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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1942
Page
2
Governor Coke Stevenson urges UT graduates to meet looming global dangers with courage and unity. He compares challenges to an Alamo line, calls for national sacrifice, discipline, and steadfast devotion to a greater cause as World War II looms.
In a halted conversation a recruit learns he can choose any unit except the Women’sary Corps. The recruiting officer confirms broad options but notes a catch, prompting disbelief from the recruit and a humorous reaction.
The 1942 Gillespie County tax rolls, audited by state officials, were approved as first in Texas by State Comptroller George H. Sheppard. The rolls show total valuation at 6,310,150 with increases in real estate, cattle, sheep, goats, and farm machinery. Automobiles and trucks rose in value despite a slight drop in count, and railway and some utility properties declined in value. County tax rate remains 62 cents plus state levy. several school districts adjust their levies.
The Northern Baptist Convention plans a long term postwar campaign to fund church and chapel construction in suburban and industrial communities. Rev. Edwin A. Bell of Chicago leads the effort, with the goal of 250000 initially and expansion as populations grow.
O'Daniel carried Satur day's second primary and will be the junior senator from Texas for six years. The general election is in November but nomination in the Democratic primary means election in the general. O'Daniel leads by about 14,447 votes from incomplete returns with 444,272 to 429,825 for Allred.
A terse notice questions whether a subscriber has paid a yearly subscription of 150 dollars, implying a renewal or collection matter.
The Grapetown Eintracht hosts a county markmans contest on Sunday September 20. Clubs enter for prizes, with individuals competing in prize shooting and clubs in pot shooting.
A two day registered sheep and goat sale is set for September 4 and 5 at the Fredericksburg Fair Grounds. Sponsored by Texas Breeders Associations, the Gillespie County Fair Assn officials O H Burgdorf and Otto Henke organized the event after attending the Rocksprings show. Ranchers in the area expect to purchase registered rams and bucks to improve stock on their ranches.
Dr Francis Carr Stifler of the American Bible Society notes mobilization periods boost scripture outreach. He cites Civil War Bible distributions, over two million New Testaments in World War I, and current chaplain requests from the Army Navy and Air Forces.
Church notices outline Sunday School at 10 AM and services at 11 AM and 3 PM with evening service moved earlier by 30 minutes. The Women’s Society meets Sunday September 20 after 10 AM Mass, followed by a 3 PM dinner and preaching. Weekday bells ring 7:30 AM with Mass at 7:45 AM. Parish groups meet after the 10 AM Mass.
Reverend Treadwell preached at the Baptist church in the morning and evening. Mr and Mrs A B Barker visited in Harper Monday evening. Louise Neuhouse stayed with Adelena and Magdelene Wendel in Kerrville this week. Mrs C W Howard returned from a California visit. Adelle Scarborough and Janice Harper visited Kerrville Sunday and Monday. Leroy Rabke visiting his aunt Mrs Edwin Hopf and Mr Hopf. Mrs Milton Pluennecke recently visited the Hopf home.
A church announces schedule for Sunday School on the 1st 38rd and 5th Sundays at 9 30 a.m. Divine worship on the 1st and 5th Sundays at 11 00 a.m. German language service on the 38rd Sunday at 11 00 a.m. Luther League on the 2nd Sunday at 9 00 p.m. Women’s Missionary Society meets the 3rd Wednesday at 3 00 p.m. cordially inviting all members and visitors.
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11, evening service at 7 15 p.m. W M A meets Mondays at 8 p.m. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays at 7 16 p.m. G A and R A meet Fridays at 7 15 p.m.
Charles G. Workman serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10 am each Sunday. Preaching services occur on the first and third Sundays at 11 am and at 8 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs David Schmidt of White Bluff visited Kerrville on Monday. Delton Thornton of near Austin spent several days visiting in the Gordon Harper home. Mr and Mrs E O Larkin of Three Rivers attended the P T A Auction Sale and Barbecue Friday. Mrs W E Fletcher Mrs Max Lange and daughter Miss Maxine were shopping in Fredericksburg Monday and met Miss Mary Francis Fletcher visiting in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs C B Bein made a trip to Fredericksburg Wednesday afternoon.
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