Stieler Burned by High Line Contact Near Fredericksburg
Hill Country rancher and Southwestern Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Assn. president Stieler suffered severe burns to his right arm and left leg after touching a live ice-coated high-tension line. Rubber boots saved him from electrocution as he stood near stock pens southwest of Fredericksburg on the Comfort highway. He was treated at Keidel Memorial Hospital and remained in pain with uncertain long-term effects on the injured arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. Stieler
Southwestern Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Assn
Stieler
Fredericksburg
Comfort Highway
Mr. Stieler
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Fear and War: Geese Guidance and Political Drafts
The speaker uses wild geese as a symbol of guidance and courage, then argues war should be resisted by making war promoters and politicians face combat. Hearst suggests drafting politicians and war profiteers to expose them to battle and its costs, condemning profiteering and promotion of war.
Farm Program Likely Similar For 1941 1942 Says South
Congressman Charles L. South reports from Washington that the farm program for 1941 and 1942 will resemble the present plan. The Agriculture Appropriation Bill allocates about 500 million dollars for soil conservation payments to farmers and ranchmen, with 212 million for parity payments. Rural Electrification will receive 100 million financed by RFC loans, and 50 million continues the Farm Tenant Purchase Program. The Department of Agriculture supports wool and mohair research, with no expected cuts. The Senate has not yet acted on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. South
Washington
House
Senate
Whitewood Couple Arrives Amid Unclear Timber Notice
Mr and Mrs John Whitewood were described arriving from an unspecified location with unclear references to timber and relocation. The fragmentary text provides few concrete details about the event or individuals.
Ontario theatre acquitted on indecent film charge
The Ontario California theatre manager was acquitted of showing an indecent motion picture about delivery of a child. The writer argues such films belong only in private educational settings and criticizes public showings for entertainment as in poor taste and harmful to the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Calif
A. Light
For Sale Recleaned Seed Items in Texas
Local listing offers for sale cleaned red top and red amber canp seed and Sigera seed from Frank Laor Sarper in Texas. Seeks buyer or inquiries for pricing and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Laor Sarper
Texas
Mr and Mrs Claud Sageser and Child Notice
A brief social item notes the marriage of Claud Sageser and his wife with mention of their young daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Sageser
Mre
Over 1600 Auto And Truck Plates Still To Be Sold
Unusual rush expected in the tax assessor collector's office as more than 1300 auto plates and 300 truck plates remain unsold in the final days of the license period. Bad weather and the Certificate of Title law, requiring titles by year end, slow registrations. office hours will be extended after March 27 to handle registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Petmecky
Knopp and Metzger to Build Modern Fredericksburg Store
Fredericksburg merchants Knopp and Metzger will start construction of a large modern store. The 100 by 100 foot one story building with basement will feature a glass front and display windows. Located at West Main and South Orange, architects Driscoll and Groos of Austin prepare plans. work begins in April.
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Knopp & Metzger
Fredericksburg
West Main
South Orange Streets
Driscoll and Groos
Austin
Deadline for Payment Applications in 1940 AAA program
In COLLEGE STATION Texas AAA official Fred Rennels announced a March 31 deadline for all 1940 Agricultural Conservation Program payments including soil-building and range-improvement funds. All applications must be signed and filed in county offices with no extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Fred Rennels
AAA
Texas
United States
Rennels
Rennery
Mrs Henry Schwartze Visits HarpER Kerrville Business
Mrs Henry Schwartze of Kerrville was a business visitor in HarpER on Wednesday. Dr Schwartze will have an office in the Drug Store part time and will be here Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schwartze
Kerrville
Harper
Schwartze
Frank M. Floyd's Trip Mentioned in Local Notice
Frank M. Floyd made a trip noted in the fragment, indicating a visit or travel event referenced in a local notice. The readable text provides limited context on purpose or destination, but confirms Floyd's involvement in a recent travel mention.
