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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1942
Page
6
A nostalgic verse salutes the value of home life with trees for children to climb and a wife, cats and dogs, and neighborly bonds. The speaker places the home and family above wealth, medals, and fame as the greatest possession.
Harper posts mistress Mrs. A E Sageser will retire March 31 after twenty three years in office. She began as postmaster in 1919 replacing Uncle Frank Harper and helped establish rural routes and a third class post office.
A rural Petersburg residence 15 miles from Harper was destroyed by fire about 2 pm on Tuesday. Fire officials said the rock and frame T shaped home had heavy flames upon arrival, with neighboring property saved. contents including canned goods and a new refrigerator were lost. Damages estimated at 1500 to 2000 dollars or more. Fire origin possibly attic wiring. Household items saved included bedding rifles and a refrigerator. one neighbor’s wife injured a finger assisting. Firefighters from Harper, led by Bill Kaiser and others, battled the blaze. insurance status unknown.
Tribute lauds Monsignor Sheen as a unifying voice on radio to a world audience. He hosts a weekly address series on peace and justice, heard Sundays at 5 pm on WOAI and 10 30 pm on WLW New Orleans, with millions of booklets and letters reflecting his popularity. He is a professor at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC.
The County Rationing Board chaired by R. L. Kott will relocate to newly completed offices in the courthouse basement. The move is scheduled for Monday, March 20, with contact possible at the court house basement. Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Wilson and family have relocated to Kerrville.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sagebiel entertained Sunday with a dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ficken and their children, Dr. and Mrs. Werner Keidel Jr. newly back from New Orleans, plus many local couples and Lucille Sagebiel of San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs Jim Snow Eden Mr and Mrs Sidney Snow and Mrs Naomi Snow San Angelo Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor and son Jimmie and daughter Mary Brownwood attended the funeral of their uncle John Wedekind in town Saturday.
1942 license plates must be attached to all motor vehicles operated on public roads after April 1. Tax Assessor Coll. Wm. Petmecky offers late office hours March 28 30 31 for taxpayers. Certificates of Title and the owner’s serial number must be on the license receipt. Plates may be bought without the 20 percent penalty after April 1 with an affidavit if not operated on public roads. Fees remain the same as 1941. no new plates will be made next year. a date tab will be issued later. Plates are one color with block numerals on a gold background.
T D Dawkins Post Office Inspector of San Antonio will visit Harper Tuesday to oversee the transfer in the local post office. Mrs A E Sageser retires after two years of service and Frank Staudt is newly appointed to take over duties.
The Office of Price Administration announced nearly 500,000 recapped tires will be available in April for taxi drivers defense workers traveling salesmen and certain other civilians. The release includes 470317 recapped tires and 101636 new tires for passenger cars plus 275523 new tires and 246442 recapped tires for trucks. Passenger car replacements will be allowed at less than one fifth the rate of a year ago.
Fredericksburg prepares for a Navy Rally at Peters Hall on Saturday evening March 28 1942. Navy Recruiting Service will explain enlistment in the NIMITZ COMPANY for ages 17 to 50 and show motion pictures of the fleet and training schools. All young men and families urged to attend.
Rubin A. Pickett 22 son of Mr and Mrs Jack Pickett of Harper is a U S Navy seaman believed in Pacific waters during the war with Japan. He trained at Bryan Consolidated and Fredericksburg High Schools and enlisted June 13 1941 at Houston Naval Recruiting Station. He is believed aboard the U S S Gregory.
Fredericksburg residents attend a Home Nursing class with county health nurse in charge. Alfred Neffendorff discusses contaminated water and safe water practices. The class will conclude after two more meetings with the final session on April 7. On March 13 1942 thirty one students visited a milk and water education field trip to learn processes for clean milk and water and sewage disposal protection.
Jim Burns relays a tale from a traveling serviceman who, after paying his fare, predicts: before dark a dead man will be in the car and the war will end on July 24 1942. The driver then helps two injured men after a crash, one dies before reaching the town. The account ends with hopeful doubt.
The notice urges readers to renew their subscription promptly through available channels. It emphasizes immediate action to maintain service and avoid interruption. It appeals to continued support and timely renewal.
Funeral services were held for John Wedekind at Sunset Baptist Church with interment in Harper cemetery. Wedekind, born 1857 in Blanco County, lived in Round Mountain Hunt and Harper, married Alice Snow, and had two children. The report notes the fire department’s finances improving with a debt reduction to 300 dollars and 96.43 on deposit, total receipts 2522.68, including dances and a loan. A new fire truck cost 1930.01 as expenses.
Mrs. I. O. Larkin hosted a chicken dinner Thursday at six to honor her husband I. O. 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.
The P.T.A. will meet next Thursday April 2 at the Baptist church at three oclock. The program includes a devotional by Mrs Paul Jones a solo by Mrs Lester Keyser a talk on Mental Health by Dr Lester Keyser and The Family Selects Its Food by the homemaking teacher. Everyone is invited to attend.
James Tarr of San Matcos helped Rev. T H Alcorn of the First Baptist Church in Harper Wednesday to organize a Boy Scout troop. Fifteen boys aged 12 to 16 have joined and more are ready to enroll. The group welcomes Harper area youth from all churches. meetings and schedule will be announced later. Naomi Snow of San Anelos visited Mr. and Mrs. J I Wedekind this week.
The article argues that studying a garden plant proves God's power and intelligence beyond man. It asserts God created man, loves us, and provides abundant good things including animals, earth, food, and beauty. Human selfishness blocks our ability to receive these gifts.
The text emphasizes dependence on God and urges love and service as true gratitude. It defines prayer as lifting the heart to God and encourages frequent conversation with Him to thank, adore, and obey His commandments, drawing strength through devotion.
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