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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
3
A veteran columnist argues that war devastates families and nations far beyond banners and glory. He analyzes government spending, tax burdens, and the true price borne by wage earners as Washington contemplates further involvement abroad.
The Brady's 16th annual July Jubilee Race Meet and Rodeo will run July 3 to 6 at Richards Park. About $3000 in purses will be awarded across five daily races with a 60 30 10 split and a $10 fourth place payout, plus substantial rodeo cash premiums.
Article warns against war linking three ills: war itself, crushing taxes, and totalitarian government. Writer recalls last war’s toll on soldiers and civilians and argues taxes will rise regardless of victory or defeat. Ends mid-sentence implying burden must be paid by the people.
The notice lists mass times and parish activities for multiple churches. It includes Mass at 9 30 on Sundays with an 8 00 early Mass on the third Sunday and major feasts, weekday bell at 7 30, after mass parish societies and Sunday School sessions, and a discussion club on the second and fourth Sundays September to June. It covers First Baptist Church services and schedules with Sunday School at 10 am, morning service at 11, evening at 7 15, plus weekly W M A prayer and teachers meetings and youth groups. Warper Methodist Church details include monthly first Sunday services at 3 pm after 2 pm Sunday school, third Sunday services at 11 am with 2 pm Sunday school and 3 pm and 8 pm services, with midweek activities.
Walter C. Probst, Pastor. English services on the 1st Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 4th Sunday at 8:30 a.m. German service on the 3rd Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 4th Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Luther League on the 2nd Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Women's Missionary Society on the 3rd Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Church Worker's Training Course on the 4th Sunday at 3:00 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
Miss Ruth Lennon daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Lennon became the bride of V C Russell Jr son of Mr and Mrs V C Russell both of Harper in a seven pm ceremony at the home of Rev H O Morris First Baptist church Del Rio officiating The couple will live near Harper and are Harper High School graduates Crystal City tea shower honors Miss Iva Dixie Baker prior to her wedding June 14 40 guests attended and Clark Bierschwale visited with family in Crystal City
The Hill Country Baseball League lists Sunday games with Boerne at Stonewall Kerrville at Comfort and Harper at Fredericksburg on June 22.
Harpoon resident J S Whitewood recalls using baking soda and vinegar as a rattlesnake bite remedy learned from a newspaper. He applied it on a horse two miles from home and later to a goat and two dogs with varying success. He notes the method may help spider bites and stings as well.
Harper held Kerrville to 4-3 with a late rally tying at 3 in the sixth and taking the lead in the seventh. Weitzel pitched well for Harper with two hits allowed by Kerrville’s hitters, and Cottle provided key contributions for Harper including a two-base hit. Kerrville’s Weitzel also collected two hits as the duel between the hurlers produced a tight score.
A stark charge warning against income confiscation by government. The text argues such policy leads to enslavement to tax authorities, severe poverty, and widespread under nourishment. It specifies a grim social and economic impact.
A speaker argues that high taxes erode liberty and lead to fear poverty and revolution and that war would bring dictatorship and robotism. He urges continued aid to England and defense to preserve a free republic and an impregnable fortress rather than prison.
Camp Wallace Texas June 18 orders send trainees to finance department. Coast Artillery selectees with civilian finance backgrounds depart for duty at Randolph Field San Antonio Texas around June 21. Woodrow E GrAnville formerly of Harper Texas is among those chosen.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bierschwale and Mrs Watkins Tarr with Miss Frances Floyd hosted a barbecue supper and picnic honoring Mr and Mrs J J Rogers and their son who will soon move to Uvalde to make their home. The Tarr residence hosted the event with many friends and relatives in attendance.
Duboise Parker, stationed in San Antonio, spent the weekend visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parker, at their home.
Reverend Frank Nizon traveled to Harper and spent Monday evening visiting local residents and churches, sharing remarks and engaging with community members.
Gillespie County commissioners announce the Board of Equalization will convene on Wednesday June 26 to inspect correct and approve assessment lists held by Assessor-Collector Wm Petmecky. Citizens may appear to be heard on property tax matters as the court also reviews funds and election logistics.
