning services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10 a m and 9 15 a m on the 4th Sunday. Luther League meets 2nd Sunday at 8 p m. Women’s Missionary Society 3rd Wednesday at 2 30 p m. Church Worker's Training Course 3rd Sunday at 3 p m. Cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eneniee
Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Hypocrisy of Democracies on Finnish Aid Exposed
The piece argues that Western democracies pretend solidarity with Finland but withhold real help. It notes England failed to send ships, troops, or planes a year ago yet bombards Petsamo now, showing selective sympathy and imperialist motives in aiding democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
United States
England
Seven Seas
Gulf of Finland
Norway
Iu.tment
Europe
Petsamo
Russia
Associational Rally At First Baptist Harper Texas
An associational wide rally will be held at The First Baptist Church in Harper Texas Sunday afternoon at 3 p m August 31. Prof KE Reynolds of Southwestern Theological Seminary will lead singing and a destination service for deacons is planned. Delegations including choir directors from many churches are expected. Everybody is welcome. T H Alcorn Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Harper
Texas
KE. Reynolds
Southwestern Theological Seminary
St. Worth
T. H. Alcorn
Harper Home Demonstration Club Plans Gillespie County Fair Exhibit
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. H. M. Jones's home with 9 members and two visitors. The president opened the meeting and plans were made for the Gillespie County Fair exhibit and an Amateur program. The next meeting is set for August 28. Refreshments included sandwiches, cake, and coolade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Home
H. M. Jones
Gillespie County
Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club Meets at Stevens Home
Mrs J M Stevens reported her tip to the Short Course at A and M College as the meeting highlight. The Klein Branch club approved another county project tour and planned a meat cookery demonstration for the next gathering. Mrs V C Russell Jr attended as a guest and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Stevens
A. & M. College
Klein Branch
V. C. Russell, Jr
Home Service Roaster Demonstrations by LCRA Officials
Miss Abbie Gibbs supervisor of Home Service and Mrs Beulah Mitchell district representative will lead electric roaster demonstrations across the district next week. After demonstrations the LCRA team will conduct home calls and kitchen demonstrations in various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Abbie Gibbs
Beulah Mitchell
LCRA
Flax Hay Exhibition By Local Farmer At Fredericksburg
Louis Kott displays a flax hay crop he raised near Fredericksburg at Fredericksburg Implement Co. He notes only one fifth of U S flax consumption is produced domestically, seeds sell for 1.75 per bushel and hay up to 45.00 per ton. He plans larger plantings next season and cited frost timing and profitability for hill country farmers. Also notices on local buy here and church zone meeting reports and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Earth
John
Jno
Jesus Christ
Judas
Mount of Olives
Ging
Louis Kott
Fredericksburg
Visiting Fairchilds from Quemada Valley
Mr and Mrs Levi Fairchild and daughter visit relatives in town with Mrs Harold Stewart and her daughter from Quemada Valley. Also advertised are 100 apples from Pecan Belt Nursery suitable for eating cooking canning or preserving and available while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Fairchild
Harold Stewart
Quemada Valley
Pecan Belt Nursery
United States aid shifts from Finland to Russia, critic says
In a sharp critique, W. B. Mearat argues the United States once sympathized with Finland but failed to aid the democracy. He says Columbia cannot spare ships or planes to Finland yet sends war materiel to Russia, exposing perceived hypocrisy and deception.
Temple Couple Killed When Auto Overturns On Hiway
A Temple, Texas couple Frank Williams 70 and his wife 65 were killed when their 1932 Chevrolet overturned several times on the Austin highway near the Harry Schaeferkoeter service station east of Fredericksburg. Their daughter Mrs Oscar Miles 40 suffered serious head injuries while another daughter Juliette and her friend Miss Mary Catherine Allen 16 escaped with minor injuries. Funeral arrangements were set in Temple after bodies were shipped from Beckmann Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Temple
Frank Williams
Texas
Harry Schaeferkoeter
Fredericksburg
Paul Pfiester
Williams
William
Schaeferkoeter
Oscar Miles
Miles
Julette
Mary Catherine Allen
Utopia
Uvalde
Th Beckmann
Presbyter ian Church Meeting Aug 25 At 3 O Clock
All members are urged to meet at the church on Monday August 25 at 3 o clock. Rev Charles G Workman will be present to assist plans for a minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Charles G. Workman
Fredericksburg Visitors Mrs Wendel and Mrs Whitewood
Mrs A C Wendel and Mrs John Whitewood were business visitors in Fredericksburg Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wendel
John 8. Whitewood
Fredericksburg
Electric Roaster Demonstrations by LCR A
The electric roaster is highlighted as a versatile plug in appliance for small kitchens. Demonstrations show it can bake roast fry boil and cook complete meals for six to eight. It offers economical operation with low-cost electricity and lets homemakers relax while food cooks automatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Harper
Catholic Church
Authority
LCRA
Gillespie County Health Board Holds Monthly Meeting
The Gillespie County Health Board met July 31 at 8 p m in the Health Nurses office. The body planned future monthly meetings and discussed county sanitation conditions while mentioning a September dental health program and a special August 18 meeting with a state official on water sewer and pool issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Health Board
Health Nurses
Alex Frantzen
Robert Klingelhoefer
Wolfgang Weinheimer
W. C. White
Ruth Kline
J. H. Perry
Lester Keyser
Werner Keidel
Henry Hirsch
H. Welge Lewis
Max Henke
Robert Blum
Kline
Sptember
Weiss
State Office
Community notes from Junction area social roundup
Thanks and acknowledgments to Harp er Volunteer Fire Department for helping extinguish a barn fire last Friday. Local residents Chas Kroll Jr Bein and daughter Mary Belle attended Junction Fair and Rodeo with grandchildren Billy and Peggy Barker.
Hopf Visit to Max Hopf at Kerrville Saturday
Mr and Mrs V A Hopf visited Max Hopf in Kerrville Saturday for a family reunion and social call. The trip highlighted kinship ties and regional travel in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
V. A. Hopf
Max Hopf
Kerrville
Used Car Time Tax Notice From Evening Motor Sales
Notice states all present time taxes paid until September 12 1941 on used cars. Offers Buy Now and Save from Evening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist News
J. J. Rogers
Mrs Deaton
Junction
Bob Rogers
Bobbie
Fred Nabers
L. H. Harper
Nabers
Whitewood
Lemuel Jones
Eany
Women’s Missionary Society Meets
Charles L. South
Sunnyside Hut
Liano
Studebaker & Pontiac Sales & Service
Ickes
Lindbergh
Rooster Baptists
Enn
Harper HD
Desoto & Plymouth
Women of Christian Service
Jim Peril
Dean Hopf
Rollie Peril
Camp Riley
Kansas
Hugo Hopf
Fort Worth
Columbia
W. B. Mearat
Hiway
L.cr.a
Lucille Meirs
Evelyn Honig
Nola Honig
Eleanore Feller
Elton Marshall
Hilmar Klaehn
Alfred Honig
Henry M.kon Wienche
Frank Jones
Arthur Bierschwale
Herbert Jones
Rock Springs
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Arthur Inscore
Mr. Jones
Raymond Cottle
Elmo Lumpkins
Mrs. M. Calentine
New Mexico
John S. Whitewood
Robert
Dorothy Nell
Inez
J. S. Whitewood
Catholic Information
Purgatory
Hell
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