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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1941
Page
9
A plane crash near Harper claimed the life of a local boy and left seven dead with nine injured. Officials investigated the crash site and identified several victims among travelers. The tragedy prompted emergency response teams to secure the area and assist survivors.
L. E. Thomas of Harper was co-pilot on an Eastern Air Lines Douglas airliner that crashed near Atlanta during a New York to Atlanta flight. Pilot James E. Perry, Rep. William D. Byron of Maryland, and four passengers died. nine were injured. Capt. E. V. Rickenbacker was trapped in the wreckage. Thomas, about 31, had 12 years of flying experience and previously trained at Dallas area schools before joining Eastern.
The February term Grand Jury adjourned after three days. Murrell Knowles, indicted for burglary, escaped custody but was recaptured near the Double-Horn road. he is ill in jail. Carmen Thompson, indicted for auto theft, pleaded guilty and was sentenced.
Dr. George C. Hester professor of government Southwestern University Georgetown Texas and George W. Winningham former writer battle for a streamlined state government They argue current setup wastes taxpayers money and hurts efficiency citing Byrd reforms in Virginia and Chandler reforms in Kentucky and others Both men served in the Forty third Texas House of Representatives and now advocate reform to improve governance and cut costs.
The Texas State Banking Board granted a charter on February 25 to establish Security State Bank in Fredericksburg with $50,000 capital and $15,000 reserve. Fredericksburg National Bank protested and urged an open hearing held February 14. former Gov Dan Moody and others spoke for the protest. The new bank will open once a location is chosen.
Divine worship Mass at 10 o clock every Sunday and on Holy days of obligation. An 8 30 mass on the third Sunday each month and on all Holydays. Weekday bell at 7 30 a m with Mass at 7 45 a m. Discussion Club meets second and fourth Sundays at 1 30 p m. Lent begins Feb 26 with Friday 7 45 devotions Stations of the Cross. Public invited to attend services and meetings.
Rev T H Alcorn leads Sunday school at 10 a m and morning service at 11 with an evening service at 7 15 p m The W M A meets Mondays at 3 p m Prayer and teachers meetings are Wednesdays at 7 15 p m G As and R As gather Fridays at 7 15 p m
Harper Methodist Church invites attendees to Sunday school at 10 each Sunday, with regular services on the First Sunday at 3 PM and the Third Sunday at 11 AM, plus nightly services at 7 PM. Reverend Ellis Thomas, Pastor.
The text explains how the slain animal stands as a substitute for the sinner's life. The act of laying hands transfers guilt, and the life of the sacrificed animal represents the punishment due for transgressions. Blood is tied to life and sprinkled by the priest near the mercy seat, symbolizing life offered before God.
Sunday School and English services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:00 a m English 11:00 a m on the 1st Sunday and 7:30 p m on the 4th Sunday German Service on the 3rd Sunday at 11:00 a m Luther League meets on the 2nd Sunday Woman's Missionary Society on the 3rd Wednesday at 2:00 p m We invite and welcome you.
A carload of John Deere combines arrived at the local railroad depot for Krauskopf Bros. dealers, the first of its kind to be received this year.
A group from St. Anthony's Society hosted a Sunday party dinner at the Catholic Rectory in honor of Father Gitter's 37th birthday. A generous check was given as a birthday gift. Attendees included Father Wolf and assistants Father Galle and Father Coleman, Dr. and Mrs. Leo Klein, and Miss Mathilda Funk. Mrs. L. E. Barber of San Antonio attended.
The P T A will meet for their regular meeting March 7 at the high school auditorium. The topic is the Safety Program. You are cordially invited to attend this meeting. Miss Doris Hopf was a weekend guest of Miss Dawn Whitworth.
The piece reflects on Old Testament atonement through burnt offerings and the notion of a vicarious sacrifice. It contrasts God’s justice as a consuming fire with mercy shown by a substitute sacrifice, illustrating how sin’s wages are death and faith in the offered sacrifice preserves the soul.
