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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
2
Crenwelge announces reelection bid in today’s issue praising his efficiency and long service. He notes he was elected once years ago and praises his accommodating nature and prompt duties. He asks for public support and vote in the upcoming election.
J. S and S Whitewood L H Harper and daughter Miss Dawn Whitworth toured Kerrville on Tuesday. Miss Whitworth stayed in Kerrville for several days.
Albert E. Klett announces candidacy for re-election to the office of County Clerk. He pledges courteous prompt service and asks for support in the upcoming November General Election.
Corpus Christi Texas June 1 1933 Long C Hill South Texas Utility Executive pledges full cooperation of his company in national defense. Telegram to President Roosevelt states 1200 employees will treat the President's program as first duty and outlines service area and power plant expansion. Committees attend rodeo and Harper barbecue plans noted along with road work and local event preparations.
Austin reports national observance of National Dairy Month as a united effort by breeders dairy farmers distributors creameries the press radio and civic clubs to promote dairy products. Texas Governor issues proclamation urging support during a revival in dairying expected to boost revenue and living conditions.
A moving account of five million refugees fleeing through Belgium Luxembourg and northern France under rain and mud seeking shelter as Allied troops push north. It recalls hunger thirst and losses amid bombardment and a call for Red Cross aid to provide food clothing and medical supplies to the displaced.
A Borden County farmer released more than a dozen armadillos on a South Plains farm to combat crop pests, believing they would thrive and multiply. The warden notes armadillos feed mainly on insects and may prey on quail chicks, raising questions about their suitability as pest control. A sportsman later killed one of the armadillos, fueling misconceptions about their range. Mrs. Carl Oehler and Miss Esther Wendel shopped in Fredericksburg Thursday.
Wm. M. Petmecky, long-time Assessor and Collector of Taxes for Gillespie County, announces his candidacy for re-election. He pledges fair assessments, honest tax collections, and polite service to taxpayers, asking for continued support.
Announcement states Sheriff Alfred Klaerner seeks another term in Gillespie County with the November election. It notes his service to the community and appeals to voters. Also reported is Mrs. Adolph Juenke rushing to Houston after learning of her sister’s serious illness, with Mrs. Gammenthaler accompanying.
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