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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1942

Page

2

New Dental Goo Aims To End Tooth Decay

Contributed verse jokes about researchers promising a simple goo shot into every human to prevent tooth decay and provide perfect pearly teeth with no fillings or aches in the future.

When Will The War End

Forbes Weekly notes predictions vary on when Hitlerism will collapse. Russia strengthens while Nazi front risks grow, with aerial and ground devastation affecting subjugated countries. The writer expects Nazi defeat before next winter though warns uncertainty remains if Russia falters.

Europe Japan Russia Hitler Forbes Weekly

Art of Camouflage Outwits Bombers With Decoys

The piece details German deception methods to mislead aerial attackers. False streets with crates and lights, dummy Cologne like a Rhine bend, an imitation Ploesti with oil tanks, and dim decoy factories near real targets. It highlights the effectiveness of decoys in wasting enemy bombs.

Don Wharton Berlin Cologne Rhine Russia England

Local Insurance Man Vies with Victory Garden Pioneer

C. W. Granville, local insurance and real estate man, appears in a photo beside his rear yard Victory Garden on Harper Junction highway. The plot includes potatoes with irrigation from a tank and well, plus corn okra cabbage tomatoes squash and cucumbers reflecting Harper area home gardens thriving this season.

Larkin Harper-Doss Road Thena Rinave C. W. Granville Harper Junction Highway Granville

First Aid Station Erected in Harper with Kit and Signs

Red Cross First Aid Emergency Station opens at Richard Roeder's Gulf Station with a full kit and splints. Signs mark the site at Sageser's Hotel, Mutual Lumber Co., and Gulf Service Station for travelers. Roeder holds an instructor rating after recent training.

Red Cross Richard Roeder Gulf Station Sageser’s Mutual Lumber Co Gulf Service Station Harper Roeder College Station

Presbyterian Church Reopening Services Set for June 21

Harper parish plans morning and evening services in the idle Presbyterian Church on June 21 with Rev. Charles G. Workman preaching both times. A congregational meeting will follow the 8:30 p.m. service to inaugurate plans for the Austin Larger Parish and a council meeting is scheduled for June 28 in Austin.

Charles Workman Harper Austin Parish Presbyterian Charles G. Workman Austin First Presbyterian Church West Seventh Street Texas Austin Presbyterian Workman Harper Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Tommie Harlan Maxie Bauman Schuster Phill Rogers Texas University At

Lewis Lott Home On 30 Day Furlough From Army

Lewis J. Lott son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Lott is at home on a 30 day furlough after returning from an army hospital in Springfield Missouri where he underwent treatment following Pearl Harbor.

Lewis J. Lott Arthur Lott Pearl Harbor Lewis Army Hospital Springfield

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Andregg Allegedly Named in Section A

A fragment mentions Mr and Mrs Gilbert Andregg in Section A of an unnamed document or notice. Details are unclear but indicates individuals associated with a local matter. Further text is unreadable to confirm context or action.

Mrs Gilbert Andregg

Baptist Summer Bible School Starts Monday

The Summer Vacation Bible School will begin at the Baptist Church on Monday under Rev. T. H. Alcorn. Classes run each morning for two weeks with daily special music and open invitation to participate. Instructors listed include Rev. J. H. Meredith for Intermediate, Miss Mary Lucille Carson for Juniors, and Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Pape for Primary. The Seven Lone Stars will play a dance at Spring Creek Hall on Saturday night, June 13.

the Baptist Church T. H. Alcorn J. H. Meredith Mary Lucille Carson Stewart Pape The Seven Lone Stars Spring Creek

Neely's Kerrvitex Opens New Kerrville Store

Miles W. Red Neely opens a new Kerrville Retail Feed and Seed Store at 833 Water Street adjoining the Sinclair Service Station. The brick and tile building houses retail feed seed and pet shop with livestock medicines. The old 505 Clay Street site continues for grinding mill warehouse and cedar yard.

Miles W Red) Neely Kerrvitex Feed Company Kerrville Water Street Sinclair Neely Mr. Neely Kervitex Company Kervitex Co Clay Street Hill Country

Hill Country Agricultural Teachers Meet At Harper School

George Smith and Dennis Parker attended the Hill Country District Agricultural Teachers meeting. Teachers discussed summer officers and related plans for the coming season.

George Smith Harper School Dennis Parker Hill Country Agri

Moellendorfs celebrate Henry Jr on 21st birthday

Mr and Mrs Henry Moellendorf hosted a barbecue honoring their son Henry Moellendorf Jr for his 21st birthday. Guests included children and grandchildren with barbecue pickles bread potato salad cake and lemonade served. A pleasant evening was noted.

Henry Moellendorf Henry, Jr

Lucky Fisherman Harold Rahe Hooks 5-Pound Bass

Harold Rahe nabbed a five pound bass on the Pedernales River near Harper last Saturday marking a notable catch for the seasoned fisherman. The report praises Rahe’s luck and hints at future angling success.

Harold Rahe Pedernales River Harper Harold

McCaleb Marries Anette Ayers in Graham Ceremony

Lt. John Earl McCaleb and Miss Anette Ayers wed at the home of the bride's parents with about 30 relatives attending. The groom, a Harper native and 1941 Texas A and M graduate with a Camp Forrest assignment, will reside there after a wedding trip to Kerrville and beyond.

