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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1940
Page
3
A kitchen shower for Miss Iola Petermann of Fredericksburg was held Oct 23 at Mrs. Jim Kidd's home. Vera Halcomb led a reading after games. many gifts were sent by those unable to attend. Guests enjoyed angel food cake and ice cream with cherry centers.
Mr and Mrs E C Larkin spent the weekend in Abilene visiting friends and relatives. Gui Contrary to popular belief the wee of snuff is not dying out. Around 38 million pounds went to market in 1939.
Voters are reminded that Lawrence L. Brahl appears in the Democratic column for the 85th District representative race while the opponent runs in the Independent column. Llano County historically votes Democratic in primaries for district offices. consult the presiding judge at the polling box for voting guidance.
The U.S. Forest Products Laboratory in Madison says cutting time has little impact on timber durability if properly stored post harvest. Spring and early summer cuts are more prone to insect and fungal attack due to fresh wood and active spores, while winter cutting reduces decay. Proper seasoning and ground-free storage help minimize checks and decay.
Ainsworth Construction Co begins phase one brush cutting along surveyed lines in Gillespie County. Reese Willard says work progresses from southeast areas to northwest, with brush cleared ten feet wide. Hole diggers, pole setters, and wire stringing crews follow, at up to ten miles daily. Pedernales Cooperative officials expect no additional Gillespie lines after current contract.
A compilation of Democratic figures warning against a third term for President Roosevelt and endorsing Wendell Willkie. Included are remarks by Carter Glass, Alben Barkley, Robert Allen, Edward Burke, Alfred E. Smith, Ellison Smith, Richard Cleveland, Vance McCormick, Joseph Proskauer, and others. Strong emphasis on Jeffersonian principles and party unity.
The Willow City school rodeo at Willow City drew strong attendance with many prizes awarded. Winners include Byran Hardin and Carl Freeman in the first event, Lynn Hardin in the second, and a tie for first between Alex Hardin and Ralph Eberling in the third. Other event victors include Cliff Martin and Ruby Hohmann in breakaway and Lynn Hardin with Ralph Eberling in double mugging. Numerous riders and ropers from Harper Kerrville San Saba Rankin Hyatt and more competed, with visitors including Mr and Mrs John S Whitewood and Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf noted.
Lieutenant Commander W V Michaux outlines how thousands of young men become Navy bluejackets at San Diego training station. Recruits, after arrival, receive meals, haircuts, medical checks and uniforms, then are drilled within 24 hours. The program instills order, discipline and teamwork, transforming civilians into capable sailors. Local notices follow about regional social visits and a 1941 Chrysler purchase.
J. B. Reiger and Bill Kaiser traveled to Houston last Thursday where Reiger bought a new Oldsmobile. Mr. and Mrs. Oran Parker welcomed a son born October 26 in Fredericksburg.
Quick morning rolls from a home recipe use fast granular yeast. Mix yeast with warm water and sugar, scald milk with salt, Cream butter and sugar with egg and nutmeg, combine with flour and milk, knead, rise, roll, spread with butter sugar and cinnamon, cut and bake until double in size.
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