Tax collections for 1941 begin October 1
On October 1 1941 the tax payment period opened in Gillespie County with Chas Feuge Klein Frankreich ranchman and noted gunsmith first to receive a tax receipt. First day taxpayers include Alvin Kensing and Raymond Klein with several others named. Poll taxes issued under a new system. Rates lower due to state tax cut. Pay discounts offered: 3 percent in October, 2 percent in November, 1 percent in December. Split payments allowed until November 30 with second half due by June 30. Poll taxes due January 31 to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Feuge
Klein Frankreich
Feuge
Raymond Klein
Tivydale
Alvin Kensing
Harper
Klein
Chas. Klein
Leo Hartmann
Meusebach Creek
Kensing
Adam Stehling
Edwin O. Kiehne
Theo Koennecke
Felix Heep
Theo Lange
Albert T. Hartmann
Albert E. Bernhard
Rolf R. Dannenberg
Ernst Stehling
Gillespie County
George H. Sheppard
Wm. M. Petmecky
County Road District
Fredericksburg
Cain City
Herman
Grapetown
2000 Out for 36th Reunion at Hotel Texas Fort Worth
Two thousand veterans and Auxiliary members gathered at Hotel Texas for the Thirty-sixth Division reunion in Fort Worth with a banquet and dance. Speakers included Brevet Gen John A. Hulen and Charles C. Ingram. candlelight service led by Mrs. Rotha Berry featured three 11 year olds. Memorials, NA band, and a barbecue closed the two day event. Front sections note WWII era ties to Texas and Oklahoma, plus a faith reflection and Harper attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Uncle Sam
USO
Hotel Texas
Association
John A. Hulen
Charles C. Ingram
Wharton
111Th Quartermaster’s
111Th
Crystal Ballroom
Floyd Boden
Nora B. Walton
Grady Guyton
Chestnut Avenue Christian Church
Candlelight Service Singers
Rotha M. Berry
South Hi-Mount
Clementine Murray
West Rosedale
Annette Wood
el Campo
Doris Cohn
Thomas Place
Company I
142Nd Infantry
Capt
E. S. Becker
Houston
W. E. Suter
Beaumont
Stick Club
Suter
Old
86Th
National Youth Administration Band
Harold Dybwad
Will Rogis Memorial
Adjt
J. Watt Page
Texas
Stick Club Names Adele Scarborough First Sweetheart
At a Saturday meeting of The Stick Club Miss Adele Scarborough daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Scarborough of Harper was elected the organization's first Sweetheart The event marked the first time a sweetheart was chosen by the group She wore a blue taffeta dress with velvet flowers and received a stick and white carnation corsage from the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
W. E. Fletcher
Mary Frances
J. M. Scarborough
Adele
Fred Bierschwale
Stick Club
Adele Scarborough
Miss Scarborough
Understanding the Neutrality and Lend Lease Acts in 1941
The text outlines President proclaimed war conditions and limits on American ships and citizens. It notes changes permitting arms to be carried to ports in combat zones. It also covers the Lend Lease Act authorizing U S weapon sales or loans to allied governments deemed necessary for national defense. It cites a $7 billion appropriation and a sunset for June 30, 1943, subject to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Amateur Program Nears Completion in Harper Event
The Harper Home Demonstration Club plans a Saturday night amateur program on October 18 featuring local clubs and talent. Acts include the Harper School Band, Doss Club, local dancers, folk and Negro minstrel performances, a swimming exhibition, and a symphony assortment. Admission is 25c adults, 10c children, with tax adding to 28c and 11c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harer
Harper Club
Nscale
Rwetrbaer
Liza
Enmenee A. Doss Club
SON Eutennenee
Symphony Orchestra
Arkansas Traveler
Trail
Blum's Sale Ends October 18 At Fredericksburg Store
The going out of business sale of the Rebt Blum store in Fredericksburg ends Saturday October 18 with last opportunity to buy dry goods and groceries at special prices. Alfred Lehne celebrated his birthday with about 30 guests at his home on Wednesday evening. Fritz Baumann and Alfred Lehne, with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lehne, and C. E. Bein visited relatives in Sonora and Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Blum
Fredericksburg
Alfred Lehne
Fritz Baumann
Junction
ACHIEVEMENT TOUR BY GILLESPIE COUNTY WOMEN
Home Demonstration Club Women showcased planned landscapes on October 2 1941 in Gillespie County. Yards varied from first year projects to three year plan completions with leveling soil fencing and walks chosen to harmonize with homes. Grasses Bermuda St Augustine carpet and native grasses provide background beauty and soil protection. See Tours page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
Gillespie County
Bermuda
St. Augustine
Church Notices and Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass is at 10 00. On the third Sunday each month and on major feasts an 8 30 a m Mass is held. Weekdays ring the bell at 7 30 a m and Mass follows. Parish Societies meet after the 9 30 Mass on their Sundays. Sunday School follows the 9 30 Mass. The Discussion Club meets second and fourth Sundays at 1 30 or 2 00 as announced. Visitors welcome.