Sam McCaleb Graham John Earl McCaleb Harper Harper High School Anette Ayers Chilton Ayres Texas A. and M. College Camp Wolters Fort Benning Camp Forrest Tenn McCaleb Texas State College For Women Denton Kerrville New Orleans Miami Fla Mt. Sun

Harper Boy Scout Charter Presented by District Executive

Harper Troop No. 1 receives its charter from James L. Tarr and Joe Eckstein with James Birt Jr and Robey Dean Goff awarded Tenderfoot Badges. The event, held at the Baptist Church in Harper, marks the start of local scouting advancement under sponsor Rev. J. Meredith and George Smith as Scoutmaster.

James L. Tarr San Marcos Joe Eckstein Austin Harper Baptist Church Baptist T. H. Alcorn J. H. Meredith Max Lange Dr. G. Teddbee George Smith Felix Stehling Fredericksburg Norman J. Dietel The Herald Tarr Meredith J. B. Birt, Jr Robey Dean Goff

Wool sales in West Texas hit half a million pounds

Thomas Parker of Emery & Conant dominated the Texas wool trade this week buying nearly 500000 pounds of 12 month wool at 46 to 50 cents a pound. Purchases were reported from Mertzon Menard and Fredericksburg area warehouses with totals around 1300000 pounds. The market outlook suggests a 20 to 22 percent drop in spring clip vs normal with overall Texas wool at about 50 million pounds.

San Angelo A. T. Murchison Menard

Congressm Chas South Seeks Reelection

Representative Charles L. South announced his bid for reelection to Congress. He stated the top priority is winning the war with minimal casualties and pledged continued efforts toward that goal, noting other matters must wait until the war is concluded.

Charles L. South Congress South Ig Texas Cannone

New Defense School Authorized To Start Here Next Week

The Harper Independent School District receives state and federal approval to begin its 5th Defense Class next week. Fifteen boys aged 17 and over will train ten weeks totaling 150 hours in metal welding wood working electrical and mechanical trades under Clarence Harper at the Citizens Auto Co.

Harper Independent School District State Federal Defense School Division Austin Defense School Clarence Harper Citizens Auto Co

New Federal Auto Tax Stamp Available At Harper Post Office

The $5.00 Federal Auto Tax Stamp, required on all motor vehicles and commercial cars, is now available at the Harper Post Office per acting postmaster Frank Staudt. Stamps must be affixed by July 1 1942, replacing the February issue that cost $2.09. Each stamp allows writing in motor serial number model and state license number and should be placed inside the windshield. The tax applies per vehicle unit regardless of how many units in use.

Harper Post Office Frank Staudt

Chicken Dinner and Sermons for Baptist and Methodist Churches

Baptist and Methodist Church members will hold a Sunday chicken dinner after morning services on June 14. A noon luncheon precedes a sermon by Rev. T. H. Alcorn at the Methodist Church. In the evening Rev. J. H. Meredith will preach at the Baptist Church.

Baptist & Methodist Church Baptist Church Methodist Church Baptist Methodist Churches T. H. Alcorn J. H. Meredith

Ruskeys Buy Harper Area Farm and Ranch

Mr and Mrs O Ruskey of Lexington have purchased the D Whetstone farm and ranch near Harper and will move to their new home when the former owner vacates. The Whetstones will move to Goldthwaite where they bought a farm and ranch. Mrs Ruskey is a niece of Mrs S S Stewart of Harper.

W. S. Robertson Harper Harper-Doss Road Mrs. O. Ruskey Lexington D. Whetstone Mrs. Whetstone Goldthwaite Mrs. Ruskey S. S. Stewart

Fredericksburg Congratulates Fredericksburg Texas

The Fredericksburg Virginia mayor received felicitations from Fredericksburg Texas and others on Monday afternoon. Messages praised naval heroes Joan Paul Jones and Chester Nimitz, with signatures including W. Marshall and C. Jones of the chamber, and Mrs. A. A. Wendel of Doss visiting Harpe Wednesday evening.

Joe Moilberg Fredericksburg Virginia Joan Paul Jones Texas Chleter Nimits W. Marshall C. Jones Porsil Chamber OF A. A.’ Wendel of Doss Harpe

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Lydia Myers Gure Ilaievul Earl Smith Valley View Harper Schools E. O. Larkin Harper Independent Three River Harper School Board Tuscola Taylor County North Texas State Teachers’ College M Hardin-Simmons University Wichita Falls Smith Center Point University of Texas Mary Frances Burmeister Pleasanton Goodman Sam Houston State Teacher's Normal Huntsville Robertson Chas. Kroll Ranch Dallas Dan Moody Dallas Democratic Women’s Club Judge Allred Detroit O'Daniel U. S Democratic Women’s Club Dallas County Moody Senator O’daniel Ickes O'’Daniel United States Magen Ari Lewis Lott Baptist Summer Bible School Neely’s Kervitex Hill Country Dist Moellendorf Ella Stevens Harper Boy Scout Charter United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Washington, D.C Parker Alfred Lehne Chas. South Cong Doe Purchase Farm & Ranch Tex
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