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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
1
In Harper Texas the Harper Herald lists C W Granville as authorized advertising solicitors collectors and subscription vectors. The notice appears under the second class matter heading dated February 25 1926.
A Western story blends two connected plots with a hero ridding the town of outlaws and a tale of two boys raised apart in contrasting environments. The work piles action on a backdrop of frontier justice, delivering a more engaging narrative than typical genre fare.
Leon Errol stars in a riotous performance as he outsmarts himself in a tale of young love. George Gabby Hayes and Don Ald Barry join the lineup with explosive humor and booming laughter throughout. Pop Always Pays closes the double bill with a high energy, side splitting finale.
Olivia de Havilland returns to film in My Love Came Back a light comedy of a violin student at a scholarship academy and a patron’s secret funded love entanglements. The cast includes Eddie Albert and Charles Winninger as previews applaud the performances.
The feature picture Juadies Must Live with Wayne Morris and Rosemary Lane is so new a review could not be obtained on opening day Tuesday August 27.
Cary Grant stars with Irene Dunn in a fast paced comedy of marital mix ups as he tries to keep two wives apart while solving a island mystery. The Spewacks script delivers brisk dialogue and lively performances from Randolph Scott Gail Patrick and Leo McCarey production values heighten the humor.
Market reports show sales by home demonstration club women surpassing the $1,000 milestone for the first time in June. Strong contributions came from home produced goods and community vendors at the Dallas County market.
A lengthy page notes a Sunday afternoon rehearsal at Albert featuring Carl Klaerner and multiple choirs with a dance and barbecue to follow. It also reports Gillespie County tax rates sliced by four cents and a state cut of eight cents, yielding 12 cents total reduction. various district rates adjusted, with taxes payable starting October 1 and discounts offered through January.
Aug 20 report notes Texas A and M College's long standing military curriculum since 1876 with 2200 alumni answering past calls, 360 Reserve officer commissions last June, and a large ROTC program featuring seven units including a unique West of the Mississippi Chemical Warfare Service unit.
Farmer Boys League standings show Stonewall leading with 18 wins in 16 games, Comfort at 14 10 and 4, and Willow City at 3 11 after a rainout. Last Sundays games were postponed. Comfort will host Harper in a double header while Carter’s travels to Willow City for two games, with a playoff likely the following week.
Boening Motor Sales in Fredericksberg Alabama offers a 1988 Ford pickup for sale. The listing notes good tires and overall solid condition with A. O. Boening as manager.
Dosea Hale from the A and M College Extension Service offers guidance on etiquette emphasizing courtesy over rudeness. She cites examples like greeting hosts, rising for elders, walking on the outside, arriving early for meals, and escorting dates, plus a true and false test to help adolescents practice courteous conduct.
The article discusses how modern basements differ from older ones, often serving as living space instead of just storage. It notes that basements still require essential supports for the structure above while remaining light and airy.
Julius Tatsch born March 13 1871 in Gillespie County died August 18 1940 in local hospital from rattlesnake venom aged 69 years 5 months 6 days married Dec 12 1899 to Pauline Enderlin with two children Richard and Tony plus two grandchildren four brothers and many relatives. Funeral at Beckmanns with Eintracht singing interment in city cemetery. Also notes August Pieper born November 20 1865 at sea died August 16 1940 aged 71 years 8 months 24 days married February 22 1894 to Anna Maier with many children and 28 grandchildren plus 11 great grandchildren. Rev L H Billings officiated at Schaetter’s funeral home service.
Carl Barth was born December 8 1866 in Germany and died August 14 1940 at age 73 years 8 months 6 days. Survived by children Bruno Alex Max Gilbert Vera Feliks Harry Benno Meta Gertrude Ker mit Barth and sister Bertha Hopf. Funeral held at Beckmanns with Ein tracht singing at the grave and interment in Grapetown cemetery.
Louis Beyer Sr born 1837 in Fredericksburg died 1940 at age 70. Survived by children and stepchildren. funeral at Beckmann’s with Zions church rites. Also includes guidance from Forest Products Laboratory Madison on proper timber foundations and basement window design to prevent decay and dampness.
Austin reports hundreds apply daily to the State Department of Health for certified copies of birth certificates. Dr. George W. Cox cites staff shortages as delaying processing while noting vital uses from proof of citizenship to eligibility for voting.
Austin reports state fire insurance commissioner Marvin Hall urges annual inspections of all dwellings, especially rooming houses, with two exits and standard fire escapes. He warns many college town rentals are fire traps and urges cooperation with local firefighters. Recommendations cover gas stove connections, vented space heaters, hot water heater rules, chemical extinguishers, and attic access. Local councils may set stricter fire regulations.
Slow burning lights such as highway flares will help protect poultry against dogs cats and other predatory animals.
List of rodeo winners from the eight day Gillespie County Fair compiled by manager F J G Snowden. Results by day and event include tie down ropers bronc and bull riders and ladies flag races with names and places like Llano Killeen San Antonio Round Mountain Hondo Rend Mountain and San Angelo.
An Al condition Plymouth coupe from Boening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg with new paint and rubber fair. The ad notes A. O. Boening as dealer contact. Also mentions a Herald advertiser notice about seed labels under the Federal Seed Act requiring kind and variety on packages after August.
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