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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1939
Page
6
A letter critiques Governor O'Daniel's proposed 10 percent veto-driven budget cuts, arguing a novice governor may harm efficiency. It cites past missteps, discusses sales tax repudiation, raises concerns about gasoline tax evasion, and condemns a third-term Roosevelt scenario while urging new leadership and youth welfare focus.
The County Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler’s home on Monday afternoon June 24 at 2 30. A demonstrator urged up to date posture for weariness and back aches during wash day and showed steps to rub and rinse clothes with proper stance. Mesdames Boatright and Lewis were recalled as movers, welcomed Mrs. Tommie Harlin back from California, and plans for a summer club get together at Stewart’s Cove were announced. Refreshments were served to members and visitors including L Wilson Ruth Burser S S Stewart Miss Elizabeth Gammenthaler and children of several members.
At Mrs. W. H. Stevens home the Klein Branch club chose Mrs. J. O. Stevens as Short Course delegate with Mrs. J. M. Stevens as alternate and Mrs. D. W. Duderstadt as club representative to Lubbock. Miss Mamie Del Stevens of Austin visited. The social hour featured a World’s Fair themed trip and an ice course.
A new three story jail facility is under construction in Fredericksburg with a basement, running the length of the site. Nagel Bros. holds the contract while a local committee from civic organizations oversees the project and its formal opening plans.
The Friendly Church lists pastor K. G. Harthcock and superintendent H. H. Fairchild. Services include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Baptist Training Union at 7:15 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. WMU and WMS meet first Sunday monthly. All are welcome.
About 1,500 attendees including 89 priests gathered at the Catholic State League convention in Olfen. A message from Pope Pius XII urged prayer for all Texans as Bishop Garriga warned of threats to democracy from religion and economic order, while leaders discussed Catholic leadership and democratic principles.
A discussion from St. Anthony's Church explains why holy water, blessed by the Church, is believed to be a conduit for prayer and cleansing. The article compares holy water to symbols like a flag in battle and emphasizes that power comes from blessing, faith, and church authority.
Knopp 4-H club met at Celeta Kunz's home on July 3 with Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart giving guidance on tomato canning. Directions covered selecting uniform fruit, blanching, peeling, packing jars with tomato juice and salt, and processing times for quart and pint jars. Attendees included Anita Kunz Celeta Kunz Cecelia Kunz Dora Dietrich Lorene Dietrich Rosa Segner Louise Kramer with visitors Mrs J S Johnson Gertrude Fritz and Emmie Mae Dietrich.
The Cherry Mountain Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Ed Moelle's home on July 7 at 2 p m with Miss Cora Durst presiding. Members and visitors attended as demonstrations on a pressure cooker and flagstone walk were shown. Doris Ruth Huffman visited in town with Mrs. Bob Rogers and family.
The text argues pensions drain taxpayers and education funds, urging pensions only for those in need to protect children's security. It condemns subsidies that buy elderly votes and warns against demagogues handing out pensions to all. It notes Facts & Comments accepts readers letters but cannot reply.
Services every second third and fourth Sunday morning at 8 30 until November 1 Sunday School every Sunday at 9 30 and every Sunday night singing. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Special notice invites attendance at a Revival meeting led by Rev. M. P. Burton starting July 9 at 8 30 A M with preaching each evening at 8 30. Sunday schedule includes 10 A M Sunday school 11 A M preaching and 8 30 P M evening service, with dinner on the grounds.
Walter C. Probst, Pastor, invites worshippers to Divine Worship and Sunday School at 8 A M every Sunday except the 5th Sunday. English services on 1st and 3rd Sundays, German services on 2nd and 4th Sundays.
Catholic church lists Masses at 8 and 9 30 a m on the 8rd Sunday and Holy Days. Mass at 9 30 a m Sundays with Sunday school after the 9 30 mass. Parish societies meet after the 9 30 mass.
