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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1940
Page
1
Harold Dietel swears as owner of the Harper Herald that the publication is weekly in Harper Texas. The document lists the owner and authorized representatives for advertising and subscription collection and is filed with Gillespie County officials under federal act requirements.
The item lists Harold Dietel as publisher and editor for Harper Texas with no stockholders beyond Dietel. It notes no bondholders holding one percent or more, and includes a formal sworn statement dated September 28 1940 by County Clerk Albert E Klett. Also reports Rev Ellis Thomas of Center Point assigned to preach part time at Harper Methodist Church.
The R.E.A. Farm Electric Equipment Show will tour three Texas sites in November to demonstrate milk hygiene, equipment efficiency, and electricity use for higher dairy profits. Bertram, Johnson City, and Giddings will host two day shows sponsored by Pedernales Electric Cooperative, LCERA, and LCREA with experts from the Extension Service and R.E.A. to present on cream separators, coolers, sterilizers, and household refrigerators for farm families.
Mrs David Schmidt and two sons from the White Bluff community visited Harper Tuesday evening. Joe Dean Dunham Lynn Taylor and Richard Walker of San Marcos were weekend visitors in Harper.
Dr Geo W Cox outlines measures to reduce colds including diet changes with eggs milk dairy fruits vegetables and ample water. He advises dressing for weather with sweaters warm coats and timely heating to keep homes dry and warm.
State Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall noted shifts in public views on fires. He contrasted U S attitudes with pre war Europe where a fire could imply fault, citing France and Germany to illustrate expectations of financial responsibility and police investigation.
He failed to prove in court the next day that he had taken every reasonable precaution. He was fined and ordered to reimburse the city for the unnecessary use of the fire department due to negligence.
Mr and Mrs Jeff Richardson and their children will leave Thursday for Lexington. Mrs J M Roberts was a pleasant caller at the home of Mr and Mrs J P Coppedge on Monday.
Mrs Charlie Wolfmueller Kathryn Wolfmueller and Mrs Helen Wicksson with Bevlyn Ann visited the C W Granville home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Tommie Harlan and children stayed with Mr and Mrs Floyd Casper Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs F M Floyd and Miss Abbie Cook visited Buchanan Dam Sunday.
A Minneapolis Moline designed tractor, touted as a 155 mm howitzer puller, climbs 70 inch trees and crosses rough terrain at 42 mph. It turns on a 20 foot radius, uses a rear pintle hook for gun attachment, climbs 40 percent grades with a 5 ton load, and features dual brakes and roller bumper. Parts are standardized for rapid 90 day production.
Artillerymen of the Coast Artillery Corps operate an antiaircraft gun during rapid-fire practice. With sensitive sound-detectors and powerful night searchlights, the weapon protects military and industrial areas from enemy aircraft.
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