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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
3
Mrs. Hugo Baumann stands beside the car displaying a large 8 point buck she bagged on opening days of the hunting season. The deer was shot on the Baumann ranch several miles from any town, illustrating a successful local hunt.
In Gillespie County the annual election of commun ity committeemen and delegates was held at the courthouse. Community I chose Henry Mugford as chairman Alfred C Metzger as vice chairman and Harry Wilke as member with Paul Cornell as alternate delegate. Community II elected Anton Schmidtzyinsky as chairman Edgar A Gold as vice chairman Herman H Maner as member with Thomas Jung and Anton Schmidtzyinsky as delegates. Delegates from all three communities met Tuesday morning to form the County Committee with Thomas Jung as chairman Max Grona as vice chairman and Harry Eckhardt as member.
A reflective verse laments world trouble and unbelief as angels sing about the Prince of Peace. It contrasts sin darkening the Star of Bethlehem with the Savior’s gift of life for the Father above.
The Rialto Theatre in Kerrville screens Another Thin Man starting Sunday. Director W S Van Dyke II praises new talent drawn from the Thin Man series as a training ground, noting Cesar Romero and Jimmy Stewart as examples of actors who gained early big breaks.
Fredericksburg nursery invites Planting Season shoppers with a range of oaks, trees, shrubs, and evergreens at reasonable prices. The ad highlights availability and value for local landscapers and homeowners.
The 1897 New York Sun editorial answers a child’s question about Santa Claus. It affirms belief, arguing that faith and wonder are real beyond what is seen, and that Santa embodies love, generosity, and devotion enduring through time.
A vivid report describes a past Communist youth gathering at Madison Square Garden with Young Pioneers occupying many seats and a parade led by seven musicians on improvised instruments. The pageant features revolutionary songs, cheerleaders, a parade path through political targets, and a Revolutionary Christmas scene on stage.
Seven Harper F F A boys attended the Dairy and Poultry Judging Contests at Kerr View Farm near Kerrville last Saturday. The Harper team of Calvin Kensing Michael Jung and Albert Pape scored 1830 points, while Kerrville took dairy title with 2235 and Kerr County 4 H placed second with 2175. Robert Kensing and Morris Bode also placed well with 770 and 860 points respectively.
The P T A met Tuesday December 12 at 3 15 pm with fifteen members present. It voted to fund repairs on the school Merry-Go-Round and to install lockers and new blackboards. They plan to buy a First Aid Kit Ditto Films and playground equipment including see saws balls and bats.
Adolf Cornehl, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Willie Cornehl, was bitten on the left arm when he tried to separate two fighting house dogs. He and his sister Vera were playing with the dogs when the incident occurred. Adolf remains in a local hospital recovering from deep gashes.
A satirical stage show lampoons war, capitalism, police, and public figures with caricatures of Hoover and Grover Whalen. Acts feature Science versus Religion in a boxing bout, a boss lion devouring labeled woes, and a revolutionary Christmas tree. Two young speakers deride government and religious power.
A large audience attended the All Community Christmas Program at the Methodist church on Thursday night December 20. The program featured prologue readings carols solos and a one act play The event included a children’s drill and a candle lighting ceremony with a long list of local participants and organizers.
A St. Anthony's Church discussion club shared a Christmas message urging universal good will among nations workers religions and individuals. The appeal calls for peace and cooperation as the Christian ideal and extends Christmas wishes to non Catholics and friends alike.
A. B. Barker longtime Harper resident died suddenly at his Eden home Saturday night at 10 o clock of a heart attack. He was 61 and had worked on ranches and in business in Harper Brownwood and Millers View. Survived by wife four sons two daughters two sisters two brothers and six grandchildren. Funeral at local Baptist church with interment in Harper cemetery.
Buck deer with eight points was roped and mugged down by Buck Evans a rodeo trainer and cowhand at the A F Moss ranch in Llano County. Evans lured the 2 year old buck with cottonseed cake and delivered it to Mark A Moss who planned the game preserve replacement for a deceased pet deer. Neither Evans nor the deer suffered major injuries.
Emil Wendel reports a sow near Frederickbsurg on the Mason road with a litter of 18 pigs, possibly a record. The pig had seven piglets in the first litter, then broke her own record this year. All animals are strong and healthy, though the mother crushed two piglets during the first night.
Mr and Mrs D L Tobias of Galveston are visiting Mrs Tobias mother Mrs A T Whetstone and other relatives in Noxville during the holidays. Belton Tatech visited friends in Marble Falls Sunday.
Dr and Mrs J B Granville of wateoaite and grandis olfmuellerter Kathryn visited C W Granville and family Sunday, sharing time with relatives in a local gathering.
Jacob Spaeth 78 was seriously injured Sunday in an auto accident near Doss, Texas. He was freed from a overturned car after half an hour, suffered a badly injured arm, and died Thursday night. Mrs. Spaeth survived with minor injuries. Services set at the family home and Doss church.
Austin, Dec. 20 state fire insurance commissioner Marvin Hall condemned celebrating Christ's birthday with gunpowder. He warned fireworks in the hands of young children are dangerous and lead to maiming, urging parents to keep firecrackers away from kids. He noted fires from fireworks raise insurance costs and urged a standard ordinance to curb the practice.
Jess H. Watson ACA committeeman from Newcastle cites data showing average annual cotton purchasing power rose by 26 million dollars under the AAA versus the pre program era. He notes 690 million versus 440 million dollars in listed periods, with or without AAA payments.
The Harper Home Demonstration Club hosted its annual Christmas party on December 19 at the Stevens home. Festivities featured festive decor, a candle lit buffet, and a visit from Old Santa delivering sweets and gifts. attendees included past president Mrs. Bierschwale and many local members and guests.
Mr and Mrs James Jung were among nine shoppers observed in town. details describe a quiet local outing with the couple among a group at a retail area.
H H Fairchild Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester Baptist Training Union Director invite all to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a m at the church where everyone is welcome.
Sunday School at 2 00 p m each Sunday Preaching at 3 00 p m on the second third and fourth Sundays Epworth League and singing at 6 45 p m on the second third and fourth Sundays
Masses are at 10 o'clock Sundays with 8:30 and 10 o'clock on the third Sunday and great feasts. Sunday School and Societies meet after the 10 o'clock Mass. Discussion Club meets next Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on The Pope and Papal Infallibility led by Alois Jung. Christmas services include Midnight Mass, Christmas Day 8:30 and 10. New Year’s Day 8:30 and 10.
Harper Presbyterian Church schedules December 8 1939 services with Sunday School at 10 a m guided by Supt Chas Whitewood and preaching by Rev A W Yell at 11 a m and 7 p m A Christmas program and tree are planned for December 26 at 10 80 p m at the church inviting attendance of the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harper and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Livingston in Corsicana Texas last week. They then returned with the Livingstons to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. L D Nixon during the holidays.
Walter C. Probat, pastor, announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. German Christmas service at 11 a.m. Sunday December 24 with English program at 6:30 p.m. Monday December 25. A cordial welcome to all.
On December 17 in La Grange Texas Lawrence Metzger and Miss Schaefer united in marriage at the bride's parents home. The newlyweds plan to spend Christmas in Harper and have not fixed a permanent residence yet.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted us during our bereavement in the loss of our dear father and husband. Special thanks to Nixon Rev Radetsky and Rev Carson for their nu noeh 2 assistance and comforting support.
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