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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1941

Page

5

Abe Lincoln in Illinois heads a double feature at Palace

A Palace review notes Sherwoods' Abe Lincoln in Illinois portrays Lincoln as a developing man over three decades from youth to president and highlights Raymond's portrayal. The program also features The Phantom Cowboy with Don Red Barry and Honeymoon For Three with Ann Sheridan and George Brent, along with a full, uncut Gone With The Wind engagement.

Abe Lincoln Illinois Lincoln Wilderness Washington Springld Raymond Audi Guenther Gold Don “Red” Barry Milburn Stone Rex Lease Hugo Barsch Hollywood Ann Sheridan George Brent Asa Massen Brent Gilbert Kaderli Mickey Mouse

Fredericksburg Posts New $76 000 Post Office Near Courthouse

The northeast corner of the court house square rises as a 76 thousand dollar post office with a two story basement design. Boyd Construction Co. crews lay cream bricks for outer walls while Dewey Cross oversees progress toward mid August completion. The project includes cement approaches and a reinforced concrete vault with the old Gillespie County Courthouse visible in the background.

Fredericksburg Court House Square Boyd Construction Co Radio Post Dewey Cross Gillespie County

St Louis Symphony to Play in San Antonio April 2

Students and music lovers are invited to a St Louis Symphony Orchestra concert at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday evening April 2 as part of the Friends of Music series under manager Mrs. James E. Devoe.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Friends of Music James E. Devoe

Texas CCC seeks 5000 boys for April enrollment

J S Murchison executive director of the Department of Public Welfare informs Texas welfare workers that about 5000 boys are needed in April to replace those discharged after completing 18 months or two years, or who left for better jobs or emergencies. Texas has over 16,000 boys in CCC, with $260,000 monthly paid to families and $125,000 saved for discharge.

J. S. Murchison Department of Public Welfare Texas CCC New York Pennsylvania Murchison

St Louis Symphony to Tour South West with 88 Players

The St Louis Symphony Society under Vladimir Golschmann will tour principal South and Southwest cities with all 88 players. The tour offers special student rates via school supervisors and music directors, a program for San Antonio includes works by Beethoven Wagner Strauss and Couperin. Tickets and student prices are available through Mrs James F E Devoe at the Friends of Music office in the St Anthony Hotel.

St. Louis Vladimir Golschmann Valdimir Golschmann San Antonio Couperin Rosenkavalier Wagner James FE. Devoe Friends of Music St. Anthony Hotel

It Is a Privilege to Be a CCC Member

Records show the Loys in fine physical condition after discharge with most gaining over 15 pounds. Camps include a doctor a monthly dentist and a chaplain to ensure well being. Training covers cooking and kitchen work with former members finding chef jobs statewide. County Welfare Office handles six month join requests.

CCC

Miss Moore to Star in San Antonio Gala at Municipal Auditorium

Glamorous opera and film figure ae wee Moore headlines a Saturday evening program at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio. Fresh from a coast to coast opera and concert tour, she promises to thrill audiences with her voice and magnetic stage presence.

Ae Wee Moore Ant Ium San Antonio 3 Opera Miss Moore

Colquitt Library Bequeathes Papers to UT Texas

The Colquitt family donates O B Colquitt papers to the University of Texas Library in Austin. The collection exceeds 100000 original documents plus 25000 letters from 1889 to 1914, scrapbooks, photos and campaign items. Colquitt, Texas governor 1911 to 1915, died in Dallas last year after a long public career beginning in 1894. papers to reside in the Archives Collection.

Austin Texas University of Texas O. B. Colquitt Alice Murrell Colquitt Donald Coney Coney Colquitt Dallas R. F.C University Library Pery

Electricity Fueled Texas Farm Refrigeration Growth

Texas farmers rapidly adopt electric refrigerators amid a drive to improve diets and incomes. University of Texas speakers report 60 percent of recently electrified farms use electric storage, with costs varying by method. Dairy trends show a push for more cows to stabilize milk supply, while freezer locker use expands and cold storage capacity grows across the state.

Austin Texas University of Texas Texas Food Preservation Conference P. T. Montfort A. & M. College C. N. Shepardson Grace I. Neely L. P. Reiss Marshall J. G. Woodroof Georgia Experiment Station J. O. Tankersley Tennessee Valley Authority

Cheese gains surge in American diet over decades

The Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes a 36 percent rise in cheese consumption in the past decade. American cheddar dominates, rising from 67.5 percent of 1930’s total to 72.5 percent by 1980, aided by process cheese development boosting overall demand.

America Bureau of Agricultural Economica Bureau

4-H Club Boys Aid Wildlife Restocking Efforts in Texas

Western Texas youth on an Arrant farm east of Alto protect twelve raccoons delivered by the Game Department as part of a new 4-H wildlife project. Duward Arrant, 17, member of Our Club Chapter at Grange Hall School, helps guard the raccoons and promotes protecting hollow den trees. Regional Game Department managers offer support for farm programs.

Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Texas Arrant Alto Cherokee County Duward Arrant Game Department Young Arrant Grange Hall School Duward A. and M. College Kirbyville Addiiion

Grapetown 4-H Club Elects Co-Sponsor at March Meeting

Grapetown Girls 4-H club met March 10 at Grapetown school with Vice-president Florence Thomas presiding. Minutes by Merlee Mae Hohlenberger approved. Mrs Kurt Kallenberg elected co-sponsor. Discussion on D 105 Good Looks for Girls covered grooming and attire. Next meeting set for March 24.

Grapetown Girls Grapetown School Florence Thomas Merlee Mae Hohenberger Businss Kurt Kallenberg Martin

Klein Branch Club Meets With New Member Welcomed

The Klein Branch Club gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Lewis A. Stevens leading group singing and a Bible contest led by Mrs. J. O. Stevens. Mrs. Edgar Fiedler joined as a new member and Mrs. Homer Lee Stevens was nominated as voting delegate to the home demonstration convention. Miss Martins presented a water systems demonstration for rural homes as a basis for a round-table discussion. The group adjourned to meet at Mrs. J. Stevens home on April 23.

Klein Lewis A. Stevens J. O. Stevens Edgar Fiedler Homer Lee Stevens

San Antonio Flower Show Set For April 5 and 6

The San Antonio Flower Show Association announces spring exhibits at the Witte Memorial Museum patio opening Saturday April 5 from 1 to 9 p m and Sunday April 6 from 9 a m to 9 p m. The event features horticultural specimens, labeled flowers vines and shrubs, decorative arrangements and container displays using blossoms grown in exhibitors gardens. Barbecue decorations will also be showcased around the museum.

San Antonio San Antonio Flower Show Association Witte Memorial Muesum Barbe

Texas Playboys dance night at Goss Nite Club Kerrville

The Texas Playboys perform a dance evening at Goss Nite Club in Kerrville on Saturday night. A UT geologists note five prehistoric horse types roamed the ancient Texas prairies with one resembling antelopes. A restaurant sign laments the 365c steak price.

Texas Playboys Kerrville Texas Prairies University of Texas Geologists State

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