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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1941
Page
1
The Harper Herald, published every Friday, lists Marold Dietel as manager. Subscriptions are $1.60 per year. The paper is entered as second class matter at Harper Texas post office dated February 25, 1926. Advertising and subscription collection are handled by Mrs A C Wendel.
The text urges nationwide fire prevention during October 5 to 11 as essential to security and defense. It credits groups like the National Board of Fire Underwriters for aiding military facilities and industrial centers, then says success depends on every town and home adopting simple prevention rules to save lives and resources.
The article urges motorists to watch for deer to prevent costly accidents, especially at night. Tuesday evening near Kerrville F J Maier and Henry C Maier lost control after a doe struck their car, sending it into a ditch while Rev and Mrs King from Brownwood witnessed the incident.
Senator Tom Connally filed in the Senate a bill to raise the federal match for Texas old age pensions from dollar for dollar to about two dollars per state dollar. The plan follows Roosevelt’s suggestion to tie federal grants to state per capita income, boosting poorer states’ shares. Under the bill a $45 Texas payment would need about $15 from Texas with the federal government contributing the rest, increasing total payments from roughly $14 to about $22.50 with the same state input.
The article warns drivers that deer crossing risk exists across sections of highways. It notes signs may be absent yet danger remains, especially at night when deer are harder to see and may not react to vehicles.
A traffic policeman at a busy corner stops to help an elderly lady who beckons him. She tells him softly that the number he holds is the number of her favorite hymn, leaving him surprised by the personal connection.
The government states there is no quota or deadline for Defense Savings Bonds. The program is ongoing and purchases should be steady. Retail stores were invited to sell Defense Savings Stamps. retailers volunteered through national groups to support large scale sales.
Senator Connally's measure, approved in substance by Dr A J Altmeyer chair of the Social Security Board, emerges from a Senate hearing. The bill, shaped by Connally and the Board's legal staff, goes to the Finance Committee where Connally is a senior member.
San Antonio report notes ten conferences covering sixty surrounding counties with 736 attendees including 662 law enforcement officers from 348 agencies. Acers praises local officers, outlines aims to share FBI information on unAmerican activities and saboteurs, and mentions future meetings starting November 4 with full attendance goals.
Tax Assr Coll Wm M Petmecky urges Texas vehicle owners to obtain a title for every motor vehicle by January 1 1942. Titles issued by the Texas Highway Department show vehicle description liens and encumbrances and must accompany 1942 license plate purchases. Apply with proof of ownership such as a bill of sale or pre 1939 license receipt to avoid highway operation penalties.
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