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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1939
Page
6
Speeding Up 1939 Farm Conservation Payments
College Station reports a new payment process to speed 1939 conservation checks to farmers. About 600,000 Texas farmers will receive funds around October 20, shortening a prior December 33 deadline. The plan rewards farmers who complete soil building tasks such as terracing and cover crops, reducing delays and jams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
AAA
Texas
L. F. Vance
Bosque
Delta
Willamson
Vane
Cor
Vance
School Safety Week in Texas Gains Broad Support
Austin observes School Safety Week from October 3 to November 4 as state groups back a coordinated drive by the Texas Safety Association to cut traffic deaths among school and college age youths. Agent George Clayte cites 283 fatalities and 2819 serious injuries in eight months as proof bumper risks must be tackled, with participation from the State Police and education and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Safety Association
Texas
George Clayte
Exestvtic
Ert Centivng
State Police
State Dept. of Education
Highway Division
Tes Ccrrec
Parents and Teacher
American Leion
Toor Crer
Coryrerer
L.A. Woods
American Legion
Chambers of Commerce
Wheat and cotton price adjustment payments detailed
Reports show rapid delivery of 1989 price adjustment payments with about £21,336,000 reserved for cotton adjustments linked to 1929 wheat and cotton acreage allotments. Statewide safety campaign themes and broadcasts accompany major Texas football games Rice vs Texas and Texas A&M vs Baylor, with public safety officials promoting "Walk safely and drive sanely" across counties and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenet
Terra Farrer” Slinanes
State Office
Girls 4-H Club Notes and Texas Home Lending Trends
Miss Rolf spoke to Rocky Hill and Meusebach 4-H clubs on sewing tool basics and care for boxes. Officers elected at Meusebach, and members listed. Texas homebuilding activity remains steady with Fredericksburg Savings and Loan reporting strong funds inflows and federal insurance backing savings up to 5000 per account. Drive carefully to avoid skids or side swipes.
Radio stars and scheduling notes from the air
Earle Ferris reports on radio selections and cast changes Nan Grey returns as Kathy Marshall while Rudy Vallee exits. The Life and Love of Dr Susan threads comical hay fever gags with Skiddy and Nancy. Everett Gammon teases Mary Mason as they swap jests about red noses. Roger Pryor and Johnny Green are noted with a new baby, Babette. Dave Elman and hobby shows attract steady attendance Myrt and Marge enter their ninth year on air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Susan
Nancy Chandler
Skiddy
Everett Gammon
Mary Mason
Nancy
New Home Construction Loans Rise Across Texas
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock reports Texas home financing shows strong growth with over 2 million dollars in new home loans issued last month and 8.54 million since January 1, aiding 3,173 Texans. Purchases of existing dwellings add 2.122 million for the month and 19 million year to date.
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Texas
Wego
Little Rock
Ark
Federal Home Loan Bank of
Knopp 4-H Club Seams to Gear Up Sewing Box
Mrs. R A Wlett leads Knopp 4 H club at her home on October 17 to collect sewing box essentials including scissors thimble tape measure ruler needles pins memory pad and thread. Members Anita Otillie Kuhlman Louise Kramer Lorene Dora Elsie Leola Dietrich Rose Segner and sponsor Mrs R A Klett attend, Rosa Segner reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Wlett
Knopp
Anita and
Otillie Kuhlmann
Louise Kramer
Lorene
Dora Elsie
Leola Dietrich
Rose Segner
R. A. Klett
Rosa Segner
Stonewall 4-H Members Urged To Equip Sewing Box
Mrs. Benno Eckert told Stonewall 4-H club members at their October 17 meeting to outfit a sewing box with a thimble scissor needles thread tape measure and an empty bag to preserve sharpness. Attendees included Nelda Klier Leola Rusenberger Lorene Zulim Vernell Hahne Isabel Heep Emma Ruebsahm Helen Jacoby Codillia Dirks oroDthy Tierer Virginia Bernice Weinheimer Delrose Burg Dora Vogel and sponsor Mes Eckert. The next gathering is set for November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benno Eckert
Stonewall 4-H Club
Nelda Klier
Leola Rusenberger
Lorene
Zulim and
Vernell Hahne
Isabel Heep
Emma Ruebsahm
Glass is Safe as Bowling Ball Demo Stuns Crowd
At the National Auto Show a 16 pound bowling ball was slammed against a high test safety plate glass pane. The display emphasized safety features on 1940s cars. A young woman crouching behind the glass feared no flying particles despite the tremendous impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lass
Palo Alto 4 H Club Meets At School House
The Palo Alto 4 H Club gathered October 19 1989 at 8 45 a m at the school house. Demonstrations covered sewing box contents including tape measure thimble thread scissors a button box and various needles. Members prepared pink cushion with sheep wool or ground coffee as stuffing. Reporters Flora Lehne and sponsor Miss Selma Arhelger noted attendees Florine Mildred Paula Itz Emmie M Dietrich Louise and Flora Lehne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
4-H Club
Florine
Mildred
Paula Itz
Emmie M
Dietrich
Louise
Flora Lehne
Selma Arhelger
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