Road project advances in Gillespie County under WPA direction
A 12000 dollar road improvement between Harper and Kerrville proceeds under Commissioner Robin Nixon with WPA supervision by Chas Barrett. Workers stage culverts, sub grade with a caterpillar tractor, and plan caliche topping to deliver a safer, smoother Hill Country route for Harper Fredericksburg Kerrville and Junction travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Kerrville
Gillespie County
Robin Nixon
Chas. Barrett
WPA
Pedernales
Fred Gammenthaler
Earl Sylvester Jr
Wm. Wallendorf
Floyd Boatright
Fredericksburg
Junction
Kerr County
Houston
el Paso
Seven Principles of Love and Exodus Reflection
A sermon outlines seven love principles and links affections to will and memory. It discusses how seeing virtue generates love, how affection guides obedience, and how gratitude grows from rescue. Moses leads Israelites at the Red Sea in Exodus as a divine deliverance example, ending with praise to Jehovah. Baptist Church T. H. Aleom, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Moses
Red Sea
Pharoah
Pra
Dekerah
Jehovah
Hell
Baptist Church
T. H. Aleom
Our Passing Democracy on All Out Aid to Britain Bill
The essay condemns Barkley McCormack aid to Britain as an assault on Congress power to declare war. It warns of a presidential power grab to open ports and transfer U S war materiel, possibly transforming Brooklyn Navy Yard into a British base and making New York an enemy port. It urges Americans to protest and defend constitutional government.
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 with Weekly Masses and Club Meetings
Divine worship at 10 o clock every Sunday and Holy days of obligation. Early Mass at 8 30 on the third Sunday and all Holydays. Weekday bell at 7 30, Mass at 7 45. Discussion Club second and fourth Sundays at 1 30. Sunday school at 10. H H Fairchild Morning service 11 Evening 7 15. W M A Mondays 3 p m. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays 7 15. G A s and RA s Fridays 7 15 p m.
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday school every Sunday at 10 a.m. First Sunday service at 3 p.m. Third Sunday service at 11 a.m. Night service at 7 p.m. Friendly invitation extended to all to attend.
Lutheran Church Notices and Service Schedule
Walter C. Probst, Pastor invites participation at Sunday School on the first and eighth Sundays at 10:00 a.m English services on the first Sunday at 11:00 a.m fourth Sunday at 7:30 p.m German Service on the eighth Sunday at 11:00 a.m Luther League meets on the second Sunday at 7:30 p.m Woman's Missionary Society gathers the third Wednesday at 2:00 p.m All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Woman’s Missionary Society
Defense production tests reveal engine shortage and delays
Admiral Towner criticized the administration and flagged a one to two year engine shortage. Of 1600 aircraft on order only 445 were delivered in 1940, signaling a major production shortfall. Walter Winchell comments suggest December RAF deliveries ran at about 100 planes weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jon J. Towner
Walter Winchell
Navy
United States
RAF
Leader Dies After Service to Scouting
Report notes the death of a prominent figure linked to the Baden-Powell legacy, describing his long service and leadership roles. The obituary nods to his contributions to youth movement work and the organization’s early development.
