Staff Photo near Harper Highlights 1939 Built Home
A description notes a staff photo set near Harper about seven miles north, featuring a home built in 1939 and framed by a charming fence.
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1941
Page
4
Campaign to Increase Food and Feed Crops for National Defense
In November the AAA will launch a county wide campaign to boost production of crops essential to defense. Dorman D. Sell notes focus on beef pork poultry and dairy supporting 1942 operations. Peanuts for oil urged. cotton and wheat increases are discouraged to preserve soil and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Dorman D. Sell
Gillespie County
AAA Committee
Mrs Luemel Jones Visits Relatives Across Texas
Mrs Luemel Jones of Junction and Harry Maggard of San Antonio visit relatives in Harper Parker this week to see her mother Mrs Olive. A business visit in Harper precedes the trip with no further details.
Engine of life and world rest on obeying rules
A sermon compares toy and railway engines to divine order, arguing that the world runs smoothly only when God’s laws are followed. It likens commandments to engine instructions and warns that neglect brings accidents and suffering. concludes with a promise of continuation next week.
Parker Returns From National FFA Convention in Kansas City
Dennis Parker returns to school in Itarper after attending the fourteenth national FFA convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Texas sent 300 farm youth and teachers on a special Fort Worth train to participate in sessions and a nationwide foods campaign. Texas delegates highlighted defense projects and awards, including 24 American Farmer Degree recipients and five Texas teams in national judging contests. A Texas FFA band performed for 15,000 at the American Royal events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itarper
Dennis Parker
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
Texas Farm
Fort Worth
Sessons
United States
Texas
Texas Dlegates
Robert A. Manire
State Vocational Agricultural
J. B. Rutland
State
F.F.A
Texas F.F.A. Association
Kansas
Texas F.F.A
Edcouch-Elsa
Grapeland F. F. A
Morris Bode
Illness of Miss Mary Bell Bein Grieves Friends
Friends of Miss Mary Bell Bein report she is ill this week and wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs J S Whitewood, who had stayed several days in Kerrville, returned home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bell
J. S. Whitewood
Kerrville
Gates Valco Belts Supplied by Kaiser Service Station
W A Kaiser Service Station announces a complete line of Gates Valco belts and offers fan belts for any car and belts for washing machines and refrigerators. Local customers invited to inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Kaiser
Betty Grable Stars in Radio Adaptation of Hot Spot
Beauteous Betty Grable headlines Columbia network Hollywood Premiere on Friday Oct 17 a radio adaptation of her 20th Century Fox film Hot Spot Co stars include Laird Cregar and Victor Mature in the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Grable
Columbia Network
Hollywood
20Th Century-Fox
la Grable
Laird Cregar
Victor Mature
Fredericksburg Band Invited to Kerrville Antler Stadium Dedication
The Fredericksburg High School band and pep squad will participate in the dedication program and games at Kerrville’s new Antler Stadium on Saturday night November 1. Schreiner, Kerrville, Bandera, Junction and Rocksprings groups invited. two games feature Schreiner Institute vs North Texas Aggies and Tivy High vs Kingsville. Reserved seats $1.10, unreserved 75 cents, students 40 cents. The Antler field is touted as top quality for Kerrville. Feuge anniversary noted with local families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Fredericksburg Road
Supt
S. H. Smyre
Creremonis
Kerrall High School
Schreiner
Kerrville High School
Economic history warns of steps to socialism and dictatorship
George S. Benson testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee arguing that the United States risks three sequential outcomes: loss of savings and property, rise of socialist governance curtailing private initiative, and inflation steering toward dictatorship as seen in Germany and Russia. He cites France and Italy as contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Benson
Harding College
House
Ways and Means
United States
Lionsuramee
Germany
France
Italy
Russia
America
White Bluff school band picnic at the schoolhouse
Members of the school band, parents and teacher Miss Wilma Barnett enjoyed a picnic supper and party at the White Bluff school house Friday night. Forty four guests were served sandwiches, chips, pickles, fruit cake, ice cream bars and punch. Attendees reported a very delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Barnett
White Bluff School House
Inscore Family Visiting Llano This Week
R. D. Inscore is visiting with his son and family at Llano this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Inscore
Llano
Church Mass Times and Parish Activities
The church holds Mass on Sundays at 10:00 with an 8:30 a.m. early Mass on the third Sunday and major feast days. Weekdays begin with a 7:30 bell and Mass. Parish Societies and Sunday School meet after the 9:30 Mass, and the Discussion Club gathers on the second and fourth Sundays. Visitors welcome to all events.
