Commissioners Raise Precinct Officers Salaries in January Session
Harper County Commissioners approved a salary basis for Justice of the Peace and Constable of Precinct One and set annual pay at 840 and 900 respectively plus mileage. Other county officers retain fee basis with salaries fixed for several posts. four commissioners’ salaries set at 1400 each. Court discussed vacant Precinct One justice position due to army service and possible interim appointment.
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Gillespie County
Commissioners’ Court
Justice of the Peace
Daly Esen
Precinct One
New York pilot L. E. Thomas rises with Eastern Air Lines
L E Thomas, 31, a Harper Texas native, is employed as pilot with the Great Silver Fleet of Eastern Air Lines. He trained at Dallas Aviation School in 1929, flew barnstorming routes, served in the Army Air Corps, and has 3460 total flight hours. Based at New York Municipal Airport LaGuardia Field, he is a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps Reserve.
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New York City
L. E. Thomas
Harper
Texas
Eastern Air Lines
E. V. Rickenbacher
Thomas
Dallas Aviation School
Love Field
Dallas
San Antonio
Houston
Wichita Falls
Tyler
Stinson, Waco
Beechcraft
J. K. Kepley
Ai!man of
New York Municipal
la Guardian Field
Army Air Corps Reserve
Young Men Turning 21 Not Yet Required to Register
A January 14 1941 note from Selective Service in Austin clarifies that men who reached age 21 after October 16 1940 are not yet to be registered until a national proclamation is issued. The directive allows volunteering for induction under existing rules and is signed by Captain Morris S Schwarz of the Man Power Division.
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Selective Service
Austin
Texas
United States
Selective Service Reg
Fredericksburg nursery hosts fall selection event
Pecan Belt Nursery on Route 1 Fredericksburg promotes tree shrub orders while selection is complete. Club members dine with Mr and Mrs Youngblood hosting Vitaminium ware demonstration. Attendees include Clinton Brown Berry Oehler Ray Roberts and Walter Parker family. Marshal Brown injures arm sawing wood. taken to Kerrville for care. Devils River club meets for foundation pattern cutting. Kimble county group newly organized.
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Pecan Belt Nursery
Route 1
Fredericksburg
Carlos Parker
David Schmidt
Devils River
Kimble County
W. O. Grosenbacher
W. A. Hopf
John S. Whitewood
George Allen Gibson
New Home Showcased With Stones From Eleven States
The article describes a new home for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kroll with a front porch feature built from rocks gathered from eleven states. Tommie Harlan is credited as the contraster and Gordon Harper did the wiring for the residence.
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Mrs
Frank Kroll
Roeks
Tommie Harlan
Gordon Harper
Israel In The School Of God
A sermon argues that human nature and religion clash since ancient times and miracles establish true divine origin. It cites Exodus plagues to show Jehovah’s supremacy and judgment, teaching that only a God of power, justice, and liberation can reveal true faith. The text urges readers to reflect on scripture chapters 7–11 and the distinction between idols and the God of Israel.
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Earth
Moses
Goshen
Israel
Abraham
District Court Convenes Here Feb 17
Church notices announce Mass at 10 o clock every Sunday and Holy days. An early Mass at 8 80 on the third Sunday each month and all Holy days. Weekday bells ring at 7 30 a m Mass at 7 45 a m. The Discussion Club meets on the second and fourth Sundays at 1 30 p m.
Friendly Church notices at First Baptist Church
The Friendly Church ushers in Sunday school at 10 a m led by H H Fairchild and services at 11 a m and 7 15 p m. W M A meets Mondays at 3 p m G A s and RA s meet Fridays 7 15 p m with prayer and teachers meetings Wednesdays 7 15 p m.
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First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev. T., H. Alcorn
Sunday church services and hours listed
Sunday schools every Sunday at 10. First Sunday services at 3:00 p m. Third Sunday services at 11:00 a m. Night services at 7. You are wholeheartedly invited to attend.
