Pension unions up for a felony push Senate debate
Facts & Comments decries a House bill that would criminalize organizing pension unions and collecting dues. The column argues the legislature targets aging groups while other dues based entities lobby Austin and Washington. It warns of broader civil rights risks and urges equal treatment of all dues payers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Austin
Washington
Texas
Jan Anderson
Legislative Committee
Harper Home Demonstration Club Meets for Rug Making
The Harper Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. J F Wedekind on April 24 at 2 30 pm. Mrs Fred Gammenthaler spoke on rug making and the group discussed business matters while visitors and children attended and a social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gammenthaler
Harper Home
J. F. Wedekind
Gammenthaler
Johnnie Bierschwale
Joe Lewis
May
Life Service Band to Present Program at Harper Baptist Church
Eight members of the Life Service Band of Howard Payne College will present a program Sunday morning and evening at Harper Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to bring dinner and attend. Dinner will be served under the tabernacle before an afternoon Kerrville meeting. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Service Band
Howard Payne College
Harper Baptist Church
Tabernacle
Kerrville
Mother's Day Program Invitation and School Event
The article describes a planned Mother’s Day Program next Wednesday with a large attendance expected. It notes a school closing exercises event at Doss school last Saturday with a splendid pupil program and barbecue and cold drinks on the grounds, inviting the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joo
Harper
Doss
Mrs Bernard Ramsey Visits Nixon Grandparents This Week
Mrs Bernard Ramsey and her infant are visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs L D Nixon this week, according to local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Ramsey
Baby
Mrs. Ramsey
Mrs. L. D. Nixon
Pension talk sparks clash over aged support and state role
A column questions pension schemes and amendments arguing the constitution does not mandate $30 monthly pensions. It warns against misleading older citizens and stresses pensions must be need based with obligations on children. It condemns blanket gifts and calls for stable government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btoto
Pedernales Electric Co Op Opens Gillespie Office in Fredericksburg
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative opens an office in the John Stehling building beside the Plaza Hotel on West Main to serve Gillespie County REA customers and manage staking crews surveying 422 miles across Gillespie Kendall Kerr. R. S. Weber, Benno Eckert, Pat Gromatcky, Richard Laurence, Herman Hahn, and Werner Knopp are named staff with crews starting Monday and the Fredericksburg office as HQ for survey work and easement processing. Similar offices exist in Burnet and Blanco with Llano and Mason planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
John Stehling
Plaza Hotel
West Main Street
Gillespie Co
Gillespie
Kendall
Kerr County
Fredericksburg
Benno Eckert
Pat Gromatcky
R. S. Weber
Burnet
Blanco
Llano
Mason
Gillespie County
REA
Richard Laurence
Herman Hahn
Werner Knopp
Church Schedule Publicized by H. H. Fairchild
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Mrs J E Sylvester Baptist Training Union Director. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Baptist Training Union 7:15 p.m. Evening service 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting every first Friday. All welcomed at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Invitation
Harper Methodist Church invites attendance at Sunday School every Sunday at 2 00 P M and services on the 2nd 8th and 4th Sundays at 3 00 P M Pastor Rev M P Burton leads the church and welcomes all to attend.
Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club meets in April
The Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club met April 26 at Mrs. J. O. Stevens home. President Mrs. H. L. Stevens presided and members enjoyed a recreational period. Mrs. W. H. Stevens reported on General Buying Problems. Members discussed gathering wild flowers and pressing them for the scrapbook. Next meeting is May 10 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Edwin Dittmar home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein Branch
H. D. Club
J. O. Stevens
H. L. Stevens
W. H. Stevens
Edwin Dittmar
D. W. Duderstadt
Rubin Bode
L. A. Stevens
J. M. Stevens
Worth Duderstadt
Donald Bode
Stonewall Club Meets at Weinheimer Home May 2
The Stonewall Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Herman Weinheimer’s home May 2 with agent Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart. Mrs. Benno Eckert reported on the last council meeting and members showcased rally garments. Miss Mary Jenschke, a bride to be, received useful gifts. several contests entertained the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Home Demonstration Club
Herman Weinheimer
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Benno Eckert
Mary Jenschke
Mesdames
John Gardner
Otto Beckmann
Alfred Rusenberger
Emil Lindig
Eugene Rittiman
Alvin Weinheimer
Bruno Ruebsahm
Joan Jenschke
Kurt Weinheimer
Max Heep
Mary Lou Weinheimer
Irene Ruebsahm
Otto Beckman
A. W
Tourists Should Get Card From Local Police
In Austin on May 2 the state police urged summer travelers to visit local stations to have fingerprints recorded and receive an identification card. The card serves as an interstate passport showing who they are and where they are from, useful in accidents or emergencies. Colonel Homer Garrison Jr. called it a handy addition to a driver's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Stace
Homer Garrison, Jr
Parish Mass Schedule and Mother's Day Lunch
The parish lists Sunday Masses at 9 30 with extra masses on the third Sunday and Holy Days. Sunday School and Society meetings follow the 9 30 Mass. Next Sunday May Tth Masses at 7 and 9. On May 14 Rev Claude Faust will celebrate Mass and preach, followed by a basket lunch. A Sodality program honors mothers of the Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Faust
Father Faust
Sodality
Lutheran Church Services and Classes Schedule
Pastor Walter C. Probst leads Divine Worship at 2 p.m. and Sunday School at 3 p.m. on the 1st 2nd and 4th Sundays. 11 a.m. worship and 10 a.m. Sunday School on the 3rd Sunday. German language services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Everyone is welcome to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Probst
Harper Students Stage When Sallie Comes to Town Play
Harper ninth and tenth grade students presented their play When Sallie comes to Town at Harper hall on Saturday night. The production drew a large audience and was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Sallie
Harper Hall
Revival Meeting Appeals to Congregation
The Revival led by Rev. J. J. Kellam draws strong church turnout. The note urges all parishioners to attend both morning and evening services, claiming the gathering is a memorable experience and a spiritual treat.
Wendel Family and Guests Attend Stevens Visit
Mrs. A C Wendel and her daughter Esther visited Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lee Stevens on Sunday evening along with Ted Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wendel
Misa Esther
Ted Rogers
Homer Lee Stevens
Blast Victims Improving Near London
J. G. Johnson, seriously injured by a premature dynamite blast near London, is greatly improved and did not require amputation. Mr. Adams, injured in the same incident, has left the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Johnson
London
Mr. Adams
Nabers Family Visit in Kerrville
Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers and their son Jean Donald of Kerrville visit Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf Suny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nabers
Jean Donald
Kerrville
Vis
Oliver
Sunday School Invitation for Harper Highway Visitors
The Presbyterian Sunday school extends a cordial invitation to all visitors and workmen on the new Harper highway to meet each Sunday at ten in the morning. A warm welcome awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Harper
Kerrville Dallas visitors tour Harper business scene
Zeddie Stone Sam Brailey and J E Koon of Kerrville and Paul G Miller of Dallas visited Harper on Wednesday. Koon serves as district deputy for Woodmen of the World and Miller is head clerk for the Texas jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeddie Stone
Sam Brailey
J. E. Koon
Kerrville
Paul G. Miller
Dallas
Harper Wednesday
Koon
Woodmen of the World
Mr. Miller
Texas
Brown couple host forty two party at home
Mr and Mrs Irvin Brown entertained at their residence Saturday night with a forty two party. A number of friends and relatives attended and enjoyed the couple's hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Irvin Brown
Mrs. Brown
Untangled Crumble of Names In Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists two individuals and a date with unclear context. Reading hints point to a short local notice or announcement involving a trip or appointment for Tuesday. The sparse text provides no further details or entities to identify.
