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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1941
Page
3
A Gillespie County tax report shows October payments surpassing any early-month total. Delinquencies totaling over $5,000 saw waivers on penalties and interest, saving taxpayers about $1,500 while benefiting the tax-collecting units.
The Fbg Garden Club will host a Christmas decorations display at the courthouse on Friday December 12. Displays may include table decorations and tree decorations judged with ribbons for winners. County home demonstration clubs are invited to participate and the public may attend with no admission.
Harry Itz arrived Monday from Fort Bragg North Carolina where he was stationed in the U S army. He was inducted under the selective service act on May 6 1941 and was released under a recent order. Ernst Tarr long ill in Kerrville General Hospital was moved home Sunday and remains bedridden. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
A devotional verse praising God for blessings, health, trials, daily life, and eternal salvation. It ends with a prayer that the soul may sing in heaven and thanks be to Thee, O good and generous God, in all states of existence. DISCUSSION CLUB
The Harper club met at Mrs. W. E. Fletcher’s home for a regular session. Mrs. Julia Estill reviewed Sinclair Lewis the Prodigal Parents. Mrs. Fletcher showed her kitchen with blue and white decor. Attendees included Mrs. Martin and the agen. Light refreshments followed. plans for a Christmas party will be made at the next meeting with Mrs. Pete Bacethge.
A petition circulates to raise 140 to build a new cemetery fence. Materials are on hand. Helpers may see Mrs. A C Wendel Oliver Hopf at Handy Andy or C E Bein at First State Bank. The old fence is failing and stock breaches the grounds.
A Sunday hunting trip yielded Bob Cat Clayton Feller an excited haul after he shot a deer and a bobcat. The bobcat was sent to Heart O' The Hills Taxidermy in Kerrville for mounting.
Hunters bring in large numbers of deer and turkeys during opening days. The J Wedkind locker fills quickly with hunters transporting game to Fredericksburg or Kerrville for storage.
Texas sees 1392 influenza cases in the week, six times higher than the past seven years. Health Officer Dr Geo W Cox warns against neglecting treatment and urges bed rest, medical care, hydration, nutrition, outdoor activity, and proper dress to prevent pneumonia and other complications.
The Morris Ranch Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Hugo Usener’s home on Friday November 14. Mrs. Henry Lewis reviewed Lloyd Douglas which pleased members and guests. Officers for the coming year were elected: S. W. Byrd president Otto Grona secretary treasurer Oliver Rabke council delegate. The club praised Mrs Usener’s house and plans for next January with Mrs Rabke hosting. refreshments included pie cookies potato chips and coffee.
The Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church held its regular meeting at the church Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Claud Sageser made a business trip to San Antonio Sunday night.
The supplier offers a complete line of Gates Valco belts including eight-foot belts for any car and a full range of belts for washing machines and refrigerators. Contact W. A. Kaleor Servies Btatha for details.
Rev Theo M Haag officiated at Bethany Lutheran Church on a Monday afternoon wedding uniting Miss Josephine Frantzen and Elmer Ottmers with attendants Teddy Hohenberger and Augusta Welch. The bride is daughter of August Frantzen and the groom son of Mrs D Ottmers. We wish them a long, happy life together.
Mr and Mrs Harmon Maley of Houston and Mrs Frank Peter mann of Fredericksburg visited the Pickett home last Sunday. Robert Frantzen and Ed Nash of Palestine also visited the Lange home and Frantzen shot a fine buck during the stay. Mr and Mrs Jack Jones visited the Andereggs on Friday and Saturday.
Chur announces masses on Sundays at 10 o clock with 830 am Mass on the third Sunday and major feasts. Weekday bells ring at 730 with Mass following. Parish Societies meet after 10 o clock Mass and Sunday School likewise. The Discussion Club meets second and fourth Sundays at 130 or 2, open to all visitors.
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:15 p.m. W. M. A. meets Mondays at 3 p.m. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. G A s and RA s Fridays at 7:15 p.m.
Walter C. Probst is the pastor. Sunday School on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9 30 a m. English service on 1st and 5th Sundays at 11 00 a m. 2nd Sunday 3 00 p m. German service on 2nd Sunday at 4 00 p m. 3rd Wednesday 2 00 p m Women’s Missionary Society. Luther League on 2nd Sunday at 7 30 p m. A cordial welcome.
