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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
5
Harper Herald announces weekly publication with subscription rate of 81.50 per year. Mrs. A C Wendel is named as advertising solicitor and subscription collector for the Harper Herald with postal filing under the 1876 act.
Mystery adventure film South Of Suez shows Friday February 7 with Chief Cherokee Bill stage show. George Brent stars as a mine foreman amid treachery in a South African diamond mine.
The colorful romantic comedy opens Sunday February 9 10 with previews and five new songs. The film marks the debut of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello noted stage and radio team sought by studios. The plot follows a young insurance salesman whose million dollar Love Insurance policy triggers romantic tangles in a story set between New York City and a Caribbean island featuring Allan Jones Miss Kelly Robert Cummings Mary Boland Leo Carillo and Felix Rischner.
The Palace books the latest laugh hit Always A Bride for Tuesday February 11. A light comedy about a girl who accepts two proposals stars Rosemary Lane and George Reeves with Belmore Roberts in the cast.
Bette Davis delivers an emotional performance in The Letter with a strong supporting cast led by James Stephenson. The show runs Wednesday and Thursday February 12 and 13 and features Pearl beer salesmen Dave Schreiber Theo Holenkamp visiting local retailers with Erwin Kraus.
The Musical Rangers perform a dance at Seipp’s hall on Saturday night inviting patrons to enjoy music and dancing at the local event.
Mr and Mrs David Schmidt were business visitors in Harper Tuesday. Their trip highlighted local commerce and networking with regional firms during a short stay in the town.
Rep. P B Metcalfe outlined actions in the Texas Legislature including inviting Col Homer Garrison to discuss an investigation into un-American activities, sending a bill on teacher oaths to the House, extending Upper Colorado River Authority aid to 1946, and backing a concurrent resolution for federal school aid near defense training centers. He chaired the Rules Committee and noted many governor nominations acted on with several board directorships confirmed in Coleman and surrounding areas.
A waterproofed coat made of koroseal serves as raincoat and light spring wrap. It comes in blue tan and bright red. Notables mentioned include Santa Anna of the Texas Advisory Civil Judicial Council Frank Hartgraves of Menard and Dr Mollie W Armstrong of Optometry Board. House adopted permanent rules and sub committees, while Senate committees started work last week.
A survey of 1812 13 Texas revolts highlights Augustus Magee Gutierres and Kemper amid Mexican independence struggles. The narrative covers siege near Goliad San Antonio and mass killings before a final American withdrawal. Also notes 1841 Texas Sentinel items and a discussion on farming and rural policy.
Entries for the Hereford auction at the 10th Annual Fat Stock Show and Rodeo in San Angelo number 42 with four heifers and 88 bulls. Culberson Den manajer announced the entry deadline is February 10, a week from Monday.
The second day of the 1941 fat stack show will feature a sale aided by an excellent season and favorable range conditions. Cattle retain good flesh through winter, and Here fords are expected to bid higher this year. Latest entries include Libb Wal lace Sonora eight bulls C C Sanders Big Lake one bull Henson and Son Dublin one bull J A Bird Sanco one bull A E McKinley Sanco one bull.
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