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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
7
Henry H. Houy announces candidacy for Gill Espie County clerk. Aged 36, he has lived here since 1911, and is the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Houy.
Mr Houy holds a life time high school teachers certificate earned through work at the University of Texas and San Marcos Teachers College. He taught in Gillespie county for ten years at Eckert Fredericksburg Public Schools and Doss before four years in Fredericksburg's automobile business. He seeks voter support in the general November election citing education and experience as qualifications.
Austin Texas April 29 The State Highway Commission announced the 1941 license plates will be made by the State Prison System. Passenger car plates will be black with gold numerals while truck plates will be gold with black numerals. The three and a half million plates require careful preparation and constant inspection for visibility and durability.
A total of 83 persons have enrolled in Red Cross First Aid Classes conducted under local doctors three nights a week in May. Classes meet in the commissioners court room at the Gillespie County Courthouse. attendance is free and open to the public.
Erwin Woerner announces the completion of a 60 by 100 fireproof wool and mohair storage building adjoining his existing warehouse on South Lincoln Street. The new structure stores 500000 pounds of wool, doubling handling capacity for a 1 million pound seasonal total alongside the older facility.
Directors of the Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association met in regular session Monday and admitted 22 new members. Two or three former members sought reinstatement but could not due to age limits. the rule may be raised at the July annual meeting. The association has paid all death claims promptly, with two more pending proof of death, and reports 64 new members in the last three months as it grows in numbers and prestige. Citizens may consult Henry Hardin or Joe Heep for information.
An advertising notice offers a 1937 Buick four door sedan with radio and heater. The seller lists Walter Hollmig of Fredericksburg Texas as the contact for viewing or purchase.
A dinner was hosted Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Whitewood to honor Mr. Whitewood on his 79th birthday. Guests included Mrs. A. C. Wendel and daughter Esther, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopf and son Erato, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Harper.
The fragment mentions Harper enjoying a picnic at the Hil mar Lott ranch with Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Larkin present. The dinner included sandalshas and linen items, referenced in the brief notice.
At the club meeting last Thursday with Adele Scarborough absent, Doris Whitworth presided. Plans were set for a June 5 rally day and a June 19-20 encampment. Mrs Isiuss introduced Miss Bill Brown as co sponsor through the school year end and into summer meetings. Twelve members attended.
At a Klein branch meeting on May 1 hosted by Mrs. Dan Wiley, Miss Marion led a discussion on a ventilated pantry and food preservation. Mrs. W. J. Goodson won a names contest. Mrs. Homer Lee Stevens was elected Short Course representative. members pledged items for Rally Day and voted to exhibit at the event.
The Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club met Friday April 26 at Mrs. S. W. Byrd’s home. After a recreation program, president Mrs. Byrd led the business session. Mrs. Oliver Rabke spoke on farm electrical safety and proper rules, including wiring, grounding, and avoiding wet hands. Mrs. Alf. C. Heimann discussed pest control, and the group planned to reconvene May 10 at Mrs. Otto Grona’s home.
Palo Alto 4 H Club met at the schoolhouse May 3 at 8 00 am for a canning demonstration. The lesson covered steam pressure canners, water bath method, tomato processing, and proper sealing techniques. Members present included Frieda Vorauer Lorine Mildred Paula Itz Emmie Mae Dietrich Louise Flora Lehne and agent Miss Martin.
After the May 3 meeting Miss Martin outlined Rally plans and assigned a skit on good posture. She scheduled an encampment date change due to interference with Home Demonstration Clubs. Muriel Wiemers later helped review the skit with the group.
Fragmentary text notes a terse local notice mentioning Geed and Pisne for Sele, with unclear references to individuals and a box number.
The Harper P T A announced a May 13 meeting at 2 p m to orient children entering school next September with a film and an intro to a normal school day. Incoming officers were installed by Mrs. Fred Mathisen with corsages given, and health nurse Louise Stanford outlined the May 18 Round-Up details.
Mrs. Leone O Donnell of Ranger, a rare woman oil operator, describes growing up around the Drake well, taking over her family’s producing properties, and facing high taxes. She argues oil funds Texas schools and state revenue, urging taxpayers not to hurt the industry with heavy taxes.
Wm. Petmecky Gillespie county tax assessor collector and Milton Durst city collector left Monday to attend the annual state tax assessor and collectors convention in San Angelo this week. Petmecky and Durst expect to return Thursday evening and be in their office Friday morning. Al Jenschke an assistant deputy tax collector assumed charge of all duties in the office during their absence.
