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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
3
The Harper Herald announces candidates for the 1944 general election: County Commissioner Precinct No 2 W A Cottle and Reuben Nixon seeking re election. County Judge Henry Hirsch seeking reelection. County Clerk Henry Holly. County Tax Assessor Colonel WM Petmecky. Sheriff Gillespie Co Robert Bob Lothf. County Attorney Alex Jung. Announcement subject to the November General Election.
Eugene Schmidt, chair man of the local War Price and Rationing Board, warns that tie-in sales are rising. OPA regulations prohibit selling items only if customers buy an unrequested extra item. Bottled drinks with an added ice charge illustrate the practice. Scarcity of soap prompts soap and soap powder tie-ins. Some scarce foods are sold with other items. all such sales are illegal and should be reported.
Mr and Mrs Roy Roberts visited Harper with Mrs Roberts staying to visit Mrs Tobin. Mrs Emma Harlen Mrs Laura Kelly and Mrs Carl Ernst of California arrived Monday to see T P Harlen Sr and relatives.
David Clarence Schnerr a Machinists Mate First Class on a U S Destroyer was promoted to first class rating and cited by his commanding officer for bravery during Pacific operations. He is the son of Mrs Bertha Schnerr of Kerrville and grandson of Mr and Mrs Hugo Schnerr. His late father David Schnerr Sr died in 1924 near Ingram after serving in World War I. His mother runs a Kerrville beauty parlor.
Tivy Dale residents share weekend visits with Fredericksburg relatives and friends. Felix Klein, son of Mrs. Willie Klein, sails Friday to Fort Sam Houston to enter the U S Army, the fourth Klein son entering service.
The Office of Price Administration loosens hamburger meat rules allowing from any beef item with zero point value. Officials say this will lift quality. Gillespie County volunteers wanted to help price checks to enforce regulations, with training on price rules and store classifications based on 1943 gross sales. Effective June 11, the reclassification may lower ceilings on groceries.
Cpl. Frederick Bierschwabe Jr. of Harper received the Army Good Conduct Medal at an Eighth Air Force fighter station in England. Lt. Col. Donald W. Graham announced the award as pilots and ground crew combined to shoot down 25 German aircraft in one afternoon, with seven interceptors downed in 22 minutes. The corporal is the son of Frederick Bierschwale Sr. of Harper.
Rome the Axis capital fell to the Allied Fifth Army on Monday after prolonged battles in the Cassino area and northern Italy. Pope Pius XII thanked God as crowds gathered, while bombers and ground troops pushed to clear German forces from the city.
An ad from 100K Drug Store Kerrville claims star sulphur compound in water or feed kills intestinal worms and germs in fowls, prevents disease, eliminates lice mites fleas and blue-bugs, boosts egg production, costs little, and offers a money back guarantee.
Leaseholders Chas. Kinehn and Albert Maner announce hunting rights in adjoining properties for the year and warn the public that trespassers will be prosecuted under the law.
A collage of notices offers Harper Herald subscriptions to send to friends or relatives, plus various local ads for poultry remedies, June chicks, fishing tackle, milk and cream buyers, cash for eggs and hides, a Kerrville bakery, an optometrist, and special prices for sheep skins.
Local craftsman showcases handmade boots and shoes blending traditional tooling with modern comfort. Vendors display leatherwork, stitching, and boot patterns, inviting customers to custom order and measure for perfect fit.
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