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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
12
Facts & Comments acknowledges readers letters while urging tax reform and reduced public spending. It cites Editor Foster and Merle Thorpe, warning that high taxes burden citizens and hinder growth, and endorses the Nebraska Plan as an alternative.
Gov Cochran promotes the Nebraska Plan to reduce property levies and curb new taxes. He argues Texas can cut taxes and spending without harming government functions, urging taxpayers to oppose pension taxes and wasteful spending to avoid future financial ruin. History warns against excessive taxation.
About 139 Southwest Texas State Teachers College students conduct supervised teaching in the San Marcos public schools. The four and a half month training period places each student under guidance from experienced teachers and specialists chosen for strong records in their fields.
A garbled OCR fragment references rural home safety and alertmenty aims, mentioning Le di u Woo, Grete Ma neo bas, and Stewart. It hints at discussing advantages related to treme and suburban use with unclear context and names.
Father Baumann ordains Hubert Baumann on April 1 in a solemn mass. Plate purchase noted and parish events referenced in the fragment.
The article discusses Catholic prayers to Mary, emphasizing two aims: honoring Mary and seeking her intercession before God. It cites Ave Maria and biblical references, notes Mary’s exalted role, and invites readers to request further details on Marian dogmas and devotion. It also briefly profiles Francis, a Boston wool merchant, noting his career across firms and his ties to Texas wool markets.
In San Fernando Cathedral San Antonio a two hour ordination for Rev Hubert Baumann was performed by Bishop Manriquez. Attending clergy and family from Harper Fredericksburg and San Antonio celebrated at the Plaza Hotel with Archbishop and other clergy members.
Entertaining in honor of Miss Mabry, family and friends at a Luostack dinner party on March 17 at 106 North Guadalupe, revealed Mabry’s engagement to Judge Garrett of reserve with plans for a June 4 wedding in Carlsbad. The gathering featured a three-tiered cake and toasts to the bride.
A letter urges community support for purchasing land to serve Harper as a public dumping area. The writer cites county support and hopes for swift action, praising public spirit. Another note contrasts Russia's labor program with individual rights and warns against communism or fascism.
H V Royston assistant state service officer will meet Gold Star Mothers and others with claims in Fredericksburg Tuesday afternoon March 28 at the Legion hall. At eight o'clock he will speak at the Louis Jordan Post meeting. all members and ex service men are urged to attend to meet him.
Trustee election day falls on Saturday in rural and independent Texas districts with voting at school houses. Har pers district secretary C E Bein lists candidates Wm Cosper Edgar Coggeshall J E Sylvester H H Fairchild and Arthur Lang. Cosper seeks reelection while Paul DeLorey is not a candidate. Kerrville visitors include Mrs Zelma Little Mrs F E Staudt Mrs Clarence Taylor and Roy Cottle.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with H. H. Fairchild as superintendent. Mrs J E Sylvester leads the Baptist Training Union. Services at 11:00 a.m. and 8:09 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8:06 p.m. W M U and W M S meet first Friday each month. Everyone welcome to the church.
Sunday School at Harper Methodist at 2 00 P M every Sunday. Catholic Mass Sundays at 10 00 with additional masses on the 8th Sunday each month and holy days at 830 and 1000. Parish plans a First Mass for Rev Hubert L Bauman on March 28. Discussion Club meets Friday March 24 after Lenten services.
Walter C Probst, Pastor Divine Worship schedules 2 p m Sunday Service with 3 p m Sunday School on the 1st 2nd and 4th Sundays and 11 a m Divine Worship with 10 a m Sunday School on the 3rd Sunday. German language services observed on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and worshippers are invited to attend.
Miss Nell Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Rogers of Harper made the honor roll at Sul Ross State Teachers College. She is a sophomore and earned 4.8 points, placing among the top 15 percent of students.
Mr and Mrs Hilary Bierschwabe and J R Bierschwabe were seen shopping in town on Wednesday.
Be first in your crowd to wear the latest in tailor made clothes. Explore new weaves and colors to suit your heart. Also offering second hand suits in good condition. See Lange's Cleaning Shop in Frederickeburg Texas.
Friends and relatives surprised Arthur Zenner on his 47th birthday Tuesday evening. Miss Annie Zenner organized the party with cards games and refreshments including sandwiches cake ice cream and lemonade. Attendees included W A Kaiser and daughters Joan and Marlene Herman Kaiser and Marcellus Duderstadt from Harper plus many Zenner relatives and friends.
Mrs. Rosa Klein fifty six or sixty six, fell about sixteen feet into a four foot deep cistern at 944 Water Street while drawing water. Firemen under Chief Roy L Hill rescued her, she survived with severe shock and was sent to Kerrville General Hospital then returned home.
For sale or trade 1937 De Sete Coupe in A1 condition with all new tires. Contact Gibert Henke in Fredericksburg for details and negotiations.
An article argues that free speech protects such wartime style demonstrations by 20 000 pro nazi Germans in New York City and calls on governments to block treasonous utterance that seeks to change the government and curtail rights.
An editorial argues the government cannot rely on citizens alone to tolerate harassment and calls for taking matters into own hands. It asserts a firm stance against un-American behavior and suggests decisive, possibly rough actions.
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