Bad Finance and Foreign War Policy Critique
The author argues Congress should not loan funds to Finland or other European belligerents, calling such actions bad business. He claims debts defaulted after World War I and warns loans would entangle the US, urging readers to pressure Texas lawmakers to prevent American sons from fighting abroad. He labels Britain’s actions as piracy and defends neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Finland
England
France
Texas
Europe
Britain
George Washington
Germany
Peo
Washington
Downing Street
High Seas
Bull
Victor Schmidtzinsky Receives Last Two Minor Orders
In San Antonio on March 3 His Excellency Archbishop Arthur Drossnaerts conferred the Exorcistate and Acolyte on ten seminarians, including Victor Schmidtzinsky, at St. John's Seminary. The report explains the duties of Exorcist and Acolytate and notes the role of light and Holy Communion duties in the modern church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
St. John's Seminary
Arthur Jerome Drossnaerts
Victor Schmidtzinsky
Holy Mother Church
A W Mourland lays out inclusive political platform
A W Mourland presents his broad platform emphasizing no malice, friendship for the worthy, aid for the needy, and tolerance for all, pledging to represent district ideas and publish evolving views on current issues as they arise.
Lawrence Bruhl Announces Candidacy for Texas House
Lawrence Bruhl, Llano attorney, pictured above as he announces his bid for Representative in the 85th Texas District subject to the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bruhl
Llano
Texas
For Sale 1928 Ford 1 Ton Truck at Ending Motor Sales
A 1928 Ford 1 ton truck with four good tires is offered as a good buy at Ending Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bierschwale and their son along with Phil Rogers and Miss Frances Floyd attended the Fat Stock Show in San Angelo on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Eoening Motor Sales
Fredericksburg
Texas
Arthur Bierschwale
Phil Rogers
Frances Floyd
San Angelo
We Must Take Over Caribbean Islands and Central American Lands
The piece argues for aggressive expansion to seize European held territories in the Caribbean and mainland Americas, proposing allied fortifications to protect the Panama Canal and future security. It suggests pro rating lands to neighboring republics if direct control is rejected and endorses harsh retaliation against rival nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean Sea
South
Central America
New World
Panama Canal
Turkey
District Court Term Nears End with August Jury Session
The current term of district court ends soon with hearings to end Saturday. A jury commission has met to select Grand and Petit Jurors for the August session, Archie Brodie Chas Kott and A A Wendel serving as commissioners. Two jury trials occurred this week with a third set for Thursday afternoon. In Evers vs Lang erhans damages the jury verdict favored the plaintiff with damages set at 4000 dollars. Thomas vs White forcible entry and detainer ended with White to retain possession until November 1 and White to pay part costs and plaintiff’s attorney fees. case dismissed and jury discharged. Previous week outcomes included Hoerster Bank of Fredericksburg vs Martin trespass to title and damages with judgment for plaintiff for land and no damages. Knopp et al vs Novjan debt continued by agreement. Kropre et al vs Novian debt continued by agreement. Roberts vs Roberts divorce continued for service. Honig et al vs Honig et al partition continued by agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Brodie
Chas Kott
A. A. Wendel
James Evers
Theodore Langerhans
Lottie Thomas
Stanley White
White
Thomas Farm
D. J. Hoerster
Bank of Fredericksburg
Thomas J. Martin
John Knopp
Anton Novjan
William Novian
John Kropr E
Jacob Novian
A. C. Roberts
Melissa Roberts
Sam Honig
Dan Honig
Press reports show Russo Finnish War uneven but intelligible
A reader's postcard imagines a cartoon of a Finnish soldier on ice with a frozen Red soldier. The Kremlin bars Russian coverage, leaving Finland and American journalists to depict battles from the front. Finnish authorities aid reporters, but overall news remains uneven. readers can still form a fairly accurate picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Kremlin
Moscow
Finland
Portland
Oregonian
Nazi policy blocks Polish relief and press access
The New York Post reports Berlin refuses entry for the Commission for Polish Relief led by Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken and prohibits correspondents from entering conquered Poland. It contrasts with World War I Belgian relief and notes widespread suffering among homeless and hungry Poles remaining inside their homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Berlin
Germany
Commission For Polish Relief, Inc
Henry Noble MacCracken
Cracow
Hungary
Roumania
Kaiser
Mr. Hoover
Belgium
New York Post
Apology to Black Sparks Debate on Justice Appointment