First Baptist Church Schedule From The Friendly Church
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn holds Sunday school at 10 am. Morning worship at 11, evening service at 7 15. W M A meets Mondays at 3 pm. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays at 7 15 pm. G A and R A meet Fridays at 7 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Rev
T. H. Alcorn
Lutheran Church Schedule Includes German Service
Walter C Probst Pastor invites all to Sunday School on the first and third Sundays at 9 30 a m English Service on the first and sixth Sundays at 11 00 a m second Sunday at 4 00 p m German Service on the third Sunday at 11 00 a m Luther League meets the second Sunday at 7 30 p m Women’s Missionary Society gathers the third Wednesday at 2 00 p m A cordial welcome extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Food aid to Britain boosts costs for American families
A Congress report says the government buys large food quantities for Britain under lend lease, with Britain selling most to its people and no payment to the United States. The shipments are gifts, risking double payment by Americans as food costs rise here. The piece warns of peril from economic policy and imperial aims rather than direct military risk.
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Great Britain
Congressional
Congress
Britain
United States
America
England
Europe
Chicago Tribune
British taxes outperform U S burden, claims Chamber figures
A U S Chamber of Commerce analysis argues Americans pay more per capita in taxes than Britons, despite Britain’s wartime burden. It cites 25 percent of national income in the United States vs 22 percent in the United Kingdom, with per person taxes about 168 dollars vs 165 dollars now and 173 dollars next year. The piece urges scrutiny by Congress on non-essential spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Congress
United Kingdom
United States
Joint Congressional Committee
Sen. Byrd
Harper H D Club Holds Meeting and Election
The Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. A C Wendels home with 10 members present. Officers elected include Mrs Tommie Harlan president and Mrs W E Fletcher vice president. A report on the Amateur program and a net realization of about 26 dollars after expenses were paid. Members prepared Red Cross shirts and a finished shirt was sent as a pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wendel
Tommie Harlan
W. E. Fletcher
Svice
PB. FP. Jones
Sanetary
Sos. Stewart
Morter
Pete Baethg
Vouurati
Fre WeedeSsid
Red Cross
J. F. Wedekind
Pete Baethge
Band Mothers Club Elects Officers
The Band Mothers Club reports its elected officers: Mrs John S Whitewood president Mrs Freeman Green vice president Mr David Schmidt secretary treasurer Mrs Fred Whitewood reporter Parents and friends are urged to join to support band expenses and uniform purchases. Edna Burns marries Jack Smith in Omaha and will reside in Harlen Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
John S. Whitewood
Freeman Green
David Schmidt
Fred Whitewood
Harper
Edna Burns
Jack Smith
Omaha
Neb
Harlen
Iowa
Mr. Smith
Pershing Honor Roll Names Texan Hero Sgt Feigle
Sergeant William Martin Feigle of LaMarque and Galveston Texas is named in Pershing's official Honor Roll among the 190 Outstanding Heroes of the AEF 1917 1918. Feigle was twice wounded and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin Feigle
United States Marine Corps
LaMarque
Galveston
Texas
Pershing
A.E.F
Feigle
Distinguished Service Cios
Feigle returns to Marine service during national emergency
Barred from re enlistment in 1941 due to age Feigle wins reentry after appeals by a major colonel and two brigadier generals with the Marine Corps commandant Thomas Holcomb He leaves a $235 a month civilian job to serve at $130.50 monthly with the Leatherneck Recruiting Service in Houston Texas saying the president's call to action requires action by the United States Marines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Thomas Holcomb
Feigle
Leatherneck
Houston
Texas
United States
Editorial tone on frills and fripperies burdening households
The source argues that households struggle to pay bills and should cut unnecessary luxuries. It reflects a native newspaper voice urging thrift and restraint in spending during tough economic times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Howard
Take Part In P T A Contest
Parents and others join the P T A in a grammar grade contest listing many participants. Names include Mrs. Chester Bernhard Mrs. Mil ton Casper Mr and Mrs Arthur Bieschwale Mr and Mrs Carlos Parker and many more from the community in this local school event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
Chester Bernhard
Milton Casper
Arthur Bieschwale
Carlos Parker
Rtle Reed
Carl Whitesood
Ed, Walker
Douglas Duderstadt
Felix Kensing
Max Lange
Edith Bevill
Bill Floyd
J. L. Faris
Ben Thomas
Frank Rischner
G. Pap
Walter Parker
Bat) Sylvester
Fred
Fred) Whitewood
Pha Rogers
Henry Wendel
Otto Rahe
B. Faris
J. S.whitewood
