Proposals on foreign policy and Texas pension clash
A late column urges a swap of U nited States holdings for British and French Caribbean territories to bolster defenses and warns against aggressive action toward Mexico. It also criticizes WPA wartime folly, urges opposition to foreign wars, and reports on Gen Mann voiding a pension law while Hardin twins push a two million dollar General Fund raid for Dallas bank loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Twins
O'Daniel
Texas
Dallas
J.R. No
Fredericksburg Publicity Highlights Home Ownership Pride
The note praises Gillespie County and Fredericksburg for home ownership as a strength of the nation. It mentions home owned businesses and reports many letters from readers. The editors thank contributors and say they read every letter though replying to each is impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Pictorial Air Corps Pilot Training Serial Preview
The United States Army Air Corps expands as pilots are trained at Randolph Field Texas hailed as the West Point of the Air. This weekly serial will show a behind the scenes tour from drome to cockpit with Flying Cadets and drill life. Readers may request entrance information via The Secretary's Office Randolph Field Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Air Corps
Uncle Sam
Randolph Field
Texas
Air
Herald
Air Corps
West Point
Mamoth
Miss Mary Robinson Succumbs After Fatal Burn
Miss Mary Robinson, 81, died after severe burns suffered when kerosene used to start a wood stove caught her clothing on fire. She died in a Fredericksburg hospital at 3 p.m. Tuesday. A lifelong resident of Harper area, she leaves a brother W L Robinson of Houston and many relatives. Funeral at the local Methodist Church with Rev A M Burton officiating. burial in Harper Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Robinson
Miss Robinson
Fredericksburg
Harper
Blanket
Tex
W. L. Robinson
Houston
Methodist Church
A. M. Burton
Harper Cemetery
Just the Church for Such a Woman
A night-club hostess who died is praised for returning to faith in death. The piece argues Catholics forgive sinners and emphasizes Confession and Penance. It invites readers to learn more from the DISCUSSION CLUB at St. Anthony's Church.
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Thei
Underworld
Jesus Christ
St. Anthony’s Church
Gillespie County Mutual Meeting Reminder
Members of the Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance association are reminded of a Monday meeting at Peter's hall on Sept 25 at two. The prior week’s business was continued and final action delayed to the coming session. About 200 attended the first meeting and each should bring one more member. Clothes care ads follow.
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Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association
Peter’s Hall
Randolph Field Hub as Army Air Corps Training Center
The Administration Building at Randolph Field Texas houses executive offices a meteorological department theater and a photographic section. The registrar-like secretary's office handles every Flying Cadet on reporting for military aviation training. Cadets 20 to 37 begin a three month course at nine schools then transfer to Randolph Field for the nine month basic stage. Cadets receive 78 dollars per month with uniforms food lodging and other services included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Field
Texas
Army Air Corps
Air Corps
U. S. Army Air Corps
Propaganda and Will to Stay Out of War
Herbert Hoover argues in American Magazine that propaganda fuels entry into war yet the United States can avoid European conflict with a resolute will. He urges a clear declaration to remain out of war unless the Western Hemisphere is attacked and cautions against power politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
American Magazine
Europe
Lindberg and Lodge Urge Staying Out of War in Europe
The two leaders argue against entering the European conflict. They urge Americans to focus on defense and national character, warn against rapid involvement, and call for strict arms sales limits and control over military and financial actions to avoid entanglement.
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Great Britain
IOU
Central
South
Americas
Britain
France
Washington
Europe
Adolf Hitler
Soviet
Russia
Hitler
Germany
United States
America
Dance at Tindale Hall Sunday Night
Sunday night dance at Tindale Hall on Sept 24 with music by the Southern Swingsters. Raymond Klein invites all to attend. Mrs Harold Coggeshall and her young son visit Mr and Mrs E Coggeshall this week.
