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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1940
Page
6
A columnist laments U S Congress cuts domestic spending while proposing large foreign aid, attacking aid to Finland and Poland as misguided. The piece argues for focus on American needs, criticizes Japan China policy and historic hypocrisy in arms trade.
Sabinal reports a consignment sale of 28,371 pounds of mohair to Boston dealers yielding top rates. No 1 kid hit 92 cents per pound, No 2 kid 77 cents, with overall prices among the best since 1919. Jack Hughes handled the sale for Emery and Conant Co, aided by Frank Grayson and W. R. Nisbet with 6,685 pounds evaluated from original bags.
The Harper F F A project show showcased forty three animals with R E Homan as judge and Larkin directing in J T Glass's absence due to illness. Prizes totaled for mutton lambs calves short haired billies and other classes with Marshall Brown earning multiple top awards and a registered goat raffle won by Pete Baethge. Special thanks were given to local mothers merchants ranchers and businesses for support and prizes.
Rialto Theater will feature Castle On The Hudson an Anatole Litvak film released by Warner Bros starring John Garfield Ann Sheridan and Pat O’Brien Burgess Meredith leads a large supporting cast with Jerome Cowan Gavin Big Boy Williams Henry ONeill Margot Stevenson John Litel and others The story follows life and love beyond law in a romance crafted for Garfield and Sheridan screenplay by Seton Miller Brown Holmes and Courtney Terret from Lewis E Lawes book. FARM TENANCY CONFERENCE Texas Agricultural Workers Association invites tenants landlords and academics to Austin on February 15 to discuss saving small Texas farms as 20 000 abandon them yearly and 350 000 migratory farm workers roam seeking odd jobs The meeting aims to spark a nationwide tenant restoration movement and highlight how urban purchases support rural employment with concern over small farms being absorbed into large plantations as mechanization grows.
An article argues worship must be determined by the Catholic Church, not private conscience. It cites Scripture on church authority, Mass attendance, and the sacraments as safeguards against atheism and modern moral collapse, urging readers to join the St. Anthony's Church discussion club.
Julia Jane Meier seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Meier Jr of Harper died Wednesday and was buried Thursday in Harper cemetery. Rev W C Probst of Kerrville officiated at the funeral with Arthur Schaetter in charge of arrangements. Surviving besides the parents are three sisters and one brother Annie Lucille Edmund and Ida May.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Casper and Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind with daughter Marietta visited Mrs R R Merritt in San Antonio on Saturday and Sunday. They report her condition is rapidly improving during treatment there.
A brief spell away from duties ends as Larida resumes her position at the school. The return follows several days of advance dust and disruption, with officials noting normal operations restore.
Poem recalls a fairy blessed country towns with latticed houses and shady streets. Neighbors share joy and care as lamps glow at night. Stores, churches, socials unite all, with generous suppers and welcoming plates. The speaker cherishes simple community values and timeless hometown pride.
Detroit News notes voters grow wary of debt and favor economy as 1940 public mood shifts. The piece cites the America Speaks Poll and the call for limited government, with Congress pressured to oppose new spending.
Arthur A. Shuck addressed Circle Ten Council's 25th anniversary in Dallas urging Boy Scout training as vital to preserving democracy. He condemned totalitarian systems and contrasted the Scout creed with Nazi and Communist youth manipulation, stressing individual rights and duties.
Texas A and M specialist W R Nesbitt will address a 2 PM Saturday meeting at Hotel Nimitz on mohair grading and Angora goat industry topics with county agent Henry Grote and Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association officials. Also notes Lamb show judging in Fredericksburg and leadership talks.
The Harper Home Demonstration club met February 12 with Mrs. M Jobes. Mrs J T Glass opened the meeting and members answered with a kitchen picture. Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart spoke on brightening dark kitchens. The club sent a quilt to Sunny Home Hospital, San Juan, welcomed two new members, and scheduled the next gathering with Mrs Pete Baethge on February 26.
The Harper 4-H Club met at Harper school at 1 p m on February 12 1940 with new member Doris Hopf. Miss Stewart noted slip sheen as best material for slips. Several officers and members listed as present or absent.
Cherry Mountain Club meets at Mrs Henry Durst's on February 2 with reports on the last council meeting and linoleum finishing tips. Stonewall 4-H club meets with pattern instruction led by Miss Stewart. members bring sewing boxes for next meeting and socialize under Mrs Eckert.
Miss Stewart advises careful pattern work as Rocky Hill 4-H girls meet on February 6 to lay the pattern on fabric and cut the slip. Members Esther Arilitt Lille Mae Arilitt Lottie Eberle Julia Metzger Joyce Striegler Julia Sterling Lottie Sterling sponsor Miss Rolf and agent Miss Stewart participate.
Herman Kaiser was taken to Keidel hospital in Fredericksburg last week with a lung infection. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Fat Stock Show at Fredericksburg Saturday. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Services at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Rev. Willis J. Ray and Dr. T. C. Gardner to speak at the morning service. Frank Nixon, Pastor urges attendance. Also Sunday School at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. on every second, third, and fourth Sunday. Epworth League activities each 6:45 p.m. on those Sundays.
Masses Sundays 8 30 and 10 o clock with Sunday School and societies after the 10 o clock service. On the third Sunday each month and on great feasts Masses at 8 30 and 10 o clock. Lent adds Stations of the Cross Friday nights at 7 45.
Walter C. Probst, Pastor invites attendees to Sunday School and Bible class on the first and eighth Sundays at 10 a.m. Divine Worship at 11 a.m. English service on the first Sunday and German on the third Sunday. Everyone is welcome to worship and work with us.
The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo comes to the San Antonio Auditorium on February 21 for a program drawn from its New York season. Bacchanale Capriccio Espagnol and Ghost Town highlight a five act, premier rich program hailed by Life Time Newsweek and the New York Journal American. Reservations go to Mrs Elizabeth A Devoe at Hotel St Anthony.
Morris Ranch P T A met February 7 and approved a February 17 benefit 42 party. Refreshments will include sandwiches, cake, and coffee. A cordial welcome is extended to all. Mr. and Mrs. R H Morris visit relatives in San Antonio. Opal Reeves, the grade teacher, spent the weekend with relatives.
Morning judging at Fredericksburg Fair Grounds for the seventh annual 4 H and F F A fat stock show. Lambs calves pigs and capons exhibit with ribbons for top four. Auction led by M F Pyka after 1 p m with limited lots per exhibitor. Local interest high despite no cash prizes from the chamber.
The Hill Country, including Gillespie and adjacent counties, saw a second snow event within three weeks on Friday morning. Warm late Thursday gave way to a cold snap as rain turned to sleet and then snow overnight, with seven to nine inches reported regionwide. By Saturday afternoon most had melted.
West Texas youths from over a dozen 4-H clubs and vocational classes entered 88 baby beefs for the Ninth Annual San Angelo Fat Stock Show and Rodeo March 14. The entry deadline is midnight February 19. Milk-fed calves lead entries with about 160 expected. 69 in that class. Abe Mayor, vice-chairman, supervises the milkfed group alongside representatives from Bexar Nolan, McCulloch counties and Sterling City Vocational group.
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