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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1939

Page

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Granville Authorized Harper Herald Solicitors

Mr and Mrs C W Granville are authorized advertising solicitors collectors and subscription collectors for the Harper Herald.

C. W. Granville Harper Herald

Morris Ranch Social Notes Mention Local Visits and School Start

Mr and Mrs Alfred C Heimann and daughter Myrtle visited with Mrs A J and Miss Leila Byrd last Thursday. Velma Barrett visits before returning to Sweetwater. The Heilmanns attend Raymonds wedding at New Braunfels on August 19. School begins September 4 with A C Heimann principal Opal Reeves and Myrtle Heimann teaching.

Alfred C. Heimann Myrtle A. J Leila Byrd Velma Barrett Maud Barrett G. H. Bierschwale Sweetwater J. M. Rossner San Antonio Harold Byrd Centerpoint J. E. Byrd San Marcos A. J. Bird A. C. Heilmann Raymond New Braunfels Opal Reeves Kerrville Opal Estella Kramer Johnnie Stein Allen Usener Louie Mayes Coleman Ala B. Gammon R. S. Newman Anna Leniz Edinburg Arthur Savage Philips Jim Caruthers Southville L. A. Lee A. C. Heimann Myrtle Heimann

Rural fire units eyed to cut losses and insurance costs

Texas farms may lower fire losses and insurance costs as rural communities organize volunteer units. Paul G. economist for the A and M College Extension Service says organization work will reduce farm fire risk. Victor Wendel and Harper vis Mor Wednesday.

Texas Paul G A. & M. College Extension Service Victor Wendel

Fire safety pamphlet parody spurs public note in Lubbock

A Pecos style prank pamphlet linked to a volunteer fire department circulates at the Central Fire Station in Lubbock. The spoof advises dramatic, reckless driving and disrespect for firefighters. Separately, the Tex Avalanche notes eight fatal crashes the Sunday before July Fourth, including four deaths on a county road and rising under July Fourth fatalities.

July Traffic Deaths Prompt Police Remarks on Speed

State police call July traffic fatalities a mass killing pattern with 169 deaths, 150 in July crashes. Multi fatal crashes drive the toll, tied to excessive speed on open highways with little congestion.

Austin

Well Behaved Students to Be Rewarded

Gillespie county students who are well behaved and earn an A on their report cards each term will receive a free big ice cream bar at Central Drug Store. The program runs through the school year and covers public and St. Marys Parochial students, with past years showing improved classroom behavior. A floor seal varnish discussion explains how it protects polished floors with a wash and renew approach, while a Holy Land exhibit at the 51st State Fair of Texas in Dallas October 7 to 22 is noted.

Gillespie County Central Drug Store W. H. Schaefer St. Mary’s Sea of Galilee Holy Land Texas Dallas

Star Power and Radio Stunts Highlight Broadcasts

Right out of the air Eric L Speth is shown for Joyce Jordan and the Life and Love of Dr Susan features Robert Regent as Peter Bradford performing headstands as part of yogi exercises before CBS serial performances. Ferdinand the stooge contender is noted among radio's best loved characters.

Susan Robert Regent Peter Bradford Ferdinand

Radio stars and programs dominate early 20th century broadcasts

Elspeth's father is a doctor who notes her medical knowledge early on. Elaine Sterne Carrington's Pepper Young's Family airs daily and grows in audience after six years. Cecil B. DeMille calls his Radio Theatre the largest theatre on earth based on a survey with Ward Wilson on Phil Baker’s CBS Wednesday nights. Ferdie's questions win listener affection as What A Life by Clifford Goldsmith stars Ezra Stone on NBC. Charlie and critics reference Bess Johnson and Katherine Corner as leading radio figures with Gee-Gee James as pivotal supporting cast.

Elaine Sterne Carrington Pepper Young Cecil B. DeMille Ward Wilson Phil Baker CBS Ferdie Clifford Goldsmith Aldrich Ezra Stone NBC Goldsmith Charlie

Negro comedienne Gee-Gee's in Miss Cornell's No Time For Comedy

Noted performer Gee-Gee appears in Miss Cornell's No Time For Comedy and also features as Tulip the maid in Miss Johnson's Hilltop House series.

Cleaning Tools and Techniques for Home Floors

Katharine Sisher urges using proven cleaning tools for dusting floors and surfaces. She highlights small portable cleaners with attachments, vacuum cleaners with proper nozzle adjustments, and modern floor varnishes that dry quickly. Professional refinishing is advised for discolored or scratched floors, and no rubbing waxes are recommended for varnished and linoleum floors.

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