Patriotic Call Against War Echoes in Fredericksburg
Facts and Comments by Geo. W. Winningham urges Fredericksburg Legionaires and Gillespie County farmers to oppose foreign entanglements. He asks residents to write Senators Connally and Sheppard and argues war would harm Texas and American boys. He contrasts past war rhetoric with today and urges abstention from entering European conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Washington
Europe
Tom Connally
Morris Sheppard
Washington, D. C
Let's Be or Not to Be and Catholic Views on Suicide
A discussion club notice from Anthony's Church explores the book To Be or Not to Be by Louis I. Dublin and Bessie Benzel, comparing suicide rates across regions and noting CatholicChurch teachings. The piece emphasizes living to serve God and invites inquiries about beliefs and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis I. Dublin
Bessie Benzel
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Italy
Spain
Ireland
Anthony’s Church
Metcalf urges special session to fund social security
Senator Penrose B. Metcalfe argues in a Texas letter that a special legislative session should be called to provide permanent funds for the social security program. He notes constitutional proprieties, recounts past votes for revenue bills, and urges decisive action with governor W. Lee O'Daniel to solve the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee O'Daniel
Austin
Texas
House
Penrose B. Metcalfe
Sunday School at the Church Welcomes All
H. H. Fairchild is Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester directs Baptist Training Union. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. Come to the church where everyone is welcome.
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H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Harper Methodist Church Weekend Services
Rev M P Burton presides at Harper Methodist Church with Sunday School at 2:00 p m each Sunday and preaching at 3:00 p m on the second third and fourth Sundays. Epworth League and singing occur on those Sundays at 7 45 p m.
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Harper Methodist Church
M. P. Burton
Epworth League
Catholic Church Mass Schedule and Sunday School
Mass on Sunday is at 10 o clock with 8:30 and 10 o clock services on the 8th Sunday and major feasts. Sunday School and all Societies meet after the 10 o clock Mass.
Acknowledgement by St Anthony parish Harper thanks donors and patrons
The St Anthony's Parish of Harper with Pastor Rev A Gitter express gratitude to all donors and attendees of last Sunday's dinner and bazaar. They announce their gratitude to numerous benefactors and note the parish’s appreciation. Also listing items for sale at Sunnyside Tavern Fredericksburg Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s
Harper
St. Anthony’s Parish
A. Gitter
Sunnyside Tavern
Fredericksburg
Texas
Emphatic Call for Peace and Self-Reliance in America
A speaker argues that America must abandon endless foreign entanglements after World War I, noting Europe’s failure to repay war debts and urging full dedication to peace at home. The piece decries foreign propagandists, urges securing democracy domestically, and questions the cost of future wars.
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Unites States of America
Finland
Europe
United States
Urope
United States of America
U. S
Congress
Flanders Field
Large Cotton Checks From Gov Earn $8 765 12 in Gillespie County
The Gillespie County Agricultural Conservation Association received 8 765 12 in cotton parity payments for 366 farmers under the 1939 agricultural conservation program. This first tranche supports about 2380 producers with more payments expected. earlier in the year wheat payments of 755 89 were issued, smaller due to many farms choosing non allotment status.
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Gillespie County Agricultural Conservation Association
Gillespie County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Chevrolet Open House Marks Start of New Model Year
Paul Weber of the Standard Motor Company will host an open house on Saturday October 14 to debut the 1940 Chevrolet. A free dance will follow at Peter's Hall for visitors and customers. The public will see new body styling and a larger interior as part of the first showing of the 1940 model.
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Chevrolet
Paul Weber
Standard Motor Company, Inc
Peter's Hall
Gillespie County Court Grants Fredericksburg Water Franchise
October commissioners court routine dominates session with a key decision granting Fredericksburg a franchise to extend water and sewer lines beyond city limits. Other actions include approving Contract No. 6 for courthouse furniture, forwarding copies to W P A engineers, four convicts serving fines on roads, and a $20 monthly relief for a needy family tied to sewing room project delays.
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Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court
Fredericksburg
Willhide Equipment Company of
Dallas
Elgin O. Crennegle
Albert E. Klett
Wm. M. Petmecky
J. P. Ad. Mergenthaler
Jury Poi Ness Assessiomnsecan
Gillespie County
Fung Wn. Snaenne
Homer Alexander
Texas rally for Governor O Daniel in defense of honesty
A public letter by Mra A T Whetstone defends Governor W Lee O Daniel amid denouncements of corruption. The author praises his integrity, urges Texans to support his administration, and condemns critics as unworthy of public service. The piece ends with a call to rally to the governor and uphold patriotic judgment.
