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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1942
Page
3
New Travelers Insurance figures show speed dramatically increases costs. At 25 mph a gallon of gas covers 20.4 miles, but only 12.8 miles at 65 mph. Tire wear, oil use, and maintenance rise with speed. per mile costs jump from about 2 cents at 25 mph to nearly 5 cents at 65 mph.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dyer visited Harper on Wednesday. Calvin Kensing to graduate from Harper High School Friday night. Several locals listed as visitors to Harper, Mason, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and Kerrville areas. In family news Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gamel and son visited Mason to see Grandma ill.
A banco party for Margart Kramer's friends was held Sunday afternoon. Elise Fritz won highest and Gertrude Maurer lowest in the event. Later cake sandwiches and punch were served.
Local social page lists visits to the Klein household and relatives including the Kunz and Kramer families. It notes a Fredericksburg trip to be at the bedside of Mrs. Ellis Nixon and reports a Miss Ruby Grona thirteenth birthday with prizes and gifts. Also covers sugar rationing registration forthcoming with home canning provisions under a new amendment.
The opening of Texas general fishing season is set for Monday June 1 as anglers flock to common spots. The article outlines licenses, bag limits, and local sugar rationing notes tied to home canning and wartime rules, with several counties requiring resident fishing licenses and artificial lure licenses for freshwater use.
Ellen Icke, 65, of Gillespie County, has four sons in the U S Armed Forces. Leroy serves in the Air Corps at Luke Field Virginia, Harry drives for the Army at Camp Blanding Florida, Arthur is a Staff Sergeant in the Air Corps at Phoenix Arizona, and Arno recently left for the Army after initially wanting the Navy. Arno was among 29 local draftees departing Fredericksburg for Ft. Sam Houston. The Icke family includes thirteen children, with Walter the eldest killed in 1926, and Louis Icke deceased in 1921. Mrs. Icke currently resides with a daughter in San Antonio.
The Harper Herald announces D. C. Fisher of San Angelo Texas as a candidate for Congress in the 21st District under Democratic primaries and for the November General Election in 1942.
For county offices Sheriff Robert Loth and Treasurer Walter Jenschke run in advance rate notices. Rates for political announcements set on application and payable ahead of publication.
Multiple ads from William Schroeder Jr of Standard Service Co Fredericksburg Texas list For sale 1941 Studebaker Coach 1940 Chevrolet 1 2 Ton Pickup Plymouth 94 door Trunk Sedan 1939 Chevrolet 1 2 Ton Pickup and 1940 Plymouth 2 dr Trunk Sedan all described with good paint tires and motor or upholstery and urging quick response.
County reports warn large losses from coccidiosis in poultry unless steps are taken. Symptoms include pale combs, drooping wings, and reduced appetite in 6 to 8 week old chicks. Prevent with 2 1 2 lb sulfur per 100 lb mash, avoid sulfur in under three week olds, and use sulfur only with sunshine. If infection occurs use 10 percent sulfur for six days then 5 percent for five to six days, with sour milk as an aid. Some labs offer products that replace sulfur during severe outbreaks.
An assortment of public notices from The Radio Post in Fredericksburg Texas. Typewriter repair and overhaul services with parts and rubber platens offered. Listings include Teuschner belts at Felix Maier Machine Shop, dairy cream requests, Schneider's Hatchery baby chicks, and engine cylinder reboring services.
Notice lists about 20 good used cars and trucks of various makes and models sold by William Schroeder Jr Standard Service Co Fredericksburg Texas urging customers to see before buying. Also notes First State Bank of Harper closing on Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis Birthday observances. Subscribe to the Herald.
Job posting for an experienced mechanic skilled with trucks tractors and farm equipment. Immediate promotion to shop foreman if qualified. Requires ownership of personal hand tools. Halm Equipment Company based in Mason Texas.
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