Rev. J. H. Meredith, pastor, conducts a morning service at 11 am with Sunday School at 10 am. The notice records Methodist Church activities for the congregation.
Miss Irene Baag and Raymond Braeutigam united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at Holy Ghost Church. Rev O Lindenberg officiated as guests and family observed a reception with purple and lavender chrysanthemums and a buffet meal before the couple departed for a ranch home in the county.
A new band named The Seven Lone Stars formed by John J. Segner Ignacio Hernandez Catherine Becker Roland Borchers Johnny Hartmann Leo Wallendorf and Rubin Klein will play its opening engagement at Reed's Hall on Saturday November 22 dancing old time and modern tunes located 12 miles out on the Harper highway the group invites friends to attend.
Fred Snacks Jones, son of Mr and Mrs P F Jones, sustained a bad cut on his head while cutting wood at the Jesse Parker ranch Monday evening.
Mrs John 3 accompanied by Whitewood and Mr B R Heath made business visits in Fredericksburg on Monday. 000. Mr and Mrs Lemuel Jones of Junction called on Mrs Olive Parker this weekend.
A National Service Board for Religious Objectors report tallies 1830 objectors, led by Mennonites and Methodists, with Quakers, Jehovahs Witnesses, and others following. The piece criticizes Allied wartime policy and Roosevelt Stalin aid funding as hypocritical, arguing for independent defense and warning against foreign entanglements.
Fredericksburg Public Schools teacher Miss Georgia Duderstadt harvested a large 9-point buck on the Alfred Ellebracht ranch near Knoxville. The deer dressed 106 pounds. It was her first buck ever.
Mrs. Clayton Parker and Mrs. Roscoe Parker hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening at Mr Claud Sageser's home for Mrs. Raymond Oesterevich. Guests included Mrs. Doughter Stovems Miss Dueta Parker and Miss Ruth Harp Decomathens. Autumn decor set a Thanksgiving motif as guests enjoyed sandwiches chips two cakes and cocoon. Mrs. Oestereich received numerous useful gifts.
The Harper Fire Department sponsored a chili supper and dance last Saturday night drawing a good crowd. Hunters attended as the event occurred the night before the hunting season opener.
A Gillespie County Farm Bureau gathering met at the courthouse with members and visitors present. E R Alexander Texas Farm Bureau business manager urged a strong farm group to keep prices in line with manufactured goods and noted parity loans for 1941 at 86 percent, calling for continued effort and wider extension. Two delegates will attend the state convention in Ft Worth December 2 and 3. Also, Tip Top Cleaners in Fredericksburg announces Thanksgiving Day closure Thursday November 27 for holiday prep.
A letter by A. Light condemns US aid to Britain, arguing it fuels communistic tyranny and aids totalitarian aggression. The writer accuses the government of hypocrisy and demands focus on defeating totalitarianism at home and abroad.
Mrs Romilda Petermann and Mrs C C Feller hosted a gift party in Bein's Hall last Thursday for bride Mrs Beton Tatsch. Attendants Adaline Magdalene Norma Wendel and Anita Tatsch helped with the bride's book as about 30 guests enjoyed games and refreshments including chicken salad smacks two cakes cookies coffee and cocoa. The hall featured white and green decor and Mrs Tatsch received numerous lovely gifts.
The Band Mothers prepare a turkey supper and dance on Saturday night November 22 at Bein's hall with Texas Tumbleweeds providing music. Get your ticket and enjoy the supper and dance as advertised in today’s issue.
Texas USDA Defense Board warns farmers that steel redirection to war uses has curtailed new farm machinery for 1942. Repair parts will be provided with OPM steel. farmers should order parts by Jan 1 to guide repair program scope and maintain next year’s production. County boards will check with implement dealers on parts availability.
Alfred C. Heimann principal of the Doss school notes students prepare a Thanksgiving program to be presented at the school on Wednesday night November 26. After the program a sandwich supper and several games will follow. Proceeds benefit the school's athletic club and the public is invited.
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