28 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
1
Bir and Mrs C W Granville are named as authorized advertising solicitors and collectors and subscription collectors for the Harper Herald, authorized to solicit ads and subscriptions on behalf of the publication.
Gideon Reaver drops by with a small gift and invites the Gay family to his Christmas service. Ted, Betty, and Marjorie welcome him, then the doctor and minister unexpectedly join the supper. Betty steers a cheerful, crowded brunch as guests mingle, keeping Christmas mood despite tension.
A reflective essay compares the ordinary failure to noble false virtue, detailing two cases of men who miss opportunities. It contrasts a timid manager who declines advancement with a writer who paradoxically thrives when desperate, warning that the will to fall can shape daily choices more than luck or talent.
Marjorie and guests share a warm Christmas gathering with a minister, doctor, and Gideon. Evan Brower arrives, forcing a tense pause as Ted offers him entry and chats with Mrs. Brower, altering the cozy scene.
A couple faces a clash over Christmas plans as Marjorie declines Evan's invitation to spend the holiday together citing prior engagement. Evan presses for time, arranging a noon lunch and travel, while Marjorie deflects with calm resolve in this serialized scene.
Miss Louise Rummler spoke at the Cherry Mountain Home Demonstration club meeting at Mrs. Ed Moellering's home on April 20. Members listed include Ed Moellering Alf Moellering Chas Holly Fritz Rummler Hy Durst Victor Moeltering and Cora Durst. The group planned to meet again at Miss Louise Rummler's home on May 6.
Mrs. R A Klett the Knapp 4 H Club sponsor told girls meeting April 17 at her home that tomato fruit worm causes damage to early tomatoes. She advised spraying with arsenate mixtures and applying dusts at seven day intervals to reduce harm. Members present included Rosa Segner Anita Kuhlmann Celeta Cecilia Kunz Lorene Dora Dietrich Louise Kramer and sponsor Mrs Klett.
The Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a operator to run a lake side restaurant and resort inn at the administration building near Buchanan and Inks lakes. Interviews continue as plans push to open before the summer season. Authority officials emphasize a scenic, attractive guest stop for visitors and fishing season crowds.
The Palo Alto Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Felix Jung on April 13 with Miss Stewart urging comfortable clothing and light starch for children. Mrs. Ervin Itz reported, and Stewart spoke on gathering wild flowers for a Scrap Book. Members present included Mesdames Arhelger Jung Maner Itz and Treibs plus Miss Arhelger, with Mrs. Emil Treibs visiting. A later meeting at Mrs. Emil Lehne’s home on April 27 was noted.
Registration for the Methodist unity conference continued in Kansas City with about 900 delegates expected. The gathering will merge the three Methodist churches and will consider the Epworth League, the youth arm of the Methodist Episcopal Church with 350000 members.
Mrs. Frank Kidd, called the Iris Queen of Texas, raises 1800 irises in a ranch yard near Camp San Saba. She plans three varieties to test in California trials and keeps 750 gladioluses and 250 dahlias, all from her own breeding or exchanges with collectors worldwide. An Ethiopian anisy social curiosity also grows there.
Social Security data shows Texas women earned $625 annually in 1937 versus $1 027 for men. Across Texas Louisiana and New Mexico taxable wages for women totaled $89 333 768 and $27 836 322 and $3 623 592 respectively while men earned $688 372 201 $211 276 332 and $40 033 943. The study cites 8 251 086 women and 21 906 658 men with reported earnings.
A fragmented comic exchange features two characters Busby and Zimpir debating a promotion and a triplets joke, then Zimpip answering that he runs the Production department in his apartment while Bushy asks about department alignments.
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