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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
7
The Reverend H Bauman, ordained March 20, celebrated his First Solemn Mass March 23 at his home church in Harper. He returns to Harper for a two week vacation before moving to Victoria to serve as Assistant Pastor to Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. Sheehan. The assignment begins July 1.
Mr and Mrs J E Koon of Kerrville traveled to Harper on Wednesday to promote the Woodmen of the World fraternal organization.
Wm. Casper and family and Tuesday evening were joined by Lee Haines and family for a trip to California.
Frances Newton recounts how thirteen stars on a blue field signified the birth of a nation of personal and religious freedom. The passage describes a journey across troubled seas and frames the flag as heralding a new constellation in the heavens.
John G. Winant, head of the International Labour Office, warns in Geneva that rearmament at current rates drains national incomes and harms work conditions. Citing Basel’s BIS estimate of a billion dollars monthly on arms, he says war production shifts industry away from peace-time trade, burdening the poor and eroding capital. Roosevelt urges steps toward a world conference to lower barriers and curb armament, before nations finish paying for the last war.
The piece urges a region wide, persistent war on rattlesnakes after two accidents to small children near Freer and a dairy farm. One two year old died despite rapid transport to a San Antonio hospital while an eight year old girl survived after early hospital care and a blood transfusion. It calls for public education, snake bite kits, and extended Red Cross first aid training to include snake bites. The report also notes regional travel and visits by local residents amid ongoing highway caliche delays and indicates several community members traveling to Arizona and Carlsbad Caverns.
Mrs. Ola B. Gammon and sister Grace Dewees of Kerrville spend the summer on the ranch. R. W. Byrd of Centerpoint visits his mother A. J. Byrd and sister Leila. Velma Barrett attends summer school at Denton while visiting sister Mrs. George Bierschwab. E. F. Gibson of Jourdanton spends days on his farm here for business. Loriie Byrd of Center Point visits grandmother. Myrtle Heimann leaves for SWTSTC San Marcos summer school. Mrs. S. W Byrd visits daughter Mildred Byrd in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rossner and children of San Antonio stay on the Ranch. Hilda Norma Meta Schoeferkoeter guests of Lelia and Louise Byrd. Picnic supper honors Louise Byrd and Freddie Woodward at the Falls.
In Austin on June 12 the state drivers license division reminded newlyweds to notify the department of public safety within ten days of name or address changes to obtain corrected licenses. Chief Buell notes June and October are peak name-changing periods and no fee is charged for the new certificates.
William Casper and his family left Harper for a trip to California and Oregon to visit relatives and work in fruit orchards before returning home.
A Sunday fish fry at Whitewood ranch featured Buck Frazier providing the fish and several families enjoying the gathering.
Austin June 15 W A Little director of the Texas Old Age Assistance Commission said no investigations would be made under the new law until the Attorney General's ruling guides policies and procedures. He noted about 30 000 registrations statewide and that months would pass before certifying recipients for possible pro rata funds while a new plan is submitted to the Social Security Board in Washington awaiting final approval.
June 14 marks the Day of Flag Adoption. Since 1777 Congress set the stripes and stars pattern for the U S flag. The 1818 change fixed thirteen stripes and twenty stars, with a new star for each new state, now totaling 48 states.
The article outlines etiquette for displaying the United States flag including the correct orientation with the union on top, proper marching order, and rules for vertical hung positions. It notes Betsy Ross as the traditional maker and covers flag displays at ceremonies, ships, and funerals.
The University of Texas Board of Regents announced two prestigious scholarships for next year. J. W. Bullion of Eden, a student lawyer, will receive the James Lockhart Autrey scholarship in law. William C. Ikins of Austin, a geologist, earns the Joseph S. Cullinan award in geology. Each grant carries 750 dollars annually, funded by Will C. Hogg’s 20 000 bequest.
The casket is borne foot first and the flag must never touch the ground nor be lowered into the grave, reflecting ceremonial respect and tradition observed during the service.
Announcements were received by many friends of Warren Hunter at the graduation exercises at the Art Institute of Chicago on June 9. Hunter has a government contract to paint murals in the new federal building in Alice Texas this summer. Mrs Fred Whitewood and Mrs Junior Whitewood celebrated birthdays with a picnic supper on Devils River last Thursday evening in honor of Junior Whitewood. Several friends and relatives attended.
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