Garp Wedeondiy Readied by Fred Whiteweed and Email
Mrs Fred Whiteweed and an email tied to Tua Veo are noted in early records for Garp Wedeondiy. The fragment mentions individuals and communication links surrounding the project, with scarce additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whiteweed
Garp Wedeondiy
Church Notices for Sunday Mass and Lent Devotions
Divine worship at 10 o clock every Sunday and on Holy days. An 830 Mass on the third Sunday and all Holydays. Weekday bell at 730 a m Mass at 745. Discussion Club meets the second and fourth Sundays at 130 p m. Lent begins Feb 26 with Friday devotions at 745 consisting of Stations of the Grass. Public invited to attend all services and meetings.
First Baptist Church Seeks Attendees for March 16 Service
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn lists Sunday school at 10 a m and multiple services daily. A March 16 message by District Superintendent Dr. Cooke at 11:00 a m precedes the quarterly meeting. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Dr. Cooke
Lutheran Church Services and Schedule
The Lutheran Church announces English services on the 1st Sunday at 11 a.m. and on the 2nd 4th and 5th Sundays at 3 p.m. A German service is on the 8th Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school on the 1st and 8th Sundays at 10 a.m. Other Sundays at 3:45 p.m. Luther League meets 2nd Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Missionary Society meets 3rd Wednesday at 2 p.m. Workers Training on 8th Sunday at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Church Workers Training
Women's Missionary Society Meeting at Lutheran Church
The Women's Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at the church with hostesses Mesdames Albert Sagebiel Otto Rahe and Alfred Spaeth. The program included a song scripture prayer Outlook Magazine quiz a reading on Message on Lent and a discussion on the Life of Christ. Refreshments were served to members and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Mesdames
Albert Sagebiel
Otto Rahe
Alfred Spaeth
Milton Wendel
Victor Wendel
Glen Hopf
Outlook Magazine
Wm. Strackbein
Probst
Christ
Silver Tea Aids Harper High Home Economics Class
The Silver Tea held Friday afternoon at Harper high school benefited the home economics class sponsored by the P T A. Doris Hopf Mary Belle Bein Ruth Harper and Adeli Scarborough assisted in serving. The room featured pot plants and candlelight. Hopf managed the registering book while Harper and Scarborough poured tea and coffee. A nice sum was realized and the class received useful gifts for their department.
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Harper High School
P.T.A
Doris Hopf
Mary Belle Bein
Ruth Harper
Adeli Scarborough
Adell Scarborough
Browns Visit Relatives Across Hill Country
Mr and Mrs Burton Brown and Mrs W B Brown of Kerrville who had visited Mr and Mrs Fortran Johnson near Junction Sunday returned via Harper and called on Mr and Mrs J Whitewood Sunday evening.
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Burton Brown
Nons
Mr. Brown
W. B. Brown
Kerrville
Fortran Johnson
Junction
Harper
Whitewood
Days with Son Alfred Spacht and Family
A brief social item noting time spent with Alfred Spacht and his relatives. The piece highlights family togetherness and local community ties.
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Alfred Spacth
Was Christ the Messiah and the true character of the Messiah
The author asks what power and character the true Messiah should show and argues Jews misread prophecies. He contends Christ fulfilled prophetic outlines with humility and suffering, but avoided public displays to prevent revolt, using miracles to convince sincere minds rather than forceful domination.
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Christ
Jesus
Judea
God
Towit
Moses
Jerusalem
Harper and Ingram Join Hill Country Baseball League
Harper and Ingram were admitted as members of the 1941 Hill Country Baseball League at a Comfort meeting. Other teams include Fredericksburg, Boerne, Comfort, Kerrville and Stonewall. The seven team loop opens with a game after Sunday April 13.
