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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1940
Page
7
Geo W Winningham critiques contemporary campaigns filled with fiddle music and empty promises. He recalls older politics, denounces tax hikes, criticizes pension schemes, and names Rosas Hardin and Doss Hardin for rail road commissioner and pension activities. He vows to expose candidates and oppose political parasites.
Washington officials from the Extension Service visited Gillespie County last Saturday. Roy Snyder led a Texas Extension Service tour while H W Hochbaum and two Washington figures toured county livestock and soil conservation efforts. They praised Gillespie County's agricultural development and the state’s first built Agricultural Building.
The text lists visitors for an afternoon gathering including Mr. and Mrs. J. Rogers and several others with nourishment provided, notes that two family members could not attend by ten, and mentions specific contributors such as Mrs Homer Lee Stevens who baked the birthday cake.
The grand jury returned six indictments last week and two more this Monday. Elgin Grobe faced burglary with juvenile court sentencing to two to three years in Gatesville reform school. others include Chester Ellebracht swindling with a two year penitentiary term. John Schmidt forgery with five year suspended sentence. Marshall Klingelhoeter theft of cattle five years suspended. Dillard Lee May theft of automobile three years penitentiary to start October 18, 1939. James Evers v Lang schwer damages with trial set for next Monday.
Crenwelge Calves, fed by Wealey Crenweilge, Gillespie County 4 H Club Boy, placed fifth in their class at the Southwest Texas Boys Fat Stock Show in San Antonio February 21 24. Roy Henke Kerrville Future Farmers member won second place in the San Antonio Show in the milk fed calves under 850 pounds. Judges noted improved quality and condition of animals over last year.
In this issue of the Herald the formal announcement of A. W. Moursund for representative of the 85th legislative district is printed. He states that the will of the people of the district constitutes the fundamental plank of his campaign.
A lengthy doctrinal admonition addressed to Cornelius denounces theft in all forms from wages to morality and medical practice. The piece argues against modernist temptations and urges adherence to the biblical command THOU SHALT NOT STEAL with a closing note offering Catholic discussion by St Anthony's Church.
Notice announces that all cars purchased from Bowlang Meter Lates in Fredericksburg Texas will be issued 1940 license plates beginning March 1 1948. The change affects vehicle identification and registration processes for local motorists.
San Antonio commentator Charles C. Shaw's KTSA program An Editor Views the News now carries Winerich Motor Co sponsorship. Boening Motor Sales, the Gillespie county Studebaker dealer based in Fredericksburg, backs Shaw's Monday and Thursday 6 45 a m broadcasts analyzing world and state events. The show has a large Texas following.
Frank Grayson mohair specialist from the Department of Agriculture will spend six weeks in Texas during March and April to supervise mohair grading. The department covers his expenses. Regional grading last year involved about 200000 pounds across multiple Texas towns and is guided by a committee of state and national agricultural groups.
Committeemen and administrative assistants from six counties including Blanco Lano San Saba McCulloch Mason and Gillespie met in Gillespie County Court house to discuss 1940 program regulations. R H Nelson explained the Farm Plan Sheet aiding farmers to plan operations for maximum soil building payments and conservation benefits. The program is voluntary and plans do not bind producers. the Texas Handbook and Farm Plan Sheet will be available at the local AAA office.
An ad offers a 1929 Ford truck with good rubber and fair paint. The vehicle runs well and is priced as a bargain at Eoening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas.
Spencer Tracy delivered a three minute thirty five second uninterrupted speech in an Idaho meadow under a scorching sun for the film Northwest Passage. The scene, shot for a Technicolor sequence, features Tracy with Robert Young and Walter Brennan as the Rangers listen. The Rialto Theatre Kerrville shows the film Friday and Saturday.
The Gillespie County Home Demonstration Council met on February 23 in regular session to appoint committee chairs for the year. Mrs. R. A. Klett was named head of the educational committee and Mrs. J. T. Glass chairs the sponsors group. Afterward the council hosted a tea for county club members honoring demonstration agent Miss Stewart.