Fredericksburg Visits by Birt Family Noted Visitors
Dr and Mrs J B Birt and daughters Vere Bryan Vera Dorothy were business visitors in Fredericksburg Friday and Saturday. The sighting underscores local ties with the visiting family and their business interests in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Birt
Sed
Vere
Bryan
Vera
Bryan Dorothy
Fredericksburg
Rainfall Boosts Harper Area Corn Outlook
Harper and nearby communities received about a half inch of rain Monday night. Prospects for the corn crop look favorable, while the grain crop is expected to be light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper and Vicinity
Congress Holds Power Over War and Peace
Foreign commentators misstate presidential powers in declaring war or making peace. The Constitution assigns war authority to Congress, while the president handles policy and treaties with Senate consent. Congress can influence or curb policy through private or public resolutions, funding, and impeachment if needed. America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Mussolini
Congress
Lloyd George
Senate
Washington
Congres
Wilson
America
Religion in School Advocated by New Orleans Pastor
The Rev. William H. Wallace Jr., pastor of the First Methodist Church, told the Federation of Protestant Church Women of New Orleans that religion cannot be separated from education. He urged daily religious instruction during regular school hours in churches near schools, honoring each child's or parents' religious preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Wallace, Jr
First Methodist Church
Federation of Protestant Church Women of
New Orleans
Kansas Equalizes Textbook Aid for All Schoolchildren
Kansas extends free textbook support to poor children in private and parochial schools, placing them on par with public school students. In New Jersey the legislature considers a bill to allow religious education within public schools, prompting debate over curriculum boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
New Jersey
Pipo the Madrid Hippo Loses 2000 Pounds During War
In Madrid a gentle man named Pipo the male hippo at the Madrid zoo reportedly lost 2000 pounds amid the civil war context. The notice frames the animal as a steady figure through turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Pipo
Hippo
Manners and meals clash in domestic quibble
A terse domestic scene unfolds as he criticizes her pudding and cake while lamenting his mother's biscuits, she fails to wash dishes and make a stew, and she does not darn his stockings.
Mrs A Li and Little Dangle Pla Son’s Paola
A brief notice mentions Mrs A Li and Mrs L along with a child named Paola in a family context. The fragment provides no clear event, date, or location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A Li
Little Dangle Plason
Paola
Mrs. L
Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
The Morris Ranch Home Demonstration club met with Mrs. Alfons Klein on April 28 at 2 p m. President Mrs. S W Byrd led the meeting and guides on buying were discussed. Members present included Mrs. Byrd Grona Rabke Usener and Misses Grona Usener Lilly Novian attended as a visitor. The club plans a May 12 meeting with Mrs Hilmar Juenke. Locally, Mr. and Mrs. J H Klein and family visited from San Antonio. Several locals celebrated May day fishing. Additional visits included Mrs H R Schoeferkoeter and daughters and Mrs Johnnie Stein to Fredericksburg. Miss Myrtle Heimann was ill last week, with Mrs Tom Weber substituting briefly. Clayton Morris and grandson Reginald spent time with home folks. Mr and Mrs Robert McHaney moved to Brady. Mrs E E McHaney and son Melvin visited relatives in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club
Alfons Klein
S. W. Byrd
Mesdames
Otto Grona
Oliver Rabke
Hugo Usener
Theresa Grona
Virginia Usener
Lilly Novian
Hilmar Juenke
J. H. Klein
San Antonio
H. R. Schoeferkoeter
Hilda
Frieda
Johnnie Stein
Fredericksburg
Myrtle Heimann
Tom Weber
Estella Kramer
Harper
Clayton Morris
Reginald
Robert McHaney
Brady Sunday
E. E. McHaney
Melvin
Understanding Annulments and Divorces in Catholic Context
A discussion at St. Anthony's Church clarifies that annulments and divorces are distinct. Annulment declares a marriage invalid due to pre existing conditions, while divorce ends a valid marriage after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Roman Rota
Ludovico Potenziani
St. Anthony’s Church
Families Visit Buchanan Dam on Sunday Outing
Mr and Mrs Ed Coggeshall and children plus the Stevens and Parker families spent Sunday sightseeing at Buchanan Dam. The group included Creighton Bellmore Roberts Marjorie Mae Kenneth and Lamar Parker Morris Edward Bode and Oran Cottle. Mr and Mrs Dick Schultz Martha Johnston Mamie Dell and Murray Stevens of Austin joined to meet them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Coggeshall
J. M. Stevens
Creighton
Bellmore Roberts
Marjorie Mae
Kenneth
Lamar Parker
Morris Edward Bode
Oran Cottle
Buchanan Dam
Dick Schultz
Martha Johnston
Mamie Dell
Murray Stevens
Austin
For Sale Fresh Jersey Cow Ad
For sale a fresh Jersey cow. See or phone Walter W. Jenschke at Fredericksburg Motor Co. Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Walter W. Jenschke
Fredericksburg Motor Co
Fredericksburg
