4-H Club Boy to Get Trip to Mexico City
The local Chamber of Commerce will cover expenses for one 4-H club boy from the county. Clinton Grona of Morris Ranch, son of Otto and Mrs. Grona, a Fredericksburg High School senior, has earned the trip by four years of calf feeding. The excursion will include about 16 counties and likely occur in May, with details to follow.
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Chamber of Commerce
Clinton Grona
Otto Grona
Morris Ranch
Young Grona
Fredericksburg
Mexico
Mexico City
Colorado
Otto Henke
Our
Corn Belt
Chicago
Wesley Crenwelge
Legislature Confers on Tax Measures and Road Bill
This week the House finished hearings on the omnibus tax measure and will soon move to floor debate. A 48,000 pound truck weight limit amendment was reported favorably and awaits Senate floor action. Bills creating special road laws for Brown and Coke counties were introduced. Senate Bill 52 on a wool scouring plant at A and M College passed the Senate and awaits House approval. Senate Bill 42 for a defense adjacent school census has Governor’s signature. House Bill 375 on Runnels county warrants was submitted to the Secretary of State on February 26.
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House
Senate
Brown and
Coke
A. & M. College
Appropriations Committee
Secretary of State
Tanner Jung Wedding at Holy Ghost Church
Reverend O Lindenberg united Marjorie Jung and Eliefoth Tanner in a Holy Ghost Church ceremony. Miss Irene Hinds served as maid of honor, Alfons Klier was best man, and the couple plans to reside in San Antonio where the groom serves as a corporal in the U S Army.
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O. Lindenberg
Holy Ghost Church
Marjorie Jung
Eliefothe Tanner
Werner Klier
Lindenberg
Alfons Klier
Irene Hinds
Harold Jun
Louis Hinds
Hardy Mosel
Hilmar Jung
Caroline Mosel
Edna Klier
Irene Grobe
Lorene Itz
Ella Itz
Klier
Marion Tanner
Felix Jung
San Antonio
United States Army
Tatsch Boyd Wedding At St Marys Parsonage
Father F X Wolff presided at St Marys Parsonage as Nellie Boyd and Edwin Tatsch united in marriage Sunday at 4 PM. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Leo Klein. They will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works for Lone Star Beer distribution. Best wishes to the couple.
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F. X. Wolff
St. Mary’s Parsonage
Nellie Boyd
Edwin Tatsch
Leo Klein
Fredericksburg
Lone Star Beer Distributing Agency
New Meat Market Opens at Bode's Station
A new meat market opens at Bode's Station and invites inspections. The event signals fresh options for local shoppers and livestock trade, with a focus on ready-to-purchase cuts and market activity. Local officials note economic benefits for the area.
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Bode
Israel In the School of God Missionary Union faith and duties
The article discusses priestly and Levitical roles in biblical law, cites scriptures to emphasize personal choice in faith, and urges support for the Women’s Missionary Union. It notes a meeting at First Baptist Church, requests clothing for orphans, and calls for prayers and gifts for soldiers camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel In the
School of God Women’s Missionary Union
Women's Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
Baptists of Texas
H. H. Fairchild
Saenger Lumber Receives Large Shipment For Hill Country
The E. E. Saenger Lumber Company of Kerrville reports a large lumber shipment enabling them to supply the Hill Country with building materials at attractive prices. They note years of service and homes in Harper benefited, and invite readers to view their advertisement. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Harper and Miss Dawn Whitworth, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopf and son Erato, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whitewood Sunday.
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E. E. Saenger Lumber Company
Kerrville
Hill Country
Saenger Lumber Co
Harper
L. H. Harper
Dawn Whitworth
Oliver Hopf and Son
Erato
J. S. Whitewood
Church Schedule and Lent Devotions Notices
Divine worship Mass 10:00 Sundays and Holy Days. Early Mass 8:30 on third Sundays and all Holydays. Weekday bell 7:30 a.m. Mass 7:45 a.m. Discussion Club meets 1:30 p.m. on second and fourth Sundays. Lent begins Feb 26 with Friday devotions at 7:45 p.m. Stations of the Cross meditations. Public invited to attend services and meetings.
