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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1941
Page
5
Mrs A C Wendel is the authorized representative acting as advertising solicitor and collector and subscription collector for the Harper Herald.
At The Palace three men a girl and a dog drift on an iceberg as Arctic currents threaten to overturn their raft. The climactic Mutiny in the Arctic tops a double program with Richard Arjen and Andy Devine. The second feature Trial of the Silver Spur stars Ray Corrigan Dusty King and Alibi Terhune in a ghost town tale with Range Busters style action.
The column promotes Cheers For Miss Bishop starring Martha Scott and William Gargan with a strong cast. It highlights romance drama and suspense set at a midwestern university town as Ella Bishop captivates men led by Gargan Blackmer and Douglas.
A memorial to Texas Highway Patrolmen killed in the line of duty was placed in the Department of Public Safety Headquarters after a Public Safety Commission resolution. It notes eight officers died facing hazards, with two victims shot in 1934 by Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker and six by vehicular accidents. The memorial lists each officer’s service and death dates and includes their photographs.
Mrs Mary E Meyer born in Germany on November 29 1864 died May 6 1941 at her daughter’s home in Fredericksburg aged 76 years 5 months 7 days She married Rev D H Meyer on May 13 1890 and survived by two daughters Lena Sagebiel Margaret Sickjost one son John Meyer six grandchildren and a sister Funeral services were held Tuesday at Beckmann’s funeral home with the Cave Creek Lutheran church choir and the body was sent to Austin then to Smithfield Nebraska for internment
August Schaefer born November 27, 1859 in Fredericksburg died May 12, 1941 at 81 years. He married Pauline Rausch on June 19, 1888. Survived by son Hugo G C Schaefer two grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers Charles and Ferdinand plus other relatives. Rev O Lindenberg led funeral services Wednesday at Schaeffer's funeral home. Interment in Grapetown cemetery.
Miss Nora Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Baker Morris Ranch married Al ton French son of Mr and Mrs R J French Dallas. The ceremony was Saturday May 3 at 38 pm at St Marys rectory San Antonio. Attendants included Miss Leona Baker maid of honor and Joe Rabitam best man. A reception followed in San Antonio. The couple plan to reside in San Antonio.
Miss Clara Oehler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Oehler of Harper and Oscar Albert son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Albert of Alice were quietly married in the bride’s home with Rev. H Ellis Thomas officiating. The bride wore powder blue silk crepe and entered with the groom to Lohengrin Bridal Chorus. A reception followed for close relatives. The couple will reside in Alice.
On Saturday two at Holy Ghost church Nora Boos daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Boos wed Martin Marquardt son of Mrs Lena Marquardt Rev Dr Lindenberg officiated. The ceremony featured organ music by Mrs Lindenberg and a bride in white marquisette with orange blossoms bouquet of Easter lilies and a locket from her parents. A reception and barbecue followed at the bride’s mother home in Listerdale with numerous relatives and friends.
Wet weather invites tomato diseases such as early blight and bacterial spot. A spray mix of calcium arsenate and basic copper sulphate is advised when tomatoes reach 1 to 4 inches, repeated 7 to 10 days apart. Pecan nut case bearers require lead arsenate lime spray under high pressure for effectiveness. Lawn care suggests rhizoctonia control on St Augustine grass with bichloride of mercury spray and nitrite soda top dressing. A wedding at Sisterdale hall ends with a couple planning East Texas honeymoon.
Lindbergh told a Minneapolis audience that Americans are denied the principles of democracy and that the nation is not united. He said the United States should aid England but avoid war, warned against declaring war, and urged national unity through full facts and truth.
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