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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
5
The notice records second class mail registration for Harper Texas dated February 25 1926 under the act of March 3 1876 indicating post office service designation and eligibility.
At the Palace Theatre Fredericksburg on Saturday July 18 The Dark Command screens as a high level Republic epic. The review lauds its suspense, Eastern Western appeal, historical backdrop, cast and direction as top tier and notes its depiction of Kansas looting during the Civil War era by guerilla groups with a sweeping panoramic approach.
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy stars Mickey Rooney as Andy Hardy in a New York City backdrop. Clark Lewis Stone as Judge Hardy shines while Andy pursues a dazzling debutante with Judy singing two numbers. Cast includes Fay Holden Ce celia Parker Sara Haden Ann Rutherford George Berukston and Tom Neal.
On Tuesday July 16 the feature picture Phantom Raiders stars Walter Pidgeon and Jos. Schildkraut. The fast moving mystery follows Nick Carter the famed detective who travels to the Canal Zone for a vacation and uncovers an international ship wrecking plot.
Cesar Romero stars in the adventure film Lucky Cisco Kid described as a colorful caballero in the Old Southwest. The picture plays on Wednesday July 17 with Romero in the featured role as the charming daring hero.
The Blue Bird opens Thursday and Friday July 18-19 on stage in 45 nations and in translation into 2 languages. A brilliant cast led by Shirley Temple Spring Byington Nigel Bruce Eddie Collins Sybil Jason stars in the Technicolor film, among others. The Technicolor production is among the first to use this new process.
Concord New Hampshire officials revived a historic custom tapping a keg to honor the completion of the new public library. The practice traces to Pilgrim Fathers and has inspired other cities to follow Concord's lead as a community celebration.
Charlotte and Christian, a gardener’s son and a wealthy heiress, confess love in a secluded grove during a blizzard. Axel, Erwin, and family react as Christmas preparations and a shared future unfold amid tension and acceptance. The scene shifts to a festive homecoming with a decorated tree and memory of castle life.
Advertisement notes fruit in season and urges early orders from ocan Belt Nursery in Fredericksburg Texas.
ASSAR COLLEGE, the first private ly endowed women's college, marks 75 years honoring founder Matthew Vassar. An Englishborn self taught brewer, he funded land and money to educate women equally, opening Vassar in 1865 after 1861 Civil War delays, then expanding to 61 buildings and 950 acres.
A 17 year old Texas beauty representing Houston visits New York for the World's Fair. She watches a three ring tractor demonstration with Ford tractors and massed plowing and cultivation acts. She also notes firsts including a Broadway show and a night club during the trip.
Right out of the air spotlights Earle Ferris Everly star of CBS Sunday Rhyme programs with Johnny Green. Husband Curly Mahr arranges her music without pay. Raymond Gram Swing’s name puzzled readers. Swing is his wife’s maiden name. DeMille marks fifth year as CBS Radio Theatre producer. Marek Weber plans a country tour as he becomes a U.S. citizen. Larry Cotton features on Horace Heidt’s Pot o Gold on NBC Red. Jack Benny and writers head to Hawaii for early script work with Fred Allen. Kate Smith pitched as Radio’s Ambassador to the New York World’s Fair opening segment.
The U S Marine Corps recruiting quota stays unlimited for July and enlistment streams are steady at the Dallas District Office. Four new stations open in Texas Austin Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio to cut travel for applicants. The Marine Corps aims to 34 000 total with 9000 more before recruitment slows, while the Marine Corps Institute offers 170 plus courses free to members.
Horace Leyendecker left CCC Company 854 at Burnet in April 1939, earned an honorable discharge June 17, 1940, and joined the Merchant Marine after a brief stay in Virginia and Boston. He is headed to the Merchant Marine Training School near New York, N Y. A widow memorial note reads Good-bye, Henry, my light has gone out, later amended with I have struck another match.
See their local postmaster write or call in person at any one of the following Marine Recruiting Stations Dallas Austin Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio for details about enlistment or information requests.
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