County Benefits From Auto License Sales in 1941
Gillespie county received $39 780.26 from automobile and truck license sales in 1940 under the current law the county keeps all motor vehicle registration money until the total reaches 40 000 after which half of the sum over 60 000 goes to the State Highway Department. The license sales aid road and bridge work and the county may hit 50 000 if the legislature raises truck load limits and fees rise as newer heavier cars replace older ones.
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Gillespie County
State Highway Department
First 1941 License Plates Issued In Local City
Adolph Kammlah, County Maintenance Foreman for the State Highway Department, secured the first 1941 automobile license plate here. Plates arrive from Austin via Huntsville state penitentiary delivery. Owners must obtain titles by January 1, 1942. new plates attach March 1 and all vehicles must be registered by April 1. Early license recipients include Edgar Kammlah and Walter Hopf. commercial and farm truck plates also issued. Otto Dittmar first trailer license.
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Adolph Kammlah
State Highway Department
Kammlah
Austin
Huntsville
Gillespie
Mason
Blanco
Edgar Kammlah
Walter Hopf
H. G. Pfeiffer
Auton Stehling
Israel's Sacrifices Teach God’s Holiness Across Ages
The article argues God revealed His holiness to Israelites through the Levitical system of sacrifices, both bloody and bloodless, purified by water and priestly ritual. It connects purity to baptismal symbolism, cites Hebrews, and notes Christ’s coming ended the temple sacrifices, leaving Paul’s Nazarite vow as a rare late example.
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God
van Hansels
County Tax Collections Are Reported As Very Good
Gillespie county tax records show 96.7 percent of the state amount paid for the year with 3681 polls and exemptions issued, down slightly from last year. Penalties rise as delinquent taxes accrue, with rates starting February 1 and increasing monthly through July 1.
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Gillespie
Texas
Wm. M. Petmecky
Lincoln on War Powers and Congress Authority
A historical letter argues that the U S Constitution reserves the power of waging war to Congress. It contrasts past deliberations with modern claims by presidents to engage in conflict without congressional approval, citing Lincoln and concerns about executive overreach.
Lindbergh Voices Opposition to War Bill and Armament Policy
Lindbergh testifies against a wartime spending bill, arguing it endorses a policy that could fail the war effort and worsen domestic conditions. He warns that funds and armament production are diverted rather than consolidating America’s defensive position.
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Lindbergh
Nazi Germany
America
New Dispensation of Grace Replaces Old Sacrificial System
In a sermon at First Baptist Church Pastor T. M. Alcorn argues that Christ fulfills Old Testament sacrifice concepts and replaces the old system with a new spiritual order. He cites Jesus teaching and New Testament interpretation by Paul and John to show the old dispensation has fulfilled its design and should end.
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Jesus
Paul
John
SS. Patty Tr Sys- Virst Baptist Church
T. M. Alcorn
Church Schedule and Club Meetings Notices
The notice lists Mass times every Sunday at 10 and Holy days, with an 8 30 Mass on the third Sunday and Holydays. Weekday Masses at 7 45 with bells at 7 30. The Discussion Club meets 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1 30. Sunday school at 10. Morning service 11, evening 7 15 by H H Fairchild. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays 7 15, G A and R A Fridays 7 15.
Harper Methodist Church Weekly Services Schedule
Harper Methodist Church announces Sunday school each Sunday at 10. First Sunday services at 3 PM and third Sunday at 11 AM. Night services follow at 7 PM. Rev. Ellis Thomas invites all to attend.
Lutheran Church in Harper Admits Parish Activities
Walter C. Probst, pastor, lists Sunday School times and English and German services at 11:00 a.m. on the first Sunday, plus other services and meetings. M. F. Pyka, longtime Collins Company salesman, visited Harper to greet friends. Work begins on a new residence for Carl Kroll on N Llano Street between the Longhorn Theatre and Felix Kliaerner residence.
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M. F. Pyka
Harper
Collins Company of
Fredericksburg
Carl Kroll
Longhorn Theatre
Felix Kliaerner
N. Llano Street
Married man sought for steady farm and ranch work
Kerr View Farm in Kerrville seeks a married man with a small family for dependable labor on farm and ranch duties. Apply at Kerrville location for steady, long term employment.
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Kerr View Farm
Kerrville
Weldons Birthday Noted Amid Legislative Roll Call
A week of Senate activity included probes into slow placement of elderly on old age assistance rolls and passage of a supplemental school census bill for districts growing due to National Defense Agencies. Mrs M J Weldon celebrated her 86th birthday Feb 12 with a family dinner and basket meal.