Freedom of the seas in wartime policy contrasts
In an analysis from America on October 4, 1941, the piece contrasts Adams and Jefferson on freedom of the seas, argues that wartime traffic should be restricted to belligerents, and questions whether the doctrine serves the United States, while weighing price controls and inflation fears amid wartime controls and Baruch recommendations. It notes the need for coordinated war controls and potential unify ing agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Directory
Barbary
Tripoli
United States
Adams
France
Jefferson
Germany
Italy
Henderson
Bernard Baruch
House Banking and Currency Committee
Baruch
Mr. Baruch
War Industries Board
Biterness
Washington
Routine Wool Buying Reported
San Angelo notes a routine wool buying report by J M Lea Draper and Company who purchased 250000 pounds of 12 months wool from Henry Stallings Co Lometa at about 40 cents per pound. Carl Cloud sold 125000 pounds to Lea at a similar price and holds 100000 pounds of wool plus two cars of mohair. Florence house stores 160000 pounds of wool. Mickey Stephens reports 350000 pounds mohair in storage and 100000 pounds grown hair sold at 56 cents. Joe Blakeney of Hallowell Jones Donald bought a car of 12 months wool from Roddie & Company Brady at 88 to 40 12 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Carl Cloud
Lampasas
Lea
Florence
Joe Blakeney
Hallowell, Jones & Donald
Roddie & Company
Brady
600 First Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Friendly Church led by Pastor Rev. T. H. Alcorn holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning service at 11 o'clock, 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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Harper Methodist Church Sunday School Begins October 19
Rev H Ellis Thomas to lead Harper Methodist Church starting October 19 with Sunday School at 10 AM every Sunday and service at 11 AM on opening day. The schedule repeats weekly with the pastor conducting at the Harper location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Methodist Church
H. Ellis Thomas
Lutheran Church services with guest speaker on October 6
Walter C. Probst, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m English Mission festival service at 11 a m Guest speaker Rev E G Knaack of Pfluegerville to deliver the sermon A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Knaack
Pfluegerville
P T A News Meeting At Baptist Church October 8
The P T A held its regular meeting at the Baptist church on October 8 with an eight o clock general business session and singing. Mrs Jarvis led devotional and spoke on family life with Mr Smith presenting The Home in the National Picture and discussing Difficulties Threatening Modern Homes. Plans were made for a Hallowe en Carnival and a play. next meeting set for November 7 inviting parents and the public. Mrs A P Austin of Waco visited and traveled to Roosevelt with Mr and Mrs John S Whitewood and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Jarvis
Sylvester
Smith
A. P. Austin
Waco
J. S. Whitewood
Roosevelt
John S. Whitewood
Three Die In Crash After Cameron Firemen Event
Highway crash on Comfort Fredericksburg road claims three Army men from Camp Bowie. Six men in the party were returning to Kerrville from Fredericksburg when the Chevrolet sedan overturned after veering to avoid a rear truck. Paul Grona and Howard Marler died at once. Charles Rose died at Keidel hospital with head injuries. Stewart Davis remains hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comfort-Fredericksburg
Keidel's Hospital
Keidel’s Hospital
Paul Grona
Howard Marler
Charles Rose
Keidel Hospital
Stewart Davis
John Domingues
Max Grana
Camp Bowie
Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Comfort
Rose
Davis
Shower for Mrs Edgar Strackbein
A miscellaneous shower was given for Mrs Edgar Strackbein formerly Amanda Markwordt at her grandmother Mrs B Markwordt’s home last Wednesday evening. About 30 guests enjoyed ribbon sandwiches potato chips and orangeade. Mrs Strackbein received lovely and useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Strackbein
Amanda Markwordt
B. Markwordt
Strachbein
Gillespie County Mutual Directors Meet
Gillespie County Mutual Life Insurance Association directors met Monday afternoon with President Otto Henke presiding. The group noted a healthy financial condition, paid death claims, growing mortuary funds, and new members joining regularly. Members voiced renewed confidence in the old Gegenseitiger and urged others to inquire about the organization and its standing with state regulators and peers. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs R R Merritt and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Merritt with son W H visited the Wedekinds over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Mutual Life Insurance Association
Pres
Otto Henke
Gegenseitiger
Gillespie County
State Department of Insurance
Mrs John Dittmar Yard Demonstration gains through yard work
Mrs John Dittmar yard demonstrator of Doss Home Demonstration Club shared that a lawn is easier to maintain than a weedy yard. Three years of planning and family help have yielded a Bermuda lawn, flagstone walks, garden beds, and native shrubs. Final goals include a rock yard fence and flagstone outdoor living room floor. Club urged continued yard improvement. Ice cream and cake followed as visitors joined the meeting held at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dittmar
Doss Home Demonstration Club
Dittmar
Seth Rode
Otto Dittmar
Vocational Education Defense Program At Local Garage
Clarence Harper directs a Vocational Education Defense class at Citizens Auto Garage with 23 boys enrolled. The federally funded program serves youths aged 17 to 25, inviting eligible individuals to attend the training and gain advantages of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Harper
Citizens Auto Garage
Harper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Staudt
Cently
Ed. Dabney
Austin
Romeo Dabney
San Antonio
Max Hopf
W. A. Kaiser
Pecan Belt Nursery
Creighton Stevens
Klein Branch
Jack Jones
Roy Coker
Little Daughter
Catholic Information
Veterans and Auxiliary
St. Anthony's Church
Harper, Texas
Eftearn
Harper School
Doss
Seenene
Reoe
Mrs. C. E. Bein
Sonora
Nou
T. A. News
Fireman's
Cameron
Bill Kaiser
Earl Sylvester
Robert Morris Bein
Maxie Baumann
Charlie Barrett
Richard Roeder
Sage Akrene
Brenham
Taylor
Fredricksburg
Belton
Llano
Elgin Kuhlmann
Elgin Crenwelge
Louis Durst
Walter Ottmers
Liano
R. R. Merritt
Lloyd Merritt and Son
W. H
Near Hunt
J. F. Wedekind
Ida Smith
Garreg Bierschwale
Center Point
Mr. Exell
Predera
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