The Young Democrats challenge Senators Mann and O Daniel to a public debate in a Texas city on June 21 as Mann leads in polls. Sutton and Wright, leaders in the Future Democrats of Texas, donate their time to Mann while O Daniel’s sons tour the state for his campaign. Local social notes include a wedding in San Antonio and several Kerrville visits.
Gilespie County draft board reports the 18th and 19th selective service calls. The 18th call covers colored men, while the 19th call will furnish four draftees for July 9 1941. Names to be published later. Three local boys report today June 19 to answer the 17th call: Rubin Jacoby Felix Petsch and Harry Barth. Petsch holds a 60 day deferment. disposition in his case not disclosed.
Gillespie County parents are urged to join the Summer Round-Up program offering free medical and dental exams for all children entering any local school this fall. Doctors and dentists donate services, with coordinators in Fredericksburg Harper and county health officials promoting early participation.
Mrs Nabers and Mr and Mrs Hopf with their daughter visit Robert Nabers in a San Antonio hospital for medical care. 000 W O Brown remains in a San Antonio hospital under a physician’s care and is reported improving. Mr and Mrs Tommie Harlan and group prepare for Rockspring barbecue and rodeo Saturday.
Mrs Dan Wiley hosted the Klein Branch Home Demonstration club session at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Martin demonstrated outdoor living rooms with practical and attractive furniture. The group planned the Gillespie County Fair exhibit and noted guests Mesdames V C Russell and Leslie Harper. The next meeting with Mrs Lewis A Stevens is July 9 at two o clock.
A. H. Dunlap of the State Board of Water Engineers was injured when his sedan overturned on the Harper highway while returning to Austin. He sustained a fractured collar bone and minor cuts and bruises and was taken to Fredericksburg hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Fred Mathisen reports completion of two first aid classes one standard and one advanced class by Texas state highway employees under Adolf Kammlah. Twelve advanced certificates awarded to Max Barth Walter F E Braeutigam Bennie Kunz Harry Feuge Adolf C Merz Christian Merz William Metzger Willie Schneider Robert Staudt Otfried Scott Herbert Wahrmund Henry Woerner. Eight standard certificates awarded to Louis Borchers W E Brehmer Walter C Houy Thomas Immel Harry Kordzik Damon F Langehng Bershard Lohmann Eric E Birck.
In addition to names published in last week's Radio Post, Gillespie County youths enlist for three years in U S military branches. Burrer Guenther A Army Casper Audley I Navy Everett Jesse A Army Hahn Clifford B Army Harper Victor Navy Henke Hugo A Jr Army Meuher Alois Army Schultz Werner Army Wahl Billie Army Fiedler Clarence G Army Air Corps Fiedler Herbert A Medical Corps Icke Arthur Army Air Corps Mr and Mrs Eugene Stevenson and daughter Imogene and niece Charlene Wolf called on Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind Sunday evening They had been visiting relatives at Roosevelt
Harper hosts its big annual W O W Barbecue and Rodeo with a morning baseball game against Fredericksburg at ten. The rodeo, run by W H Stevens Sr, starts at two with events like calf rush and steer riding, followed by a commemorative grand dance in the evening. Meals and refreshments are available on the grounds all day.
The Women's Missionary Society met at Zion's Lutheran Church on Wednesday night to observe Father's Day. Mrs. Klaehn gave a scripture, Mrs. Wendell led a prayer, and Mrs. Strackbein guided Outlook Magazine with The Abundant Life for the Home as the topic. Delegates' federation report was read by Mrs. Hopf. The gathering, attended by about 50 women and their husbands, closed with songs and refreshments.
The U.S. Civil Service Commission announces competitive exams for Electrician and Helper Electrician at the Veterans Administration in Legion Texas. Apply by July 2 1941 to the Tenth U S Civil Service District New Orleans Louisiana. Information and forms from the secretary in Fredericksburg or the New Orleans district.
The article argues against the charge that the Catholic Church suppresses or bans Bible reading. It asserts the Church protected and preserved Scripture before printing, educated clergy and laypeople, and aided Bible transmission from the Apostolic era through the Middle Ages. It credits the Church with sustaining biblical literacy and sacred text access across centuries.
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