Economic Alarm Rides Texas Oil Tax Debate
A contemporaneous column denounces Texas oil price maneuvers and calls for taxing oil profits to share the burden. It blames monopolistic greed for gasoline spikes, criticizes state leadership, and urges mass action, honesty, and duty, with references to O'Daniel, Col. Thompson, and out-of-state oil interests. Harper attends the Frederickaburg Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Col. Thompson
O’daniel
Texas
W.P.A
4-H Club Boys Educational Tour Thanks County Agents
The writer thanks County Agent H F Grote and others for organizing the 4-H Club Boys Educational Tour from Fredericksburg August 4. They describe travel by bus through Coleman Roswell Santa Fe and into Carlsbad Caverns Mesa Verde Grand Canyon and El Paso with campouts and campfire programs and note prize results and plans to send exhibit crops to the Dallas Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Grote
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Jenkins
Blanco County
Coleman
New Mexico State Line
Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad
Roswell
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Colorado
Mesa Verdi National Park
Arizona
Grand Canyon
el Paso
Tex
Old Mexico
Juares
Gillespie County 4 H Exhibit Impresses Judge at Fair
N E Scudder county agent of Commanche County praised Gillespie County 4 H Club boys exhibit as the largest and best he had seen. The 66 displays covered corn cotton peanuts hegari maize and poultry with four years of judging experience noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Harold Ottmers
Clayton Klier
Johnny Hartmann
Charles Sageviel
Davis Mogford
Herbert Jung
Victor Dittmar
Johnny Maurer
Rueben
Chester Bauer
Clemens Eckhardt
Victor Eckhardt
Leroy Fuhrmann
Dallas Fair
Texas
Gillespie County Fair
Gillespie County
4-H Club
N. E. Scudder
Commanche County
Church Notices at 000- Sunday School Schedule
H. H. Fairchild is Sunday School Superintendent Mrs J E Sylvester leads the Baptist Training Union Sunday School at 10:00 a m Preaching at 11:00 a m The Baptist Training Union meets 7:15 p m with preaching at 8:10 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8:00 p m The W M A and W M S meet the first Friday of each month Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Harper Methodist Church Services Notice
Rev M P Burton pastor announces services every second third and fourth Sunday at 8 30 until November 1st Sunday School each Sunday at 9 30 and singing every Saturday night all are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Methodist Church
M. P. Burton
Catholic Church Mass and Parish Activities Schedule
Mass at 9 30 a m Sundays with 8 and 9 30 a m options on Holy Days of Obligation and great feasts. Sunday school follows the 9 30 Mass. All Parish Societies meet after the 9 30 Mass.
Let's Take A Nickel For Grandma
Oil pipelines earned a net profit of 489 million dollars from 1980 to 1937, Railroad Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson said as he urged a five cent oil tax. He cited sworn company reports to argue for pension funding and social security relief in Texas and urged a special legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas
Thompson
W. Lee O’daniel
For Sale Number 1 A Grade Vr Billies
Mr and Mrs E O Larkin visited Houston for the weekend as Felix Rischner handles the for sale listing for the Grade Vr Billies item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billies
Felix Rischner
Delayed trip ends with motor troubles at Big Springs
A narrator recalls a staged delay on a trip to Big Springs where the driver faked motor trouble and wiring of agents’ seats. After repairs and a false show, the journey resumed and concluded with enthusiasm for an annual county youth excursion.
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Big Springs
Visitors See Har per FFA Booth At Fair
At the Gillespie County Fair Harper High School's Future Farmers of America booth drew about five hundred visitors from local and distant regions. People asked questions commented on the display and signed the visitors register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America of
Harper High School
Gillespie County
FFA Exhibit Draws Local and Out-of-State Visitors
Vocation agriculture teachers doctors and university professors joined attendees from Gillespie and surrounding counties plus distant Texas cities and several states. The Harper students showcased four F F A phases shop work soil and wildlife conservation and student awards in judging contests and livestock shows. Large mounted wildlife pieces came from Gillespie County Game Warden Adolph Heep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Texas
Livingston
Houston
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Sonora
Dallas
Corsicana
California
Oregon
Montana
Missouri
Tennessee
Booth
Harper
Adolph Heep
Gillespie County
Klein Gitter couple wed in quiet August ceremony
Miss Gertrude Gitter became bride of Leo F. Klein D C in St. Anthony's Church with Rev A A Gitter officiating. Attendants were Martha Rose Baumann and Robert L. Kaiser. The couple plans to reside at 428 West Main Street Fredericksburg after September 8 following a honeymoon in St Louis.
