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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1940
Page
2
In this tribute the writer honors Bill Borah known as the Lion of Idaho. Borah’s long Senate career is praised for independence, eloquence, and world influence. He opposed foreign entanglements and his memory is framed as a life of service to mankind.
Johnson City hosts the big REA Farm Equipment Show on February 5 and 6 at the Fawcett Lot. Exhibits cover irrigation pumps tanks terraces and electric kitchen demonstrations with Extension Service and Pedernales Cooperative backing.
Myron C Taylor named Roosevelt personal representative at the Vatican with ambassadorial rank for social purposes. He will stay through the war and its aftermath. The article traces a history of American envoys to the Vatican from 1797 through 1867, noting key figures and the shift when Papal States merged into Italy. The discussion includes Taylor’s remarks on religion uniting against paganism and serving humanity. The piece ends with a Community Club note at St. Anthony’s Church about local discussions and contests on water heating, cooking, and farm equipment.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative invites members to a free traveling exhibit February 5 6 1940 outside Johnson City along Highway 281. Demonstrations of electric farming tools ranges and appliances, expert talks and cooking with electric aids aim to show how electricity pays for itself in farming and home use.
Schreiner Wool and Mohair Commission officials praise selling each wool clip on its merits. Since 1939 the plan classifies receipts at the warehouse and provides growers with daily market estimates and guidance to improve preparation. The Kerrville wool and mohair, noted for quality, often commands a higher clean price in Bos.
In a near unanimous vote the House approved continuing the Dies Committee for another year with 3845 in favor and 21 opposed. The piece notes the committee’s strong public endorsement, its proven record, and the public’s support for investigation and eradication of un-American activities. A. S. Light.
Howe in Grayson County rises from decline after a local planter, Marie Roberts, writes an ode to the town. A civic cleanup by households, a planning board, and church and club involvement spurs parks, a rose garden, an athletic field, floodlights, and a children’s playground. No bond issue. residents donate labor and plants as the town grows into a model of cooperative community effort.
H H Fairchild Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester Baptist Training Union Director announce Sunday School at 10 o clock welcoming all at the church with service.
Sunday School at 2:00 p m each Sunday Preaching Service 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
Catholic Church lists Sunday Mass at 10 o clock and 8:30 in the 8th Sunday monthly and on major feasts. Sunday School and societies meet after the 10 o clock Mass. Ash Wednesday February 7 marks Lent with stations of the Cross on Friday nights at 7 46.
Walter C. Probst, pastor, lists Sunday School and Bible class on the first and third Sundays at 10 am, Divine Worship at 11 am with English on the last Sunday and German on the third Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B L Faris and daughter Annie Lois return from San Antonio after a visit with Mrs Faris's parents.
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia backs Harry F Byrd or John Nance Garner as likely nominees for the 1940 presidential race. He says the Administration must stop spending beyond federal receipts and notes Byrd and Garner share similar fiscal views. Glass also cites Garner's trusted leadership and qualities.
In 1939 county agricultural agents across 19 counties from Jones and Palo north to Gillespie and Blanco reported major gains. 4-H enrollment rose to 2622. trench silos reached 1888 on 1 600 farms. half million acres had contour lines on 6 000 farms. Mason County produced eight grand champion calves at multiple expositions.
A two day stock show at Mason Fair Grounds features judging of 115 lambs 26 hogs and Hereford cattle on Feb 7 at 9 am. Baby Beefs judging Feb 8 71 head. 4 H Auction calves lambs hogs Feb 7 noon. Hereford breeder sale Feb 8 noon. Rodeo daily at 2 pm with dance Feb 7. Rodeo admission 25 cents.
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