Governor Lehman announces Bill of Rights Week February 16 to 23 to promote study of the first ten amendments in New York public schools. The piece explains the amendments’ protections, including free expression, assembly, due process, and rights against unreasonable searches and cruel punishment, urging nationwide adoption.
Stanton B. Leeds profiles Rene de Chambrun, a dual US French citizen born in Paris 1906, lineage from Lafayette, Saint Cyr and Ecole des Sciences Politiques graduate, and lawyer, serving as liaison with British forces during World War II and recounting his dramatic Dunkirk evacuation and flight to England.
Gillespie County Selective Service Board received call No 7 from Ft Sam Houston induction station requesting five men to report March 7. Call No 6 and Call No 8 were blanks for Gillespie county. On Feb 25 the following men aged 21 to 32 are in line for the March 7 call for a year of military training: Kott Neffendorf Moss Danz Hartmann Welch Xoenig Lindenberg Meurer Evans Henke. Lindenberg may go as a replacement on Call No 4. date not set.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist church gathered at Mrs. Frank Staudt’s home for a discussion on their Study Course of Uprooted American. Cake and cocoa were served to Mrs. Theo Oehler, Mrs. Gillie Pape, Mrs. Ruben Bode, and Mrs. Carl Oehler. Next meeting set for March 12 at Mrs. Carl Oehler’s.
New 1941 license plates become legally attachable next Saturday marking the start of the annual tag season. Only 200 plates sold so far. owners urged to purchase soon before a rush at month’s end. No price changes. titles required by January 31 under Certificate Title law. blanks available at the tax collector’s office with Notary signing. The legislature’s driver license bill awaits Senate action, status pending.
A writer argues that Britain faces calls to shift aid to the United States and away from home defense. The piece contrasts Britain’s insistence on protecting its ports with calls for American support, noting strategic logic behind a home defense focus and questioning why France’s needs were not prioritized earlier. The author cautions against abandoning island defense for distant aid.
The senior class plans a three act comedy titled Feuden in the Hills. Performances are set for about three weeks away with listed characters including Mr. Martin Ralston Coffey Marie Reese Edna Mae Zula Ruth Harper Doris Hopf Jed Victor Fritz Grandma Annabel Sageser Sam Print John Honig Dina Print Doris Ruth Coggeshall Dr Amber Crombie V C Whitworth Myrtle Dawn Whitworth and their families.
Miss Stella Strackbein and Corporal Charles Rose Jr were married Saturday at the Lutheran church with Rev. Walter C. Probst officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Strackbein of Harper, wore a soldier crepe dress and carried cala lilies. The couple will reside in Brownwood where he trains at Camp Bowie.
Dr. William Z. Burke state veterinarian conducts bovine tuberculosis tests in Gillespie County. The report notes a hope that no tuberculosis is found among local cattle and urges those with cattle to participate in testing.
4 H club boys from district 7 are featured in a technicolor film showing their work and play. Harper hosts Tuesday March 4 at 8 p m in the hall beside St Anthony church with free admission. Palace theatre in Fredericksburg hosts Friday and Saturday March 7 and 8 with club members seen in Brownwood encampment and Corn Belt trip. County Agent H F Grote explains the film.
Regular monthly Farmers League meeting set for next Tuesday March 4 at 8 p m at the Catholic Church hall. Special feature will be moving pictures on 4-H club accomplishments with commentary by Mr. Grote. All members and interested parties urged to attend. Mrs J S Whitewood and Mr and Mrs L Harper traveled to San Antonio last Thursday with Kerrville visit.
Dr Burke will test local cattle in Fredericksburg on Monday March 3 1941 in the afternoon. People desiring this service in town should keep cattle at home on Monday and may send names to the Chamber of Commerce from rural communities.
The text argues that humans cannot judge God's actions by finite standards and that evil arises from human free will within a created order. It notes God did not erace creation and that divine sympathy is expressed by the Incarnation to share in human suffering.
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