Harper Herald Ownership Statement 1940
The Harper Herald weekly in Harper Texas submits ownership details for October 1 1940. Harold Dietel declares he is the owner and provides management information as required by federal law.
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1940
Page
1
The Harper Herald weekly in Harper Texas submits ownership details for October 1 1940. Harold Dietel declares he is the owner and provides management information as required by federal law.
The notice lists publisher and editor Harold Dietel of Harper Texas and notes ownership details and stockholders. It cites sworn statements of ownership and security holders, with a 1940 sworn date and official seals, followed by church news reporting Rev Ellis Thomas of Center Point preaching part time at Harper Methodist church.
Austin reports the REA Farm Electric Equipment Show promotes cleaner milk handling and higher dairy profits through on farm electricity. Demonstrations in Bertram Johnson City and Giddings showcase sterilizers cream separators coolers and electric refrigerators for farm use plus cooking laundry and bathroom fixtures. Officials Miss Oneta Liter D L Grant Evelyn Bloome Dan W Teare and others present cost of electric power and benefits to farmers.
Miss Eula Lee Sylvester of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Sylvester. Mrs David Schmidt and sons of the White Bluff community visited in Harper Tuesday evening. Joe Dean Dunham Lynn Taylor and Richard Walker, all of San Marcos, were weekend visitors in Harper.
In a posthumous message to the American people, the late Gov James Stephen Hogg urged preserving democratic ideals and backing a Constitutional Amendment to limit presidential administrations to two terms, aligning with the tradition against extended authority.
State health officer Dr Geo W Cox urges measures to avoid colds. He recommends a fit body and simple nourishing foods like eggs milk fruits and vegetables, plus plenty of water. Dress for weather stay warm and use warm bed clothes when needed to counter damp chilly homes.
A favorite screen actress inspires a magazine fashion pick. The dress favors simplicity with high necklines and horizontal tucks, large flap pockets from sleeve seams, and a self belt secured by four flat gold buttons. Sleeves create a smooth-shouldered look, available in lovebird blue wool crepe or leather-tan shade.
State Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall noted changing views on fire incidents in the United States. He contrasted modern perceptions with pre war Europe where arson was assumed and responsibility shifted. in France damages to neighbors could fall on the property owner, and in Germany investigations followed fires.
A Minneapolis-Moline Jeen Type 2 tractor demonstrates extreme mobility by climbing a 28 inch oak, crossing fallen timber, and navigating rough terrain. It turns within 20 feet, hooks a heavy gun by a pintle, climbs 40 percent grades with five tons, and uses anti slip, independent brakes. Production could begin in 90 days based on standard parts and mass production.
He could not prove in court the next day that he had taken every reasonable precaution. He was fined and ordered to repay the city for the unnecessary use of the fire department.
Mr and Mrs Jeff Richardson and their children will depart Thursday for Lexington. Mrs J M Roberts was a pleasant caller at the home of Mr and Mrs J P Coppedge on Monday.
Mrs Charlie Wolfmueller Kathryn Wolfmueller and Mrs Helen Wicksson with daughter Bevlyn Ann of Kerrville visited the C W Granville home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Tommie Harlan and children spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Floyd Casper.
Mr and Mrs Fr Floyd and Miss Abbie Conk were visitors at Buchanan Dam on Sunday, with a brief appearance noted in local society circles.
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