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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1940

Page

2

Tarzan and the Green Goddess at The Palace Friday

Tarzan and the Green Goddess heads a double bill at The Palace on Friday and Saturday November 15 16 with a notorious Guatemala jungle adventure and a record breaking ocean storm sequence. Thundering Frontier with Charles Starrett and Sons of the Pioneers appears as the second feature.

Tarzan Guatemala Central America Tarzan and the Green Goddess Charles Starertt Sons of the Pioneers

Third Finger Left Hand brings Loy and Douglas to stage

Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas star in a romantic comedy of a marriage mix up. Loy invents a mythical husband for business reasons and Douglas plays the role to thwart rivals. They bond as she schemes and he learns the truth, ending in love.

Myrna Loy Melvyn Douglas Myrna Douglas

Dr Kildaire Goes Home at local theater

Lew Ayres Lionel Barrymore and John Shelton join to launch a country town clinic and revive community life. The program features Capital City a MGM short and the musical Strike Up The Band with Mickey Rooney Judy Garland and June Preisser showing school band antics and vintage tunes.

Dr. Kildaire Lew Ayres Lionel Barrymore John Shelton T-Ke Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer Capital City Washington, D. C Mickey Rooney Judy Garland June Preisser Judy

American policy must favor agriculture for lasting security

The author argues that America remains an agricultural nation and that industriality has eroded farmer security. Taxation and policy favor industry over farming have caused foreclosures, surpluses, and social strain, demanding a fundamentals shift toward agriculture as the core of economic policy for lasting national security.

America

Fish breaks man's leg on Texas coast fishing trip

Dr. G. W. Wentz of Harlingen was injured when a large red fish on the Mexican coast tripped him, sending him down a 30 foot embankment. Companions brought him to Harlingen for treatment. The incident was recounted to Corpus Christi Times by his son Bill Wentz.

Texas G. W. Wentz Harlingen Corpus Christi Times Bill Wentz Wentz Mexican

John S Whitewood and E R Brown Visit Junction on Friday

John S Whitewood and E R Brown made a business trip to Junction on Friday for an on site inquiry and meetings with local partners.

John S. Whitewood E. R. Brown Junction

Radio contest stars Whiteman with Gershwin hit

A lively radio contest features Paul Whiteman in person with performances of Nobody and other modern hits. June Preisser mimics Anna Held while Mickey provides a comic drum solo and pranks. The climax centers on a winning rendition of Strike Up the Band on Wednesay and Thursday, November 20 and 31.

Mickey June Preisser Anna Paul Whiteman Gershwin

Mincemeat Pies Shine At Thanksgiving Table

A festive note extols warm mince pies as the crowning touch for Thanksgiving. Small, fragrant desserts bake in flaky piecrusts, using homemade mincemeat or packaged variety with Spry shortening for easy, quick prep.

Mince Pie Craft with Spry Piecrust Method

A recipe for making six individual mince pies using Spry pie crust and mincemeat. Steps include rolling, cutting decorative tops for steam, assembling in tins, sealing edges, brushing with milk, and baking at 423 F for about 30 minutes. Mixing ratios for Spry crust and flour, salt, and water guidance are given.

Iturbi to Open Friends of Music Series in San Antonio

The first recital in the Friends of Music at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium features Jose Iturbi, Spanish pianist, on Wednesday evening the 20th. The program will include major composers and the series also features Heifetz, Eddy, Crooks, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Reservations available through Mrs. James E. Devoe at the St. Anthony Hotel. Local items note Erato Hopf visiting Fredericksburg, and Mr and Mrs Whitewood, Mr and Mrs Bein, and Chester Mose with family visiting or traveling in Fredericksburg on Tuesday.

Friends of Music San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Jose Iturbi Iturbi San Antonio Jascha Heifetz Nelson Eddy Richard Crooks St. Louis

Winners in National Bowling Contests Highlight Open Play

The Red Crown Open Play Bowling Carnival awards top prizes in six classifications for the first weekly nationwide contest ending December 7 1940. Winners include Mrs Roy Skotty Ruth Deschamp James W Odam and others with $50 to $100 prizes plus 2166 additional prizes across 5th to 365th places.

Chicago Roy Skotty West Town Berwynn Iil Ruth Deschamp the Lakes Detroit Lakes Minn Skotty Deschamp Kegelers James W. Odam Bearden Bowling Center Abilene Texas Frank Pastrick Club Ambridge James B. Christen Mies Recreation Decatur Ind William S. Johnson Indianapolis Pritchett Recreation Charlotte Greenwood Fritz Queens Long Island N. Y L. C. Hughes Miller Alleys Marion Janiss Sanderson East Toledo Recreation Toledo Verna Wadas Fred R. Toombs Roy Victorville Calif Joseph Yanacheck Concord West Allis Wis Bruno Martinelli Bauer's Recreation Milwaukee Charles Hardie Ride Ribbontron Fire Herb Wessman Ogden Utah

Deer Trapping Season Declares Big Texas Restocking Effort

Austin reports the Texas Game Department launches a deer trapping program using a single-deer trap design. In South Texas the first two days yield 29 deer moving to planted areas with food, as the department aims to restock millions of acres with deer and other game across the state.

Austin Texas Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Game Department South Texas Hill Texas Game Department Commission Lone Star State

Fewer Fish Rescues in 1939 Texas Report

Records from 1940 reveal the Texas Game Department rescued about half as many fish as were taken from drying ponds lakes and streams in 1939. Rain improved conditions earlier and late in the year October calls faded after timely rains raised water levels. About 6 million fish were rescued in 1939 nearly matching hatchery production.

Texas Game Department Game Department Texas

Palace Theatre to Host Thurston Mysteries of India Show

The Palace Theatre manager announced a December 12 and 13 showing of Thurston's Mysteries of India featuring Will Rock. The Broadway act arrives with six tons of stage equipment and is billed as a premier magical production for the Hill Country. Other brief notes mention local visitors and a newborn in November.

Fredericksburg Palace Theatre Thurston Will Rock Palace Hill Country Broadway Ull

Miss Emily Adams Visits Sonora Friends and Relatives

Miss Emily Adams of Sonora spent the weekend visiting friends and relatives here.

Emily Adams Sonora

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