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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
4
The author condemns the Texas Legislature for political theater and tax battles. They argue the Senate blocked House revenue bills in favor of a sales tax, demanded accountability from lobbyists, and defend one-house government while criticizing pension and tax positions of veteran lawmakers.
Senator Penrose B Metcalfe described the 46th Legislature as one of the hardest working in years after a 168 day session. He noted 495 Senate bills 1 146 House bills and 46 House joint resolutions introduced with 205 Senate and 400 plus House measures enacted. He blamed a minority in the Senate for blocking tax moves to fund a social security program and criticized S J R 12 as a constitutional trap.
The local Red Cross sponsors a motion picture titled Footsteps at the Palace Theatre on July 4, following a nurse’s path from training to practice. The film shows emergency calls, disaster response, home health education, and rural Public Health Service nursing. Dorothy Colbath returns to Kerrville after visiting Mrs. Jim Peril.
Fragment notes that the supposed wide openness of the "wilful few" is questioned and that certain evities might be misrepresented, suggesting a reassessment of blame or responsibility.
Ten Gillespie County fruit growers attended a Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce meeting on June 22 to discuss the county fruit situation and voted to form a fruit growers organization. Officers are Simon J. Burg president and Anton Schmidtzinsky secretary. a second meeting at the Court House at 8:00 p m on Friday June 30 invites all county fruit growers to join.
Mercer the grand champion Aberdeen Angus steer of the 1938 International Live Stock Exhibit will be exhibited by Firestone Tire & Rubber Co at Kerrville on Saturday afternoon July 1. The steer was purchased for 3.35 per pound. Miss Irene Brown 4 H club girl of Aledo Ill fed and showed the animal. This is the first international champion in the neighborhood and should attract many visitors. Werner Schulz reports the Southerns dedicated a radio song Thursday morning. The band will play at Klingelhoefer hall Cherry Spring Saturday night July 1 and Enchanted Rock Tuesday night July 4.
Sale offer for a five year old well bred saddle horse. Buyer may trade for mutton goats or sheep. Information available by writing to Bodo Habe nicht in Fredericksburg.
Mrs. Katie Stockard and her son Luther B Stockard with Mr and Mrs Beasley of Columbia Tennessee return home after a two week visit with relatives Jok departed Thursday.
Fredericksburg plans for the annual Ath of July events organized by the Louis Jordan Post American Legion. The day starts with bomb salutes at 6 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. parade featuring 20 plus floats and decorated cars, led by Adams Street to Main Street and the court house square. Concert bands, prizes for best floats, and a 1 p.m. band concert at the fair grounds are noted, with rodeo races, dances at Peters Hall and Seipps Pavilion, and music by Pehls Old Time Orchestra and The Rhythmiers. Citizens of Gillespie and nearby counties are invited to attend the full day.
Sunday School led by H H Fairchild at 10:00 a m with Mrs J E Sylvester directing the Baptist Training Union Preaching at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p m W M U and W M S meet first Friday monthly All are welcome to attend at the church where everyone is welcomed.
Rev. M. P. Burton, pastor, leads services every second third and fourth Sunday at 8 30. Sunday School at 9 80 each Sunday. Sunday night singing. Everyone invited to attend.
Supply minister Rev. G Wolf leads Sunday school at 9 A M and services at 10 A M English services occur on the second and third Sundays while German services are on the first and fourth Sundays.
Catholic church announces Sunday Mass at 9 30 a m on the 8rd Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation with 8 and 9 a m masses. Sunday school follows the 9 30 Mass and parish societies meet after.
Miss Cecil Floyd daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Floyd of Harper wed F W Seiders of Austin at the University Presbyterian church on Saturday June 17 at noon Rev Conway Wharton officiated. Frances Floyd was maid of honor and Clifford James best man. Mrs Seiders a former Harper high school teacher will receive her UT degree in August and the couple will reside in Austin.
Nice yellow canning peaches offered at the Pecan Belt Nursery in Fredericksburg Texas. Prices listed as reasonable for preserving fruit and home canning needs.
Edward Schmidt 77, long-time Fredericksburg resident, died when a Woerner Warehouse truck struck him at the South Lincoln and East San Antonio streets intersection. Coroner determined death instantaneous and accidental. Driver Ernst Hannemann said steering gear failed causing loss of control. no charges filed after court of inquiry.
A reader argues for Genesis creation over evolution, choosing Adam and Eve as first parents and rejecting Papa Protoplasm. The piece invites Catholic viewpoints on other topics and promotes a local church discussion club. Also notes upcoming Harper hall dance by Adolf Hofner and All the Boys plus travel notes from local residents.
Mr and Mrs H L McDonald took their son Delbert age six to Kerrville on Tuesday evening for medical treatment. The child has pneumonia and a high fever.
The Fifth Annual Hill Country Championship Rodeo and Celebration arrives in Kerrville Texas starting July with nightly shows at Tivy High School stadium. The event features top rodeo stock, a Flying Clouds act from Tulsa, street parades, a Queen’s Coronation, and a rodeo on a grassy field with comfortable amenities. Advance tickets are 75 cents for reserved seats, 50 cents general, 25 cents for children under 12.
The W. O. W. hosted a large barbecue and rodeo drawing about 3000 spectators. Calves roping and goat roping winners were named with times, while a Carter’s of Fredericksburg baseball win preceded a Harper victory in a local ball game. Notables from Kerrville and Throckmorton attended and invited Harper to the Kerrville Fourth of July celebration.
Fredericksburg will broadcast on WOAI Sunday afternoon from 4 30 to 5. Elgin competes in the first Liberty Mills community choir contest with 24 South west Texas towns. Judges will weigh fan mail. winner announced next Sunday.
A fragment instructs readers to use a mail form or post card to vote in the Liberty Mills Community Choir Contest at Fredericksburg. It notes Station WOAI San Antonio Texas and ends with a signature line for the voter to sign and date.
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