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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
9
The 1940 Asphalt Program, approved February 20, authorizes about $2.6 million for improvements including seal coat on existing pavements and related works in Austin and surrounding areas.
Texas officials report 1583 traffic deaths in 1939, down 27 from 1938, urging motorists to adopt safer driving. The Highway Department cites a $45,861,175 annual loss from wrecks and distributes 1940 driving rules with license plates. Wheat remains a key cash crop for over 65,000 Texas farmers.
The plan lists 643 miles of asphalt surfacing 552 miles of shoulder surfacing 68 miles of asphalt leveling up course 280 miles of asphalt non skid treatment. Work is expected to begin with warm weather and continue through the summer until finished.
Ickes and Johnson discuss President Roosevelt and a possible third term. The exchange centers on whether the nation would accept or reject such a move at the ballot box.
In Cosmopolitan's April issue Harold Ickes argues for a Roosevelt third term citing Jefferson while Hugh Johnson counters with caution about monarchic risks and the power of public spending. Both rely on Washington and Jefferson quotes to frame their positions.
Senator Sulak urges harmony at a Farmers League convention to bolster small farms and oppose dictatorship. He calls for an official league organ, unity behind a workable program, and a plan ensuring fair pay and living standards for all farmers across the nation.
United States Forest Products Laboratory declares a semichemical pulp mix from southern gum wood and pine groundwood can produce newsprint equal to average commercial grades. The method offers lower costs and raises forest management issues as hardwood utilization expands. Secretary Wallace notes ongoing soil conservation challenges on millions of farms despite progress.
Sunda Love returns to the stage as Horace Heidt receives a San Francisco key and quips about a pot of gold. Dennis Day faces the microphone without cues while Lou Costello and Ed Prentiss are noted for scripted radio work. A toy bear mentions ball bearings amid talk of new song Are You Sin cere me frently.
San Marcos reports the Cen-Tex Wool and Mohair plant officially opened after testing its 180-foot scouring machine. The first batch processed weighed 10,000 pounds from six Texas growers. The $75,000 facility covers 65,000 feet, stores 1.5 million pounds, and can scour 20,000 pounds daily. about 60,000 pounds of wood were received prior to opening.
Farmers praise electric fences for keeping stock in while deterring the most persistent hunters. Cattle and horses respect single and two wire setups, yet home made wires pose danger, as one farmer electrocuted a cow trying to cross a fence. More than eleven thousand Texas wheat producers insured 1940 harvest via the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
Ewald Schmidt born February 28 1880 in Gillespie county died March 2 1940 aged 60 years 3 days married Ella Usener February 18 1905 survived by wife children Werner Erwin Schmidt Erna Mrs Chas Ernst Irene Mrs Gilbert Kunz five sisters one brother and one sister-in-law funeral held at Beckmannin s funeral home with Rev O Lindenberg officiating and choir Gemaetlichkeit singing at the service and grave
Heinrich Hahne born February 14 1865 in Gillespie County died March 4 1940 at his Stonewall home aged 75 years 19 days Survived by widow nee Auguste Lindig son Ewald Hahne daughter Meta Mrs Eugene Althaus brother A J Hahne sister Mrs R C Bonn five grandchildren and other relatives Rev O Lindenberg officiated at the Schacht funeral services
Mrs Max Ellebracht nee Lydia Apelt born January 29 1882 in the Art community Mason county died February 29 1940 at Beaver Creek at 68 years. She married Max Ellebracht in March 1906 and leaves children Edna Rudolph Lange Viola Alfons Klaerner Estella and four grandchildren with several siblings and relatives. Rev J M Gergner officiated at Beckmanns funeral home. burial followed in city cemetery.
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