First Baptist Church Schedule Issued by Rev T H Alcorn
The Friendly Church announces its weekly program under Pastor Rev T H Alcorn. Sunday school begins at 10 a m with morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 15 p m. W M A meets Mondays at 3 p m and prayer and teachers meetings occur Wednesdays at 7 15 p m. G A and RA meet Fridays at 7 15 p m.
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First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Sunday and church service schedule invitation
Sunday school every Sunday at 10. First Sunday church services at 3 PM. Third Sunday services at 11 AM. Night services at 7 PM. You are wholeheartedly invited to attend.
Sunday and German church services schedule
Sunday School on 1st and 3rd Sundays. English services on 1st Sunday 11:00 am and 4th Sunday 7:30 pm. German Service on 3rd Sunday 11:00 am. Luther League on 2nd Sunday 7:30 pm. Woman's Missionary Society on 3rd Wednesday 2:00 pm. We invite and welcome you.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Rainbow candlelight wedding at Christ's Lutheran Cherry Spring
Nora Rusche and Walmer Langehennig wed March 2 at Christ's Lutheran Church in Cherry Spring in a rainbow candlelight ceremony. The service at 6:30 was led by Rev. J M Bergner with organ by Mrs Wm Kothe. The couple will reside on a ranch in Liano county.
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Christ’s Lutheran Church
Cherry Spring
Nora Rusche
Walmer Langehennig
J. M. Bergner
Wm. Kothe
Norma Sagebiel
Adolf Kothe
Irene Stehling
J. Joyce Wahl
Monroe Wahl
Morris Kolmeier
Edgar Kolmeier
Werner
Robert Langehennie
Marvin Hartung
San Antonio
Lee Itz
Harvey Rusche
Archie Langehennig
Adolph Rusche
Richard Langehennig
O. W. Rusche
Ad. Hartung
Liano County
Senator Connally and Senator Sheppard Endorse Lend Lease Policy
The letters advocate supporting the ethics and practical need of aiding democratic nations against Axis aggression. They warn of a looming threat from dictator powers and describe the lend lease bill as essential to defend the United States and preserve freedom and institutions. Both officials urge swift congressional action and emphasize executive responsibility in implementing aid. The correspondence reflects bipartisan support for aiding Britain and its allies.
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Uctators
Japan
United States
Central America
Congress
Europe
Army
Navy
Garrett Blersch Family Visits Ida Smith and Mr
Mr and Mrs Garrett Blersch of Center Point with their children visited Mrs Ida Smith and her husband. The brief social call occurred in Center Point as part of community greetings.
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Garrett Blerschwale
Center Point
Ida Smith
Belton Tetech Visits Dallas in Latest Trip
Belton Tetech traveled to Dallas last week for undisclosed business activities. The visit appears connected to ongoing operations and draws attention from local observers.
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Belton Tetech
Dallas
Merchants of Harper Welcome New Enterprises
In this Harper Herald issue merchants greet several new Harper businesses with best wishes for success. The note highlights rapid local growth and Harper’s pride in the swift onset of new enterprises. Emersea signs off with a blessing.
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Merchants of Harper Welcome New Enterprises
Harper Herald
Harper
Bruhl Opposes Fraternal Tax Bill and Child Labor Amendment
Rep. Lawrence L. Bruhl, representing the 85th District, states he will oppose House Bill No. 8 taxing premiums of fraternal life insurers and benefit societies and also oppose the proposed Child Labor Amendment. He favors child labor regulation but resists expanding federal control, urging newspapers to publicize his stance.
