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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
3
Notice records advertisement solicitors and collectors for the Harper Herald. Mrs C W Granville appears as a registered agent and subscriber affector under federal postal act of March 3 1876 with second class status at the Harper Texas office dated February 25 1926.
The Palace Theatre presents a Saturday double feature on June 22 headlined by The Marshal of Mesa City with George O'Brien and Virginia Vale, followed by Tomboy featuring Jackie Morgan Grant Withers and Marcia Mae Joris. additional listings note Johnny Apollo with Tyrone Power and Dorothy Lamour and other cast details and dates.
A comedy of romance and mistaken identities drives the film program with Trene starring Anna Neagle and Ray Milland as a dress model to New York society. The plot follows love, deception, and witty complications with Kay Kyser band debuting in That’s Right Your Wrong alongside a starry supporting cast.
Archie Beck son of Mr and Mrs Harry Beck wed Amy Sultemeier daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Sultemeier of Sandy in John son City Saturday evening. The couple plans to live in Lampasas and well wishes are extended.
Molberg's ninth inning double drives in Edgar Klett for the winning run as the Fredericksburg Giants beat Frenchy's Black Cats 5-4 at Seipp's Ball Park. Klett topped the Giants with two hits, while Alfred Enderlin allowed six hits over the full game. Next Sunday the Giants travel to Boerne to face the White Sox.
Texas agriculture officials cite a surge in requests to lease state owned jacks and stallions amid wartime needs. McDonald notes July 1 as the deadline for new contracts. only about 50 stallions remain unleased for next year across saddle, draft, Morgans and thoroughbreds. He credits the 1934 leasing program with boosting livestock values by $3.5 million and emphasizes ongoing need for draft animals on farms and battlefronts.
Carter's Ball Club defeated Harper 5 to 1 last Sunday to solidify position in the Farmer Boys League. Moldenhauer pitched nine innings allowing three hits with nine strikeouts while Jung and O Cottle combined for 11 hits allowed. Next up Carter's faces Stonewall at Seipp's ball park Sunday at 3 p.m. with local interest high as Fredericksburg Giants meet Boerne White Sox elsewhere.
Stonewall extends its lead with a 4-3 win over Comfort marking a fourth consecutive victory. Ruebsahm earns win and batting honors with six wins in eight games while Deike hits two doubles. Boerner fans nine. Stonewall commits one error to Comfort five. upcoming clash with Carter's at Seipp's Ball Park looms large.
On Saturday Rev O Lindenberg united Miss Elenora Joseph and Harold Leyendecker in the Holy Ghost Church. Attendants were Reuben Leyendecker and Henry Joseph. Janette and Mabel Leyendecker were flower girls. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg after a short wedding trip.
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The program states a Flying Cadet will complete flight training within 36 weeks to graduate as a full military pilot and attain the rank of Second Lieutenant in the Air Corps Reserve.
F W Belgrano Jr president of Pacific National Fire Insurance Company organized Flag Day events across its 18 coast to coast offices. He urged workers to honor the flag as symbol of government and ideals, linking it to loyalty justice freedom and democracy. Silk flags were presented to each office as a reminder to defend patriotic values.
Results from last Sunday show Harper 1, Carter's 5, Stonewall 4, Comfort 3 with Stonewall atop the standings. Next Sunday schedule lists Stonewall vs Carter's at Seipp's Ball Park and Harper at Willow City with Comfort on an off day.
Air patrols report cotton ball moths at 2000 feet cucumber beetles at 3000 feet and mosquitoes at 6000 feet near Louisiana. Experts say strong winds carried insects to those altitudes.
Joseph Kunz born June 30 1866 in Gillespie County died June 15 1940 at the John Kunz home aged 73 years 11 months and 1 day. Survived by brother Ferdinand Kunz of San Antonio and sisters Mrs Christian Staudt Fredericksburg and Mrs George Keller San Antonio. Arthur Schaetter oversaw funeral arrangements. Rev F X Wolf conducted services at St Marys Church and burial followed in the local Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. S. J. Paul born Josephine Jung died Tuesday in Houston at age 75. Survived by husband two sisters Mrs Max Grona of San Antonio and Mrs Adolph Juenke of Harper and two brothers Carl and William Jung of Fredericksburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in a Houston city cemetery.
A University of Texas survey of more than 600 faculty members shows over 90 percent identify as church members, reflecting strong religious affiliation among the faculty.
State Health Officer Dr Geo W Cox advises structured rest before meals to prevent fatigue from heavy play. He notes play boosts appetite but excessive activity can fatigue children and hinder digestion, especially after winter and at summer start. Properly regulated camps and playgrounds provide balanced schedules.
The third area to test the cotton stamp program by the Department of Agriculture is the Minnesota county that includes Minneapolis and St. Paul. The plan aims to move surplus cotton goods to public assistance families via normal trade channels.
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