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Senate
Board of Public Welfare
Highway Commission
Kimble County
Tom Green County
Brown County
McCulloch County
Coke County
House of Representatives
Texas and Southwest Livestock Raisers Association
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Texas Farm Bureau
Senate Highways and Motor Traffic Committee
House
M. J. Weldon
Walter Parker
Sam Parker
Eddie Safarik
Lon Parker
Olive Parker
Fay
Belmore Roberts
Lamar
Roscoe Parker
Oren Parker
Doyle Parker
Gene, Louise
Colene Parker
George Dwain Parker
Schreiner Jobes
Howe-Haney Miss Modelle Haney and Worth Howe wed
Miss Modelle Haney daughter of Mr and Mrs P P Haney of Floydada and Worth Howe son of Mr and Mrs B E Howe of De Leon were married on Saturday February 8 at Floydada The couple will reside in Harper where Howe teaches agriculture at Harper High School The Herald wishes them happiness.
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Modelle Haney
Worth Howe
Floydada
Pp, Q Haney
Mr. Howe
B. E. Howe
Deleon
Harper
Opposition to Security Policy Emphasizes Home Strength
A speaker criticizes a bill advocating support for England, warning it overextends American defense. He argues aviation production is abroad and forces are under equipped, warns of long Atlantic supply lines via Europe and the Philippines, and favors building U.S. strength at home over relying on foreign victory.
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England
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
Philippines
Asia
America
Hemisphere
Three Gillespie Boys Leave For Army
Three Gillespie County volunteers departed Tuesday morning for the Induction Station at Fort Sam Houston in response to the fourth local draft call. Leroy Alberthal Ewald Petsch and Charles Lee left with Bruce Jordan set to depart Friday February 14 as a county replacement. Jordan’s order number is 130.
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Gillespie County
Ft. Sam Houston
U. S. Army
Leroy Alberthal
Ernst Alberthal
Ewald Petsch
Emil Petsch
Charles Lee
Robert Lee
Bruce Jordan
Carl D. Jordan
Jordan
Miss McHaney Weds in San Antonio
Miss Leona McHaney formerly of Morris Ranch and now in San Antonio married Raymond M. Lusby of Breckenridge Texas on Sunday November 2. They will reside in San Antonio for now.
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Miss McHaney
San Antonio
Leona McHaney
Morris Ranch
Raymond M. Lusby
Breckenridge
Texas
Voelkel Lang Nuptials at St Marys Parsonage
On Saturday February 1 Rev. B Galle united Isabel Lang and Oscar Voelkel in marriage at St Marys parsonage Albert Reichenau served as best man Beatrice Wehmeyer was maid of honor The couple, of Fredericksburg, plan home life there with the groom employed at Fredericksburg Implement Co George Duderstadt made a trip to Linton and Mrs Duderstadt returns home with him
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B. Galle
St. Mary's Parsonage
Isabel Lang
Oscar Voelkel
Albert Reichenau
Beatrice Wehmeyer
Groomig & Son
August Voelkel
Walter Lang
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Implement Company
Mrs Reed and Son David Busily Build With Wood Tools
Mrs Will Reed and her son David are pictured working together on a woodworking project. The image shows them cutting and shaping lumber in a home workshop, highlighting family cooperation and craft skills.
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Will Reed
David
Juenke and Schoenewolf Start Fire-Proof Warehouse
Work begins on a 40 by 51 foot warehouse behind the Juenke and Schoenewolf store on East Main Street. The hollow tile walls cement foundation and floor with a metal roof aim for maximum fire resistance. August Langerhans holds the construction contract.
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Juenke and Schoenewolf
East Main Street
August Langerhans
Additional Appointments To Annapolis
Word from U S Navy Recruiting Stations states Congress approved extra midshipmen at the Naval Academy Annapolis Maryland for each senator representative and delegate. With only a short time left before the April 16 examination date no mental tests will be given then. all candidates including those from the regular Navy enlistment will be examined on May 7 1941.
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U. S. Navy
Congress
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Regular Navy
Kerr Man To Head Lutheran Group
Emil Saenger of Kerrville was elected president of the Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods of the Fredericksburg district at the annual session in St. Pauls Lutheran Church. H. H. Ochs of San Antonio spoke. debates urged letters to congress against the Lend-Lease bill and keeping America out of war. Delegates from Kerrville Llano Crabapple Fredericksburg and Mason discussed actions for the state convention in New Braunfels.
