Road Project Between Harper and Kerrville Under Way
A $12,000 county WPA assisted road project between Harper and Kerrville in Gillespie County moves forward under Commissioner Robin Nixon and WPA supervisor Chas Barrett. Workers advance culverts and sub grading with a Caterpillar tractor and grader, planning caliche topping to improve access for locals and visiting tourists from Fredericksburg Kerrville and Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Kerrville
Gillespie County
Robin Nixon
Chas. Barrett
WPA
Pedernales
Fred Gammenthaler
Earl Sylvester Ir
Wm. Wallendorf
Floyd Boatright
Fredericksburg
Junction
Seven Principles of Love and Exodus Inspired Teaching
The text outlines seven love principles tied to belief in admirable qualities and how affection resists willful control. It then links these ideas to Israel’s exodus, God’s deliverance through Moses, the Red Sea escape, and the resulting praise, arguing that genuine worship follows heartfelt affection for God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Moses
Red Sea
Pharoah
Jehovah
Hell
Aleomn
All Out Aid to Britain Bill Sparks Debate in America
A wartime opinion piece argues the Barkley McCormack proposal risks turning the United States into a dictatorship by letting the president transfer arms and ships to Britain without Congress declaration. It warns of an enemy port New York and calls for democratic restraint and constitutional adherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Washington
Europe
Barkley-McCormack
Congress
Great Britain
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York
London
Coventry
United States
U. S
Lincoln
Jefferson
America
Church Notices and Weekly Schedule
Divine worship at 10:00 am every Sunday and Holy Days of obligation. An 8:30 am Mass on the third Sunday monthly and on all Holydays. Weekday bell at 7:30 am, Mass at 7:45 am. Discussion Club on 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 pm. Sunday school at 10:00 am. H. H. Fairchild Morning service 11, Evening 7:15. W. M. A. Mondays 3 pm. Prayer and teachers meetings Wednesdays 7:15. G. A. and R. A. Fridays 7:15.
Harper Methodist Church Weekly Services and Groups
Sunday school every Sunday at 10. First Sunday services at 3 00 pm. Third Sunday services at 11 00 am. Night services at 7. Rev Ellis Thomas pastor. English and German services on specified Sundays. Luther League and Woman's Missionary Society meet monthly with invitation to all.
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Luther League
Woman’s Missionary Society
Defense production program under fire in Congress
Admiral Jon J. Towner criticized the administration's aims to police the world and highlighted a serious engine shortage delaying recovery. Of 1600 planes ordered only 445 were delivered in 1940. Walter Winchell suggests December RAF deliveries ran at 100 per week, underscoring the Navy's difficulties.
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Congress
Jon J. Towner
Walter Winchell
Navy
United States
RAF
Baden-Powell dies a world scout founder at rest
A report recalls Lord Baden-Powell’s life from 1876 to 1908 guiding youth as a soldier and founder of the Scout movement. It notes his travels including three world voyages, late years in Kenya Colony, and his expressed wish to die in Africa, with the Boy Scouts worldwide honoring his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Loey
Robert Smyth
Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scouts of America
Congress
Lord Baden-Powell
United States
Kenya
Large Water Tank Moved To Harper For Fire Protection
The 12 foot high tank moved from Fredericksburg to Harper will hold about 10 600 gallons and sit atop a tower reaching 87 to 40 feet total height Once erected it will stay full to aid the Harper Volunteer Fire Department in case of fire This plus a 12 000 gallon tank at Bill Kaiser’s place strengthens local protection A Firemen dance is announced at Bein’s Hall on Saturday night February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wedekind
Fredericksburg
Harper
Old Court House
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Bill Kaiser
Bein’s Hall
Bein’e Hall
Texas Playboys
W. A. Kaiser
J. F. Wedekind
Court House
CYO Sponsors Program in Fredericksburg at Peters Hall
The Catholic Youth Organization of St. Marys Parish Fredericksburg sponsors a Sunday program at Peters Hall featuring Ted Bill and Bob radio artists over WOAI. The Hillbilly group will sing and a one act play with a matrimonial bureau backdrop promises big laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Mary’s Parish
Fredericksburg
Peter’s Hall
Ted
Bill
Bob
WOAI
CYO Hillbilly
Lang Family Visits Fredericksburg After Accident
Mr and Mrs Albert Lang and daughter Miss Lillian visited Mr Langs mother in Fredericksburg Sunday. Mrs Lang was seriously injured last week in an automobile accident with a broken collar bone among other injuries. We wish her a speedy recovery.
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Albert Lang
Lillian
P T A Meeting Scheduled for February Seventh
The Harper Parent Teacher Association will hold its next regular meeting at the high school building on February 7. A special Founders Day program will be led by sponsor Connie Smith. Everyone is invited.