The Los Angeles Times criticizes the President’s call for newspapers to apologize to Justice Hugo Black. It argues one favorable opinion does not define him as a just judge and cites past criticism of his civil rights record and Ku Klux ties during Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Justice Black
Supreme Court
Hugo Black
Hughes
Stone
McReynolds
Roberts
Black
Senate
Los Angeles Times
License Plates and Choral Club Highlight San Marcos News
San Marcos reports that 1940 automobile and truck license plates must be attached by April 1 to avoid a 20 percent penalty. Fees remain the same as last year, with a rush expected in late March to issue about 3,000 licenses. The Certificate of Title Act requires proof of ownership and will expand to all vehicles by end of 1941. The Choral Club of Southwest Texas Teachers College, led by H Grady Harlan, performs in San Antonio on March 9 at 9 PM in Municipal Auditorium, with Lynne Taylor of Harper among its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Texas
Choral Club
Southwest Texas Teachers College
Alamo
Texas State Teachers Association
San Antonio
H. Grady Harlan
Municipal Auditorium
Lynne Taylor
Harper
Austin
Department of Public Safety
Harper FFA Judging Teams Sweep Dairy and Livestock Contests
Harper FFA judging teams excel at Heep Dairy near Buda and Moody livestock show. Dairy team of Hoffman, Harper, and Jung placed fifth among seventy. Jung placed fifth high score among 210 and earned a chance at a $350 A&M scholarship after oral exam. Moody pen judging saw Hoffman tied for third. livestock team included Rahe, Harper, and Jung with results pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper F. F. A
Heep Dairy
Buda
Moody
Harper
T. F. Hoffman
Aubrey Harper
Robert Jung
Robert
A. & M. College
Heep
Hubert Rahe
Capitol
Austin
Our
State
Harper P T A Meeting and Local Sale Notice
Harper P T A met last Tuesday in its regular monthly session with a reading by Antoinette Parker and a piece by Ed Casper. The nominating committee was formed with Mrs Lange as chair. For sale a 1938 Ford Pickup with four new tires tubes and paint by Boening Motor Sales Fredericksburg Texas.
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P.T. A
Harper School
H. H. Fairchild
Antoinette Parker
Ed. L. Casper
Max Lange
Pete Baethge
Fred Wedekind
Boening Motor Sales
Fredericksbur, Texas
For Sale 1929 Ford Coupe at Boening Motor Sales
Automobile notice from Fredericksburg Texas listing a 1929 Ford coupe for sale by Boening Motor Sales. Includes location and dealer name with brief sales emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boening Motor Sales
Fredericksburg
Texas
County Agent Seeks 4 H Club Members
County agent invites boys aged 10 to 21 to join 4 H clubs by presenting livestock or farm crop demonstrations. Any county crop may be used for crops and poultry or livestock may be shown. Boys should contact the agent to enroll and receive materials for demonstrations.
Directors Admit 11 New Members to Gillespie County Mutual Aid
The Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association met Monday with Otto Henke presiding. Eleven new members were admitted, all signed up by agent Henry Hardin. All death claims are paid except one awaiting payment within 60 days of filing. February had no deaths among members.
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Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association
Otto Henke
Henry Hardin
New Home Demonstration Agent Appointed To Fill Vacancy
Miss Laura Elberta Martin of Fort Worth is named Home Demonstration Agent for Gillespie County replacing Miss Cornelia Fae Stewart who married Henry Hirsch Jr. last Friday. District supervisor Maurine Hearne announced the appointment. Martin, 26, is a Fort Worth native and Vocational Home Economics degree holder who has taught in Bynum Desdemona Olden and prior to Fredericksburg. She began duties last Friday with office in the Agricultural building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Elberta Martin
Fort Worth
Gillespie County
Cornelia Fae Stewart
Henry Hirsch, Jr
Maurine Hearne
Martin
E. B. Martin
FY Worth
Ft. Worth
NTCA
Arlington
TWC
TSCW
Denton
Bynum
Texas
Hill County
Desdemona
Eastland Co
Fredericksburg
Olden
Home Demonstration Agent Appointed in Gillespie County
Laura Elberta Martin of Fort Worth has begun duties as Gillespie County Home Demonstration Agent. A graduate of Denton Texas State Teachers College for Women she replaces Cornelia Fae Stewart who recently married and left the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Elberta Martin
Ft. Worth
Gillespie County
Martin
Denton
Texas State Teachers’ College For Women
Cornelia Fae Stewart
Papal Dispensation and the Law of Marriage
The article argues that the church cannot annul God’s law of marriage and explains that an annulment only follows strict ecclesiastical review showing impediments to a valid marriage. It contrasts sensational press coverage with Catholic teaching and notes selective attention given to certain figures.
