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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
4
George W. Winningham denounces US loans to Finland and other belligerents as bad business fueling wars. He argues Johnson Act breaches and that aiding Britain and France drags America toward participation while urging Texans to oppose sending troops to Europe.
San Antonio March 8 Chapel of St Johns Seminary held ceremonies where Archbishop Crossaerts conferred Exorcistate and Acolytate on ten seminarians including Victor Schmidtzinsky Exorcistate grants power over evil spirits Acolytate oversees lighting and serving sacred vessels in liturgy
Pictured above is Lawrence Bruhl, a Llano attorney who announced his candidacy for Representative in the 85th Texas District, subject to the Democratic primary.
One ton Ford pickup from 1928 with four good tires offered by Boening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas. Strong value for a classic work truck. inquire at the dealership for price and details.
Mr Arthur Bierschwale and Mrs Bierschwale with their young son, along with Phil Rogers and Miss Frances Floyd, attended the Fat Stock Show in San Angelo on Sunday.
The passage argues for justified retaliation against European control in the Caribbean and the Americas. It advocates seizing or allocating lands to Central and South American republics while preserving fortification rights to protect the Panama Canal, framing it as necessary for regional security and peace. It likens foreign enforcement to piracy and calls for aggressive tactics when nations do not align with American interests.
The current term of district court nears completion with hearings to end Saturday. A jury commission met to select Grand and Petit Jurors for the August session, commissioners including Archie Brodie Chas Kott and A A Wendel. Two jury trials occurred this week with a third set for Thursday, including Evers vs Lang erhans resulting in a $4000 verdict for the plaintiff and Thomas vs White ending in an agreement with White to retain possession until November 1 and partial costs. Previous week saw Hoerster Bank of Fredericksburg v Martin trespass to title verdict for plaintiff with land but no damages, Knopp et al v Novjan and v Novian continuations by agreement, Roberts v Roberts divorce continued for service, and Honig et al v Honig et al partition continued by agreement.
Readers note that Russian censorship limits front line access while Finland hosts many American reporters. Finnish authorities aid observers and supply communiques, allowing a clearer view from behind Finnish lines. Despite uneven reporting, readers can infer the overall situation, aided by press associations.
The New York Post reports Germany blocks the Commission for Polish Relief led by Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken from entering conquered Poland. Only Cracow is allowed, while homeless Poles at home remain without aid or tools. No journalists may visit, contrasting with World War I relief.
The President’s call for newspapers to apologize to Justice Black for their remarks on his appointment is illogical. One favorable opinion by Hugo Black does not prove him a great justice, just as one swallow does not herald summer.
New 1940 license plates may be sold in February but cannot be attached until March 1. They must be fixed by April 1 to avoid a 20 percent penalty. Few plates have been registered yet, with a March rush expected as about 3,000 licenses must be issued. Fees remain the same as last year. A Certificate of Title Act requires proof of ownership for all vehicles within two years, with initial filings at the County Tax Collector and titles sent from Austin.
The Choral Club directed by H Grady Harlan will present a program of songs before the Alamo District of the Texas State Teachers Association in San Antonio on Saturday March 9 at 9 oclock in the Municipal Auditorium. Lynne Taylor of Harper is a member.
Harper F F A judging teams scored well at the Dairy Judging Contest at Heep Dairy near Buda and at the Moody livestock judging events. Robert Jung placed fifth in high score among 210 dairy contestants, earning a chance at a $350 A&M scholarship after oral examination. T. F. Hoffman tied for third in pen judging at Moody.
Harper P T A held its regular monthly session last Tuesday. Mrs H H Fairchild presented a program with Antoinette Parker reading Whispers and Ed L Casper reading Somebody's Mother. Nominating committee named with Mrs Max Lange chair and Mrs Pete Baethge and Mrs Fred Wedekind as helpers.
For sale a 1938 Ford pickup listed by Eoening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas. Vehicle features four new tires and tubes plus fresh paint, asking price not specified.
The piece notes sharp criticism from three years prior toward Justices Stone McReynolds and Roberts over civil rights issues and accuses Senator Black of withholding facts during confirmation. It says the press viewed Black as unsuitable for the Supreme Court and argues he should have acknowledged Ku Klux connections. It ends with an ad for a 1929 Ford coupe at Boening Motor Sales in Fredericksburg Texas.
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance directors met Monday with Otto Henke presiding and admitted 11 new members signed up by Henry Hardin. All death claims paid except one due within 60 days. County boys ages 10 to 21 may join 4-H by livestock or crop demonstrations. county agent seeks interested youths and materials for demonstrations. Notify the county agent if not enrolled.
Miss Laura Elberta Martin of Fort Worth started duties as Gillespie County Home Demonstration Agent replacing Miss Cornelia Fae Stewart who married last weekend. Maurine Hearne district supervisor announced the appointment. Martin, 26, is a Vocational Home Economics graduate of TSCW Denton and has taught in Bynum Desdemona and Olden before taking the Fredericksburg post. office in Agricultural Building.
The article critiques sensational claims of papal annulments for marriages of wealth and status. It explains how decrees of nullity are determined by church courts and that no secular power can dissolve or redefine sacred marriage. It contrasts media sensationalism with canonical process and invites readers to seek Catholic guidance.
A Har per meeting at Bein Hall on Monday organized to raise funds for a fire fighting apparatus. A water tank truck with pressure pump was proposed, and a committee of J F Wedekind and Werner Lochte will visit Brownwood to inspect equipment.
The Harper 4 H Club met at the Harper school house at 1 p m with sponsor Mrs Glass explaining how to make a true bias A new member Patsy Mary Gamel joined the group Others present included 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 Reporter Mary Frances Fletcher
Tax Assessor-Collector Wm. M. Petmecky will visit Harper on Tuesday March 12 to issue automobile plates for local residents. Bring last year’s license receipts to aid processing as records are limited during this rush. Plates must be attached by April 1 to drive on public roads and fees remain unchanged.
Mrs J F Whitewood and Ernte Hopf were Kerrville visitors last evening enjoying local hospitality and sightseeing in the city.
A ceremony at Holy Gheat Lutheran Church united Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart and Henry Hirsch Jr with Rev. O Lindenberg officiating. Attendants included Fay Bierschwale and Eugene Hirsch. The bride wore navy silk crepe and orchids. a wedding dinner followed with Stewneville and other oilas mentioned.
Masses Sundays at 10 o clock with extra 8:30 and 10:00 on the third Sunday and major feasts. Sunday School and societies meet after the 10 o clock Mass. Lent adds Stations of the Cross at 7:45 p.m. and the Discussion Club meets next Sunday after 1:30 p.m. devotions on Purgatory led by Hugo Jung.
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. Rev Willis J. Ray and Dr T C Gardner will be special guests. Frank Nixon, Pastor.
Sunday School at 2 00 p m every Sunday Preaching at 3 00 p m on the second third and fourth Sundays Epworth League and singing at 6 45 p m on the second third and fourth Sundays night
Walter C. Probst, Pastor announces Sunday School and Bible class on the first and eighth Sundays at 10 a.m. Divine Worship follows at 11 a.m. English service on the first Sunday and German on the third. All are welcome to worship and work with us.
Clarke Gable and Joan Crawford headline the Rialto Kerrville engagement of Strange Cargo a tropical escape tale from a Richard Sale novel The drama follows nine men and one girl fleeing a South American penal colony as they seek a haven Cambreau the mysterious guide aids and threads of repentance unfold through a cast including Ian Hunter Paul Lukas Albert Dekker and others with Frank Borzage directing and Joseph L. Mankiewicz producing.
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