Mrs J J Rogers hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening for Miss Wilbur Seiders now Cecil Floyd. Mesdames Warren McDougall Watkins Tarr and Dean Hopf's served iced tea and sandwiches as a large group of friends and relatives attended and presented gifts.
Children and grandchildren gathered at Wallace and Mrs. Brown’s home on Friday July 7 to celebrate Mr W O Brown’s 80th birthday. The longtime ranchman retired three years ago and now resides in Harper. Barbecued mutton and chicken were among the delicacies served to a large crowd.
Advertisement offers a five year old well bred saddle horse for sale or trade for mutton goats or sheep. For information see or write Bodo Habe nicht in Fredericksburg.
Mrs Louise Merritt travels to San Antonio to meet her son Marcos Merritt who arrived from California. Accompanied by Robert Wolfmueller and Egmont Schultz of Kerrville, she plans to spend several days in the Alamo City with him.
A Fredericksburg citizens committee formed by the chamber of commerce and Lions plans a dedication ceremony for the Gillespie County Courthouse. The open house will occur in early August after an end July completion, with state and national figures invited to speak and a musical program.
A committee will arrange and present the program and supply guides to explain every room and department to visitors. The Commissioners Court plans an open house for several days after dedication to give those unable to attend a chance to view the building. The dedication program will be announced later after court approval.
Pfeiffer, Felix Stehling, Herman Jaeckle, and Herbert Mandry plus Theodore P. Magott and Martin Ebest, all of San Antonio, are identified as grand secretary, grand treasurer, assistant secretary, and trustees. Officers of the men’s and women’s sections and two other league units will be named Thursday.
Senator Tom Connally of Texas proposes a two thirds Federal share for Old Age assistance payments up to 15 dollars per month, matching state contributions as currently administered. The plan, if enacted in the Social Security Act, would shift funds from the Federal government to states with higher resident pension costs and change the balance of old age aid nationwide.
A proposed amendment by Senator Connally seeks two thirds federal support for state pension payments up to 15 dollars combining with state funds, with equal matching beyond that, to reduce disparities among states like Arkansas and Colorado. The plan targets pensioner relief and nationwide fairness in federal contributions.
The Fredericksburg-Harper Junction highway in Gillespie County will be paved from Harper toward Fredericksburg with crushing gravel and tar deviation prep underway. Work starts at the county's far end, with Ernest Lloyd of Fort Worth awarded the paving contract and A B McKown named superintendent.
Tivydale Hall hosts a dance on Saturday July 15 with music by Herman and his German Boys. Admission is 25 cents for all. Raymond Klein invites everyone to attend.
Mrs Otto Donop of Mason died in Fredericksburg at age 79 years 10 months 15 days. She was a Fredericksburg native, daughter of Conrad and Meckel pioneers. Surviving sisters are Mrs August Zincke of Fredericksburg and Mrs Louis Kettner of Mason, with brother Angus Meckel of San Angelo.
The article notes that the choice of the 1940 convention city will be made on Thursday. Details on candidates or process are limited in the readable text.
A puzzling claim about a colossal Soviet fake surfaces at Flushing Meadows as investigators follow leads from a patient engine problem. Officials caution against premature conclusions while detailing the incident timeline and involved parties.
A fragmented note urges safer driving on highways aimed at motorists. It mentions drivers of cars and trucks and stresses caution amid busy roadways.
An eight year old girl crossing a Texas street was struck by a car driven by a distracted motorist. The incident prompted calls to strengthen driver license laws and reinforce safety rules for young drivers. Dallas leader Pierce Brooks urged uniform laws across states and stricter penalties for reckless driving to prevent further deaths.
Mrs R R Merritt and daughter Mrs Otto Bass of Hunt returned with Mr and Mrs Floyd Casper Sunday for a week’s visit with them and with Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind.
The passage rails against what the speaker calls rot and nonsense as an attendant reacts with indifference and haste. It recalls a 1931 Rome trip where most people wore bagging attire resembling horse blankets rather than fashion.
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