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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1942
Page
10
The poem by Fred W. Wright voices a man’s ideal of life centered on home and family. He praises a wife, children, pets, and a peaceful dwelling with trees, roses, and daisies as the truest treasures, while noting other worldly honors pale in comparison to a loving home life.
Mrs. A E Sageser will retire as Harper postmistress on March 31 after twenty three years in office. She became postmaster March 3 1919 when the post office moved from S S Stewart grove to the current location. During her tenure mail service expanded with Fredericksburg Harper star route Reservation route and Harper London star route and rural patrons now receive daily or thrice weekly deliveries.
Fire destroyed the rock and frame home of Mrs. Albert Frederick Sr. in the Petersburg area, 15 miles from Harper, on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze reportedly began after a roaring attic noise was heard, with the Harper Volunteer Fire Department arriving to find the structure burning and walls caving in while they saved an adjacent building. Virtually all contents were lost, including a new refrigerator.
Tribute notes Monsignor Sheen as a strong unity voice with warmth and vigor. His twelfth yearly series airs Sundays at 5 p.m. on WOAI and 10:30 p.m. on WLW New Orleans. The Catholic University professor outlines peace through prayer and penance, linking peace to justice amid war.
The County Rationing Board chaired by R. L. Kott will relocate to renovated basement offices in the courthouse. The move is set for Monday, March 30, with contact available at the new location. Mr and Mrs L N Wilson and family moved to Kerrville, and Mr and Mrs Thornton bought their former home and moved in Saturday.
Retirements ahead of a transfer of duties next Tuesday as Frank Staudt, newly appointed acting postmaster, will assume the role and run operations thereafter.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sagebiel hosted a Sunday dinner honoring guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ficken and children, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lackmann of Montana, and Dr. and Mrs. Werner Keidel Jr. newly returned from a wedding trip to New Orleans. Other attendees included multiple local residents and Lucille Sagebiel of San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs Jim Snow of Eden Mr and Mrs Sidney Snow and Mrs Naomi Snow of San Angelo Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor and son Jimmie and daughter Mary of Brownwood came Saturday to attend the funeral of their uncle John Wedekind in town.
New license plates must be attached to all motor vehicles operated on public roads after April 1. Tax Assessor Collector Wm M Petmecky offers late night office hours on March 28 30 and 31 for busy taxpayers. Certificates of Title must be brought when applying, as the title serial number must be written on the license receipt. Plates may be bought after April 1 with no 20 percent penalty if affidavit shows vehicle not in use on roads. License fees unchanged from 1941. War Production Board prohibits new plates next year. a date tab will be issued next year no larger than four square inches. License this year on a gold background.
A 1941 Harper postal report notes Mrs. Sageser drove efforts to upgrade the Harp er post office from fourth to third class pending $1500 annual sales. Her 67 years included teaching in Klein Branch and Flat Rock, and she retires with a pension after long service to the U S postal department and community.
T. D. Dawkins, Postal Inspector of San Antonio, will visit Harper on Tuesday to supervise the transfer in the local post office. Mrs. A. E. Sageser will relinquish duties after 23 years of service and Frank Staudt will assume the acting role.
The Office of Price Administration announced an April tire release for about 500,000 recapped tires and 101,636 new tires for passenger cars. Eligible groups include taxi drivers and defense workers. Truck allocations total 275,523 new tires and 246,442 recapped tires, with April replacement rates down to under one-fifth of last year.
The Harper Volunteer Fire Department reports reduced debt from about nine hundred dollars to three hundred and a remaining balance of 96.43 at First State Bank. Over the past year collections totaled 2,522.68 including dances and a 641.59 loan. expenses included a 1,930.01 fire truck purchase and 341.59 note payment. Plans for a post Easter dance are noted. Funeral services for John Wedekind were held at Sunset Baptist Church with interment at Harper cemetery.
Ellis Thornburg reports Navy Rally at Peters Hall on Saturday March 28 1942 to promote NIMITZ COMPANY enlistments and vocational schools. Navy Recruiting Service will present Fleet in action films plus talks and entertainment to encourage local men 17 to 50 to enlist and train together.
Rubin A. Pickett age 22 son of Mr and Mrs Jack Pickett of Harper is a U S Navy member believed in Pacific waters in the war against Japan. He attended Bryan Consolidated School and Fredericksburg High School and joined the Navy June 13 1941 at the Houston Naval Recruiting Station. He is believed aboard the U S S Gregory.
On March 13 1942 Fredericksburg home nursing class members toured facilities to see milk and water safety processes and sewage disposal protecting private water supplies. Alfred Neffendorf Fredericksburg spoke on contaminated water and how to obtain safe water. The class meets again to finish the course. The health nurse will no longer be available after this month.
Jim Burns recites a traveling anecdote about a man in Uncle Sam's uniform who paid the fare, foretold a death in the car before dark, and predicted the war would end on July 24 1942 after a wreck injured two men, one dying en route. The teller asks readers to believe it or not.
The message asks readers if they have renewed their subscription and urges action now to continue service. It emphasizes a quick renewal to avoid interruption.
Mrs. I O Larkin hosted a surprise chicken dinner last Thursday at six to honor her husband K K Larkin on his 37th birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf and Peggy, Mr and Mrs George Smith and children, Phil Rogers, Myrtle Reed, and Edith Bevell.
A Catholic reflection argues that observing a garden proves God’s power and wisdom. By citing seeds, plants, animals, and the world, it asserts God’s love, goodness, and provision for humanity. Personal love for God follows from recognizing His gifts.
The text extols loving and serving God as our Creator and Benefactor and urges gratitude. It outlines knowing God, loving Him, following commandments, and using humble prayer to gain strength, with prayer described as lifting the heart and mind to God and speaking to Him often.
The P.T.A. will meet next Thursday April 2 at three o'clock at the Baptist church. The program includes a devotional by Mrs Paul Jones and a talk on mental health by Dr Lester Keyser plus a homemaking lesson “The Family Selects Its Food.” Everyone is invited.
Last James Tarr of San Matcos assisted Rev. T. H. Alcorn at the First Baptist Church in Harper to organize a Boy Scout troop. Fifteen boys aged 12 to 16 have signed up with others showing interest. The troop will be non denominational and open to Harper area youth from all churches. Meetings to be announced.
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