Lindbergh critics spark new round of national debate
A nationwide exchange follows Col Lindbergh’s second speech with Dorothy Thompson Walter Lippmann and Mrs Roosevelt accusing him of anti foreign bias. The piece argues critics rile crowds, cites past figures like Col Billie Mitchell, and warns history may prove Lindbergh’s views prescient. It also covers Culberson’s discharge from the Railroad Commission and calls for civil service protection. The article ends by noting farm accident risks and Red Cross first aid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Col
Billie Mitchell
Army
Col. Lindbergh
Mitchell
Col. Mitchell
Roosevelt
Chicago
Europe
Woodrow Wilson
Culberson
Olin Culberson
Charley Culberson
Railroad Commission
Jerry Sadler
Lon Smith
Sadler
Smith
Texas
Mr. Culberson
Civil Service
Maverick
Quinn
American Red Cross
S. A. Evening News
Indian Summer Origin Recounted By Dr Erl Bates
An article notes the annual debate over Indian summer including timing and folklore. Dr Erl Bates of New York State College of Agriculture shares a Native American perspective linking harvest cadence, autumn warmth, and the Great Spirit sending a second chance termed Indian summer by palefaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erl Bates
New York State College of Agriculture
Indian Folklore That Dr. Bates
Jack Frost
Lazybones
Detroit News
Truth on Communist Intrigue Debated by Dies Committee
The Grit editorial argues that charges of communistic influence before the Dies committee warrant scrutiny. It warns against assuming guilt, notes the lack of complete public testimony, yet suggests some claims may contain truth amid calls to uncover spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dies
Secret Police
Dies Committee
Washington
The Pen Supersedes the Sword in European Conflict
A cleaving tone describes a shift in tactics as diplomacy gains ground amid ongoing European hostilities. Leaders debate the value of ink over blade while public sentiment weighs peace prospects against wartime resolve.
Red Cross Membership Meeting Planned for Monday
A. D. Stahl announces a county wide Red Cross membership meeting for Monday at 7 30 P M in the district court room of the new Court House Fredericksburg Public Schools Supt S H Smyre will explain Red Cross functions Mecklenburg lodge Sons of Herman hosts Stiftungsfest dance Sunday night Nov 12 Texas Playboys provide music Public invited Also notes of local trips and visits including W O Grosenbach and V A Hopf returning from New Mexico and Edwin Hopf visiting Kerrville plus J A Peril visiting the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Stahl
Gillespie County Red Cross Organization
New Court House
S. H. Smyre
Fredericksburg
Red Cross
Mecklenburg Lodge
Sons of
Herman
Texas Playboys
Church Notice Attracts Parishioners This Sunday
Church notice lists H. H. Fairchild as Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester as Baptist Training Union Director. Sunday School begins at 10 00 a m. Everyone is welcome at the church.
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H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday School holds at 2 00 p m every Sunday. Preaching at 3 00 p m on the second third and fourth Sundays. Epworth League and singing on the same Sundays at 6 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Catholic Church Mass Schedule and Reading Club Notice
Mass times listed for Sundays and major feasts with 8 30 and 10 o clock services. Sunday School and societies meet after the 10 o clock mass. Reading Club resumes next Sunday Nov 5 with film strips and pictures at 1 30 pm in the Church Hall. Open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Club
Harper Presbyterian Church Services November 5 1989
Harper Presbyterian Church invites attendance for Sunday School at 10 a m directed by Chas Whitewood and preaching by Pastor A W Yell at 11 a m and 7 p m.
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Whitewood
St James Lutheran Church to Resume Services Sunday
After a three month absence the local pastor Walter C Probst will again conduct services at St James Lutheran Church this Sunday. Sunday School at 10 a m followed by an English service at 11 a m. A cordial invitation is extended to all members and friends.
War aims fail to meet accepted standards says senator
Six weeks of struggle yield no clear war aims and diplomacy dominates. The piece notes Senator Borah calling the conflict a sham and delusion while attributing major shifts to diplomatic moves rather than battlefield victories. It argues the outcome is shaped by alliances involving Hitler Stalin England France and Turkey.
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Europe
Borah
England
France
Adolf Hitler
Stalin
Russia
Germany
Herr Hitler
Turkey
Atlantic
Lower Colorado power cuts aid 20000 Central Texans
Austin October 30. Low cost Lower Colorado River Authority power becomes a reality for about 20 000 Central Texans. Rate cuts apply to rural towns and small communities across 16 counties formerly served by Texas Power and Light. The new minimum bill is 1 25 and residential rates vary 4 to 7 mills per kilowatt hour as consumption rises.
