Local Visitors and Birth Announcement Summary
Mrs. R. V. Archer of Huntsville and Mrs. Jeff Nickelson of Goose Creek visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith last week. Theophilus Klein and companions from Fredericksburg visited Harper for business on Wednesday. Otto Rahe announced a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Theo Holm in Dallas on April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Theo. Klein
Fredericksburg
Harper
Klein
The
Mutual Lumber Co
Otto Rahe
Theo Holm
Dallas
Theo. Holms
Mr. Holms
Public sacrifice noted in war effort debate
A letter from Troy, New York highlights factory shutdowns over a funeral causing lost defense work. David Lawrence cites reader stories as unrest grows over labor strikes and equipment shortages for soldiers. He urges ensuring planes tanks and guns before sending more sons to battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
Washington
Troy
N. Y
Lawrence
Warns against wartime charity rackets following Pearl Harbor
A magazine piece warns readers that even in wartime charity efforts may be hijacked by racketeers. It contrasts Hollywood stars giving money to war relief with families offering up ten sons, urging careful scrutiny before donating to any fund, door to door sales, or bogus certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Joan Crawford
Cary Grant
Hollywood
Thomas Connor
Chicago
Connor
Pearl Harbor
Defense
A. M. Magazine
War charity promoters loom larger than racketeers
The article notes that while racketeers steal millions, the swarm of war charity promoters is far larger by comparison, with Frank Brock cited as a reference point in the discussion of wartime fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brock
Maretta Wedekind Visits Sisters Over Weekend
Maretta Wedekind spent the weekend visiting her sisters Mrs. Floyd Casper while her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wedekind spent Sunday with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maretta Wedekind
Floyd Casper
Mrs
J. F. Wedekind
Marvin Thiele
Patricia Ann
Rock Springs
Frank Rischner
Stehling Brothers Big Savings on Menswear in Fredericksburg
Stehling Brothers in Fredericksburg Texas advertises end of month savings on fine suits slack suits trousers oxfords and other apparel. Shop today for available sizes and smart deals at this big men's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stehling’s
Stehling Bros
Fredericksburg
Texas
Straight Carbon Whiskey 86 Proof Five Years Old
616 Queker Company of Lewrenceberg Indiana markets Straight Carbon Whiskey aged five years and bottled at 86 proof. Distiller details and product claims are given in the brief notice from the local trade source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streight
Queker Company
Lewrenceberg
Local Social Notes Highlight Harper Area Visits
Mr and Mrs Holland Walker visited Harper midweek while a Food for Victory meeting led by County Agents Homann and Vaughan drew interest at the schoolhouse. Families and neighbors including Oehler Honig Kirchoff and Rischner frequent the area for visits shopping and events with kin and friends across Fredericksburg Kerrville and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Walker
Harper
Food For
R. E. Homann
Mildred Vaughan
Herbie Oehler
Fredericksburg
Band Mothers Club
David Schmidt
Carl Whitworth
Sam Honig
Fred Whitewood
August Kirchoff
Helen
Douglas Duderstadt
Worth
George Duderstadt
Kenneth Lee Oehler
N. A. Thurman
Little Son
Elsie
Minnie Honig
San Antonio
Dan Honig
Floyd Casper
Ed. L
Roy Cottle
W. A. Honig
James
Gilbert Anderegg
Hubert Rahe
Children's Week Proclaimed in Texas April 19 25
Governor Coke R Stevenson has proclaimed April 19 25 as Children's Week in Texas. Dr Homer P Rainey UT president and state chairman for Children’s Week named Mrs Fred Mathisen Gillespie county chair. The observance aims to raise awareness of child welfare needs and encourage citizen action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke R. Stevenson
Texas
Homer P. Rainey
University of Texas
Fred Mathisen
Gillespie County
Rainey
Benefit Fundraiser by Harper P. T. A.
The Harper Parent Teachers Association organizes a community benefit event. Proceeds go to school programs and student activities. Members invite families and local residents to participate, with details published in school notices and local papers.
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Bode
Food For Freedom
America
Bode’s Feed & Seed Store
Lange’s Auto Service
Max Lange
Harper, Texas
Yasug
Federal Deposit
Chas. J. Whitewood
H. P. Gartrell
John S. Morris
Cashier
Herman Harper
Belton Tatsch
Floy Bode Station & Warehouse
Magnolia Mobilgas
Mobiles
Carl Oehler
Mall
Steven
Howvard
Austin Sun
Kervitex Company
M. W. Neely
Kerrville, Texas
Clay Street
Warner Brothers
Mr. Grant
United Service Organen
Schneider's Produce
Knopp & Metzger Cash Produce
Fredericksburg, Texas
Weinheimer & Son
Stonewall, Texas
Deike’s
Hue
Guilhem
Giltex Co
Blondie
Cowboy Slim Rinehart
Cowboy
Bill Elliot
Tex Ritter
Lone Star Vigilantes
Smilin
Pius March
Anne Shirley
James Craig
Rosalind Ruseci
Don Ameche
Kay Francis
J. J. Rogers
White Bluff
Glen Hopf
Kerrville
Max Hopf
Mrs. Hopf
Alice
Ola Kott
Leon F. Zwiener
Optometrist
Louis’ Place
San Antonio Highway
Ares Et Chic
S $ Feed & Hardware
Kerrville - Texas
Stevenson
the Herald
Tillie
Bein’s Hall
Harper P. T. A
Qur Harper
W. A. Fawcett Furniture CO
Texaco
Bill’s Lunch Room
E. E. Saenger Lumber CO
Lechie Storage & Commission Co
Stock Medicom
Cooper
Aetna Martin
Erimann
Vredericksburg, Texas
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