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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1942
Page
2
War Relief Committee for Gillespie County an early County wide campaign aims to raise 6400 dollars four times the current call. The committee pledges broad citizen participation to support the cause with the Red Cross described as second to the Navy in importance.
The annual election of Community Committeemen and delegates for Gillespie County Agricultural Conservation Communities was held in the courthouse last Friday. Alfred C. Metzger and others were chosen as officers and alternates for Communities I II and III. Volunteers as well as information seekers were invited to visit the Chamber of Commerce headquarters where a secretary will be on duty daily until the campaign ends.
C W Simmons of the A and M College Extension Service urges planting forest trees from December through the dominant season on sub-marginal lands. The 1942 AAA program pays 4.50 per acre for pines and 6 per acre for other trees with spacing and survival requirements. A $15 forestry allowance is added to the soil building grant. Farmers should contact county agents to obtain seedlings from the Indian Mound Forestry Nursery near Alto, Texas, which has about 3.5 million seedlings available.
Lie J. Berg is vice-chairman and Walter Kott a member of the community committee Hugo Usener chosen as alternate Otto R. Grona elected delegate Willie J. Berg The delegates from the three Communities met Saturday morning electing the County Committee Otto H. Grona chairman Harry F. Eckhardt vice-chairman and member Thomas Jung Herman H. Maner and Dayton L. Weber elected as alternates to the County Committee
Doctor Geo. W. Cox states that war or not, Christmas should be marked by happiness and good will only if people stay healthy. He warns against candle fires, overheating, crowded homes, late hours, and intemperance in food or drink, urging Texans to conserve health for patriotism.
Santa Claus may greet fewer new cars this Christmas as local dealers report December registrations well below the prior year. Eight new cars and two pickups have been licensed since December first, vs eighteen cars and four pickups a year ago, with delivery delays blamed for the shortfall.
A readable fragment describes making a faux snow for trees using Luz enow with water to create a thick mist and a waxy snow that hardens on the branches. Instructions mention applying handfuls along the limbs and waiting an hour or two for set. It implies ornaments can be used with the snow coating.
State Police Director Homer Garrison said about 100000 Texas vehicle owners have not returned War Department survey cards intended to assess trucks and buses for national defense. He urged owners to mail forms to the War Department in San Antonio or request a card if not received.
Mr and Mrs J S Whitewood and their daughter Mrs A C Wendel were seen shopping in Kerrville on Saturday.
Tax official Wm M Petmecky reminds Gillespie County drivers who have not yet secured a title to do so before December 31. Driving with no title becomes unlawful January 1 and transfers require a title. Owners should bring bills of sale or ownership papers with the title application to Austin. Also notes Texas electrification growth and local holiday plans.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hart of Kerrville were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whitewood Sunday evening.
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