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America
New Braunfels
Saenger
T. G. Schorlemmer
Llano
Henry F. Niehaus
Kerrville
Werner A. Klier
Texas
Liano
Crabapple
Fredericksburg
Mason
Soil test asked by Gillespie County planning committee
The Gillespie County Land Use Planning Committee has requested a chemical analysis of soils. Richard Lawrence of Willow City was named chairman for 1941.
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Gillespie County Land Use Planning Committee
Richard Lawrence
Willow City
Birthday Dinner Honors V A Hopf on Birthday
Mrs V A Hopf and daughter Miss Irene hosted a Monday dinner for V A Hopf to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs E O Larkin Miss Connie Smith Miss Myrtle Reed Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf and Erato their son Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf Miss Ola Kott Howard Adams and Max Hopf. The guests enjoyed forty two and other games.
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V. A. Hopf
Irene
E. 0. Larkin
Connie Smith
Myrtle Reed
Oliver Hopf
Erato
Glen Hopf
Ola Kott
Howard Adams
Max Hopf
Harper P T A Meets In Regular Session At High School
The Parent Teachers Association gathered Friday night in the high school auditorium for a general business meeting and a special Founder's Day program. Sponsor Miss Connie Smith led the observance as attendees enjoyed social hour with sandwiches cookies and hot chocolate.
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Parent Teachers Association
Connie Smith
Supt Larkin Hosts Dinner Honoring Worth Howe
Prof and Mrs E O Larkin entertained Wednesday night honoring Mr and Mrs Worth Howe with a dinner. The faculty and trustees and their wives attended and a lovely dinner set was presented to the Howes.
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E. O. Larkin
Worth Howe
Mrs. Howe
Kerrville Crash Injures Four In Weekend Collision
Four people were injured in a Kerrville automobile crash Saturday night. Mrs J R Nichols, 48, suffered a broken right arm and other injuries. her husband, 45, had a head gash. Their three children were uninjured. Driver John Pitcuffer, 28, and companion Jesse Reynolds, 23, sustained head wounds and severe bruises. most were hospitalized.
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San Antonio Express
Kerrville
Kerrville General Hospital
J. R. Nichols
Kerville
John Pitcuffer
Jesse
Nick) Reynolds
Pfeuffer
Harper consolidation vote set for Harper School House
An election will be held at the Harper School House on Monday February 17 to decide whether the Harper Independent School District and the Reservation Common School District shall consolidate. County Judge Henry Hirsch appoints James Jung as presiding officer with two judges and two clerks to assist. Recent consolidations nearby have caused Harper to expand facilities.
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Harper
Harper Independent School
Reservation Common
Henry Hirsch
James Jung
Fireman's Dance Draws Big Crowd Despite Snow at Harper
Harper Volunteer Fire Department hosted a well attended dance last Saturday night drawing guests from Kerrville Junction Fredericksburg and surrounding territory. Despite cold spell and snow the event drew a large crowd steadying hopes for annual or semi annual repeats.
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Harper
Kerrville
Junction
Fredericksburg
Schreiner Co Sells Mohair At 50c to 75c
Schreiner Wool company announced a mohair sale of 150000 pounds at 50 to 75 cents per pound. Guy Burton, Texas representative for Forte Dupee Sawyer Co of Boston, purchased the lot. Shipment cleared the Kerrville warehouse early this week, with spring clip due in two weeks barring bad weather.
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Schreiner
Kerrville Times
Quest for Perfect Happiness in Catholic Thought
Excerpt discusses human longing for happiness, Christianity's aim of true joy, and the limits of earthly bliss. It cites Socrates, Wordsworth, Gray, Emerson, Tennyson, Browning, and others to argue for immortality and the soul's continual longing beyond mortal life.
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Socrates
Plato
Miss Proctoe
Wordsworth
Addison
Gray
Emerson
Tennyson
Mrs. Browning
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Christ
Gillespie Co
Japan
Hitler
Mexico
United States
Illinois
Jdge
Canada
Abraham Lincoln
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
T. H. Alcorn
Harper Methodist Church
Ellis Thomas
Luther League
Woman's Missionary Society
Penrose B. Metcalfe
Howe
Haney
Ol- Voelkel — Lang
George Duderstadt
Linton
Duderstadt
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Kerr Man
Lutheran Group
Voo
Harper P.T.A
Mrs. Larkin
Willie Strackbein
Steven
Strackbein
Stevenson
Vene Cottle
J. C. Cosper
Floyd Cosper
Ed. L
Elmo Jumpkins
Denice
Schreiner Co
Oau
Wilbur Campbell
Little Daughter
J. F. Wedekind
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