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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
10
The piece argues Roosevelt’s May speech hid truths about war risk and America's role. It claims his rhetoric misleads the public, warns that defending democracy costs billions, and questions pacifist labels while urging stronger national defense against Germany and its allies.
Irene Bernhard won the five dollar Senior Essay prize for The Vereins Kirche. Rita Molberg took second with An Historical Landmark of Gillespie County. Mary Virginia Stevens of Harper claimed the junior prize of two dollars and a half for Stories the Andirons Tell. Five one dollar awards went to Dorothy Ann Hahn Ruby Jung Florence Thomas Theresa Walter and Joanne Weinheimer for various essays. Fifty eight other essays will be filed in the Museum.
The Garden Club hosts a Flower Show at Peter's Hall this Saturday and Sunday May 18 and 19. Public hours are 2 to 9 p m Saturday and 2 to 6 p m Sunday. Members met Friday to finalize arrangements and promote public support as new features and abundant displays promise appeal.
Petitions seek consolidation with Harper Independent School District. County Judge Henry Hirsch orders elections at Klein Branch and Harper schools for May 25. Noxville in Kimble County may vote same day, while Klein Branch covers nine square miles and Noxville eight. Also reports on 1939 and 1940 Agricultural Conservation payments totaling 161885.44 with 1313 checks issued and growing participation.
The Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods Fredericksburg Conference holds its quarterly meeting at Klaerner's Park on Sunday May 19 starting 1 30 p m The event invites all Lutherans with Herman Ochs as possible afternoon speaker A round table discussion led by Rubin Bernhard follows a social hour with sandwiches coffee and lemonade provided for pastors and families
Mrs Teresa Tobin returned home Wednesday after a several week visit with her daughter Mrs Roy Roberts and family in Ozona. She reports that the Ozona community welcomed her visit and that she enjoyed time with relatives.
The F F A boys staged a mare simeken roast Tuesday night with invitations sent to their girls. The lively event featured humor and camaraderie among members.
Miss Alma Oehler daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Oehler of Harper became the bride of Lester Land son of Henry Land of Junction in a candle light ceremony at the Methodist Church Center Point Rev H Ellis Thomas officiated An improvised altar of lilies ferns and larkspur provided the setting Music included Lohengrin Bridal Chorus and I Love You Truly The bride wore blue lace with white accessories and sweet pea corsage A reception followed in the parsonage Out of town attendants included Henry Land Bill Herbst and children Suzanne Mosser Laura Oehler They plan to live in Alice Texas for a few months before returning to Mr Land's ranch home
Harry Owens of the Royal Hawaiians explains real grass skirts are made from ti leaves and perish in a week. Four hula dancers Odetta Iolani Leilani Kahookahi Kahala Mapuana Helen Mapuana perform in authentic attire on screen. The film also features a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W C Probst and a vocal duet by Harrison and Mrs Delima.
Seventh grade students will read a school closing program at Bein Hall Thursday night. Exercises will be held graduation on Friday night in Bein Hall.
Mrs A H Harper visited her alter Mrs Fred Nabers in Kerrville on Wednesday.
The Harper 4H Girls met at the Harper School House on May 8. Miss Alberta Martin led a discussion on canning and distributed booklets. Mary Virginia Stevens rejoined the group while June Bode and others attended. next meeting set at Mrs. R. L. Stevens.
Miss Elberta Martin led the Harper Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler’s home on May 9. Plans for a Harper center with Klein Branch and possibly others were discussed along with garden and food product bulletins. A Rally Day was scheduled and the next meeting set for May 23 at 8 p m at Mrs. Pete Baethge’s home with husbands invited. several members and visitors attended.
The Morris Ranch Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Otta Grona's home on May 10. Miss Martin demonstrated a Texas Ventilated Pantry and discussed Food Production, Daily Meal, and Food Preservation Plans. The next meeting is set for June 14 at Mrs. Alfred Heimann's home.
State Game Fish and Oyster Commission approves a free showing of the wildlife conservation film “Wild Life” at Fredericksburg High School auditorium on Saturday night May 25 at 8 pm. Lions Club sponsors the event and invites the public to attend. Nearby residents Harry Gartrell and Herman Harper attended the First State Bank meeting. John Whitewood and family visited Kerrville.
Mrs. A C Wendel and her daughter Esther visited the home of Mr Y, sharing a cordial afternoon and light conversation in a quiet neighborhood setting.
Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr and a mall son visited Mr and Mrs Homer Lee Steven Sunday. Mr and Mrs Milton Dyer were visitors in Kerrville Wednesday.
