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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1939
Page
3
A year-end overview notes Europe’s war as the century's major event, with Versailles diplomacy blamed for unrest that birthed Hitler and Mussolini. It cites German and Russian actions, Japan's Far East moves, and U S policy shifts. Political forecasts touch on Garner’s nomination and Roosevelt’s challenges ahead.
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative brings the REA two day Farm Electric Equipment Show to the area February 5 and 6. The traveling exhibit features tents, motor driven farm and home appliances, and demonstrations of automatic electric operation for farm families. Also noted is a related program for farm women highlighting laundry equipment and labor saving devices.
Fredericksburg based Pecan Belt Nursery Co advertises planting season stock including trees shrubs and evergreens at reasonable prices for home landscapes.
Mr and Mrs J S Whitewood hosted Christmas dinner for their children grandchildren and a great grandchild. Guests included Fred and Mrs Whitewood with children Erato and others and several other families. Mrs Whitewood and her younger son could not attend due to illness. The gathering ended with warm wishes to reunite next year.
Sunday afternoon December 24 at St Marys Rectory in San Antonio Father Quinlivan united Miss Emmie Bohnert and Albert Ersch in marriage Bill Ersch brother of the groom served as best man with Miss Emmie Ersch sister of the groom as maid of honor Ernst Bohnert Jr and Mrs Clara Knopp were attendants The groom's parents are Mr and Mrs Albert Ersch of Fredericksburg The bride's parents are Mr and Mrs Ernst Bohnert of Comfort A wedding dinner followed at the bride's home and the couple will reside in San Antonio We extend good wishes.
The text critiques Coolidge Hoover Sterling and O'Daniel as business leaders who failed as presidents or governors. It notes O'S Daniel talks most and boasts more than any, presenting a harsh view of his gubernatorial tenure and performance.
The piece condemns the Soviet invasion of Finland as an act of cold blooded aggression by Stalin's Red Army. It argues the attack exposes communism as a veneer for power expansion, calling it a flagrant breach of the so called brotherhood of man and urging workers to resist.
The Detroit News recalls a sugar hoax during wartime when a truckload of sugar sparked fears of a shortage. It notes a national surplus remained after hoarding, with half a million tons left in refiners' stores by September, proving the shortage never existed.
Paris reports Curtiss pursuit planes built in the United States and sold to France before the war outperform German fighters on the western front. US Army models soon to roll off Curtiss lines promise even greater speed, strengthening pride in American aviation industry.
Winter hazards rise as residents overlook flues chimneys and furnaces. The Arkansas traveler mindset and northern cold drive increased rural risk reflected in fire records and high farm insurance rates, highlighting greater danger to farmhouses than urban homes.
Garbo stars in Ninotchka directed by Ernst Lubitsch with Melvyn Douglas in a modern romantic comedy setup. The plot follows a stern Soviet commissar in Paris who falls for a French count while trying to repatriate jewels, with Ina Claire as Garbo’s rival and a strong ensemble including Bela Lugosi and Felix Bressart.
Miss Mildred Byrd of San Antonio and Miss Velma Barrett of Sweetwater visit relatives for Christmas. Families from Coleman, San Antonio, Centerpoint, Sisterdale, and nearby towns join gatherings with Byrds, Heimanns, Bakers, and the Harper and Russell families for holiday cheer and dinners.
Mr and Mrs Byron Birt of Dallas visit the Dr Birt family this week with Mr and Mrs Bryan Birt and family and Mrs Ada Kent of Murchison.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellebracht and son Ellis spent weekend with relatives in Harper. A Christmas program was carried out at the Methodist church Christmas Eve.
Agricultural engineer M. R. Bentley warns that Texas farmhouses are often flimsy and prone to fire. He advises inspecting chimneys, repairing flues, adding chimney-top screens, and avoiding paper and oily rags in attics. He cautions that tractors and automobiles can ignite barn litter via exhaust flames.
The Palace screens Oklahoma Frontier with Johnny Mack Brown and Fuzzy Knight Friday and Saturday December 29 30, plus Bad Little Angel starring Virginia Weidler and Gene Reynolds. New Year presents Henry Goes Arizona with Frank Morgan and Virginia Weidler and Jeepers Crepers a hillbillies tale with The Weaver Bros. and Elviry.
H H Fairchild Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester Baptist Training Union Director announce services and classes. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a m. Everyone is welcome at the church.
The church holds Sunday School at 2 00 p m each Sunday. Preaching at 3 00 p m every second third and fourth Sunday. Epworth League and singing at 6 45 p m on the second third and fourth Sunday nights.
Mass on Sunday at 10 o'clock with 8:30 and 10 o'clock masses on the 3rd Sunday of each month and on greater feasts. Sunday School and Societies meet after the 10 o'clock mass. New Year’s Day masses at 8:30 and 10. Parish invites all to attend any service.
Harper Presbyterian Church announces December 3 1939 services led by Rev A W Yell Sunday School at 10 with Charles Whitewood superintendent Sermons by the pastor at 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening All are invited to attend We will be looking for you.
Walter C. Probst serves as pastor at the Lutheran Church with Sunday school at 10 a m and a cordial welcome to all attendees.
Rev. and Mrs. Frank Nixon and family of Mason with Audry and Patricia Corsicana. Bessie McDougall and Johnnie. Clarence McDougall and baby. Bernard Ramsay Kerrville visit L D Nixon family. Also Tobie Buster Junction Roy Deaton Sanderson Arthur Allen Alpine and Ted Rogers Sul Ross College spent the holidays with J J Rogers family.
Professor and Mrs J T Glass and their baby visited Corsicana and Kerns on Saturday and Sunday. They will spend the holidays with Mrs Glass in Shreveport Louisiana with her parents Mr and Mrs R A Patterson.
A Christmas reunion was celebrated in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whitewood with all family members present on Christmas Day.
Miss Laura Oehler, a University of Texas attendee, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Theo Oehler and family for the holiday season.
Mr and Mrs Allen Gibson have just come back from a trip to Mexico. They visited their daughter Mrs Roy Cocker and family and also Mr and Mrs Felix Spence during the journey.
Lewis Stone stars as a president with Walter Brennan as Jim the postman in a film presented as a romantically treated documentary. Ethel persuades Joe to visit the capitol to explain Jim’s dismissal for destroying a letter, amid love interest and high suspense.
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