Sunday Church Schedule With Multiple Services
Sunday School on 1st and 3rd Sundays. English services on 1st Sunday 11:00 am and 4th Sunday 7:30 pm. German Service on 3rd Sunday 11:00 am. Luther League on 2nd Sunday. Woman's Missionary Society on 3rd Wednesday 2:00 pm. All are invited and welcome.
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Luther League
Woman’ S Missionary Society
Gov Veterinarian To Make Tuberculin Tests In February
William Z. Burke U S Department of Agriculture veterinary inspector will conduct tuberculin tests in Gillespie County in February at no charge. He will test any cattle regardless of breed. Cattle owners may submit name and address at the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. For sale used incubators 250 250 450 Egon Klier Fredericksburg. Frank Kroll visit Whitewood ranch Monday.
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William Z. Burke
United States Department of Agriculture
Gillespie County
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County District Court Jurors Chosen for February Session
Gillespie County to convene February 17 for a light docket district court session. District Clerk E L Schmidt supplied Sheriff Alfred Klaerner with juror lists for prospective grand and petit jurors. A jury commission named numerous candidates, with many surnames reflecting local families and businesses.
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Gillespie County
E. L. Schmidt
Alfred Klaerner
Schmidt
Hugo Kallenberg
Ben Durst
Wm. Burg
Adolf Evers, Jr
Edwin Itz
Reinhard Behrends
Lorenz W. Wendel
Leroy Brandon
Archie Brodie
Arthur Rabke
Hilmar Burrer
Max Lange
Alvin Oehler
Edgar A. Gold
Adolf Nebgen
Eugene Koennecke
Emil Lochte
Edwin Pfiester
Emil Dietrich
God Reveals I AM to Israelite People in Exodus Tale
In discussing Exodus 3 13 14 the speaker argues the God of Moses proves true power over magicians and idols and reveals His name I AM asserting God as the sole personality and existence driving natural religion. the Israelite understanding is set against idolatry.
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Moses
God
Israel
Gilles County Forms Livestock Protective Association
Gillespie County ranchers discuss organizing a Gillespie County Livestock Protective Association at the Court House to combat rising livestock theft. A seven member committee was appointed to draft plans for the next meeting set for Saturday at 2 p m and to consider hiring a state ranger.
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Gillespie County Livestock Protective Association
Court House
Alex Jung
Lee Brandon
Gillespie County
F. B. Riley
Crabapple
Waldemar Hansen
Knopp
Edwin Dittmar
Harper
Emil Petsch
Luckenbach
Wm. Bratherich
Cherry Spring
Seth Rode
Doss
Ben Kneese
Weedeeue Remen, Kelmeler Co. Listing in Texas Auction
A stock reduction notice announces the sale of a stock of new Weed ee ue ee Remen items from the supplier Kelmeler & Killer Co. at a Texas location. The listing notes the price range and bidding terms for buyers seeking bulk purchases.
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Kelmeler & Killer Co
Ieke
Texas
Landmark Supreme Court ruling on flag salute sparks backlash
The editorial condemns the high court for allowing schools to compel flag pledges, notes expulsions and job losses linked to refusals, and argues innocent children bear the stigma. It warns of future injustices and urges that the flag symbolize unity without compelled public fealty.
Farmers' League Meeting Next Tuesday Night
The Farmers' League announces a regular meeting next Tuesday January 28 with two speakers. The event, like previous meetings, promises value for farmers and ranchers and offers self improvement through monthly gatherings. L C Jung secretary invites farmers ranchers and business people to attend.
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League
L. C. Jung
Sec'y
Cattle Guard Rebuilt by Parish Members at St Anthony
Parish members at St Anthony's raised funds and performed the rebuild of a narrow cattle guard. Donations covered materials and labor, yielding a wide wingless ridgeless gate that allows easy entrance. The non patented design can be copied by others.
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St. Anthony’s
Dissent Claims Flag Salute Coercion Violates Rights
Stone writes that compulsory flag expressions may be a valid state tool in education but the Constitution does not require or sanction such loyalty displays. He argues First and Fourteenth Amendments prohibit coercion and seek to protect rights amid a peacetime army and widespread flag display. The piece recalls World War I crowds and hat rituals as context for protecting civil liberties.
