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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1945
Page
2
The U S Department of Agriculture asks farm and ranch people to report all 1945 crop and livestock plans to ensure adequate food for armed forces civilians and allies. Emphasizes feed crops and notes reduced surplus.
Fredericksburg chamber reports State Selective Service Headquarters seeks a new member for the Gillespie County Draft Board to replace HH Welge Lewis who tendered his resignation effective February 1 1945. Lewis had served since early 1942. No new appointment had been made. C D Jordan filled a prior vacancy from Chas Meurer last month.
The following selectees reported to the induction center at San Antonio on Wednesday and will be chosen for army or navy service upon passing physical examinations Louis Ly Oestreich, Robert Joe Hartmann, Herbert Arthur Ochler, and Joseph Oestreich.
Mrs J R Hart Sr and daughter visited Mrs James Hart Jr and her little daughter Saturday evening at the J So Whitewood home. Cadet Nurse Charlene Barrett of San Antonio spent several days here last week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Barrett. Genetsonny Harper, formerly at Carl's Grocery, has accepted a position in San Antonio.
Local church announcements list Masses and activities at the Catholic parish led by Rev. A A Gitter and Rev James L Daly with youth sodality events, parish meetings, and committees. Protestant services are noted for Methodist, Presbyterian, Full Gospel Tabernacle and First Baptist churches with service times and Sunday School schedules. Subscriptions urged for the Herald.
The Catholic position condemns cremation as contrary to Jewish and Christian practice and respect for the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. It allows limited exception only for serious public reasons such as pestilence. The text also lists a planned Luther League meeting at St James Lutheran Church on January 28 at 8:00.
The House is in order and all committee appointments are complete. Rep Davis is named Chairman of the Game and Fisheries Committee, Vice Chairman of Insurance, and serves on Motor Traffic, Aeronautics, and Live Stock committees. He invites constituent correspondence and notes Rural Aid Bill passage benefiting Hurat Aid Schools.
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