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Texas
Gov. O’daniel
W. Lee O'Daniel
O’daniel
Austin
W. Lee O’daniel
Demosthenes
O'Daniel
Travis
Fannin
Bowie
Houston
Rusk
Hogg
Roberts
Coke
Culberson
Commonwealth
Mra
A. T. Whetstone
Funeral services mark Kerrville resident Frank Heimann
Frank Heimann sixty years Kerrville resident dies at 72 after a year long heart ailment. Funeral held in Smith Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Kemper officiating. Burial in Glen Rest Cemetery. Survived by widow Theresa and eight children, plus siblings and relatives in Texas.
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Frank Heimann
Kerrville
Chapel of Smith Funeral Home
Father Kemper
Notre Dame Church
Glen Rest
Mr. Heimann
Sidney Baker
Gillepsie
Heimann
Theresa Heimann
Mary Bernhardt
Fritz Spenrath
Comfort
Alma Heimann
Rosa Mae Juraschek
San Antonio
Eddie Heimann
Mission
Red Cross Branch Petition Granted in Harper
A Gillespie County Red Cross committee presented a Harper branch petition at Fredericksburg. The branch will be headed by B L Farris as chairman and J E Sylvester as secretary, with Harper activities independent yet supervised by Gillespie County. The National Roll Call runs Nov 1 to Nov 30 with Rev B K Breihan as county chairman.
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Harper
B. L. Farris
J. E. Sylvester
John S. Morris
Rev. A. Gitter
Otto Rahe
Gillespie County Red Cross
Fredericksburg
The
Red Cross
A. D. Stahl
Gillespie County
Farris
Sylvester
Stahl
B. K. Breihan
Rev. Breihan
Alfred Neffendorf
W. C. White
Harry Land
August Stahl
Progress Report on Pedernales Cooperative Line Staking
Johnson City reports completion of staking for Pedernales Electric Cooperative distribution lines. Of 1795 miles staked, 1623 miles released to contractor. 860 miles including Gillespie Blanco and Hays counties released today. Marble Falls area 170 miles to be released about October 15. Brown & Root plans to double or triple construction forces by October 15 to meet a minimum of 19 miles completed daily.
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Johnson City
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Incorporated
Rees W. Willard
Gillespie
Blanco
Hays
Marble Falls
Burnet County
Bertram
Llano County
Mason County
Narnia Line
Burnet
W. A. Woolsey
Brown & Root, Inc
Woolsey
Willard
Brown & Root
Liano
Mason
High State Official Admired by Texas Citizens
Publication notes praise for the state's top official amid debate over support from New York elites. The article discusses how the figure's actions are viewed by humble Texans and prompts reflection on public service and perception.
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New York
Texas
Bank Statement Shows Capital and Deposits in Gillespie County
The document lists capital stock of 25000 and surplus fund of 6500 with undivided profits of 8908.32. Deposits subject to check total 103338.15 plus time deposits 6045.87. The oath by Chas J Whitewood President and Jno S Morris Cashier affirms truth of the statement sworn October 10, 1989 before Notary C W Granville.
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Eessene
State of Texas
Gillespiere
Chas. J. Whitewood
Jno
S. Morris
San Antonio Family Remembers Beloved Elderly Relative
The obituary notes the deceased from San Antonio is survived by 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild, highlighting a large extended family and lasting legacy.
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San Antonio
Mrs A E Glass 88 Died In Harper Texas
Mrs A E Glass aged 88 died at her son J T Glass home in Harper Friday at 2 p m after two weeks illness. She was confined to Kerrville General Hospital for several days. Body sent to Corsicana Texas for interment with J T Glass accompanying. The Harper community expresses sympathy to the bereaved family.
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A. E. Glass
J. T. Glass
Harper
Card of Thanks for condolences and floral tributes
We express heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during our mother and wife Hy Anderegg's illness and death and for the floral offerings and condolences. May God bless you. Hy Anderegg and children.
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Hy. Anderegg
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Wilson
Daily Papers
England
South Africa
Germany
Poland
Napoleon
Belgium
Congo
Balkan
Rumania
Warsaw
Lion of Judah
Ickenbusuters
Metcalf
San Angelo
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Gov't
Commissioner’s Court
O’annie
Wm. Dietel
Red Cross Branch
B. L. Faris
First State Bank
Harper Herald
A. D
C. W. Granville
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