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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1941

Page

4

Lindbergh Opposes U S Entry in European War

A U S debate over World War involvement centers on Charles A. Lindbergh who argues the United States cannot ensure a victory if entering the Axis conflict and should focus on building defenses at home. He faces fierce opposition and calls for censorship from interventionists.

United States Charles A. Lindbergh Mr. Lindbergh Mr. Lindelrgh England Lindbergh America

Propaganda defined and debated in sociology and analysis

The piece notes propaganda's rising, largely negative status and cites two definitions. It contrasts a sociology view describing manipulation of actions under full facts with the Institute of Propaganda Analysis definition emphasizing deliberate influence toward predetermined ends.

Institute of Propaganda Analysis

Convoys and Navy Duty Prompt War Fears in US Policy

An analysis warns that convoys to England threaten full war with the Axis as Administration pushes sailors to escort sea lanes. Public opinion is wavering while leaders attempt to persuade Americans that convoying is essential for survival, risking escalation to total war.

United States Navy England United States Washington Congress Greenland Ameirca

Ranch Wanted Buy Direct From Owner Near Harper

Help needed to locate a ranch for sale direct from the owner near Harper Texas. Contact Howard Ford, Harper, Texas. Also notes Mr and Mrs Wither Selders and their son of Avetin visited Mr and Mrs F M Floyd and other relatives over the weekend.

RANCH Harper Vicinity Howard Ford Harper, Tex Wither Selders Gmal Avetin F. M. Floyd Gundey

Church notices list mixed worship and meeting times

The notice outlines Mass at 10:00 on Sundays and Holy Days, an 8:30 Mass on the third Sunday and Holy Days, weekday bells at 7:30 with Mass at 7:45, and Early Sunday services starting May 11. It also lists Discussion Club, Sunday school, and various church group meetings with schedules for H. H. Fairchild, the Morning and Evening services, W. M. A., prayer and teachers meetings, and G A R A activities.

Lutheran Church Services and Activities

Luther church announces English services on the 1st Sunday at 11 a m and 2nd 4th 5th Sundays at 3 p m German service on the 3rd Sunday at 11 a m Sunday school on the 1st and 8th Sundays at 10 a m others at 8 45 p m Luther League meets on the 2nd Sunday at 7 30 p m Women’s Missionary Society meets the 3rd Wednesday at 2 p m Church Workers Training Course on the 3rd Sunday at 3 p m A cordial welcome to all.

Luther League Women’s Missionary Society Church Workers

Kerrville and Giants Win in Hill Country League Action

In last Sunday Hill Country League results Kerrville beat Harper 8 to 4 as DeMasters earned the win and Cottle took the loss. Comfort defeated Stonewall 5 to 4 in a close contest with Ruebsahm and Wulff each pitching well.

Kerrville Harper Hg. Giants Boerne Comfort Stonewall Giants Eee Neteseers Boerne Seepleet Ieee

General Appliance Co. Becomes White Rotary Dealer

The General Appliance Company owned by Al Maas is named an authorized White Rotary Sewing Machine dealer. The store at 143 E Main St Fredericksburg now sells White Rotary along with GE appliances and lighting. Demonstrations include a button hole maker and several models on display.

Radio Post General Appliance Co al Maas America E. Main Street Fredericksburg East Main Street

1936 Automobile For Sale At Ostrow Hotel Fredericksburg

Used 1936 automobile in good running condition offered for cash or trade for cattle sheep or goats. Contact Mr Griffin at Ostrow Hotel Fredericksburg Texas.

Griffin Ostrow Hotel Fredericksburg Texas

Women's Society of Christian Service Meets for Quilting

The Women's Society of Christian Service gathered at Mrs. S. S. Stewart's home for an all day quilting session with a basket dinner. In the afternoon Mrs. Carl Oehler led the Study Course and nine members were served sandwiches, cake, and punch. The next meeting will again be at Mrs. Stewart's to complete the quilt.

Women’s Society of Christian Service S. S. Stewart Carl Oehler

School Closing Program Thank You Note

Trustees patrons teacher and pupils thank all for support at our school closing program rodeo and dance the affair was a perfect success

White Oak School and Community Visit Highlights

Mr and Mrs Chas E Bein visited Mr and Mrs Granville Baeker and family at Sonora Sunday. B G Welch of Harper died suddenly at about 730 Thursday night.

White Oak Chas. E. Bein Mrs Granville Baecker Sonora B. G. Welch Harper

Livestock Protective Association To Meet

A. W. Stahl states that the Hill Country Livestock Protective Association quota is complete. A meeting of members and all interested will be held at the courthouse Tuesday evening May 13 at 7 30. Permanent directors will be elected at this meeting.

A. W. Stahl Hill Country Livestock Protective Association Court House

Marriage of Lorene Manske and Ben Mogford at Holy Ghost Parsonage

Rev O Lindenberg united Lorene Manske and Ben Mogford in marriage at the Holy Ghost parsonage on Monday evening. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dorman Wright. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Mogford. We extend best wishes for a long happy life together.