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Extra
Church
Jesus Christ
God
Lady
Judy O'Grady
Anthony's Church
Fire meeting plans town fire apparatus purchase
Citizens of Har per and vicinity met at Bein Hall to raise funds by public subscription for a fire truck with a water tank and pressure pump. A committee of J. F. Wedekind and Werner Lochte appointed to visit Brownwood to inspect equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper and Vicinity
Bein Hall
J. F. Wedekind
Werner Lochte
Brownwood
Harper 4 H Club News Report on Bias Craft Lesson
The Harper 4 H Club met at the Harper school house at 1 p m with sponsor Mrs Glass teaching bias crafting. A new member Patsy Mary Gamel joined as present members listed include Camille L Stevens La Bonnie Louise Parker Agnes Jung Adele Scarborough Mary Frances Fletcher Norma M Wilson Gladys Lang Marietta Wedekind Elna Feller Helen J Bode Doris O Whitworth Kathryn Coggeshall Ruth Harper and Patsy M Gamel with Mary Frances Fletcher reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Harper School
Glass
Patsy Mary Gamel
Camille L. Stevens
la Bonnie
Louise Parker
Agnes Jung
Adele Scarborough
Mary Frances Fletcher
Norma M. Wilson
Gladys Lang
Marietta Wedekind
Elna Feller
Helen J. Bode
Doris O. Whitworth
Kathryn Coggesh
Auto and Truck License Plates on Sale in Harper
Tax Assessor-Collector Wm. M. Petmecky will visit Harper on Tuesday March 12 to issue automobile license plates for residents who must travel to Fredericksburg for plates. Bring last year’s receipts. limited records may be moved. New plates must be attached by April 1 for road use. fees unchanged.
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Harper
Fredericksburg
Wm. M. Petmecky
Fer Sale Plymouth Sedan Description in Brief
Classified brief notes a used Plymouth sedan for sale listing good rubber and clean condition with the seller Meter Sales in Fredericks.
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Fredericks
Kerrville Visitors Mrs J S Whitewood and Erate Hopf
Mrs J S Whitewood and Erate Hopf were Kerrville visitors last Thursday evening.
Hirsch Stewart Wedding at Holy Ghost Lutheran
A local wedding united Cornelia Faye Stewart and Henry Hirsch Jr at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with Rev. O. Lindenberg officiating. Attendants included Fay Bierschwale and Eugene Hirsch. The couple hosted a wedding dinner and then departed for a short reception trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
O. Lindenberg
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Gillespie County
Henry Hirsch, Jr
Henry Hirsch
Faye Bierschwale
Eugene Hirsch
Mason
Fay Bierschwale
Theo
Church Mass Times and Events Notice
Church schedules list Sunday Mass at 10 o clock with 8 30 mass on the 3rd Sunday and greater feasts. Sunday School and all Societies meet after the 10 o clock Mass. Lent adds Stations of the Cross Fridays at 7 45. Discussion Club meets next Sunday after 1 30 devotions on Purgatory led by Hugo Jung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Jung
First Baptist Church Announces Sunday Schedule
The Friendly Church invites visitors to Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m. Special guests include Rev. Willis J. Ray district missionary and Dr. T. C. Gardner of Dallas. Pastor Frank Nixon urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis J. Ray
T. C. Gardner
Dallas
Frank Nixon
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday School at 2 00 PM every Sunday. Preaching at 3 00 PM on the second third and fourth Sundays each month. Epworth League and singing at 6 45 PM on the second third and fourth Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Welcoming Note
Walter C. Probst, Pastor invites participation in Sunday School and Bible class on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10 a m. Divine Worship follows at 11 a m with English on the 1st Sunday and German on the 3rd. We invite and welcome you to worship and work with us.
Strange Cargo at Rialto Kerrville stars Gable and Crawford
Clarke Gable and Joan Crawford headline the Rialto Kerrville showing of Strange Cargo a desertion tale from a South American penal colony. Ian Hunter as Cambreau and Paul Lukas star alongside a strong supporting cast in this adaptation of Richard Sale’s best selling novel with a tale of survival and redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto Theatre
Kerrville
Clarke Gable
Joan Crawford
Richard Sale
Cambreau
Ian Hunter
Peter Lorer
Monsieu Pig
Paul Lukas
Albert Dekker
J. Edward Bromberg
John A Frederic Worlock
Bernard Nedell Frank Lawrence Hasard
Joseph L. Mankiewiewiex
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Geo. W. Winningham
A. W. Mourland
Lear End
Theo. Langerhans
Harper P.T. A
New Home Demonstration
MacDonald Studio
Harper 4-H Club News
Hirsch A Stewart
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Harper Methodist Church
Clark Gable
Rialto
Wheribe
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