W. E. Houser
Carl Oehler
Wilma Barnett
Geo. Smith
Charlie Barrett
B. R. Heath
Bennie Mund
Bill Kaiser
Claude Sageser
Richard Roeder
Joe Rogers
Jno. S. Morris
Roy Roberts
Standford
Father Gitter
Helen Ake
Lydia Bierschwale
Alfred Kirchhoff
Herman Jung
Wallace Brown
Alfred Ellebracht
Fred Bierschwabe
Olin Walker
G. Tiddlie
Tige Whitewood
Theo. O
Knopp H D Club Meets At Mrs Kunz Home
Miss Elberta Martin reports yard beautification ideas and shows yards from the annual achievement tour at the Knopp Club meeting held October 14 in Mrs. Max Kunz's home. Members present include local agents and residents R Beyer K Durst Ed Itz Ed Kramer R Klett A Lucas R Cehier R Schafer M Kunz C Mullinix Tillie Mohr Louise Kramer plus visitors Mrs Alf Mohr and Mrs Harper. We welcome Mrs Harper as new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberta Martin
Knopp Club
Max Kunz
Ed. Itz
Ed. Kramer
R. Klett
A. Lucas
R. Cehier
R. Schafer
M. Kunz
C. Mullinix
Tillie Mohr
Louise Kramer
Alf. Mohr
Harper
Mrs. Harper
Texans Win at Dairy Show in Memphis
Texas 4-H Club dairy judging team from Ellis County won third place at the National Dairy Show in Memphis Tennessee. Team members Boyd Couch Davis Sutherland and Edwin Prather were coached by John Whitfield. They placed first in Jerseys and seventh in Holsteins and Guernseys with individual top finishes for Couch Sutherland and Prather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Ellis County
Memphis
Tenn
L. L. Johnson
J. W. Potts
A. and M. College Extension Service
Boyd Couch
Davis Sutherland
Edwin Prather
John Whitfield
Cotton Ginnings Seen Up To Oct 18 In County
Cotton ginned in the county by October 18 totals 310 bales, down from 629 bales on the same date last year. Harper families travel to Austin for the Texas and Rice game including Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopf and others. Rollie Peril on 15 day furlough from Fort Bliss visits relatives. Wilma Barnett’s room wins $5 for PTA membership drive with 44 new members. Kinsey visit from Leakey to see Mrs. Whitewood’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Walter
Our
Harper
Austin
Oliver Hopf
W. A. Hopf
Irene
Robi. Dittmar
Watkins Tarr
Arthur Bierschwale
Dean Hopf
Frances Floyd
Phil Rogers
Rollie Peril
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Jim Peril
J. R. Peril
Wilma Barnett
Belh Family Attends Belton Tatsch at Marble Sunday
Mr and Mrs C E Belh and their children Mixes Mary Belle and Morris attended the Belton Tatsch at Marble on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Belh
Mixes Mary Belle
Morris
of Belton Tatsch
Marble Sunday
Mrs Edna Burns Leaves Kerrville Telephone Post
Mrs Edna Burns quits as telephone operator in Harper for Kerrville Telephone Co. after serving from 1928 to 1941. She left Friday October 17 for Harlen Iowa and has a host of friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Burns
Harlen
Iowa
Harper
Kerrville Telephone Co
Tatsch Metzger Tie The Knot In Marble Falls Church
Belton couple Tatsch and Miss Rickie Metzger were united in marriage on October 26 at 3 30 p m in the Methodist church at Marble Falls. Mrs Metzger is the daughter of Mrs J G Metzger of Marble Falls. They will live on the Tatsch ranch near Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton Tatsch
Rickie Metzger
Marble Falls
Tatsch
J. G. Metzger
Mr. Tatsch
Harper
Texas Lutheran College marks 50th anniversary Homecoming
The TLC Exes plan a three day Homecoming festival at Seguin from November 7 to 9 to honor the 50th anniversary. Events include the college play, reunions, Ex student banquet, crowning of Miss Katherine Gebhardt of Lagrange, guest speaker Texas Attorney General Gerald Mann, and tribute to Rev. G Langner founder of the college. Exes from Gillespie County are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
G. Langner
T.L.C. Exes
Gillespie County
Parents Day at Camp Bowie Open House for Families
Camp Bowie invites families to visit the 36th Division on November 16 to tour tents, chapels, day rooms, shops and offices. Visitors may see how troops live, eat in the mess halls, and view uniforms while Brig. Gen. Fred L. Walker explains open house aims, with no divisional entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Bowie
Johnny
Bonnie
Sue
Uncle Sam
Fred L. Walker
Mr and Mrs Alfred Wilson Visit Harper After Funeral Trip
Mr and Mrs Alfred Wilson of Ozona visited Harper on Tuesday en route home from San Antonio where they attended the funeral of Mr Wilsons sister. Mrs Wilson is remembered as Miss Dora Bierschwale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wilson
Ozona
Harper
San Antonio
Mr. Wilson
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J. B. Rieger
Sur
Catholic Information
The
League For God
FHS
Antler Stadium
Lorenz Wendel
Albert Lang
Arnold Wendel
Victor Wendel
Felix Feuge
Chucha
Walter C. Probst
Harper H-D
Cotton Report
A. J. Kinsey
Joe Ann
Dale Scott
Leakey
Tatsch — Metzger
Texas Lutheran College
Lising Thesadey
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