Willkie Called for Fourth Year Change in National Leadership
George W. Winningham argues against a Roosevelt third term and praises Willkie. He denounces secrecy in diplomacy, wartime ships deals, and New Deal failures while urging voters to elect Willkie for four years of steady, sane governance. He cites agriculture woes, defense spending, and rising debt with a farmer’s perspective. Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Burton Brown and Mrs. J. R. Whitewood.
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New World
Congress
U. S
Roosevelt
Willkie
Wallace
Archbishop Drossaerts Dies at 95 in San Antonio
Archbishop Arthur J. Drossaerts of San Antonio and Oklahoma Texas archdiocese died at Santa Rosa hospital. He would have turned 78 Wednesday after a heart attack. Funeral rites set for Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Municipal Auditorium with burial in San Fernando Cemetery.
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Arthur J. Drossaerts
San Antonio
Oklahoma
Texas
el Paso
Santa Rosa
Arch
Drossaerts
Breda
Holland
Peter J. Schnetzer
Albert Henkes
A. Markovsky
Marcus Valenta
Archdiocese of
San Fernando Cathedral
M. Nino
Walter Golatka
St. Mary’s University
St. Edward’s University of Austin
San Fernando
Walter Arnold
Oblate Fathers
Edward Fastner
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Bonaventure
Alerding
San Jose Mission
DeMazenod Scholasticate
Christopher Byrne
Galveston
St. John’s Seminary
Claude Faust
William Teurlings
Lafayette
Valenta
Amleto G. Cicognani
Washington, D. C
United States
Maury Maverick
Dan Quill
Archbishop Crossaerts
Quill
Cosper and Cottie Families Attend McDonald Funeral
Mr and Mrs Floyd Cosper Mrs J J Cosper and Mr and Mrs Raymond Cottie attended the funeral of Isaac McDonald in San Antonio on Monday.
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Floyd Cosper
J. J. Cosper
Raymond Cottie
Isaac McDonald
San Antonio
For Sale 1936 Pentise Sedan Bargain
Vehicle offer listing a 1936 Pentise Sedan with reconditioned engine. Describes as a bargain and invites interested buyers to call at Osirew Hotel in Vrederichsburg Texas.
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Osirew Hotel
Vrederichsburg
Texas
Gillespie County Texas Candidate Faces Old Age Pension Issue
A Gillespie County Texas candidate for the 85th Texas House district announces on the November ballot under Independent, pledging transparency and outlining a platform. He urges enacting the four year old voter mandate on Old Age Pension, criticizing legislative delays and advocating funding to fulfill the voters will.
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Texas
Austin
Mrs. E. B. Carson Dies in Harper Area
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Harper for Mrs. E. B. Carson nee Lorine Barker born March 24 1910 in Harper. She died September 7 1940 near Sanderson. Survived by husband E. B. Carson two daughters Lynda Dell Emily Kay sisters Pearl and Jewel brothers R A Barker A B Barker step mother and three children and two aunts uncles. Revs J A Kellan E B Carson Whaley Frank Nixon officiated.
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The
Baptist Church
E. B. Carson
Lorine Barker
A. B. Barker
Harper
Sanderson
Baptist Church of
Sanderson Baptist Church
Pantermuehl
J. A. Kellan
Junction
Kerrville
Whaley
Hunt
Frank Nixon
Center Point
Extension courses offered in Fredericksburg this fall
Southwest Texas Teachers College will offer two extension courses in Fredericksburg this fall. Education 125e A Course in Methods and History 125e History of the Old South. An organization meeting will be at Fredericksburg High School on Monday night June 16 1940 at 7 30.
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Southwest Texas Teachers College
Fredericksburg
Education
War and politics roil as Roosevelt shifts path to conflict
A columnist laments entering war under Roosevelt, arguing about navy losses and expended resources. The piece questions presidential authority, debt handling with Britain, and the drift away from democratic control, warning of monarchy-like power and potential third or fourth terms amid looming global conflict.
Church Notices and Mass Schedule Update
Parish notices list Sunday Mass times at 9 30 with additional masses at 8 and 9 30 on the third Sunday and feast days as announced. Weekday bells ring at 7 80 followed by Mass. First Baptist Church promotes Sunday School at 11 a m and morning service at 11 a m with evening worship at 7 p m under Pastor Frank Nixon. Jane services on the second to fourth Sundays each month.
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Frank Nixon
Sunday Church Schedule Summary
Sunday School meets first and third Sundays. English services on first Sunday at 10 30 a m fourth Sunday at 7 30 p m. German Service on eighth Sunday at 10 30 a m Luther League on second Sunday at 7 30 p m Woman's Missionary Society on third Wednesday at 3 00 p m.
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Luther League
Woman’s Missionary Society
Mrs Dean Hopf Elected President of PTA
The Harper PTA met in the high school auditorium and elected Mrs Dean Hopf to lead for the year following Mrs Arthur Scherschwale's resignation. Mrs FE O Larkin filled the vacancy as Third Vice-president and finance chair. Miss Ruth Kline urged immunizations for children. Mrs Edgar Klett spoke on girl scout work.