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Stone
Bishop Lucey Named To Fill Vacancy In Amarillo See
Archbishop Giovannia Cicocnani announces Pope Pius XII has appointed Most Rev. Robert E. Lucey bishop of Amarillo to succeed the late Bishop Crossaerts, died Sept. 3, 1940. Lucey, born in Los Angeles, rose in welfare and labor work and international peace. He studied at St. Patrick's Seminary and North American College Rome, was ordained May 14, 1916, served in Los Angeles, led parishes in California, and became Bishop of Amarillo, expanding Catholic education including Price College.
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Amleto Giovannia Cicocnani
United States
Amarillo
Texas
Price College
Christmas Cheer Contest Winners Prompt Report
Two winning numbers shown in the Christmas Cheer Contest are 57757 for a Leather Jacket and 53828 for a Resistor Hat. Recipients are urged to report promptly. Sterling Bros, Mr and Mrs Eugar Coggeshall and family visited Har per Sunday.
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Sterling Bros
Mrs
Eugar Coggeshall
Harper Sunday
Let Us Honor the Flag and Teach Respect in Schools
The excerpt urges honoring the flag without persecution or tyranny. It warns against exploiting patriotism for petty malice and calls for reasonable methods to promote respect, especially among schoolchildren, while avoiding extreme displays.
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U. S
Extension Magazine
The Soul Theory Compared With Evolutionary Views
An essay argues that Catholics affirm a distinct human soul as a spiritual principle created by God, unlike materialist views that reduce humans to animal lineage. It counters popular fears that man lacks a soul and claims robust philosophical and scientific support for the soul theory against atheistic or agnostic critiques.
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Church
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Harper Citizen
Eastern Airlines
Morris S. Schwarz
Signal Corps
Harper Methodist Church
Ellis Thomas
Gov
Egon Klier
South Milam
Whitewood Ranch
Petit Jury
Elgin E. Beyer
Chester Feller
Carl Weber
Theo Hartmann
Edgar Ellebracht
Hugo Barsch
Albert Kordzik
George Besier
Edwin Herbert
Emil E. Crenwelge
Edgar Maenius
Edmund D. Friedrich
Alonzo Duecker
Eddie Ottmer
Charles M. Pehl
Felix Houy
Ernst Lochte
Chester Moldenhauer
Edmund Fiedler
Martin J. Dittmar
Edgar Dearing
Otto Dietz
Carl Klinksick
Fred Mathisen
Walter Wallendorf
Bernhard Pehl
Alex Behrends
Sem Rode
Edgar Tatsch
Ewald Sagebiel
Adolf Bernhard
Henry Segner
Bruno Doebbler
Edwin Schumann
Walter Wunderlich
Alfred C. Ahrens
Edgar R. Ottmers
Fitzhugh Lee
Edwin Fischer
Emil Horlen
Felix E. Durst
Albert Maner
Harry Alberthal
E. J. Waters
Geo. Brooks
Ottmar Schnert
Elgin Schneider
Hans Wachhals
Adolf D. Wehmeyer
Eli Rode
W. H. Stevens, Jr
Archie Geistweidt
Bruno K. E. Fritz
Johnnie Burg
Benno Bang
Erwin Durst
Alfred Kordzik
Johnnie Stein
Bodo Feller
Max Jenschke
Harry Kunz
Rudolf Hohmann
Alfons Feller
Paul Sultemeyer
Reuben Leyendecker
Oliver Rabke
Oswald Kirchner
Walter Kordzik
Otto Land
Emil Wilke
Eugene Durst
Henry Evans
Harry J. W. Eckert
Edwin Braeutigam
Bruno Ariitt
Elgin Dittmar
Alfred Vogel
Harry H. Hopf
Ruben Schmidt
Albert T. Hartmann
A i. Alseen
Pesvee
Supreme Court
India
Watchtower Ad Bible Tract Society
Board of Education
Minmalin
Harlan F
Farmers’ League
Lucey
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