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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1941
Page
8
Pictured is the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Kroll about two miles from Harper on the Doss road. The rock veneer uses fine rocks from surrounding counties with a front porch area showing rocks from eleven states. Tommie Harlan was the contractor and Gordon Harper wired the house.
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court met in regular session, presenting county tax assessor reports, justice court criminal case activity, and treasury balances across funds. They approved Edgar Treibs as Public Weigher, with bond and oath, and discussed right-of-way for a new State Highway and a completed low water bridge on the Pedernales River Boos road.
The Civilian Conservation Corps enrollments shift to direct camp reporting at Longhorn Cavern Burnet Texas. Applicants must be 17 and physically and mentally qualified. The CCC expands training aligned with National Defense Work to boost trade skills for defense roles.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Peril and General Bill called on Mr and Mrs J B Whitewood Tuesday evening making a cordial social call at the latter's residence.
The Lower Colorado River Authority reduces residential rates in six towns in Texas, lowering bills by about 13.6 percent and saving roughly 45,750 dollars annually. The move follows past reductions and aims to provide power at cost without harming investment, with a 75 cent minimum monthly charge and higher kilowatt hour allowances.
Jane Pehl born at Crabapple near Fredericksburg Texas in November 1907 died in an Austin hospital on Wednesday September 10 aged 80. Funeral from Moors funeral home Smithville with a Requiem High Mass at Saint Anthony Harper followed by interment in Harper Catholic Cemetery. Survived by father Mab Pehl step mother Rosa bebe ochre brothers and many sisters and nieces. Her mother Mrs Ed Pehl preceded her in death in 1987. She lived mainly in Harper with four years in Austin and was well known locally with many mourners.
A 1942 wheat referendum will decide marketing quotas. Gillespie County farmers should plan acreage with quotas in mind. If approved by two thirds, farmers within allotments may sell all wheat with no penalty. excess wheat incurs a 50 percent penalty. If quotas fail, no government loan. The referendum must occur before June 10, 1942.
Mrs Hugo Hopf Mrs J R Peril and Miss Elizabeth Gammen thaler joined Miss Doris Hopf for a trip to San Marcos on Monday to attend S W T S T C. Mr and Mrs Alton Kneese Mrs Newman and grandson of Round Mountain are visiting Mrs Ida Kneese and family. Mr and Mrs J M Stevens visited Ed Coggeshall Tuesday.
Fred Snakes Jones is in San Antonio holding a responsible position. He is described as occupying a key role within the local organization, with duties implying leadership or oversight. Further details about the exact title or department are not provided in the text.
A local ad notes a complete line of Gates Valco belts and fan belts for any car, plus belts for washing machines and refrigerators from W. A. Kaiser Service Station. The piece then discusses two years of rate reductions by the Authority reducing residential bills while increasing power sales in six cities.
St Anthony’s Parish at Harper sponsors a biennial dinner and bazaar to benefit the church. The event occurs Sunday at Bien Hall with a menu of sausage vegetable fat bread coffee and cake. Prices are forty cents for ages 12 and up twenty cents for under 12. small children free. After dinner donations will be distributed. All are invited for a gala time with good food and friendly fun.
The piece cautions drivers to avoid outdriving their sight and to stop in the assured clear distance ahead. It urges testing brakes in unfamiliar cars and starting stopping early to prevent accidents, noting 20 feet as a minimum forward view.
Masses are held Sundays at 9 30 a m with an 8 o clock early Mass on the third Sunday and on all greater feasts Weekday bell ringing starts at 7 30 Mass follows immediately Parish Societies meet after the 9 30 Mass and Sunday School convenes immediately after the 9 30 Mass
Rev T H Alcorn, pastor, leads Sunday school at 10 a m and morning service at 11. Evening service at 7 15 p m. W M A meets Mondays at 3 p m. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesdays at 7 15 p m. G A s and R A s Fridays at 7 15 p m.
Rev H Ellis Thomas, pastor, announces monthly schedule with Sunday school at 2 pm and multiple service times. First Sunday features 3 pm service after 2 pm Sunday school. Third Sunday offers 11 am service with 2 pm Sunday school and 3 pm and 8 pm services.
Walter C. Probst is pastor. Sunday school on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:30 a.m. English services on the 1st Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 2nd Sunday at 4:00 p.m. German services on the 3rd Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Luther League meets on the 2nd Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Women's Missionary Society meets the 3rd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. A cordial welcome.
Rev. Fred E. Brooks of Austin will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday night September 21 at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend these services.
A compilation of reactions to Roosevelt's Labor Day address and looming war tensions. Figures such as Lewis Mumford and the America First Committee urged noninvolvement while backers argued for readiness to crush Hitler. International voices from Britain to Australia weighed in, and U.S. candidates faced wartime debates in Wisconsin.
Notice to all license holders about renewal dates under House Bill No 20. Lists renewal windows by license serial ranges and issuance dates from February 1936 to October 1 1941. Specifies examinations for lapsed renewals and two year expiry for licenses issued after October 1 1941. Signed by J B Draper Chief Driver's License Division.
Senate members express growing unease at the US alliance with Soviet Russia tied to the aid to democracy program. Senator McCarran of Nevada stated on the floor that the original lend lease bill would not have had approval.
Retailers for Defense Week runs September 15 to 20 to boost Defense Savings Stamps purchases at department stores, grocery shops, variety outlets, hardware and drug stores nationwide. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps at post offices, banks, savings and loan associations or write to the Treasury of the United States in Washington D C. Stamps priced at 96 cents for a dollar are available.
The text recalls a sharp Senate debate over prewar warnings about the Lease-Lend bill and possible alliance with Stalinist Russia. It notes a strong, widespread repugnance to communism and cites Senator Clark of Missouri referencing forewarnings that the policy could enable closer ties with the Soviet regime.
V. C. Whitworth son of Mr and Mrs Pete Whitworth of Blue Mountain and John Honig son of Mr and Mrs Sam Honig of White Bluff left the first of last week to enter A and M College. Both are Harper High School graduates from the 1941 class.
The Harper Volunteer Fire Department launches a drive to buy additional hose and thanks local donors. Notable contributions include Woodmen of the World 59.00 Carl Kroll Jr 40.00 Mutual Lumber Co 20.00 and many others. The list names residents and organizations giving small cash gifts to support equipment needs.
The Harper HD Club met at Mrs Hannah Welsh's home last Thursday where Miss Martin demonstrated an electric oven and baked a nut leaf cake served to members. The next meeting will be with Mrs Fred Wedekind.
The Texas Tumbleweeds formerly Ted Bill and Bob perform at Peter's hall Sunday night for Gillespie county engagement and will dance at Enchanted Rock this Sunday. Sponsored by L A Andy Anderson of San Antonio the orchestra appears over WOAI and WOATL on regular mid day slots in Fredericksburg Hill Country. Mr and Mrs Chet Carnes of Duncan Field San Antonio visited the Harpers Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Whitewood hosted a Sunday evening chicken fry and picnic at their Harper area home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Overstreet Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Saenger and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nabers of Kerrville.
Bert Tankersley of Kaufman county Elbert C Dale of Gregg county and George Slaughter chairman of the State AAA committee are described as cotton and livestock farmers as they begin their roles on the committee.
A reflective piece arguing for a purpose to life and the existence of a Creator. It presents questions about suffering and certainty, then asserts that a maker exists because complex beings and the world itself cannot arise by chance. It draws analogies from everyday objects to support a causal, theistic view.
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