O. Lindenberg Holy Ghost Parsonage Lorene Manske Ben Mogford Dorman Wright

Harper Girl Heads University Organize

Harper Oklahoma? or Texas. Female students at the University of Texas form the Women Independent Campus Association WICA to mirror the male MICA. The group aims social athletic and cultural programs for over two thousand independent non sorority students led by Laisa Oehler who becomes president.

Austin Texas University of Texas Inter Community Association MICA Women's Independent Campus Association WICA Independent Students Association Laisa Oehler Harper Miss Oehler Wakonda Wesley Foundation Methodist Klip Klub

Fredericksburg Hospitals Host Open Day Observance

National Hospital Day is marked in Fredericksburg by the Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic and Keidel's Memorial Hospital. Open house runs 3 to 5 pm at the Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic, while Keidel's Memorial Hospital screens sound films at 10 am and 4 15 pm. The public is urged to tour the modern facilities and see up-to-date buildings.

National Hospital Fredericksburg Hospital Keidel Keidel’s Memorial Hospital Harper Herald

Sleeping Sickness Warned In Kerr County Horses

Kerrville May 8 Tippit agricultural agent warns ranchmen of encephalomyelitis in horses as several cases diagnosed across Kerr County. About 150 horses vaccinated. advise chick embryon vaccine. Also noting rising internal parasites in sheep and goats with phenothiazine drenches for 25 000 to 35 000 head.

Kerrville Mountain Kerr County R. R. Tippit Tippit

Mrs Anna Tatach Ill In Fredericksburg Hospital

Mrs Anna Tatach is reported ill and admitted to a hospital in Fredericksburg. The notice provides no further details on the illness or the hospital.

Anna Tatach Fredericksburg

Kerrville Visitors Mrs Coppedge and Mrs Bein

Mrs J P Coppedge and Mrs C K Bein visited Kerrville on Wednesday continuing social ties and local exchanges.

J. P. Coppedge C. Kk. Bein Kerrville

P T A Installs Officers In Regular Meeting

The P T A held its regular meeting with large attendance. President Mrs Dean Hopf opened the session and Rev TH Alcorn led the devotional. Reports from chairmen and district meeting notes were heard, with thanks to all who served this year. Officers installed by Mrs Fred Mathisen include President Mrs Dean Hopf and vice presidents Mrs Fletcher and Mr Lang.

Dean Hopf TH. Alcorn PT. A Kerrville Fred Mathisen Ruth Kline Alex Frantzen E. 0 Lar’n W. E. Fletcher Max Lang Alfred Ellebracht David Schmidt Karl Sylvester Wendel

J S Whitewood Celebrates 80th Birthday at Whitewood Ranch

The Whitewood family and friends gathered at the Pecan Grove on the creek for a fish fry and picnic dinner honoring J S Whitewood on his 80th birthday. Attendees included numerous relatives such as Fred John S Whitewood A C Wendel Hopf Nabers Harper Kinsey Brown Stevens and others. The menu featured fish barbecued mutton salads cakes pies coffee and tea with wishes for many more birthdays.

J. S. Whitewood Whitewood Ranch Fred Whitewood John S Whitewood A. C. Wendel James Oliver Hopf Fred Nabers L. H. Harper A. J. Kinsey Burton Brown Homer Lee Stevens W. C. Brown Bill Helen Chester Brown E. R. Brown

Klein Branch Club Plans Frozen Locker Feed Program

Miss Martin outlined a balanced diet and a frozen food locker system to help rural housewives feed families at lower cost. Mrs. H L Stevens cited success of lockers at Stephenville. Members approved establishing a locker plant in the area. Hostess Mrs. J O Stevens hosted, and the group adjourned to meet May 14 with Mrs. W H Stevens.

Martin H. L. Stevens Stephenville J. O. Stevens W. H. Stevens

Johnson Begins Swift Campaign Drive Across Texas

Lyndon Johnson launches a rapid statewide tour after an energetic opening speech. He meets supporters and campaign workers as he presses for backing for Roosevelt and builds momentum in the early campaign phase.

Austin Lyndon Johnson

Johnson Opens Campaign Rally at San Marcos

Johnson launched his campaign Saturday night before thousands at San Marcos with audience approval for his stance on unity of all Americans behind the president.

Johnson San Marcos

Harper High juniors host Fiesta themedJunior Senior Banquet

The Juniors of Harper High School treated the Seniors to a May 1 banquet at Bein's Hall. Fiesta colors decorated the hall. Centerpieces used small cacti and candles. The Spanish menu featured grapefruit potatoes chicken green beans pineapple salad hot rolls iced tea and cherry pie a la mode. The program included Wel come by Alene Wendel responses from Doris Coggeshall and Victor Fritz La Escuela Bernice Silvers The Prophecy Adele Scarborough The Will Dawn Whitworth introduction of Reverend Kellum Judge Hodges and Supt. K O Larkin.

