11 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1944
Page
1
The speaker argues veterans will return home to farm, not seek new lands. He notes soldiers remain home town boys who want to farm, not conquer. He urges the federal government to repurpose jeeps and tractors for farms via soil conservation districts, a study is now underway.
At hearings before the House Flood Control Committee the author urged adoption of a cooperative water, soil conservation program for the Middle Colorado River watershed. The plan spans San Saba, Brownwood, Coleman, Eden, Menard, Brady and surrounding areas with a 20 year, $9.64 million cost and $33.12 million in expected benefits including flood damage prevention and higher permanent farm income.
Lawrence Knopp of Franklin Life Insurance promotes a unique plan that doubles each premium into war bonds, claiming every insurance dollar protects families, funds the war effort, and triggers additional company investments in national defense. He invites interested individuals in Fredericksburg to learn more without obligation.
The Fredericksburg Lions Club sponsors a blood bank tribute to Lt. Jordan the first Texas officer killed in action in World War I. Volunteers from Harper and Fredericksburg register for blood donations, with times at the Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association and Palace Theatre. Registrations begin February 20, and donors may help save soldiers on the front.
The notice details sugar stamp validity through March 31 and exchangeable stamps for canning certificates, meat and fat ration values, green stamps for canned foods, shoe stamps, and gasoline coupons with their respective dates. It ends with a humorous quip about a physician muttering on a late-night delivery.
St James Lutheran Church lists a Sunday evening Divine Worship at 7 30 p m and Luther League at 8 30 p m with a mixed choir rehearsal set for February 20 at 2 00 p m Twenty members have expressed dedication to singing. Presbyterian Church notes Sunday School at 2 00 p m First and Third Sundays preaching at 3 00 p m Trinity University Sunday and Universal Day of Prayer for Christian Students on Feb 20 Sermon Prodigal Son Evening Worship at 7 30 p m Fellowship Hour and Recreation 4 00 5 00 Home for the homeless invitation to worship
Sermon and prayer times listed for Sunday February 13 with Mass at 9 and 10 30 am and evening service at 8 pm The Night School of Religion meets Friday February 11 at 8 pm The notice invites all to attend and feel welcome to walk in at any time to participate in services
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Pastor J H Meredith announces Sunday sermons at 11 a m and 3 pm with Sunday School at 2 pm. No evening service. All are invited to attend at 612 Sidney Baker Street Kerrville.
Rev E D Waddell, pastor announces Sunday School at 3 p m and Friday and Sunday night services at 8 p m The notes mention meeting with Jones and a payment reference but lack clear event details or dates
Revival note from Rev. R A Allen inviting attendance at Sunday school at 10 15 a m preaching at 11 15 a m and 2 30 p m with lunch on the grounds after the morning service. Also a safety reminder from the Texas Safety Association about machinery danger.
A man was found dead and the jury could not determine a definite cause. They concluded the death was an act of God but conducted under very suspicious circumstances.
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