Election To Decide Building And Equipping Harper High School
Harper voters will decide on building and equipping a new high school in the Harper Consolidated Independent School District. The measure allows a 15 cent tax hike with 10 000 for building 5000 for equipment and about 40000 WPA grant, plus a nine classroom one story building and a gym auditorium complex.
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Harper Consolidated Independent School
Harper
State Board of Education
NYA
Gillespie Boy At Randolph Field
Francis Schuch 21 son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Schuch is in the Randolph Field Air Corps He entered in December 1939 and will graduate with about 240 in September From Fredericksburg Schulenberg and UT ties he is one of 17 Texas boys in the current class Schuch and Steve Lathan Mason are the only two locals in the group Post graduation assignments include Randolph Field or duty across the nation and possessions in the Philippines Hawaii Panama Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Schuch
Charlie Schuch
Randolph Field Air Corps
Schuch
Air Corps
Francis
Fredericksburg High School
Schulenberg High School
University of Texas
Randolph Field Aviation Corps
Texas
Steve Lathan
Mason
Randolph Field
Phillippines
Hawaian Islands
Panama Canal Zone
Connecticut Yankee in Hollywood and Jerome Cowan’s rise
Jerome Cowan, born in New York City and raised in Hartford, rose from stock company rounds to vaudeville and Broadway. He later joined Samuel Goldwyn for films after "Boy Meets Girl," debuting in "Beloved Enemy" and "Torrid Zone" at Kerrville’s Rialto Theatre, with "The Old Maid" earning him praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Cowan
New York City
Hartford
Conn
Jerome
New England
Broadway
Samuel Goldwyn
Rialto Theatre
Kerrville
Entertain With Chicken Dinner at the Larkins
Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Larkin hosted a Saturday evening chicken dinner for a group of couples in Monahases Texas. The meal featured fried chicken and sides followed by frosted angel food cake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rogers and son Bobbie, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hopf, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Peril and son Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Tarr, Miss Frances Floyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Harper and Mr. and Mrs. George Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Larkin
Boston
Bob Rogers
Bobbie
Dean Hopf
Charlie Peril
Bill
Watkins Tarr
Frances Floyd
Leslie Harper
George Rhodes
Monahases
Texas
Road widening on London road near Riley ranch
Road improvements widen London road along the Riley ranch by ten feet one inch, extending the Fo project footprint and affecting nearby property access and traffic flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Road
Riley Ranch
Conoco Station Receives Fresh Paint Job
Kerrville resident Jack Lee is painting the Conoco Filling Station this week as the local update continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conoco
Jack Lee
Kerrville
The Parable of the Isms and Anti Communist Rhetoric
The piece cites Senator Lee and Congressman Bradley criticizing communists and liberals, warning of a fifth column in the Merchant Marine and noting organized Great Lakes seamen led by M Hedley Stone known as Murray Stein. It argues for domestic action against traitors and warns against aiding Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bradley
Michigan
House of Representatives
Communist Party
National Maritime Union
Great Lakes
M. Hedley Stone
Murray Stein
Stone
Cleveland
Hayes-Jones
Harry Bridges
Europe
What Jefferson Said Editorial on Third Terms
The Kansas City Times recalls how Washington and early leaders rejected third terms. It cites Jefferson's quote after Monroe's presidency, arguing that voluntary retirements set a precedent and that endorsing a third term would be dangerous to the republic. The piece asserts Jefferson’s concerns remain valid today.
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Jefferson
Kansas City Times
Washington
Madison
Monroe
Goose's Thirty Day Corn Guessing Contest At Staffels Food Store
Goose will eat corn over thirty days as groups of merchandise are awarded to the nearest correct guesses. Details available at Staffels Food Store in Kerrville.