The U S Marine Corps plans a summer recruitment push and asks local postmasters to distribute enlistment forms and brochures. Applicants submit at the Dallas recruiting station for review and possible final enlistment after examination. Newly enlisted Marines head to San Diego for training. The program seeks high quality volunteers to uphold a storied, efficient force.
Fredericksburg firm Stehling Electric Co offers Superfex and Electrolux refrigerators and battery radios among other appliances in Texas listings.
A Navy Recruiting Service representative will be at the Kerrville Post Office in Texas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 27, 1940. Anyone interested in enlisting or seeking information about Navy enlistment should visit during those hours where the recruiter will be present.
Wm Kaiser sustained a deep arm cut while operating a motor wood saw last week. He is reported to be recovering but briefly hospitalized for treatment and observation.
Rep Hamilton Fish of New York introduces a joint resolution requiring a public vote before Americans or aliens can be drafted for overseas service if Congress declares war or declares a national emergency with potential foreign conflict. The proposal would not block war but would reserve to the people the final decision on compulsory service abroad.
The Binghamton New York board of education moves against Harold Rugg's so called social science texts citing subversive content. Critics argue the material pushes communism and misstates American opportunity while urging legislative or Dies Committee scrutiny.
A 50 year old Italian man Antonio Tamburro regains sight after three years of blindness following a railway accident. He prayed daily at Caserta Cathedral near Naples and, after Mass, his vision was restored prompting widespread belief in a miracle of grace. Medical experts had declared he would never see again.
Harper FFA joined district leaders in Kerrville for a Hill Country Leadership Contest with Kerrville Medina Bandera Center Point Boerne Blanco Johnson City among attendees. Delegates from Harper included T. F. Hoffman Hubert Rahe Robert Kensing Charles Coggeshall Orville Gammenthaler and J. T. Glass.
Stonewall leads the standings with 48 games played and a .750 record. Carter’s, Willow City, Comfort, and Harper follow with varying wins and losses. Last Sunday results show Carter’s 20 over Willow City 4 and Comfort 12 over Harper 2. Next Sunday schedule: Stonewall at Comfort and Harper at Carter’s. Willow City has an off day.
Dorman D. Sell reports 110 applications filed for the cotton mattress project. Eligible residents should apply now with a goal of about 90 more applications by May 20. Government provides cotton and ticking. families supply needles and thread and work under supervision. Local force ordered 12 bales of cotton and 120 yards ticking to cover 90 mattresses, with a second order planned after another 90 applications.
At the Fredericksburg Livestock Exchange on Wednesday approximately 75 cattle 100 goats 50 sheep 25 hogs and a few horses were sold. Principal sellers included Elmer Huffman James Evers R R Jackson Wiley Murray and R R Brehmer with buyers Duecker Gerfus and Simon Burg. Total sales reached about 2000 dollars and auctioneers Jack Whitehead and J M Bevans reported roughly 98 percent of stock shown was sold.
Petitions in Klein Branch and Harper school districts call for a election to consolidate the two districts into a single unit. The move seeks unified administration and potential efficiency gains for students and taxpayers. Local officials have not set a date.
Mrs. E O Larkin departed for Abilene on Wednesday, leaving her home and family behind.
The church announces Sunday Masses at 9 30 with extra masses on the third Sunday and feast days at 8 and 9 30. Weekday bells ring 7 30 with Mass immediately after. Mother's Day is May 12 with Sodality events for mothers. Next Sunday May 10 the Young People’s Sodality hosts a mothers and St Ann’s Society party at 1 30 pm. May 19 the Parish observes Day of Adoration with Masses at 8 and 9 30 and a closing sermon at 8 pm.
The Friendly Church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. morning service at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m. Pastor Frank Nixon oversees Sunday School at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. on the second through fourth Sundays. Epworth League and singing occur 6:45 p.m. on those Sundays.
Sunday school and Bible class meet 9 30 a m on 1st and 3rd Sundays Divine Worship at 10 30 English service on the 1st Sunday German on the 8th Sunday Confirmation class Saturdays at 9 a m Luther League meets 7 30 p m on the 2nd Sunday Women's Missionary Society gathers 2 p m on the 3rd Wednesday
Lor etta Young co stars with Ray Milland in The Doctor Takes a Wife at the Rialto Theatre Kerrville. The Columbia comedy centers on a young physician who dislikes career women and a writer who extols spinsterhood with a lively supporting cast including Reginald Gardiner Gail Patrick and Edmund Gwenn.
The Farmer's League meets at 8 p m on Thursday May 16 in Catholic Hall and Dorman will discuss farm and ranch developments. Members are urged to attend and all others may join. officers have ordered informative topics and calendar the date May 16.
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