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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
1
Harper Herald lists Bareld Dietel as owner and acts as a weekly publication. It notes a subscription price of 1.59 per year and corporate authorization for Mrs. C W Granville as advertising solicitor and collectors for subscriptions. The issue is stamped as second class matter at the Harper Texas post office dated February 25, 1926.
Saturday June 22 offers a double feature with The Marshal of Mesa City starring George O'Brien and Virginia Vale, a frontier saga of federal marshals ending outlaw rule, followed by Tomboy with Jackie Morgan Grant Withers and Marcia Mae Jones about a farm boy who wants to be a lawyer amid romantic mix ups. Irene with Anna Neagle and Ray Milland plays June 23-24, Kay Kyser debut That’s Right Your Wrong on June 26, then Johnny Apollo with Tyrone Power and Dorothy Lamour on June 27-28. each film promises romance comedy and drama with strong cast and musical moments.
A young girl, daughter of a retired baseball player, arrives in town and challenges her uncle of disbelief in education. She inspires Steve to summon courage and defy the uncle to seek a real home instead of a water room for the first time in her life.
Archie Beck son of Myr and Mrs Harry Beck wed Amy Sultemeier daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Sultemeier of Sandy in John son City Saturday night. The couple plans residence in Lampasas and supporters wish them well.
F. W. Belgrano Jr. urged reverence for the American flag as a counter to subversive elements. As Pacific National Fire Insurance’s president, he organized a Flag Day ceremony in all 18 offices coast to coast with a national address and patriotic music. Each office received a silk flag as a symbol of freedom and democratic ideals.
Texas livestock leaders report an unprecedented surge in requests to lease state owned jacks and stallions amid wartime and defense needs. With July 1 lease deadlines near, only about 60 stallions remain unleased for next year, including saddle, draft, Morgans and thoroughbreds. The leasing program since 1984 has boosted Texas livestock value by 3.5 million dollars and supports farmers and wartime logistics.
Carter's Ball Club defeated Harper 5 to 1 last Sunday to hold a solid position in the Farmer Boys League. Moldenhauer pitched nine innings allowing three hits and fanning nine. The 3 p.m. Sunday game on Seipp's diamond pitts Stonewall next, while Fredericksburg Giants meet Boerne White Sox at Boerne.
Stonewall takes a 4-3 victory over Comfort to stretch its win streak to four and widen the lead over Carter's in the Farmer Boys League. Ruebsahm earns the win and batting honors with V Deike delivering two doubles. Boerner fans nine. Box score shows Stonewall at 4-4-1-3 totals and Comfort 3-4-0-1.
Last Sunday results show Carter's five to Harper one, Stonewall four, Comfort three. Next Sunday schedule lists Stonewall versus Carter's at Seipp's Ball Park and Harper at Willow City with Comfort off.
Pilots report cotton ball moths at 2 000 feet cucumber beetles at 8 000 feet and mosquitoes at 6 000 feet hight. Experts say wind blew insects to those elevations and the sightings were recorded during flights over Louisiana.
Joseph Kunz born June 30 1866 in Gillespie county died June 15 1940 at age 73 years 11 months and 1 day. Survived by brother Ferdinand Kunz and sisters Mrs Christian Staudt and Mrs George Keller. Funeral under Arthur Schaetter. Rev F X Wolf at St Marys Church. burial in local Catholic cemetery. Mrs S J Paul nee Josephine Jung died at Houston age 75. survived by husband two sisters and two brothers. services in Houston city cemetery. University of Texas faculty survey notes 90 percent are church members among over 600 staff.
Molberg doubles with two outs in the ninth to drive in Edgar Klett for a dramatic walk off win over Frenchy’s Black Cats at Seipp’s Ball Park. Alfred Enderlin pitched six strong innings for the Giants while McMahon, substituting for Kretzer, allowed three hits in four frames for Frenchy’s. Klett led hitters for Fredericksburg with a 2 for 2 day, and Jones led Frenchy’s with three of four. Next Sunday the Giants travel to Boerne to face the White Sox in an out of town game.
State Health Officer Dr. Geo W Cox urges that summer schedules include rest before meals to prevent fatigue from heavy play. He notes play boosts appetite up to a point but excess fatigue hinders digestion and leads to hurried eating. Properly regulated camps and playgrounds can balance exercise with rest.
The Department of Agriculture will test its cotton stamp program in the Minnesota county that includes Minneapolis and St Paul. The plan aims to move surplus cotton goods to public assistance families through normal channels of trade.
On Saturday Rev. C Lindenberg united Miss Elenora Joseph and Harald Leyendecker in marriage at the Holy Ghost Church. Attendants included Reuben Leyendecker and Henry Joseph, with Janette and Mabel Leyendecker as flower girls. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg after a brief wedding trip.
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