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Staffels Feed Company
Kerrville
Staffels Food Store
Mrs. Cone Visited California While Visiting Friends
Friends of Mrs. O L Cone of Liano report she has been in California since last month and expects to return home toward the end of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Cone
Liano
California
Mrs Kneese Family Visits Over Sunday
Mrs Ida Kneese and her daughter Mise Ida Mae visited along with son Clayton and Clifton, spending Sunday with Mrs Edgar Elie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Kneese
Mise Ida Mae
Clayton and
Clifton
Edgar Eliebracht
Harper Citizens Invited to Fourth Fest in Fredericksburg
The American Legion post in Fredericksburg extends an invitation to Harper residents for the July 4 celebration featuring a 10 am parade and an afternoon rodeo with ten wild horses from Alamogordo. Entries for floats are encouraged with prizes of 25, 15 and 10 dollars in business, organization, and individual divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Louis Jordan Post
Fredericksburg
Harper
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Fredericksburg Fair Grounds
Harper Business
Alex Mittendorf
Alex
Ottmar Schnerr
Fair Grounds
Schnerr
The
Legion
Joe Louis
Court House Park
Cameehs
Harper Home Demonstration Club Meeting Highlights Recreation Talk
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Fritz Bierschwale’s home on Thursday afternoon June 13 with President Mrs. J T Glass presiding. Miss Elberta Martin county demonstrator led a discussion on recreation and shared pattern models and a games book for club use. Members present included Mrs. Glass Miss Martin Mrs. Boatright Mrs. Harlan Mrs. Baethge Mrs. Jones Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Wedekind and Mrs. Bierschwale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Home Demonstration Club
Fritz Bierschwale
J. T. Glass
Martin
Bierschwale
Elberta Martin
Floyd Boatright
Tommie Harlan
Pete Baeth
Klein Branch Club to Have Picnic
The Klein Branch Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. J. M. Stevens's home on June 12. The finance committee's report was adopted, requesting each member to give two chicken hens. A family picnic is planned for June 26 at Mrs. Harvey Stevens's at 6 30 p.m. Miss Martin demonstrated home crafts including a dart game from matches and a beanbag shuffleboard game. Present were Mrs. W. J. Goodson, Mrs. J. O. Stevens, Mrs. H. L. Stevens, Mrs. J. M. Stevens, and Miss Martin, with visitors Mary Virginia Stevens and Mrs. Rueben Bode and children.
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Klein Branch
J. M. Stevens
Harvey Stevens
Miss Martin
W. J. Goodson
J. O. Stevens
H. L. Stevens
Martin
Mary Virginia Stevens
Rueben Bode
June
Donnie
Callan Writes From Washington on Fredericksburg Speech
G C Callan son of Chris writes from Washington and recalls a Fourth of July address at Fredericksburg centennial. He notes childhood memories of Main Street near Barons Creek and Nimitz Hotel, and describes his father and brother in law reading the declaration and delivering speeches in late 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Callan
Chris. C. Callan
Fredericksburg
Washington, D. C
Callan
Mr. Callan
Main Street
Barons Creek
Nimitz
Ransleben Wheel-Wright
Henke’s
Mr. Tansill
Times
1937 Buick Sedan With Radio in Good Condition
Car in good condition with original black finish and radio. Funeral attendance listed includes Mrs Ad Juenke Mrs Fred Gammenthaler Mr and Mrs Wm Jung Mrs John Mohr and son Herroan and Rudy Leifeste at Houston for Mrs 8 J Paul funeral on Wednesday. Reduced price offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. J. Paul
Houston
Ad. Juenke
Fred Gammenthaler
Wm. Jung
John Mohr
Herroan
Rudy Leifeste
Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Fund Adds Joey Pankrats
At a regular board meeting Joe Pankrats was admitted as a member of the Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Fund Association. The action follows standard eligibility checks and membership approval by the board.
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Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Board of County and District Road
Court House Square
Arthur Stehling
Fredericksburg National Bank
Justice of the Peace Act
Mergenthaler
Elgin O. Denwerge
General Fund Dissutsnence
Joe Pankrats
Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Funch Association
Cosper and Cottle Family Visit to River City NM
Mr and Mrs Jake Cosper and Mrs J C Cosper and Mr and Mrs Raymond Cottle depart Saturday for a visit in River City New Mexico to Mr and Mrs Alvin Cooper and Mr and Mrs Moses Caleatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Cosper
J. C. Cosper
Raymond Cottle
River City
N. M
Alvin Cooper
Moses Caleatine
Annual Free Rodeo and Barbecue in Harper
The Harper WOW Camp sponsors a full day starting at 10 a.m. with a baseball game followed by barbecue lunch. The afternoon features a rodeo with bucking stock and ropers, and a dance with the Lone Star Ramblers at Bein's Hall. All surrounding camps and communities are invited.
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Harpre
Lone Star Ramblers
Bein'’s Hall
Harper
Harper School District Considers Shift to Twelve Grade System
The Harper school board weighs moving from eleven to twelve grades next year. Public input sought from board members or Supt. Larkin. Plan adds a half year to early grades and late years, aligns with Texas education department 6-6 plan, and introduces new subjects in high school.
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Harper
Larkin
State of Texas Educational Department
Texas
Brady Plans 15th July Jubilee With Racing Rodeo
Brady to host the 15th annual July Jubilee July 3 4 and 5 featuring five daily horse races with purses up to 160.00 and a nightly rodeo with eight events per program. The event opens June 30 with a large outdoor religious service at Richards Park led by Bishop A Frank Smith.