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Austin
Texas
Radio Post
Fredericksburg
Lawrence L. Bruhl
Farmer's League Meeting Highlights 1941 Program
The Farmer's League met with 75 attendees as D Sell outlined the 1941 Texas Agricultural Program. Goals include fair national income for farmers, ample food supplies, soil conservation, and improved living conditions. New Surplus Cotton and range programs were discussed along with film showing and administrative prep for 1941 plans.
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Sell
Texas
Agricultural Department
County Agriculture Committee
Otto Grona
Walter Grona
Walter Rott
Hugo Usener
A. H. Ffiester
Farmer's League
Harper Faremr
Home Demonstration Club Meets at Baumann Home
The Harper Home Demonstration club gathered at Mrs. Arthur Baumann's residence on February 27 with seven members attending. Talks covered grasses for Texas lawns and lawn preparation. refreshments were served to members and two visiting guests. The next meeting is set for March 13 at Mrs. Pete Baethge's home.
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Harper Home Demonstration Club
Arthur Baumann
Fletcher
Texas
Roy Stevens
Baumann
Mesdames Fletcher
Wedekind
Baehge
Stevens
Harlan and Boatwright
Lela Baedhge
Doss
Martha Rose Baumann
Pete Baethge
February Rainfall Totals Across Gillespie County
Official L C R A observers report February rainfall in Gillespie County ranged from 1.55 inches in Fredericksburg to 3.33 inches in Crabapple. Compared to prior years Fredericksburg recorded 3.90 inches in 1940 and 2.26 inches in 1939. February reports list measurements for Oswald Eckhardt Willow City 1.57 and others including Kermit Schnelle Handy Stop 1.97 Karl Durst Doss 2.88 Otto Rahe Harper 1.31 T K Carr Morris Ranch 2.40 Alfred Neffendorf City 1.55 Levi Deike Hye 1.91 and Alf Neffendorf Fredericksburg 1.55.
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L.C.R.A
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
F. B. Riley
Alfred Neffendorf
Oswald Eckhardt
Willow City
Kermit Schnelle
Karl W. Durst
Otto Rahe
Harper
T. K. Carr
Morris Ranch
City
Levi A. Deike
Harper's Own Bakery to Open March 8
J. J. Pickett, owner of Harper's Own Bakery, announces the opening on Saturday March 8 and offers free coffee and doughnuts all day to welcome the public. He invites citizens to visit and get acquainted. The note about a woman’s best years is included as a humorous aside.
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Harper’s Own” Bakery
J. J. Pickett
Harper's Own
Mr. Pickett
Soil expert to visit Felix Lehne farm for tests
On Monday morning March 10 at ten o clock M K Thornton Extension Soil Chemist will visit the Felix Lehne farm near Fredericksburg. He will perform soil tests and advise on fertilizer types and quantities for sandy land farms. All interested may attend the demonstration. access via Harper road and Live Oak school road.
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Gillespie County Land Use Planning Committee
M. K. Thornton
Felix Lehne
Thornton
Fredericksburg
Mr. Lehne
Harper Road
Live Oak School
Lehne
Schlaudt
On Hand Lumber Offer From Mutual Lumber Co
Mutual Lumber Co with Alf Lehne, manager for the Harper office, states they have a large assortment of lumber and materials ready to serve the public though their building is not yet completed. A formal announcement will follow when finished and full stock is on hand. Mr Lehne invites visitors to his new location.
Kaiser Moves Service Station Across Street to Old Herald Building
Kaiser moves his service station across the street from its current spot to the old Herald building. Remodeling will begin immediately with rock veneer finish and the latest features planned.
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N. Kaiser
Herald
Ace
Gospels as History Are They Trustworthy and Authenticated
The text argues two tests for gospel reliability as history: accurate facts and transmission without corruption. It identifies Matthew Mark Luke and John as authors known by late first century Christians, with Apostles Matthew and John as eyewitness writers and Mark as a companion of Peter.
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Our Times
Mark Sullivan
A. D
Jesus Christ
Matthew
Jehan
St. Irenaeus
St. L’olycarp
St. John, the Evangelist
SS. Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
St. Mark
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