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Austin
Colorado River Authority
Texas Power and Light Company
Cong
Lyndon 3B. Johnson
L.C.R.A
Colorado River
Authority
Johnson
Lc.r.a
Il.c.r.a
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Lower
Colorado River Electric Cooperative
Center Point
Legion
Johnson City
Lometa
Bertram
Buda
Manor
Martindale
Liberty Hill
Plum
West Point
Marble Falls
Blanco
Winchester
Paige
Lincoln
Ellinger
Fayetteville
Warrenton
New Uml
Burton
Carmine
Chapel Hill
Industry
Ingram
Hunt
Evant
Uhlland
Dale
Cedar Park
Leander
Mendoza
Niederwald
Reedville
Wimberley
Redwood
Staples
Lytton Springs
Red Rock
Rockne
Seawillow
McMahon
Manheim
Round Top
Zionsville
Long Point
Gay Hill
Muellersville
Phillipsburg
Kinney
Maxwell
San Saba
Lampasas
Liano
Burnet
Kerr
Fayette
Travis
Hays
Caldwell, Lee
Bastrop
Washington
Guadalupe
Colorado
Home Demonstration Club Plans November Demonstrations
The Home Demonstration Club sets demonstrations for November 18, including a youth bed mattress making session at Mrs. J. T. Glass and a frame garden construction at Mrs. Fred Wedekind. Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart leads both events open to members and interested locals. A noon covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Glass precedes the tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
J. T. Glass
Fred Wedekind
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Council Elects Officers For Ensuing Year
The county home demonstration council elected new officers for the next year at the regular meeting held in the county home demonstrator's office on Saturday October 28. Mrs R T Laurence was named chairman Mrs Robert Klett vice chairman and Mrs Otto Dittmar secretary treasurer. The group reported the commissioners court approved screening the laboratory in the agricultural building and noted the Ball far contest results. Twenty seven 4 H girls were named as club pin recipients and Miss Stewart urged all committees to submit final reports at the next meeting. Six clubs were represented with nine members and two visitors present. The council scheduled a 2 pm November 25 meeting in the home demonstration agent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Home Demonstration Council
County Home
R. T. Laurence
Robert Klett
Otto Dittmar
Mesdames Benno Eckert
Commissioners Court
Stewart
Fairchilds Visit Harper as Valley Vegetables Prolific
Mr and Mrs L W Fairchild of Quemada Valley visit relatives in Harper this week and report favorable valley conditions with plentiful vegetables this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W Fairchild
Quemada Valley
Harper
Cloud Cr�te N hosts visit from Cottle and Fox Farm
Mr and Mrs Jag Aghav Cottle and Howard Cottle plan a visit to the silver fox farm near Cloud Croft. The trip aims to tour the facilities and meet the owners, with travel details noted for local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jag Aghav Cottle
Howard Cottle
Cloud Crete N
Aes
Toy
Mason Youths Win By Using Common Sense Not Tricks
Mason youths win cattle show with practical feeding and pen management. County Agent Frank Newsom explains the Grote 4 H Club routine includes shade arbor microclimate, automatic feeders, knee high fence rail to protect hair coat, and a balanced diet of corn barley oats sweet feeds and cotton seed screenings with rotations every 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
Frank Newsom
Oliver Grote
Grote
Fort Worth
Newsom
Grote Pens
Heart Attack Fatal To Prominent Citizen
Otto Kolmeier prominent Fredericksburg hardware businessman died suddenly Thursday morning at 11. He was 68 years, 8 months and 12 days old and suffered a heart attack at his East Main Street shop. He leaves a widow and two children Mrs. Henry Lochte and Walter Kolmeier of Fredericksburg. Funeral services Saturday at 2 P M from Schaetter's Funeral Home to City Cemetery with Rev Lindenberg officiating.
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Otto Kolmeier
Fredericksburg
East Main Street
Henry Lochte
Walter Kolmeier
Schaetter
City Cemetery
Lindenberg
Henry Schaefer Dies At Age Of 85
Henry Schaefer proprietor of the Schaefer House and Cafe died Thursday at 12 45 PM after a prolonged illness. He was 85 years 9 months and 24 days old and was born in Germany before immigrating to America at age two and a half. Burial Friday at 2 PM from Schaetter's Funeral Home with the berg officiating. Mrs Romilda Petermann attended the PTA Carnival Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schaefer
Schaefer
Germany
America
Schaetter
Lindenberg
Knopp H D Club Elects Officers At Fall Meeting
Knopp Home Demonstration Club members elected new officers at a meeting held October 24 at Miss Estha Barsch's home. Officers include President Mrs. Max Kunz and Vice President Mrs. Edwin Durst with other posts filled by Mrs. Eddie Kramer, Mrs. Edward Itz, Mrs. R. A. Klett, Louise Krammer, and Mrs. Rheinhold Beyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. Lucas
Knopp Home Demonstration Club
Meebers
Estha Barsch
Max Kunz
Edwin Durst
Eddie Kramer
Edward Itz
R. A. Klett
Louise Krammer
Rheinhold Beyer
Eddie Schaefer
Esther Barsch
Mesdames Fd. Lucas
Rheinhold Oehler
Erwin Durst
Tillie Mohr
Estha Barach
Louise Kramer
Fred Oehler
Gus. Barsch
Weleggie
Parle’s Untold Decline Cited in Local Account
Fragmentary OCR notes show a brief report on L Parle’s reduced status and public concern. The text hints at a decline in property or estate matters but is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or locations for full context.
