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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1939
Page
5
A columnist advances proposals to trade U S holdings for British and French properties in the Americas, urges restraint toward Mexico, warns against war talk, and critiques a Texas pension bill. He cites President Roosevelt, J Frank Norris, W P A workers, and the Hardin twins while urging congressional vigilance and fiscal prudence.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County receive favorable publicity as many residents own homes and local home owned businesses thrive. The paper notes the letters it has received and thanks readers for their support.
Members of the Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance association are reminded of the meeting at Peters hall on Monday afternoon Sept 25 at two. The last membership meeting’s business on rates and benefits will be continued and concluded at the coming session. About 200 members attended the first called meeting and each should bring an additional member.
The United States Army Air Corps expands training as Randolph Field Texas becomes the hub. The Herald starts a ten part pictorial series to show behind the scenes at the West Point of the Air with cadets in flight drills and cockpit adventures. Readers can request entrance information by mailing to The Secretary's Office Randolph Field Texas.
Miss Mary Robinson aged 81 died after severe burns suffered when kerosene started a fire in a wood stove. She died at 3 p.m. in a Fredericksburg hospital after being taken from Blanket, Texas. She moved to Harper area recently and leaves a brother, W L Robinson of Houston, and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the local Methodist church with Rev. A M Burton officiating. Interment was in Harper cemetery.
A night club hostess who died is praised for seeking forgiveness as the Catholic Church is invoked. The piece defends mercy, piety, and the sacrament of penance, urging readers to consider confession and forgiveness for sinners. It ends by inviting readers to request more information from St. Anthony's Church Discussion Club.
In American Magazine Herbert Hoover argues propaganda fuels war fear and urges the U S to stay out of European conflict unless the Western Hemisphere is attacked. He cautions against aligning with totalitarian states and stresses a resolute policy to avoid entering war.
Colonel Charles A Lindberg cautions that entering fighting abroad could cost millions of American lives and imperil democracy at home. He argues for preserving national values and avoiding escalation driven by European greed and fear.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH announces revival beginning September 17 led by Rev. EL C. Ray with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Mrs J E Sylvester leads Baptist Training Union. HARPER METHODIST CHURCH shows services on the second third and fourth Sundays at 8:20 a.m. until November 1, with Sunday School at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday singing. all invited.
Mass on Sunday at 9 30 a m with 8 am and 9 30 am masses on the 8th Sunday and holy days. Sunday school follows the 9 30 mass and parish societies meet after it. October Sundays list masses at 8 and 10 with 8 30 and 10 or 10 according to the regular schedule.
A fragment notes a social event at Cloud's hosted by Nell Rogers for her brother Ted before he leaves for Alpine. It also cites Austin social visits by Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf, Miss Frances Floyd, and Phil Rogers. A September 18 public safety update outlines a new certificate of title act effective October 1 for motor vehicles, with details on applicability, timelines, exemptions, fees, and distribution, aimed at reducing vehicle theft and mortgaged sales.
The school Halloween event jointly organized by the PTA and the school board has been postponed to Halloween. The originally scheduled Saturday program was moved due to unforeseen events.
St Anthony's Parish will hold a dinner and bazaar on Sunday in October to benefit the church. The usual good food will be served at moderate cost. Donations of usable items are gratefully accepted and details will be announced in the weeks ahead.
The Har Per Independent Consolidated School District invites bids for a depository at its next regular meeting Monday night October 2 1939 at ten o'clock P M Baethge secretary under the new law. Vehicles from other states offered for sale in Texas require special affidavits. When ownership transfers by law the transaction papers must accompany title applications. Foreclosures under liens require affidavit of facts. Tax collectors forward title applications to Austin safety department HQ for investigation filing and title issuance. State police receive revocation and suspension authority but hearings may be requested.
The text describes the Administration Building at Randolph Field Texas, home of the Army Air Corps Primary Flying School. It houses executive offices a com department theater and a photographic section. The registrar secretary's office handles every Flying Cadet as they report for military aviation training and cadet classes arrive every six weeks under an expansion plan.
In a speech from the era, Senator Lodge argues Europe’s dangers require America’s restraint. He stresses abstention, urges limiting arms sales, and calls for strict control over measures that could involve the United States while condemning Nazi aggression. He also weighs moral complexities of German distress and the risk of escalated warfare.
Sun day night dance at Tindale Hall features music by the Southern Swingsters. Raymond Klein invites all to attend. Mrs Harold Coggeshall and her young son are visiting Mr and Mrs J E Coggeshall this week.
The Game Department warns dove hunters about rules to avoid penalties. Shotgun size limited to 10 gauge or smaller, capacity three shells, no hunting before 7 a m or after official sunset, no hunting from vehicles or along public roads, license carried when leaving the county, daily bag limit fifteen and possession limit fifteen, ensure clear line of sight, obtain landowner permission, and note quail season opens December 1.
The family expresses sincere gratitude for the assistance during the death of Aunt Miss Mary Robinson. They extend heartfelt thanks and blessings to all who offered aid and support.
Mrs. Roland Taylor and Mrs. Douglas Duderstadt with Lynne Taylor travel to San Marcos as he prepares to enter college this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Melton Dyer accompany the group for the trip.
Mr and Mrs V A Hopf take their daughter Irene to Austin where she will enter the fall term of school on Monday. The family travels to start the new academic year and settle Irene into the campus routine.
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