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Brady
Texas
Southwest
Earl
Jack Sellers
del Rio
Richards Park
A. Frank Smith
Methodist Church
Mrs Roy Deaton Leaves Sanderson After Visit
Mrs Roy Deaton returned home to Sanderson Saturday after spending two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs J J Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Deaton
J. J Rogers
Sanderson
Catholic Education and the Nun’s Sacrifice in Summer
An essay extols Catholic education with nuns teaching both parochial and public school subjects, adding a fourth R focused on faith. It notes millions educated, tax savings, and calls for interest in Catholic subjects with a mailing address for more information.
Schmidt Seeks ReElection as Gillespie District Clerk
E L Schmidt announces his candidacy for re election as Gillespie County District Clerk. He thanks citizens for past support and courtesies and pledges courteous and faithful discharge of duties if re elected in November.
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E. L. Schmidt
Gillespie County
Schmidt
Kerrville Nabs FBI Impersonator in string of stings
Sheriff Alfred Klaerner captured Julian Phillip Ligon a 45 year old impersonator who posed as an FBI agent in Kerrville and earlier at Austin Johnson City Stonewall Fredericksburg and Kerrville. Ligon has a long criminal history from 1922 including vagrancy housebreaking robbery and Dyer Act offenses. He wore multiple aliases and faced numerous charges across several states. He was jailed on vagrancy and impersonation charges and faced a 10 year term for robbery by assault at Huntsville Texas.
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Alfred Klaerner
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kerrville
Austin
Johnson City
Stonewall
Fredericksburg
Kerville
Julian Phillip Ligon
Gillespie County
Wichita
Kansas
Shreveport
Los Angeles
Calif
Dyer
Leavensworth
Ligon
Yuma
Ariz
Lake Charles
Indianapolis
Ind
Houston
Texas
Victoria
Huntsville
Veterans Hospital
Legion, Texas
Jack Phillips
Julian Phillip
Julian P. Ligon
Julian Legion
Jules Ligon
Jack Barrow
Jack Legon
J. F. Ligon
J. P. Ligon
Sheriff Klaerner
Bright Star Cafe
Burg
Church Mass Schedule and Club Meeting Notice
Sunday Mass at 9 30 with third Sunday and feast Masses at 8 and 9 30 Weekday Mass follows 7 30 bell rings 7 30 The Discussion Club meets next Sunday after the 1 30 services An unusually interesting entertainment program will follow the business meeting Attendance open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
60 First Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Friendly Church invites with Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Services at 11 a m and Evening worship at 7 p m Pastor Frank Nixon leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Frank Nixon
Sunday church schedule with services and Sunday school
The notice lists a 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday school at 10 a.m. on the second, third and fourth Sundays of each month.
Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Activities
Walter C. Probst is pastor. Sunday school and Bible class 9 30 a m on the 1st and 8th Sundays. Divine worship 10 30. English service on the 1st Sunday, German on the 3rd. Confirmation Saturday 9 a m. Luther League 7 30 p m on the 2nd Sunday. Women's Missionary Society 2 p m on the 3rd Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Irvin Brown visited relatives in Abilene last weekend.
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Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Mrs
Irvin Brown
Abilene
OUC Mr and Mrs Herman Oehler Visit Harper with Baby
Mr and Mrs Herman Oehler and their baby visited Harper on Monday. They were seen touring local spots and meeting residents during the daytime visit.
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OUC
Herman Oehler
Baby
Harper Monday
Illness Sends Arthur Bierschwab to Kerrville General Hospital
Arthur Bierschwab fell ill Saturday with a fever and was transported to Kerrville General Hospital for medical aid.
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Arthur Bierschwab
Kerrville General Hospital
Kerrville Girl Returns Home After Harper Visit
Little Kathryn Wolfmueller of Kerrville returns home Sunday after a week visiting relatives in Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Wolfmueller
Kerrville
Harper
Fresh Fruit In Season From Pecan Belt Nursery
Pecan Belt Nursery of Fredericksburg Texas issues a notice urging customers to order early as fresh fruit in season becomes available in limited quantities from the Texas nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Texas
Forty Two and Bridge Party Supports 4-H Short Course Trip
The Girls 4-H Club hosted a Forty-Two and Bridge party at the School Auditorium Saturday night to raise funds for sending a representative to the A. M. College Station short course. Mrs S S Stewart visiting a niece in Alvin Texas this week.
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College Station
S. S. Stewart
Alvin, Texas
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Gillespie
Connecticut Yankee
Hollywood
Isms
Dies Committee
Lee
Oklahoma
L. McDonald
Frank Webb
Klein Branch Club
Standard Motor CO
Chevrolet
Buick
Harper School
Catholic Information
Klaerner
Gillespie Co
Harper Methodist Church
Kraerner
State Penitentiary
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