Election To Decide Building And Equipping High School At Harper
Harper County voters will decide on building and equipping a new Harper Consolidated Independent School District high school with a tax not to exceed 15 cents. The plan reallocates 85 cents of the old 50 cent bond tax to retire old bonds and fund a 15 cent levy for the consolidated district, backed by a WPA grant and NYA funded renovations. The proposed one story school includes nine classrooms, study hall, library, home economics, gymnasium, auditorium, vocational shop, bus storage, and landscaped grounds with courts.
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Harper Consolidated Independent School
Harper
State Board of Education
NYA
Francis Schuch Completes Air Corps Training Class
Francis Schuch 21, son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Schuch, is part of Randolph Field Air Corps class of about 240 graduates set for September. He entered the program in December 1939 after attend ing Fredericksburg and Schulenberg high schools and four years at the University of Texas. Only 17 Texas boys are in the class, with Schuch and Steve Lathan of Mason the local representatives.
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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
Pan- Canal Zone
Connecticut Yankee in Hollywood star Jerome Cowan bio
Jerome Cowan, born in New York City and raised in Hartford, rose from stock and vaudeville to Broadway in hits like Both Your Houses and As Thousands Cheer. Samuel Goldwyn signed him after Boy Meets Girl and he debuted in Beloved Enemy with Torrid Zone shown at the Rialto Theatre.
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Jerome Cowan
New York City
Hartford
Conn
Jerome
New England
Broadway
Samuel Goldwyn
Rialto Theatre
Kerrville
Entertain With Chicken Dinner in Monahases Texas
Mr and Mrs E O Larkin hosted a chicken dinner in Monahases Texas for a small group of couples. 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 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 extend along London road by ten feet near the Riley ranch, broadening the thoroughfare to ease traffic flow and improve access for nearby farms and residents.
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London Road
Riley Ranch
Kerrville Jack Lee Angled For Conoco Paint Refresh
Kerrville resident Jack Lee is tied to a Conoco Filling Station project this week as crews repaint the building. The report notes ongoing maintenance and local involvement in the station’s facelift.
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Conoco
Jack Lee
Kerrville
Parable of the Isms frames a political warning
The piece cites socialist, communist, fascist and other isms with cow allegories and warns against liberal critics and hearings. It cites Senator Lee on American ism of problem children and Congressman Bradley alleging Communist influence in the Merchant Marine. It warns of a fifth column and calls for home cleaning to deter traitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies Committee
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lee
Oklahoma
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 Jeffersonian views on presidents serving a third term. It cites Washington Madison and Monroe as precedents, quoting Jefferson's warning that accepting a third term would set a dangerous precedent and face strong public rejection. The piece argues Jefferson’s concerns remain valid today.
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Jefferson
Kansas City Times
Washington
Madison
Monroe
Goose Corn Eating Guessing Contest at Kerrville
A contest at Staffers Food Store in Kerrville invites customers to guess how many grains of corn Goose will eat in thirty days. Valuable groups of merchandise will be awarded to the nearest correct guesses. Details available at the Kerrville store.
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Staffers Food Store
Kerrville
Mrs Cone of Llano Sends California Visit Update
Friends report Mrs. C. L. Cone of Llano is visiting California since last month and expects to return home toward the end of the month.