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Harper and Ingram
Lo Im Comfort
Mienday
Fredericksburg
Boerne
Comfort
Kerrvlle
Stonewall
Kerrville
Elton Jordan
Hill Country
Harper
A. J
Archie” Wood
Cubs
Archie
Kerrvile
Ingram
Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Baethge Home
The 071 Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Pete Baethge's home on Thursday evening March 13. President Mrs Harlan was absent. Mrs Roy Stevens presided. Nine members and one visitor attended. Officers elected: secretary treasurer Mrs A C Wendel and finance Mrs W E Fletcher. One new member Mrs Alfred Ellebracht joined. Flowers seeds and plants were exchanged. next meeting with Mrs Floyd Boatright.
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Home Demonstration Club
Pete Baethge
Harlan
Roy Stevens
A. C. Wendel
W. E. Fletcher
Alfrd Ellebracht
Farmer's League March Meeting With Motion Pictures
The regular monthly meeting of the Farmer's League is set for next Tuesday March 25 at 8 p.m. A program of motion pictures has been arranged. L C Jung secretary.
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L. C. Jung
Secy
Birthday Dinner Honors J. L. Faris at 65 Candles
J L Faris celebrated his birthday with family and friends including Rey Alcorn Effie Mae Rogers Bobbie Rogers Richard Bierschwabe and A B Barker and B L Faris family. A chicken dinner with cake and pie followed a cake baked by Mrs B L Faris with 65 candles. The Herald extends congratulations and wishes for many more birthdays.
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J. L. Faris
Rey
Alcorn
Effie Mae
Bob Rogers
Bobbie
Richard Bierschwabe
A. B. Barker
B. L. Faris
Farris
Agri Official To Meet With Gillespie Farmers
Cliff H Day of College Station Agricultural Adjustment Administration will speak to Gillespie County farmers at 8 00 p m Wednesday March 26 in the District Courtroom He will discuss the agricultural situation and farm plans A noon luncheon of the Fredericksburg Lions Club is also scheduled for the same date
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Cliff H. Day
College Station
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Gillespie County
Temporal king and rush themes threaten nation’s ruin
A distorted note warns of a danger from a self styled temporal ruler and hurried movement. The fragment mentions a church and a figure named Aleosn with unclear context. The text reads like a fragmented plea about true baptism and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
First Baptist Church
M. Aleosn
Passing Of A Landmark On Harper Main Street
Otto Rahe reflects on the demolition of a long standing Harper store built to serve locals with essentials. He recalls early merchandise and transportation woes, from wagon and buggy travel to Kerrville railheads, and recounts prices during wartime and cotton seasons. He muses on change, progress, and what future eras may regard as landmarks.
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Harper
Fredericksburg
Junction
Kerrville
Cantwell Wilson Wedding in Ingram March 8
Miss Fay Cantwell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Cantwell of Kerrville and Marvin Wilson son of Mr. and Mrs. Linsey Wilson of Harper were married Saturday evening March 8 in Ingram. Rev. W. R. Swenney of the Church of Christ officiated. The couple will reside in Kerrville where the groom works for Fawcett Furniture Company.
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Fay Cantwell
E. L. Cantwell
Kerrville
Marvin Wilson
Linsey Wilson
Harper
Ingram
W. R. Swenney
Church of Christ
Wilson
Fawcett Furniture Company
Congratuuations
The Grandeur and Proofs of Christianity
The essay argues Christianity makes extraordinary claims and faces many objections yet provides sufficient evidence. It outlines four main proofs the Argument from Miracles Prophecies Christ's Character and History each appealing to different audiences as strong arguments for belief.
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R.E.A. High Line
Adolph Steiler
Evelyn Gage Browne
W. R. Hearst
John &. Whitewood
Frank M. Floyd
Daugh
Harper Methodist Church
H. Ellis Thomas
Lutheran
Walter C. Probst
Women’s Missionary Society
Israel
Harper, Ingram
Hill Country Baseball League
Farmer's League
Agri
Gillespie Farmers
Cantwell
Catholic Information
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