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Harper Parent Teacher Association
Connie Smith
P.T. A
Harper High School
Walter Marquardt Opens Sageser Station with Humble Brand
Walter Marquardt leases the Sageser Filling Station and plans opening day on Saturday February 1 with Humble gas oils and accessories. Visitors encouraged to stop by on opening day or thereafter. OL Douglas Duderstadt buys Alvin Kensing ranch west of Harper in White Bluff Kimble county. family to move soon. Walter Tarr and family visit San Antonio for hospitalization of Ernst Tarr at Santa Rosa Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Marquardt
Sageser
Markwordt
Mr. Markwordt
OL Douglas Duderstadt
Alvin Kensing
Harper
White Bluff
Kimble County
Walter Tarr
San Antonio
Ernst Tarr
Santa Rosa Hospital
Klein Branch club discusses yard plans and roses seminar
Gillespie county women focus on landscaping at the Klein Branch club meeting at Mrs. D. W. Duderstadt's home. Miss Martin urges a yard plan and reports on a Tyler horticulturist lecture on roses. Committees chosen and a charter member, Mrs. Duderstadt, departs. Meeting adjourns to Feb 12 with Mrs. J. M. Stevens.
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Gillespie County
Miss Martin
Klein
D. W. Duderstadt
Tyler
Mesdames W. H. Stevens
Dan Wiley
A. Frederick
Mesdames
G. C. Stevens
J. D. Stevens
Pat Rogers
Mesdaines
L. A. Steves
Matt Stevens
Duderstadt
Fat Stock Show Set for Kerrville February First
The Future Farmers of America will stage their Fat Stock Show on Saturday February 1 at the rodeo grounds with 47 animals listed to date. Judge R R Tippit and Kerrville agriculture teacher will judge starting promptly at two o'clock in the afternoon. Come out and support the boys.
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Farmers of America
Rodeo Grounds
R. R. Tippit
Kerrville
Home Demonstration Club elects delegate and plans party
The Home Demonstration Club met with 13 members led by president Mrs. Tommie Harlan. Mrs. P F Jones was elected council delegate replacing Mrs. Pete Baethge. The group planned a forty two party for St Valentine day Feb 14 at Wedekind store and invited all. New member Mrs B L Faris was welcomed. Next meeting is February 6. Hosts served doughnuts and coffee.
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Home Demonstration Club
L. H. Alcorn
Tommie Harlan
P. F. Jones
Pete Baethge
Wedekind
B. L. Faris
Infant Dies. Funeral Held for Michal Lanier Thomas
Funeral services were held at Harper cemetery for Michal Lanier Thomas infant son of Mr and Mrs M C Thomas of Linton near Corpus Christi. Born January 24 at a Corpus Christi hospital the baby lived only hours and was laid to rest January 25 with Rev T H Alcorn officiating. The bereaved family and relatives are remembered by the community. Mrs Thomas was formerly Geneva Duderstadt daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Duderstadt of Klein Branch.
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Michal Lanier Thomas
M. C. Thomas
Linton
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Hospital
Harper Cemetery
T. H. Alcorn
Thomas
Geneva Duderstadt
G. W. Duderstadt
Klein Branch
Harper Volunteer Fire Dance Promises Support and Fundraiser
Harper Volunteer Fire Department hosts a dance at Bein'e Hall on February 8 to raise money for a new fire truck and equipment. The event features music by the Texas Playboys and advances tickets are on sale in Helper and surrounding stores to back local volunteers.
Gillespie County Home Demonstration Council organizes for year
The Gillespie County Home Demonstration Council held its first 2025 meeting Saturday January 25 with officers and committees announced for Finance Exhibit Yearbook Expansion Recreation Educational and Reports. Plans include a March tea marking five years of home demonstration work and a February council session to report committee progress.Mrs A Brandon and Miss Viola Sauer visited White Oak to organize a new home demonstration club. The council planned to reconvene February 22 after regular business.
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Gillespie County
Oliver Rabke
Reinhold Beyer
J. O. Stevens
T. Harlan
Alfred Heimann
Chas. Sagebiel
N. H. Greathouse
Otto Dittmar
Estha Barsch
A. Brandon
Viola Sauer
White Oak
Duderstadt and Bode Family Visit Corpus Christi
Mr and Mrs G W Duderstadt and Mrs Fred Bode traveled to Corpus Christi last Friday to be at the bedside of their daughter and sister Mrs M C Thomas who is ill.
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G. W. Duderstadt
Fred Bode
Corpus Christi
Daugther
M. C. Thomas
Mr and Mrs P F Jones Visit Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs P F Jones and their daughter Ruth were business visitors in Fredericksburg Saturday evening.
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P. F. Jones
Ruth
Fredericksburg
Soul theory debate on mind and soul in Catholic information
The article argues for the soul theory, citing scientific limits in brain property measurement. It contrasts skull sizes, brain complexity, and famous proponents like Wallace and MacDougall, warning that life without a soul collapses morality, conscience, freedom, and immortality, urging belief in the soul as essential to civilization.
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A. R. Wallace
Darwin
Fairbrain
Prof. MacDougall
Ness
Prof
Windle
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Ellis Thomas
CYO
Walter Markwordt
Sageser Station
J. B. Robison
Mrs. Smith
Legion, Texas
J. P. Coppedge
Arthur Bierschwale
Dean Hopf
Little Daughter
Mrs
Floyd Casper and Son
Roy Cottle
W. O. Grosenbacher
Paul Jones
Lon Whetstone
Kerrville Wedness
Russel Wallace
Herman Kaiser
Anton Leth
4. A. Kaiser
Robert Leth
Herold Dietel
Roy Roberts
Richard Roeder
Maxie Baumann
Belmore Roberts
Home Demonstration Council
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