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C. L. Cone
Llano
California
Mrs Kneese Family Visits Relatives This Sunday
Mrs Ida Kneese and her daughter Mise Ida Mae with sons Clayton and Clifton visited Mrs Edgar Ellebracht on Sunday, sharing time with relatives in a brief social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Kneese
Mise Ida Mae
Clayton and
Clifton
Edgar Ellebracht
Invitation Extended Harper Citizens To Celebrate 4th At Fredericksburg
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Fritz Bierschwale’s home on June 13 with President Mrs. J. T. Glass presiding. Miss Elberta Martin, county demonstrator, spoke on recreation and its joys, presenting model games and a book for the club, followed by refreshments as members tested the games. Attending were Mrs. J. T. Glass, Miss Elberta Martin, Mrs. Floyd Boatright, Mrs. Tommie Harlan, Mrs. Pete Baethge, Mrs. H. M. Jones, Mrs. S. S. Stewart, Mrs. J. F. Wedekind and Mrs. Fritz Bierschwale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Home Demonstration Club
Fritz Bierschwale
J. T. Glass
Miss Martin
Bierschwale
Elberta Martin
Floyd Boatright
Tommie Harlan
Pete Baethge
H. M. Jones
S. S. Stewart
J. F. Wedekind
Thrilling rodeo features wild horses from New Mexico
The Fourth of July celebration in Fredericksburg promises a grand parade at 10 a.m. and a rodeo at the fair grounds with ten wild horses from Alamogordo, New Mexico. Ottmar Schnerr will run the rodeo with Brahma cattle, while prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars are offered in three parade classes. Entries welcomed via parade chair Alex Mittendorf and open to individuals, organizations, and businesses.
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American Legion
Louis Jordan Fost
Fredericksburg
Harper
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Fredericksburg Fair Grounds
Hari
Alex Mittendorf
Alex
Ottmar Schnerr
Fair Grounds
Schnerr
The
Legion
Joe Louis
Court House Park
Alfred Neffendorf
Klein Branch Club to Have Picnic at June 26
The Klein Branch Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. J. M. Stevens home on June 12. The finance report was adopted requiring each member to give two chicken hens. A family picnic is planned June 26 at Mrs. Harvey Stevens at 6 30 p m. Miss Martin demonstrated at home games like a dart game from match heads and a beanbag shuffle board made from odds and ends. Attending 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 Letter From Washington Reflects on Fredericksburg Speech
GC Callan writes from Washington DC recalling the 4th of July centennial celebration in Fredericksburg where his father delivered many speeches from 1876 to 1885. He recalls childhood memory on Main Street near Barons Creek, and laments modern public life compared with those “saner” days.
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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
Buick sedan for sale with radio in good condition
Reduced price notice mentions a 1937 Buick sedan with original black finish and radio. Funeral attendance list at Houston includes several named ladies and gentlemen. Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Funch Association welcomes Joe Pankrats as a new member at the board meeting.
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Joe Pankrats
Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Funch Association
Board of ‘Vestors
Mrs L McDonald and Mrs Webb Visit Relatives in Harper
Mrs L McDonald and Mrs Webb stopped in Harper to visit relatives after a trip to Southwest Texas. They were returning to their homes in Eldorado and Menard.
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L. McDonald
Frank Webb
Harper
Texas
Eldorado
Menard
Cosper Family Plans Visit to Silver City NM
Mr and Mrs Jake Cosper and Mrs J C Cosper and Mr and Mrs Raymond Cottle left Saturday for a visit in Silver City New Mexico to Mr and Mrs Alvin Cosper and Mr and Mrs Meco Calentine.
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Jake Cosper
J. C. Cosper
Raymond Cottle
Siiver City
N. M
Alvin Cosper
Meco Calentine
Annual Free Rodeo and Barbecue at Harper
On Saturday June 22 the Harper WOW Camp hosts a free rodeo and barbecue starting at 10 a.m. A baseball game opens the day, followed by barbecue dinner and an afternoon rodeo with ropers and bucking stock. The Lone Star Ramblers will play at Bein's Hall for the evening dance in Harper.
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Harpre
Lone Star Ramblers
Bein's Hall
Harper
Harper School Considers Switch to Twelve Grade System
The Harper school board weighs adopting a twelve grade plan for the next year adding half years to early grades and extending high school with new subjects. Advocates say it aligns Texas with other states ensuring easier transfers and better early development for six year olds.
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Harper
Larkin
State of Texas Educational Department
Texas
Brady to Celebrate 15th Annual July Jubilee
Brady gears up for the Fifteenth July Jubilee July 3 4 and 5 featuring five daily rowing races with purses under 150 dollars a noon rodeo nightly with eight events under the direction of Earl and Jack Sellers. A religious service opens the events June 30 at Richards Park with Bishop A Frank Smith to preach. Queen of 1940 crowned July 2 at Richards Park with duchesses from neighboring communities.