For sale a 1929 Ford Coupe described with new tires a good meter and fair paint. Boexing Meter Sales located in Fredericka handles this listing.
Kierrville resident McDougall, a business visitor, was seen in Kerrville on Monday.
An appreciation appears about Cleut's Cafe and its era of operation, recalling its role in the community and the nostalgia of a bygone time. The text reflects fond memories and the cultural footprint left by the cafe.
William Allen White denounces Britain as a harsh stepmother to the United States. He criticizes tobacco and cotton bans, mail interference, and dangerous naval actions, warning that Americans will push to the limits to defend their interests. He likens England to a harridan during house cleaning.
The article claims a $100,000 campaign fund will be used in Texas to defeat Representative Martin Dies who chairs the House committee on un American activities. It accuses subversive groups of seeking his ouster through character attacks and interference with elections.
The piece notes Castroville residents such as a student spinning the prop and Eugene Suchs observing. Luther Matthews instructs at San Marcos, Texas, as Southwest Texas State Teachers College enrollment grows. Dean Hopf of Harper is among spring term enrollees with registrar A A Grusendorf predicting a ten percent rise from last year.
In the Chapel of St. John's Seminary Archbishop Arthur Crossaerts conferred the first two Minor Orders on eleven students including Victor Schmidtzinsky. Assisted by Monsignor Geehan and Bishop-Elect Metzger, the ceremony outlined the history and role of Minor Orders such as Porter, Lector, Exorcist, and Acolyte as training before the Major Orders.
San Angelo hosts the Ninth Annual Fat Stock Show and Rodeo with judging beginning Friday morning and continuing four days. The Hereford auction is set for Saturday at nine o'clock, while fat lambs numbering 770 are expected to take the most time under judge Tom Wallace of Armour & Co. Fort Worth. Other judges include J. M. Jones College Station Delaines E. J. Hughes San Angelo A K Mackey College Station J E Buoog-Scott Sr Cresson W L Stangel Lubbock Wallace Cameron Ranch Experiment Station for rambouillets delaines and corriedales. Sunday features halfbreed and thoroughbred horses judged by Col Stanley Koch Houston.
A solution to the financial problem for a hard surface road between Harper and Kerrville is being worked out. The county with a WPA project will meet requirements set by Kerr County and the Schreiner Road Fund.
Classified ad from Eoening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas offers a 1938 Ford pickup with steel bed, four new six ply tires, and new paint. Contact Eoening Motor Sales for details.
This excerpt explains the role of the lettor or reader in early Catholic liturgy, including duties during the Mass of the Catechumens and the Epistle. It notes catechumens' prior exclusion from the full Mass, language challenges of ancient manuscripts, and current practice where Epistle may be read by a Reader at simple Mass while the Subdeacon sings the Epistle at solemn Mass.
Harper Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Baethge's home with Mrs. J. T. Glaas noting graceful growth. Members discussed daily diet, personality growth, and planned quilting the recently priced quilt for a chili supper and bazaar. Mrs. Rog ers visited from Klein Branch Club.
Church announces Sunday Mass at 10 oclock with 8:30 and 10 oclock services on the 8rd Sunday and major feasts. Sunday School and all Societies meet after the 10 oclock Mass. Lent adds Stations of the Cross Fridays at 7:46 p.m.
The Friendly Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. with Rev Willis J Ra, district missionary, and C Gardner of Dallas, B T U secretary. Evening worship is at 7 p.m. Frank Nixon, Pastor.
Harper Methodist Church presents Sunday School at 2 PM each Sunday. Preaching at 3 PM on the second, third and fourth Sundays. Epworth League and singing at 6 45 PM on the second, third and Sunday nights.
Walter C. Probst, Pastor, invites participation in Sunday School and Bible class at 10 am on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Divine worship follows at 11 am, English on the lat Sunday, German on the 8rd Sunday. We welcome worship and work with you.
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