Large Water Tank Move Adds Fire Safety in Harper
Fred Wedekind moved a 12 foot high tank that once served the Fredericksburg courthouse water system to Harper. The 10 000 gallon tank will be kept full to aid the Harper Volunteer Fire Department, supplementing the 12 000 gallon supply at Bill Kaiser’s firehouse. Community events include a Firemen’s Dance at Bein’s Hall on Feb 8 and a CYO program at Peter’s Hall in Fredericksburg on Feb 2 featuring Ted Bill and Bob over WOAIL and a Hillbilly singing group plus a one act play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wedekind
Fredericksburg
Harper
Old Court House
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Bill Kaiser
Bein’s Hall
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Mary’s Parish
Peter’s Hall
Ted
Bill
Bob
Woail
CYO Hillbilly
Texas Playboys
W. A. Kaiser
J. F. Wedekind
Court House
Mrs Lang Seriously Hurt in Car Accident
Mr and Mrs Albert Lang and daughter Lillian visited Langs mother in Fredericksburg Sunday. Mrs Lang had a prior automobile accident last week and suffered serious injuries including a broken collar bone. Speedy recovery wished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lang
Lillian
Harper Parent Teacher Association Meeting February 7
The Harper P T A will hold its next regular meeting at the high school on February 7 with a special Founders Day program led by sponsor Miss Connie Smith. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Parent Teacher Association
Connie Smith
P.T. A
Harper High School
Walter Markwordt Takes Over Sageser Station
Walter Markwordt leased the Sageser Filling Station building with opening day planned for Saturday February 1. He will offer Humble gas oils and accessories for sale and invites visitors to the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Markwordt
Sageser
Walter Marquardt
Markwordt
Mr. Markwordt
Baden-Powell Remembered as Founder of World Scout Movement
The passage honors Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts, noting his 1908 start of the movement, global spread, US charter by Congress, and decades of travels. It cites his late life in Kenya Colony, his Africa voyage in 1987, and his wish to die in Africa, praising his impact on boys worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Baden-Powell
Sey Hees
Robert Smyth
Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scouts of America
Congress
Lord Baden-Powell
United States
Kenya
Klein Branch Club Discusses Yard Plans and Roses
Gillespie county women at the Klein Branch club meeting led by Miss Martin discuss yard planning, rose care and insect control. Committees for Finance Recreation Expansion were appointed and charter member Mrs D W Duderstadt leaves for a new country. next meeting February 12 with Mrs J M Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Miss Martin
Klein
D. W. Duderstadt
Tyler
Mesdames W. H. Stevens
Dan Wiley
A. Frederick
G. C. Stevens
J. D. Stevens
Pat Rogers
J. M. Stevens
Fat Stock Show Set for Feb 1 at Rodeo Grounds
The Future Farmers of America will stage their Fat Stock Show on Saturday February 1 at the rodeo grounds with 47 animals listed. R R Tippit and Kerrville agriculture teacher will judge starting promptly at two o'clock in the afternoon. Come out and help the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers of America
Rodeo Grounds
R. R. Tippit
Kerrville
Home Demonstration Club elects delegate and plans Feb 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. A forty two party was planned for Friday night February 14 at the Wedekind store. New member Mrs. B. L. Faris accepted. Next meeting set for February 6 with doughnuts and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Saturday evening for Michal Lanier Thomas infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Thomas of Linton near Corpus Christi. Born Friday morning Jan 24 at a Corpus Christi hospital the infant lived only a few hours. Rev. T. H. Alcorn officiated at 3 p.m. Jan 25. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family and relatives. Geneva Duderstadt Thomas is Mrs. M. C. Thomas prior to marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Dept Dance Benefits New Truck
Members of the Harper Volunteer Fire Department sponsor a dance at Bein’s Hall on February 8 to raise funds for a new fire truck and equipment. Texas Playboys provide music for the event shared by Harper and surrounding communities.
Gillespie County Home Demonstration Council convenes first meeting
The Gillespie County Home Demonstration Council held its January meeting with officers in charge including Mrs. Henry Baethge as chairman and Mrs. Pete Baethge as vice chairman. Committees were appointed for Finance Exhibit Yearbook Expansion Recreation HMeducational Reporters and plan to host a March tea commemorating five years of home demonstration work. The group scheduled future committee reports for February and a February 22 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 by the bedside of their daughter and sister, Mrs. M. C. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Duderstadt
Fred Bode
Corpus Christi
Daugther
M. C. Thomas
Fredericksburg visit by the Jones family and Ruth
Mr and Mrs P F Jones and daughter Ruth made a business visit to Fredericksburg on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bierschwabe
Dean Hopf
Little Daughter
Fredericksburg
P. F. Jones
Ruth
The Soul Theory Persists In Catholic View
The article argues the soul theory gains strength from science failing to prove a brain basis for intelligence. It cites Wallace and others, urges belief in a soul as essential to civilization, morality, and meaning, warning that without a soul there is no conscience, freedom, or immortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Wallace
Darwin
Fairbrain
Ness
Windle
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the Friendly Church
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P.T. A. Meeting
Douglas Duderstadt
Alvin Kensing
White Bluff
Kimble County
Walter Tarr
San Antonio
Ernst Tarr
Santa Rosa Hospital
J. B. Robison
Mrs. Smith
Legion, Texas
J. P. Coppedge
Mrs
Floyd Casper and Son
Roy Cottle
W. O. Grosenbacher
Paul Jones
Lon Whetstone
Russel Wallach
Herman Kaiser
Anton Leth
Robert Leth
Harold Dietel
Carpet Volunteer Fire Department
Roy Roberts
Richard Roeder
Maxie Baumann
Belmore Roberts
Home Demonstration Council
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