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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1940
Page
8
Harper, Gillespie County, Texas edition dated Friday March 22 1940 presents local notices and brief items from the community including civic updates and social notices.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative in Gillespie County announces a reduced minimum rate from 2.50 to 1.25 for 15 KWH after an operating agreement with LCRA. Other rates drop accordingly. new rates take effect around July 1, 2040. The cooperative will solicit new subscribers near existing lines as it nears turnover to the Authority.
The cross is the holiest sign for Catholics, uniting body and soul in prayer. It sanctifies, protects, and consecrates the believer, recalling Christ's redemption and the Cross as a source of strength against temptation and danger. For more information write to DISCUSSION CLUB St. Anthony's Church Harper Texas.
Approximately thirty Harper F.A. boys and several adults depart March 22 by school bus for a two day trip to Houston. Theywill inspect the Luling Foundation and view the Fat Stock Show Parade and Rodeo with reduced price passes. The group plans to visit San Jacinto site and other agricultural exhibits as part of a state farming and ranching education tour.
Geo W Winningham argues Russia won the Finland war despite heroic Boers, citing economic strain and manpower limits. He criticizes England and France for deceit, warns against U.S. involvement, and details European debts, taxes, and the cost of the war on nations like England France Germany Japan Italy Spain and Czechs Poland Austria. He condemns British actions in the Atlantic and hints at a Pacific blockade threat.
The 1940 Farmer Boys Baseball League schedule lists games for April through August with matchups among Willow City Carter's Stonewall Sisterdale Harper and Harper off days. It notes scattered off days and several double days, plus a wedding notice fragment and unrelated editorial text.
Five teams Stonewall Harper Listerdale Willow City and Carter's of Fredericksburg form the Farmer Boys League for 1940. Comfort drops due to travel and team strength. First game set for Sunday April 14 with one bye each week. Hilmar Eckert elected president and Eddie Houy secretary. A 20 week schedule is published.
Local and national stations present Easter observances on March 24. KATSA, KTSA, ATSA and others cover sunrise services from venues including Temple University Stadium Philadelphia Municipal Stadium St Louis Brigham Young University Provo and Eastern Lawn Memorial Park Glendale with additional KTLA San Antonio church service and choir selections. CBS airs a Good Friday Requiem from 10:30 to 11 o'clock.
The state Agricultural Conservation Association committee in College Station set May 31 as the final date to submit applications for farm and range conservation payments under the 1939 AAA program. It also listed March 31 as the deadline to file reconstitution requests and designate general allotment forts, with May 1 as the cutoff for participation applications for 1940 programs. Roy Ayres of Abilene Christian College and several students were noted in local Easter visiting events.
The Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. L. A. Stevens home on March 13 to discuss improving kitchen ventilation and lighting. Miss Martin led a talk on kitchens and decor while members and visitors shared songs, a wedding-dress gift table, and towels crafted for Marian Goodsen.
The notice lists multiple Sunday and weekday services including morning worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday School, and various classes. It mentions visiting speakers from Dallas and Missionary attention, invites parishioners to attend, notes German and English services, and refers to Good Friday and Easter arrangements.
Members of the Low Jordan Post American Legion are invited to attend a meeting marking the 11th anniversary of the organization at the Legion Hall in the old district court room on Tuesday March 26. Alfred Neffendorf the present commander says past commanders will address the assembly. Refreshments will be served and all legionnaires and ex serving men are welcome. Also notes include Miss Laura Oehler returning home for holidays and her brother's wedding, and Mrs Fritz Bierschwale's return after visiting relatives in Me Allen Texas.
A fragmentary analysis argues that alliances and treaties failed to secure peace in Europe. It critiques British and French unity, warns of Russian expansion, and cites figures like Mussolini and Roosevelt as measuring influence in a shifting Western Europe landscape.
A kitchen party hosted by Mrs Jef Glass and four girls for the High School girls followed a pre nuptial event. After a treasure hunt, prizes of kitchen utensils were awarded and a pirate banquet was served to Clara and Dorothy Oehler Esther Louise Wendel Marjorie Mae Harker Doris Ruth Coggeshall Margaret Oehler Mary Belle Hern Adele Scarborough Elizabeth Kirchheff Maxine Lange Elizabeth Gammerthaler Stella Strackbein Fuca Lee Sylvester Ida Homg and the five hostesses.
The Texas Highway Department in Austin announced a new edition of the state highway map. The map highlights the road network with photographs of mission stations and buildings, explains marker meanings, and aims to reduce traffic accidents by educating travelers.
Alice Faye performs in 20th Century Fox's Little Old New York at the Rialto Kerrville Sunday and Monday after fan pressure led Zanuck to add a song. The cast includes Fred MacMurray Richard Greene and Brenda Joyce with Gordon's new tune Who's the Beau of the Belle of New York in a tavern scene. Mr and Mrs E Fletcher and family attend Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth and visit Dallas.
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