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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1940
Page
6
Geo W Winningham honors Bill Borah, the Idaho senator known as The Lion of Idaho. He notes Borah's 33 years in the U S Senate, independence, eloquence, and influence, praising his refusal to sacrifice principles for office and his dedication to humanity.
Farmers and ranchmen in Gill espie county join the 1940 Rural Electrification effort with $85,940 available for soil and water conservation, wells, tanks, terraces, and cedar removal. The big REA Farm Equipment Show arrives February 5–6 at the Fawcett Lot Johnson City with demonstrations of electric irrigation, kitchen, and dairy equipment.
Myron C. Taylor is named Roosevelt's personal representative to the Vatican with ambassadorial rank for social purposes. The piece traces US Vatican missions from 1797 through 1867 and notes Taylor's remarks on peace, religion, and service amid world events.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative invites members to a free traveling exhibit outside Johnson City on February 5 and 6 1940. The REA show demonstrates electricity for farming with live demos of feed grinders pumps and kitchen appliances plus expert talks and wiring demonstrations.
Schreiner Wool and Mohair Commission Company officials say selling each wool clip on its own merits yields higher value for growers. Since 1939 Kerrville wools have commanded higher clean prices in Boston due to fine quality, with on site classifications and instant market valuations guiding growers.
The House voted 345 to 21 to continue the Dies committee for another year, with support echoing last year’s 844 to 34 tally. The piece emphasizes public endorsement, the committee’s resilience amid criticism, and its aim to expose and eradicate un-American activities.
Howe in Grayson County backs a community driven revival led by native Marie Roberts who penned an ode to Howe and small Texas towns. Residents funded cleanup parks, a rose garden, an athletic field with lights, and six baby parks as a cooperative effort without bonds or NYA projects.
H. H. Fairchild Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs. J E Sylvester Baptist Training Union Director invite all to Sunday School at 10 00 a m at the church where every one 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 Sunday nights.
Mass on Sundays at 10 o'clock with extra Masses on the third Sunday and great feasts at 8:30 and 10. Sunday School and societies meet after the 10 o'clock Mass. Ash Wednesday on February 7 begins Lent with Stations of the Cross on Friday nights at 7 45.
Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible class at 10 a m with Divine Worship at 11 a m English service on the last Sunday and German on the third Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B L Faris and daughter Annie Lois returned home after visiting Mrs Faris's parents in San Antonio.
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia signals he would back Harry F Byrd or John Nance Garner for the 1940 presidential nomination. Glass says the Administration must avoid excessive spending and praises Garner while noting Byrd shares similar fiscal views. He adds Garner has Glass’s confidence and affection, citing steady support across months.
Texas extension agents report from 19 counties in District 7 show 4-H club growth, silos and contour mapping on thousands of acres, and expanded soil water conservation. Mason County wins top honors with eight grand champion calves as hundreds of boys participate in farming and livestock projects led by W. I. Glass.
Mason Fair Grounds hosts a two day event with 115 lambs 25 hogs and Hereford cattle judged on Feb 7 at 9 00 am. Baby Beefs judging on Feb 8 morning followed by 4 H Calf Lamb Hog Auction from noon. Hereford bulls and heifers auction Feb 8 at 12 noon. Rodeo features calf roping dancing and riding daily starting 2 pm with a night dance Feb 7. Admission 60 and 25 cents.
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