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Gertrude Gitter
Leo. F. Klein
D. C
St. Anthony’s Church
A. A. Gitter
Martha Rose Baumann
Robert L. Kaiser
San Antonio
Father C. Faust
St. Louis
Klein
International Institute of Basic Technicians
W. Main St
Fredericksburg
State Fair To Open Oct 7th With Pageant
More than fifty Texas beauties will take part in the 51st State Fair of Texas opening day on October 7. Queen coronation will occur at the Cotton Bowl at 7 30 p m with a cellophane court and 150 girls under illuminated arches. Floats will pass through downtown Dallas at noon to showcase the royal procession. The event is free to the public and includes a special musical score and dance numbers. The queen crowned will receive a Hollywood screen test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Alphonso Ragland, Jr
Hal C. Worth
Worth
Cotton Bowl
Hollywood
Barker Family Visits from Sonora Attends Gillespie Fair
Mr and Mrs Granville Barker and their children from Sonora visited over the weekend and attended the Gillespie County fair. Miss Mary Belle Bein joined them for several days at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Barker
Sonora
Gillespie County
Mary Belle Bein
Arthur Lange Opens Cafe in Baumann Building
Arthur Lange opens a cafe in the Baumann building and announces readiness to serve the public with quality offerings in a prime location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lange
Baumann
Kinsey Family Visit Mentioned in Harper
Mr and Mrs A J Kinsey and their children from Roosevelt were in Harper Sunday, visiting local acquaintances and sharing time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kinsey
Roosevelt
Harper Sunday
Noble Jobes of Segovia Visit in Progress
Noble Jobes of Segovia visited the city in a brief cultural exchange. The program highlighted Segovian crafts and music, drawing local residents to a small reception.
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Jobes of
Segovia
American Legion Holds Line Against Moscow and Berlin Plans
The piece argues the American Legion, formed to defend democracy in 1918, remains a bulwark in 1939 against Hitler and Stalin. It credits Legion members as pivotal in thwarting foreign plots and emphasizes their ongoing duty to keep the United States secure through voters’ power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
ISM Boloney
Hitler
Stalin
United States
Moscow
Berlin
American Legion Defies Propaganda and Guards Freedom
The piece argues that paid spies spread poison propaganda to smear war heroes and likens the American Legion to a living symbol of liberty. It recalls 1918 victories, denounces fascist and communist threats, and warns that future patriots must pay the price to defend democracy against modern agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Kaiser Bill
France
England
Germany
Russia
Czar Nicholas
Stalin
U. S
Hitler
Bale
America
Mosquito Day Observance and Public Health Efforts
Mosquito Day on August 20 honors Sir Ronald Ross 1897 discovery linking Anopheles to malaria. The piece notes historical beliefs, quinine use, and mosquito control methods such as drainage, covered barrels, oil films, and stocking ponds with fish. It cites ongoing campaigns by state health departments and the need for sustained local health units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Ross
Sir Ronald
United States
State Health Department
Harper Road Paving Project Near Completion
Paving of the Harper Highway nears finish with officials expecting completion by next week. G. W. Dabney, resident engineer for the State Highway Department in Austin, reports test results indicating progress in asphalt paving for this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Highway
G. W. Dabney
Austin
State Highway Department
Harper Road Paving Under Way With Fort Worth Contractor
The Test indicated that the Nin way is much smoother than the average road. Paving on the Harper road started last week in July with Mr. McKown as superintendent in charge. Contractor for the paving is Ernst Lloyd of Ft. Worth. A double asphalt coating three course treatment is being placed to ensure a long life to this highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Road
McKown
Ernst Lloyd
Ft. Worth
Lou Ambers Nine First Fridays Catholic devotion story
The piece recalls Lou Ambers winning a world lightweight title after fifteen rounds on September 8, 1936 and choosing Nine First Fridays as a devout Catholic pledge. It explains the devotion to the Sacred Heart and the practice of Holy Communion on nine consecutive first Fridays with abstinence from midnight until Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Ambers
Lou
God
Champ
St. Anthony’s Church
Miss Jane Pehl Visits Sister in Austin
Miss Jane Pehl of Austin Texas visits her sister Mrs Marvin Kramer this week after a ten month hospital confinement last year and now enjoys very good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Pehl
Austin
Texas
Marvin Kramer
Miss Pehl
Mrs Duderstadt and Mrs McDougall Visit In Jacksonville
Mrs John Duderstadt and Mrs Warren McDougall are visiting Mrs Huffmann in Jacksonville Texas this week for a family visit and social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Duderstadt
Warren McDougall
Improvements Planned on J F Wedekind’s Residence
J F Wedekind is making improvements on his residence located on Main Street as part of ongoing renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wedekind
Cleaning and Pressing Service at Granville's Variety
Granville's Variety Store offers Juli an Lange's Cleaning and Pressing with pickup and delivery. Properly cleaned and pressed clothes head the season, stressing businesslike attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Julian Lange
Evening News Finds Malaria-Free Remarkable
A brief item notes remarkably low malaria reports in the area as observed by A. Evening News, highlighting unexpected health conditions and local public health status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Evening News
Divide And Pocket Schools To Vote On Consolidation
The Divide and Pocket community schools near Harper will vote Saturday on combining their two districts with the Harper Independent School District. Petitions were submitted to County Judge Henry Hirsch who ordered the election after review. The Pocket district is in Gillespie County while Divide lies in Kimble County. Election judges are R A Bowers for Pocket and H W Wendel for Harper.