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Harper Parent-Teacher Association
Qean Hopf
Parent-Teacher Association
Arthur Sherschwale
FE. O. Larkin
Rubin Bode
Ruth Kline
Edgar Klett
Fredericksburg
Jury awards Evers eighteen hundred in damage suit
A district court jury awarded James Evers 1800 damages in the case against Theo Langerhans. The defendant gave no notice of appeal. This marks the third trial in district court with prior verdicts smaller and larger than the current amount.
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James Evers
Theo. Langerhans
Evers
Court of Civil Appeals
D. J. Hoerster
Louis F. Ochler
Mathilda Zesch
Erwin H. Behrends
H. C. Gibson
Service Guarantee Home Financing Co
Harry H. Boos
Alma Jenschke Bock
Edmund Stahl
Leonard
Ad. Filter Jr
Martin Schult
Mary Schult
Elizabeth Durst
Monroe Durst
U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Mignon Witte
Guardian
Defendent
Fall Market Showing at Gunter Hotel San Antonio
The San Antonio Fall Market Showing sponsored by the Gunter Hotel and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce runs Saturday through Monday September 21 to 23. It features 130 exhibitors showcasing dress, costume suits, sportswear, knit goods, playwear, slacks, swimwear, coats, skirts, blouses, jackets, millinery, handbags, jewelry, lingerie, gloves, hosiery and more.
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San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Southwest Texas Teachers College grants record master degrees
In San Marcos on September 9, Southwest Texas Teachers College awarded a record 101 master's degrees and 218 bachelor's degrees at summer commencement. Among the graduates was Chester Alfred Ochler of Harper. The graduate school, established in 1936, has grown into a key part of Texas teacher training, per registrar Dr. A. A. Grusendorf.
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San Marcos
Southwest Texas Teachers College
Chester Alfred Ochler
Harper
Texas
A. A. Grusendorf
Gillespie County Commissioners Court Approves Road Machinery Purchase
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court met in two days to approve a new election judge Max Lange to fill a vacancy and to lease diesel tractor and Gar Wood scraper for road work. They approved terms of 6 percent installments with costs of 2275 and 2317 dollars plus funds balances in multiple county accounts. A request from Fredericksburg chamber of commerce for funds to hire an assistant County Agent was tabled for later consideration.
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Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Max Lange
Hugo Hopf
H. W. Lewis Construction Co
San Antonio
Gillespie County
Elgin Crenwelge
Court House
County of
Gillespie
Albert E. Klett
Justice of the Peace Act
Mergenthaler
Fbg
National Bank
County of Gillespie
Fredericksburg National Bank
Gil, Co
Fredericksburg
Annie Zenner in china shower tea at Peters Hall
Friday evening a china shower tea honored Miss Annie Zenner with a seven to ten reception at Peters Hall. Hosts Misses Eleanore Kirchhoff Vernell Danz Alma Dietel and Mrs Norman Dietel organized circle seating and games while Miss Alma Dietel announced Miss Zenner and Harold Dietel wed October 56 at St Marys Church. Guests numbered forty with green yellow decor and a display of the china set gifts. Refreshments featured ribbon sandwiches jelled vegetable salad pineapple layer cake and iced tea.
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Annie Zenner
Peter’s Hall
Eleanore Kirchhoff
Vernell Danz
Alma Dietel
Norman Dietel
Harold Dietel
St Mary's Church
Sold
Visit in Eden Highlights Whitewood Family and Partners
In Eden last Thursday and Friday 2006 visitor J. S. Whitewood and daughter Mrs. Fred Nabers toured with old friend and partner W. J. Taylor. They left England together on March 13 1886 and settled in Texas as cattle and horse raising partners in Kerr County. Whitewood also saw Mitch Skinner while in town. Mrs. Fred Nabers visited Damon and Mrs. White near Brady.
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J. S. Whitewood
Fred Nabers
Eden
Mr. Whitewood
W. J. Taylor
Whitewood
Taylor
England
Texas
Kerr County
Mitch Skinner
Fred Naber
Damon White
Brady
Harper
Pharmacist Coppedge Opens Drug Store in Harper
J P Coppedge and his wife move from Hughes Springs to Harper to establish a drug store in the City Drug Store building. The community welcomes them and wishes success. Mr and Mrs A A Wendel of Doss were visitors in Harper Sunday evening.
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J. P. Coppedge
Hughes Springs
Harper
Mr. Coppedge
Mrs. A. A Wendel of
Doss
Love over hate in Catholic instruction from St Anthony’s Church
A Catholic sermon from St Anthony's Church Barper urges love over hate, citing biblical commands to love neighbors and enemies. The piece condemns hate-mongers and urges charity for all, regardless of creed, highlighting faith as a path from hell toward Heaven and urging readers to seek information from the DISCUSSION CLUB section.
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Jesus Christ
Satan
Hell
Saint Paul
St. Anthony's Church
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