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Brady
Texas
Southwest
Earl and
Jack Sellers
del Rio
Richards Park
A. Frank Smith
Methodist Church
Mrs Roy Deaton Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Roy Deaton spent two weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J J Rogers. She returned to her Sanderson home on Saturday.
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Roy Deaton
J. J Rogers
Sanderson
Catholic Education and Nuns Across August City
A reflective piece on Catholic schooling, nuns teaching both public and parochial students, and the moral aims of Catholic education. It notes 64 000 nuns, parochial schools, and significant taxpayer savings, urging readers to learn more by writing in.
Schmidt Seeks Re election as Gillespie County Clerk
E L Schmidt district clerk of Gillespie County announces his bid for re election. He thanks voters for past support and courtesies and pledges courteous faithful service and justification of the confidence shown in him.
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E. L. Schmidt
Gillespie County
Schmidt
Klaerner Captures FBI Impersonator in Kerrville
Sheriff Alfred Klaerner arrested Julian Phillip Ligon, a 45 year old known impersonator, after he posed as an FBI agent in Kerrville and earlier in Austin Johnson City Stonewall Fredericksburg and Kerville. Ligon faced multiple charges from 1922 onward including vagrancy house breaking theft and robbery with firearms. He used many aliases and carried two automatic pistols at the time of capture.
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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
Huntaville
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 Times and Meeting Notice
Sunday services include Mass at 9 30 with third Sunday and feast days at 8 and 9 30. Weekdays ring at 7 30 with Mass immediately. The Discussion Club meets next Sunday after the 1 30 service followed by an entertainment program. Open to all.
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Catholic Church
First Baptist Church Worship Schedule
The Friendly Church invites at Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning service 11 a.m. Evening worship 7 p.m. Frank Nixon serves as pastor.
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First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Frank Nixon
Church Service Times Announced for Sundays
Services will start at 9 a m with Sunday school at 10 a m on the second, third and fourth Sundays of each month.
Lutheran Church services and activities schedule
Walter C. Probst is pastor. Sunday school and Bible class meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9 30 a m. Divine worship at 10 30. English on the 1st Sunday and German on the 3rd Sunday. Confirmation class Saturdays at 9 a m Luther League meets on the 2nd Sunday at 7 30 p m.Women's Missionary Society meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 2 p m. Irvin Brown and wife visited relatives in Abilene last weekend.
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Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Visitors from the Ochlers Bring Baby to Harper
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ochler and their infant visited Harper on Monday, signaling a brisk social stop and a family occasion in the town.
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Herman Ochler
Baby
Harper Monday
Illness Sends Arthur Bierschwab to Kerrville Hospital
Arthur Bierschwab fell ill on Saturday with a fever and was rushed to Kerrville General Hospital for medical aid for treatment and care.
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Arthur Bierschwab
Kerrville General Hospital
Kathryn Wolfmueller Returns From Harper Visit
Kerrville resident Kathryn Wolfmueller returned home Sunday after a week visiting relatives in Harper insisting she enjoyed the trip and the time with family.
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Kathryn Wolfmueller
Kerrville
Harper
Forty-Two and Bridge Fundraiser At School Auditorium
The Girls 4-H Club hosted a Forty-Two and Bridge party at the School Auditorium on Saturday night to raise funds for sending a representative to the A. and M. Short Course in College Station.Mrs. S. S. Stewart visited a niece in Alvin, Texas this week. Fresh fruit in season from Pecan Belt Nursery in Fredericksburg, Texas was advertised.
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Pecan Belt Nursery
Fredericksburg
Texas
College Station
Also Mentioned on This Page
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
Donwerge
Fescrow
Staffels Feed Company
Gillespie
Connecticut Yankee
Hollywood
Klein Branch Club
Standard Motor CO
Chevrolet
Buick
Fredericksburg, Texas
8. J. Paul
Ad. Juenke
Fred Gammenthaler
Wm. Jung
John Mohr
Herman
Rudy Leifeste
Harper School
Catholic Information
Klaerner
Gillespie Co
Harper Methodist Church
Mrs
Irvin Brown
Abilene
Hage He
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