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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
3
A reflective poem praising a dog's steadfast loyalty and selfless devotion. The speaker contrasts a dog’s genuine affection with human flaws, noting the animal’s willingness to defend a friend, endure hunger, and remain loyal through hardship. It ends with the claim that no dog is ungrateful.
Bruce Bliven argues in Parents Magazine that undernourishment stems from how foods are cooked. Boiling drains minerals from vegetables, mashing oxidizes vitamins, and peeling before cooking loses nutrients. He urges minimal heat, shorter cooking, and slightly underdone foods for better nourishment.
Lynne Taylor of Harper was chosen associate editor of the Pedagog yearbook at Southwest Texas State Teachers College for 1942 43. A junior and son of J P Taylor Harper rancher, he graduates Harper High in 1939 and will oversee all photography for the 1943 annual starting in September.
J. C. McGlothlin of Mineola reels in a five-pound bass and a nine-pound grindle on opening day, the Wood County Record reports. The grindle allegedly put up a whale of a fight, leaving McGlothlin's fly rod broken as proof.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg are noted on a trip to Fredericksburg with plans to tour the historic town and surrounding sites. The write up highlights their outing and local attractions they intend to explore.
Eleven members of the Harper Boy Scout Troop sponsored by the Baptist Church hold certificates at a recent meeting. Front row: Elmer Lange age 13 Richard Harlan 13 Donald Teddlie 12 Gene Harper 14 Leslie Phillips Jr 13 Hoover Casper 13 Kenneth Baethge 13. Back row: Harvey Dean Goff 14 Robey Dean Goff 15 J B Birt Jr Gene Worth Parker orphan. Six others absent.
Mrs. Ella Jane Stevens, born 1859 in Morgan County Illinois, died June 13 1942 near Harper Texas at age 88. She migrated to Gillespie County as a child and raised five children on the family ranch after her husband Joseph Stevens died. She leaves four children 19 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 14 at the Stevens burial grounds with ministers T H Alcorn J H Meredith and L H Billings officiating. A photo will appear next week.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an exam for a 4th class postmaster in Harper Texas and other vacancies. Applications close June 20 with a June 26 deadline for receipt. Eligibility includes US citizenship ages 21 to 64, residency in the post office territory, and forms available from the local postmaster or federal service. The Harper postmaster salary last year was 1100 dollars.
The Harper School Board completed its 1942 43 faculty roster at a Wednesday session. Earl Smith will replace E O Larkin as superintendent and Miss Dorcus Mae Haynes and Miss Blanche Fuchs join as grade teachers. The roster also includes Mrs. Earl Smith, George Smith, and Dean Hopf. The district serves Harper Pocket Flat Rock Divide White Bluff Reservation James River and Noxville as plans push to ready a new school building for fall opening.
Mrs Walter Tarr celebrated her birthday anniversary with a gathering on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Lee Stevens Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and Mrs A C Wendel visiting with Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr.
Fifty-one students from Harper and vicinity are enrolled in the daily Vacation Bible School that opened Monday morning at the Harper Baptist Church. Classes are now well underway.
County leaders including Hy Hirsch Wm M Petmecky Henry Houy EL Schmidt Elgin Crenwelge and others announce plans to seek reelection in the November General Election Sheriff Alfred Klaerner is the sole official not seeking another term after more than twenty years in office.
Harper School Board in special session approves a 5000 dollar bond to complete the current school building and fund the defense building. A June 30 special election will let qualified voters decide the issue at the Harper School, with WPA adding about 19000 dollars and total tax rate kept at five cents per hundred.
The last half of 1941 taxes must be paid by June 30 as the first half was settled by November 30, 1941. No penalty applies until July 1. Delinquent taxes incur 7 12 percent now, rising to 11 percent on July 1, with added redemption costs.
General J Watt Page announces the fifth registration for Texans aged eighteen to twenty to occur June 30 from 7 am to 9 pm. Eligible men born January 1 1922 to June 30 1924 must register at their local boards and provide correct addresses to avoid delays. Registrants may register at any convenient location if away from home but should note their home address for forwarding.
O. H. Burgdorf, chairman of the Gillespie County Draft Board, announces registration places at Stone Wall Harper and Fredericksburg. Registrations for the applicable age bracket should occur at the location most convenient based on distance.
The Harper Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs Paul Jones home on Thursday afternoon June 11 with most members present. Miss Martin shared recipes using honey and molasses with sugar for jellies jams and preserves. The next meeting will be at Mrs Max Lang's home and Mrs Homer Lee Stevens will demonstrate feather quilt making. All interested urged to attend.
Gillespie County joins the national scrap rubber collection starting Monday June 15 and running to the night of Tuesday June 30. County Judge Henry Hirsch announces a five member committee to oversee the drive with George B. Butler of the Texas Salvage Committee coordinating.
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