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Divide and Pocket Community Schools
Harper
Harper Independent School
Henry Hirsch
Pocket Community
Gillespie County
Divide
Kimble County
R. A. Bowers
Pocket
H. W. Wendel
Fourth Annual Long Reunion Brings 300 to Klaerner's Park
Defendants of F. W. Lange gathered at Klaerner's park last Sunday August 20 for the fourth annual reunion drawing about 300 attendees from across the state. Julius Krisch of San Antonio led the barbecue while A B Lange organized the program. Plans emerged to compile a history of F W Lange his wife and eight children with photos. Two sons Helmuth Lange Mason and Bernhard Lange Liano survive along with daughter-in-law Mrs Julius Lange Doss and son in law L C Gibson Jourdanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Lange
Klaerner’s Park
Julius Krisch
San Antonio
A. B. Lange
Numbre
Helmuth Lange
Mason
Bernhard Lange
Liano
Julius Lange
Doss
L. C. Gibson
Jourdanton
Palo Alto 4-H Club Meets for August Demonstrations
The Palo Alto 4-H Club met on August 15, 1939 at 3 PM at Frida Vorauer’s home. Ruby Dietrich reported on the A and M Short Course. Members viewed Frida’s orange crate furniture and discussed fair problems. refreshments followed.
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Palo Alto
Frida Vorauer
Ruby Dietrich
Louise Lehne
Visitors at Kinssy Home Near Roosevelt
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopf and four on Erato visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kinssy near Roosevelt on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Hopf
Erato
A. J. Kinssy
Roosevelt
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg Visit Harper
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg were visitors in Harper Monday evening.
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Mrs
Gilbert Anderegg
Harper
Mr and Mrs George Allen Gibson in Harper Visit
Mr and Mrs George Allen Gibson with their young daughter were in Harper on Monday, visiting family and mentioning local familiar faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allen Gibson
Harper Monday
Gartrell Tendered Ranch Interest at Meadag
H. P. Gartrell was seen caring for his ranch interests at Meadag, focusing on management and oversight of property and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Gartrell
Meadag
Recital at Presbyterian Church in Harper
Mrs. Lewis A. Stevens presents pupils in music and expression at the Presbyterian church in Harper on Thursday August 31 at 8 p m. A childhood pageant and selections by Helen Kirchhoff Elizabeth Kirchhoff Dora Wienecke Bonnie Walker Perry Cooper Adalena Wendel Magdalena Wendel Erato Hopf Janyce Harper Alene Wendel Lilla Mae Wendel Creighton Stevens and Mary Virginia Stevens. Public invited.
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Lewis A. Stevens
The
Presbyterian Church
Helen
Elizabeth Kirchhoff
Dora Wienecke
Bonnie Ad Olean Walker
Perry Cooper
Adalena
Magdalena Wendel
Erato Hopf
Janyce Harper
Alene
Lilla Mae Wendel
Creighton
Mary Virginia Stevens
F F A member Marschall Brown returns from California trip
Marschall Brown, chosen representative of the F F A of Kimble county, arrived home after an extensive California trip with other Texas county F F A boys. He called the journey instructive and said the Hill Country is his preferred area to live and promote his ranch interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marschall Brown
Kimble County
California
Marschall
Texas County
F.F.A
Widow spider bite heals after quick anti venom
Mrs. Marvin Kramer was bitten on the foot by a black widow last Sunday but recovered with prompt anti venom. Henry Wieting learned of his brother’s death in Fayette county Monday and left at once to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Kramer
Henry Wieting
Fayette County
Mr. Wieting
200 Harpers Chamber of Commerce Becomes Active
The 200 Harpers Chamber of Commerce is rapidly expanding its membership and increasing activity in Harpers and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers
Chamber of Commerce
Harper and Vicinity
Election and local visits in rural Texas notes
The election will be held Saturday the 26th to consolidate the Harper Independent School District with the Pocket School District. Levi Madder of Blanco County and his spouse are visiting relatives in Reservation. Edgar Ellebracht and family and John Bierschwale and family visited Emilia McDougall and Ida Kneese Sunday.
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Ani
Volitig Oni
Harper Independent
Pocket
Levi Madder
Blanco County
Reservation
Edgar Ellebracht
John Bierschwale
Emilia McDougall
Ida Kneese
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S.J.R. 12
Wall Street
Texs
Frederickaburg Fair
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
R. G. Harthcock
Mrs. E. O. Larkin
Otte
Honks
Harper Ffa
Klein - Gitter
Presbyterian Church In
Burman Faris
Argent
J. T. Faris
Beroth
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