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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
1
Five details indicate A. C. Wendel is the authorized advertising solicitor and collector and subscription collector for the Harper Herald.
At The Palace Friday and Saturday June 27 28 the double feature presents Gene Autry in Ridin' On a Rainbow a lively showboat story with Smiley Burnette and Mary Lee in supporting roles. The second half features Billy The Kid in Texas a Western with star Billy The Kid in a highly praised adventure supported by Terry Walker and Carl Oehl er.
Ree Files, Ellis County representative, voices disillusionment with Governor's deficit financing and tax bills in an Open Letter printed from the Dallas News. She details three points of friction, cites radio pressure, and defends democratic ideals amid party conflict.
Arden Ann Baumann daughter of Mrs. Willie Baumann was born November 31 1929 in Gillespie County. She died June 20 1941 at age 11 years 6 months 21 days. Survived by three sisters Julia Mrs Wm Schwiening Vera Mrs J M Owens of Austin Inez Baumann of Austin and one brother Alois Baumann Arthur Schaetter in charge of funeral services conducted by Rev B Galle. Interment in local Catholic cemetery associations.
On Sunday June 22 Rev J M Bergner united Miss Bessie Dearing and Emil Ander egg in marriage at Cherry Spring Lutheran church. The ceremony featured Ruth Rode at the organ and Eliz beth Hoffmann with a vocal solo. Best man Martin Anderegg Jr and maid of honor Mrs Obed Rode led a large wedding party. The couple, daughter of Minnie Dearing, and son of Mr and Mrs Martin Anderegg Sr, will reside on a Doss ranch.
On Sunday June 22 Rev O Lindenberg joined Ella Remmler and G P Walker in marriage at Holy Ghost church. The bride entered with her father as music played by Mrs Lindenberg accompanied the ceremony. The wedding party included best man Lester Hill maid of honor Tillie Petsch bridesmaids Lottie Kosab Dell Kubisch Leona Barten and A Bowie and groomsmen Buck Weaver Lee Roy Knipper Harry Boyer Louis Durst. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Remmier and the groom is a staff sergeant in the U S Army serving in the quartermasters at San Angelo. The couple will reside in San Angelo.
Miss Erna Mae Henke daughter of Mrs. William Henke Fredericksburg wed Rev Gene Wayland Elmore in Dallas Tuesday at 8 pm. Henke a Fredericksburg High School graduate has lived in Dallas for years. Friends extend best wishes for a long and happy married life.
A man named Rastus asks to collect a bill from a person outside. He refuses to give his name and pressures payment by describing the debtor’s appearance as justification.
Peter August Wahl born September 28 1857 in Germany died June 19 1941 at age 83 years 8 months and 26 days. He arrived in America October 16 1882 and lived in Mason county before marrying Maria Treibs November 4 1886 at Fredericksburg. Surviving children are Elsie Obed Wahl Ida and Idda Wahl plus eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at Beckmanns funeral home and Edison Street Methodist church with Rev F A Kattner. Interment Friedrich family cemetery.
Regional chamber bureau led by Rep Richrd Kleberg lists Yarborough Pass completion at Murdock's Landing and a plan for an Aransas Pass marine laboratory funded by a Rockefeller grant. Dredging for a Redfish Bay pass near Raymondville is noted. The report cites a $95 million Texas wildlife value and vast private game production.
The United States Organization for National Defense names John Kenedy of Kenedy county and Vester Hughes of Irion county as district chairmen with initial fundraising goals. Kenedy’s $701 check arrives. Hughes’ $150 quota follows after a delay. Corpus Christi completes its $10,500 Texas fund raise, first city statewide. Other districts report progress and active campaigns continue.
In Royal Oak Michigan a small, abandoned livery houses Oakland Machine Works a shop run entirely by deaf mutes. Led by Leo H Kuehn the plant employs sixteen with a weekly payroll of 500 dollars producing five thousand water pump pulleys daily for Ford. Henry Ford backed the venture beginning eight years ago and the operation has expanded to twenty seven machines and four thousand square feet. Kuehn says similar shops could spread if big industries offered support.
Two long urged by the South Texas Chamber of Commerce were realized this past year as wildlife conservation and restoration efforts take shape in the region. The report highlights ongoing advocacy and local support for habitat restoration and species protection within San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Oklahoma Democrat Representative Wesley E. Disney urged millions of Americans to curb nondefense spending to fight inflation. He warned the national debt could reach 90 to 100 billion dollars, with each family bearing 3000 to 4000 dollars, and urged the public to pressure Congress to economize. He cautioned against defesa projects using inflated labels and recalled Marshal Petain's warning about collective responsibility.
A guide to using portrait attachments and diopter lenses to bring tiny subjects into clear view. Tips cover distances from two feet to thirteen inches, careful measurement, solid supports, and framing techniques to make small subjects stand out.
The article outlines wiring for farm buildings with separate distribution lines to each structure and emphasis on capacity, overload protection, and proper switches. It advises careful planning, following the National Electrical Code, and using durable reflectors like RLM dome or shallow dome for adequate lighting and safe operation.
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