When You And I Are Hallowed on Carnival Dead
A discussion piece contrasts Catholic beliefs on purgatory with Protestant views. It urges readers to pray for departed souls and to ask Catholic friends to remember them in prayers, offering a sample note from St. Anthony's Church Discussion Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Hell
St. Anthony's Church
Chili And Tamale Supper At St Mary's School
St Mary's School Auxiliary hosts chili and tamale supper in the school basement on Wednesday evening November 8 starting at 6 p.m. Menu includes sandwiches cake coffee and homemade candy with various forms of entertainment. Everyone invited to attend and enjoy food and fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's School
St. Mary’s School
Cadets Prepare to Earn Wings at Randolph Field Texas
Flying Cadets begin final training at Randolph Field Texas to test parachute use and ground skills before earning wings. Ground drills and jump practice are outlined as part of the air corps program for new pilots and instructors.
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Randolph Field
Texas
Reem
Bam
Community group thanks donors for dinner and carnival
The Harper P.T.A. and Board of Trustees express gratitude to all who contributed to and supported their dinner and Hallowe'en carnival held last Saturday. Officials Mr. W. E. Fletcher Mrs. W. Fletcher and board members Otto Rake E. C. Larkin and Pete Daethge led the efforts with additional business in Kerrville on Monday.
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Harper P.T. A
Doris Whitworth
Charles Donald Smith
Duchesses
Eula Lee Sylvester
Raymond Parker
Doris Hopf
Freddie Tatsch
Janice Harper
Robert Kensing
Bonnie Lee Walker
Max Wayne Hopf
Antoinette Parker
la von Parker
Ronny Casper
Wyatt Lennon
Hazel Anderegg
Elmer Lange
Harold Boyd Smith
Perry Casper
Tommy Harlan
Vola Dell Sageser
Joan Kaiser
T. F. Hoffman, Jr
Crowner
Hubert Rahe
P.T. A
Board of Trustees
Fiedler’s
Chas, Rein
Otto Rahe
Floyd's
Pete Baethge
Wallace Brown
Sageser
Texaco
Red
Max Lange
Sinclair
City Drug
Fred Wedekind
Red & White
Nobert
Kary
Cloud
Anderegg
Conoco
Handy Andy
Schreiner’s
Fredericksburg
City Beauty Shop
Patnee Theater
Radio Post
Red and White
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Fredericksburg Dairy Products
Main Beauty Shop
Loth and Land
Hill Country
Humble Oil Refining Co
Kraus [Bottling
Lochte Storage & Commision Co
Woerner Warehouse
Sinclair Co
Sunset Station
City Fruit Market
Central Drug Store
Robert Blum
Woerner Grocery
McDonald Studio
Alex Maier
City Cafe
City Tire Store
Independent Station
Quality Cash
Collins Co
Handy-Andy
Knopp & Metzger
Kiehne
Frank Hamnish
Anna Gold
Juenke
Schoenewolf
Schroeder Bros
Piggly Wiggly
Schneider
E. C. Larkin
Pete J. Daethge
Otto Rake
Kerrville
Bryan Birt Leaves Retanday Ene Port Arthur
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Bryan Birt departed Retanday Ene located in Port Arthur with unclear details. The truncated text mentions Teses and a vague departure context, offering no further facts or dates.
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Bryan Birt
Port Arthur
Teses
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W. O. Grosenbacher
V. A. Hopf
New Mexico
Edwin Hopf
J. A. Peril
Our City
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Harper Methodist Church
St. James Lutheran Church
Walter C. Probst
S.C.R.A
Lyndon Johnson
Harper Club
Klein
W. J. Goodson
W. H. Stevens
Edwin Dittmar
Alby Frederick
L. A. Stevens
H. L. Stevens
W. R. , Peril
Vat Rogers
J. O. Stevens
I. A Stevens
W H Stevens
J. E. Grinland
Council
Mason
Bill Gray
Romilda Petermann
Frank Nixon
Rev. Nixon
L. D. Nixon
Nixon
Ieverybody
Louis Grosenbacher
Charles Coffey
N. A. ‘Thurman
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