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Tindale Hall
The
Southern Swingsters
Raymond Klein
Harold Coggeshall
Little Son
Mrs
E. Coggeshall
Revival at Baptist Church Starts September 17
Church notice announces revival meetings beginning September 17 at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. F. E. Ray. Sunday School doors open at 10:00 a.m. with H. H. Fairchild listed as Sunday School superintendent and Mrs J. K. Sylvester as Baptist Training Union director. All are welcome. HARPER METHODIST CHURCH Rev M. P. Rurtee, Pastor
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H. H. Fairchild
J. EK. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Baptist Church
FE. C. Ray
Sunday Services and Choir Schedule Announced
Services run on the second third and fourth Sundays at 8 20 every month until November 1st. Sunday School meets each Sunday morning at 0 30. Singing occurs every Saturday night. Everyone is invited to attend.
Catholic Mass Timings and Parish Activities Explained
The notice outlines Mass times on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, with 9:30 am as a main service and 8 am as an alternative. Sunday school follows the 9:30 Mass, and parish societies meet after it. An October schedule variation lists 8 and 10 o'clock masses with staggered times thereafter.
Public Safety Moves Toward New Certificate of Title Law
Austin officials announce the certificate of title act takes effect October 1 for motor vehicles sold or encumbered after that date. Applies to new titles, with fees of 25 cents for originals and reissues, 10 cents to tax collectors and 15 cents to the state. Government vehicles exempt.
School Halloween Entertainment Postponed by School Board
The school and PT A along with the school board have delayed the Halloween entertainment planned for this Saturday until Halloween due to unforeseen events.
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P.T. A
Hallowe'en
Dinner and Bazaar for St. Anthony's Parish
The St. Anthony's Parish will hold a dinner and bazaar on Sunday October Sth to benefit the church. The event offers usual good food at moderate cost and donations of usable items are gratefully accepted. Details will be announced in the weeks following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s
Bids Call Needed for Har Per Independent School District
The Har per Independent Consolidated School District invites bids for a depository at its next regular meeting on Monday night October 2, 1939 at ten o'clock. Secretary Buell notes the new law requires filing with applications for titles when ownership transfers by inheritance or other legal means. Vehicles from other states offered for sale in Texas require affidavits. tax collectors will forward title applications to the Austin safety department for investigation and issuance. State police gain revocation and suspension authority, with hearings available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Public Safety Department
Ralph L. Buell
Buell
Harper — Independent Consolidated
P. J. Baethge
Texas
The
Safety Department
Dove Hunters Urged To Follow Don’ts In Season
Game Department warns dove hunters of strict rules to avoid penalties. Do not shoot before 7 a m or after official sunset. Use only shotgun up to 19 gauge. Cap gun with three shells. Carry hunting license outside the county. Limit fifteen doves daily and in possession. Do not shoot when unseen, keep gates closed, and obtain landowner permission. Quail season begins December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Department
Card of Thanks for Aunt Mary Robinson
Expressions of sincere thanks to all who assisted after the death of Aunt Miss Mary Robinson. Gratitude for kindness and prayers. May God’s richest blessings be with you all from the relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Robinson
Fresh Candies and Ice Cream at Claud's Cafe Notice
Mr and Mrs Roland Taylor Mrs Douglas Duderstadt and child and Mrs Melton Dyer joined Lynne Taylor for a trip to San Marcos where he will enter college this past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud
Roland Taylor
Douglas Duderstadt
Melton Dyer
Lynne Taylor
San Marcos
Hopfs Take Irene to Austin for Fall School Term
Mr and Mrs V A Hopf accompanied their daughter Irene to Austin where she will enter the fall term of school on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Hopf
Irene
Austin
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Mexico
Wall Street
J. Frank Norris
J. Frank
W.P.A
Roosevelt
Congress
Gillespie County Mutual Meeting
Granville
Julian Lange
Chas. A. Lindberg
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Claed
Cole
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Harper Methodist Church
Rurtee
Cloud's
Nell Rogers
Ted
Alpine
Dean Hopf
Frances Floyd
Phil Rogers
Hallowe’en
Death
Sented
Texas Good Roads Association
Traffic & Safety Division
Texas Highway Department
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