In a syndicated piece, Carter cites Pope Pius XII on war’s ruin and quotes an elderly German mother urging peace. The author argues Americans should demand a public vote before any war and questions leaders’ devotion to democracy overseas.
A year old group named National Legion of the Mothers of America campaigns to keep the United States out of war. The mothers urge all Americans to oppose involvement, honor motherhood, and defend democracy, liberty, and peace by organizing against war and safeguarding national security.
The Works Progress Administration opens a week of open houses May 20 to 26 in Gillespie County. Projects include Sewing Room led by Mrs. Nannie L Striegler, Records Project under A J Kneese, County Social Worker Miss Johanna Ludwig, and the Federal Surplus Commodities program managed by kd Bierschwale. Visitors can view displays from 8 a m to 4 p m daily, with special hours May 23 and May 25. Public invited to inspect professional, clerical, and non construction WPA work at the Old Court House and Agriculture Building.
A Tyler man Shantour Shandtour was abducted near Boerne by 22-year-old Wallace Power who forced him to withdraw and strip, stealing 223 dollars. Power was arrested in Kerrville. the 1938 Ford was recovered nearby and 77 dollars were recovered with Power.
A one act play titled Mon day Morning will be presented at the Baptist church Sunday evening May 19 at 8 p m. Everyone is cordially invited.
Jack Roberts of Johnson City visited relatives in Harper on Monday, spending time with family and catching up during the trip.
The line speaks to securing prosperity and happiness for their beloved children and country, emphasizing a hopeful outlook and dedication to future generations. It reflects a paternal or communal resolve to foster better lives through national well‑being and family welfare.
Twenty six Milwaukee men have formed a Matt Talbot discussion club at St Anthony's Church in Harper Texas after overcoming drink. They pledge total abstinence, promote Catholic reform, and aim to support wages with cooperative homes while encouraging others to seek Christ. The group centers at the Catholic Worker house of hospitality and plans outreach for self support and faith.
Standings show Comfort and Caton S both at 4 1 with 800 and 800 margins respectively. Stonewall 6 8 2 600 trails Willow City 4 1 8 260, Harper 0 56 000. Results last Sunday: Comfort 7 Stonewall 4 Harper 1 Carter's 9. Next Sunday: Carter's at Stonewall Willow City at Harper Comfort off day.
Three year old Raleigh Leroy Henderson died at night after being mauled by a pet bulldog in Kermit. Fire Chief Clyde White and two bystanders freed the dog from the youth as he fought for life. The child, grandson of Raleigh Sharp, had previously played with the animal while in the care of another family.
Members of the Firemen's Association of the Central Texas District will convene in Llano on Sunday May 19. About twelve members from Fredericksburg will attend. The day includes a morning business session and officer elections followed by afternoon intercity contests.
The parish announces Sunday Masses at 9 30 with additional 8 and 9 80 on third Sundays and feast days. Weekday bells at 730 with Mass to follow. May 19 observance with Masses at 8 and 930 and eve sermon at 8. Father Wolf preaches in German at 8. Corpus Christi May 26 masses at 8 and 930 with ... sacrement procession.
The Friendly Church lists Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Services at 11 a m and Evening worship at 7 p m led by Pastor Frank Nixon.
Harper Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 2 00 pm each Sunday. Preaching at 3 00 pm on the second, third and fourth Sundays. Epworth League and singing at 6 45 pm on the second, third and fourth Sunday nights.
Walter C. Probst is pastor. Sunday school and Bible class meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9 30 a m Divine Worship at 10 30 am English service on the 1st Sunday and German on the 3rd Sunday Confirmation instruction Saturdays at 9 am Luther League meets 2nd Sunday at 7 30 pm Women’s Missionary Society gathers on the 4th Wednesday at 2 pm.
The sequence of lectures includes Dr. L. B. Keyser and Dr. J. H. Perry on Tuesday, Dr. L. W. Feller on Thursday, and Dr. W. Keidel on Monday covering heat exhaustion sun stroke and poisons. Dr. H. G. Pfeiffer will lecture on unconsciousness and heart failure with 87 students enrolled.
St Marys School will close St Josephs Hall on Thursday May 23 for graduation exercises at 8:00 p m. Twelve seniors Milchie Danz Sophie Ersch Aurelia Hartmann Virginia Lang Margaret Kruse Hugo Meurer Werner Meurer R dy Leifeste Mary Ella Stehl Rita Molberg Louise Rosen Adele Turrentine and thirty four grammar grade students will receive diplomas. The program for the evening is arranged as follows.
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