Comfort couple visit notes rain Monday night
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Melcher of Comfort were in town on Wednesday for business. They reported a rain occurred in Comfort Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Melcher
Comfort
Miss Elsie Gammenthaler Visits Austins Gamenthaler Family
Miss Elsie Gammenthaler of Austin visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gamenthaler Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Gammenthaler
Austin
Mrs
Fred Gamenthaler
Rogers Family Visited Busters in Junction
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rogers and their son Phil traveled to Junction to visit Mr. and Mrs. Toby Buster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rogers
Phil
Toby Buster
Junction
Roy L. Roberts Goes Fishing on Del Rio Trip
Roy L. Roberts is reported to be on a fishing excursion in Del Rio. The outing includes plans to fish at local waters and enjoy time away from daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Roberts
del Rio
Mosks Chopping in Kerrville Reported
Mr. angora reports that J. B. Mosks were chopping in Kerrville on Tuesday, noting local activity and small work crews in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Angora
Kerrville
Harper P T A installs officers at final meeting
The Harper P T A held its monthly meeting at the high school with about thirty members and guests. Fredericksburg P T A members assisted in installing new officers led by Mrs Fred Mathisen. Officers installed include President Mrs W E Fletcher Vice President Mrs Magic Jobes Secretary Mrs Pete Baethge Treasurer Mrs Earl Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper P. T. A
Fredericksburg P. T. A
Fred Mathisen
W. E. Fletcher
Magic Jobes
Pete Baethge
Earl Sylvester
W. H. Schaefer
Leon Zwiener
Fredericksburg
Alfred Petsch
Lester Keyser
St Marys Farce Draws Full House In Frbg Benefit
The three act comedy Who Wouldnt Be Crazy at Peters Hall Sunday night drew a packed audience for St Marys School. Local amateurs starred in the play with music by a quartet Mrs John Moritz G A Hartmann Joe Kaiser and Wm Dietel. The St Marys Ladies Auxiliary sponsored the event and credits go to all who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter's Hall
St. Mary’s School
John Moritz
G. A. Hartmann
Joe Kaiser
Wm. Dietel
St. Mary’s Ladies’ Auxiliary
Appointments Planned for Regular Army Cadets at Fort Sam
The War Department announced near term appointments as second lieutenants in the Regular Army for honor graduates of ROTC. Eligibility covers senior ROTC divisions at non medical colleges with degrees, and Class MI ROTC graduates. A board will select and visit institutions to examine applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
War Department
Regular Army
Air Corps
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Medical
Eighth Corps
White Oak School Holds Closing Celebration Sunday
White Oak school plans a closing celebration this Sunday with barbecue and cold drinks on the grounds. The afternoon program features roping steer riding and bronco busting, followed by a dance on a cement platform at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak School
Highway Crew Expands as Harper to J enerien Extension Advances
Several more men joined Cage Bros. on the highway project this week. Work progresses rapidly on the extension from Harper to the jenerien with the Old Spanish rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cage Bros
Harper
Jenerien
Harpers Welcome Return of Local Coffee Company Rep
H. C. Maggard of the San Antonio Coffee company returned to work in Harper on Wednesday after a 90 day layoff due to a broken ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Maggard
San Antonio Coffee Company
Harper
Harper Fishermen Prepare Camp for Season Opening
Several Harper fishermen left Sunday to prepare their camp for the opening day of the season Monday. We expect many reports on their return and note that the big ones got away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Ellebracht Family Visit At Morris Ranch
Mr and Mrs Alfred Ellebracht and their young son with Louis Ellebracht of Knoxville visited the Otto Kneese family at Morris Ranch last Sunday. Work on the Harper Frederic way will start in about 30 days. A contrast was let to a Fort Worth firm on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ellebracht
Louis Ellebracht
Noxville
Otto Kneese
Morris Ranch
Harper Frederic Way
Fort Worth
Myre J and Whitewood Return from Temple Medical Aid
J Myre and W Whitewood traveled to Temple for medical aid and were returning home on Tuesday. Mrs T C Myre of Dees visited briefly. a note mentions a Peewee 300 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Mye
Dees
Peewee
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Geo. W. Winningham
Harper Home Demonstration Club
Court of Justice
Pedernales
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
R. G. Harthcock
Harper Methodist Church
M. P. Burton
Klein Branch Home Demonstration Club
Stonewall Club
Lutheran Church
J. J. Kellam
Ont
John &. Whitewood
Tuesaday
Walter Parker
Wee Trading
Delten Thesten and
Victor Harete Ee
Morris Ranch News
Efyten Parker Wes In
Kerrviti
Harper P., T. A
St. Mary’s
Wey
Mye
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