Harper High School Bein’s A. Alene Wendel Doris Ruth Coggeshall Victor Fritz la Escuela Bernice Silvers Adele Scarborough Dawn Whitworth

Legislative Activities By Senator Metcalfe In Texas

Austin May 3 The Legislature advances with the omnibus tax bill aimed at funding old age and dependent programs. Senator Metcalfe proposed a two percent net income tax over one thousand dollars as a temporary measure but his amendment was defeated 14-13. House Bill No 8 allocates funds for teacher retirement, the needy blind, dependent children, and old folks with federal match. The Governor signed measures on motor vehicle license fees, a court commissioner for armed forces absences, and extending the Upper Colorado River Authority funding window.

Austin Senate Courts of Civil Appeals Upper Colorado

Doss Home Demonstration Club Discusses Texas Food Standard

At the regular meeting at Mrs. August Baethge home Miss Elberta Martin spoke on the Texas Food Standard and food preservation methods including canning drying storing curing and freezing. The group noted Rally Day plans and county fair exhibit while adjourning to meet May 15 1941 with Mrs. Willie om.

Doss Home Demonstration Club August Baethge Elberta Martin Paul Saver Texas Home Demonstration Assn Stephenville Martin Mvedames Paul Sauer Albert Sieckmann Otto Spaeth Baethge John Dittmar Otto Dittmar Meta Spaeth Willie Om Otto Ditsemar

May Fete at Harper High School Grandly Celebrated

The May Day Festival on May 1 at Harper High School featured queen Patricia Allen crowned by pupils from grades one through six. Dukes and Duchesses included a wide set of students with flower girls, train bearers, and a May Pole bicycle drill.

Harper High School

Mother's Day Program At Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian and Methodist communities hold a Mother's Day program and sermon at the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning May 18 with Rev Ellis Thomas in charge. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Presbyterian Church Ellis Thomas

Enjoy Day At Buchanan Dam

A group including Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf and others spent a pleasant day sightseeing and picnicking at Buchanan Dam on Sunday. Seventh Grade Graduation Exercises will be Thursday night May 16 at Bein's Hall. Visitors in the home of Mrs L C Watkins Sunday included several families from near Junction Harper and San Antonio with several children.

Dean Hopf Watkins Tarr Connie Smith Myrtle Reed Morris Bein Phil Rogers Buchanan Dam Bein’s Hall L. C. Watkins Herbert Jones Gene Jones Near Junction H. M. Jones Tommie Harlan and Arthur Bierschwab Harper Maggie Giles J. J. Ides Bender San Antonio Ray Cochran Quemado Valley

Cemetery Fund Seeks More Donations for upkeep

A local cemetery fund lists updated deposits totaling 39.25 with 8.00 carried over from last year, bringing available funds to 47.20 for mowing and weed control. A list of donors includes Home Demonstration club, Mrs S S Stewart, A S Parker, and many others, with reminders to contribute at First State Bank or with Mrs A C Wendel.

Home Demonstration Club S. S. Stewart Parker Allen Gibson Awe Charlie Barrett Frank Staudt Max Lange Oliver Hopl Censssermenenee Carl Oehler L. H. Harper J.J. Rogers Henry Thiele Ida Kneese Re. Taylor Cece Cmnmene Poy Bode Otto Rahe L. D. Nixon R. B. Goff First State Bank A. C. Wendel

Baccalaureate Sermon and Commencement Plans

Rev Ellis Thomas will deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon for Harper High seniors at Baptist Tabernacle on Sunday night May 11. Commencement exercises follow Friday night May 16 at Bein's Hall with Terrell Tremble delivering the commencement address. Doris Ruth Coggeshall is valedictorian and Marie Reese is salutatorian.

Harper High Ellis Thomas the Baptist Tabernacle Bein's Hall Terrell Tremble Doris Ruth Coggeshall Marie Reese

Juniors Seniors Barbecue at Harper High School Event

The Junto and Seniors of Harper High School hosted a barbecue supper honoring the faculty W P A officials from San Antonio the Trustees and their families. A delicious supper was served and all reported a delightful time.

Harper High School W.P.A San Antonio

Anniversary Sale At Fredericksburg Jeweler

The issue features Max W. Staudt announcing an anniversary sale at his Fredericksburg jewelry shop. The ad touts varied stock for school graduations weddings and birthdays with prompt service. Erato Hopf departed Fredericksburg for San Antonio for training while Marty Belle Bein replaced him at the First State Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Stevens visited San Antonio during the weekend.

Max W. Staudt Fredericksburg Erato Hopf San Antonio Marty Belle Bein First State Bank Erato Mrs. Creighton Stevens

Catholic Information on Mary and the Saints

The piece argues Catholics do not worship Mary or the saints as gods, asserting they are creatures dependent on God and that the Communion of Saints links heaven and earth. It rebukes accusations of idolatry and defends reverence for Mary and saints as appropriate to a single God.

Virgin God Mary Earth Satan Heavenly City Father Heaven Purgatory Christ

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