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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1941
Page
4
The Kaiser residence at Harper drew attention as one of the early homes from 1988. Mr and Mrs W A Kaiser hosted the property noted for its design and place in local development.
A Kaiser residence features a central granite stone engraved with a heart and the initials Staff Photo. The stone was crafted by Nagel Bros. in Fredericksburg. Several decorative rocks complete the fireplace display.
A 1934 built lunch room with rock veneer added in 1939 offers various foods and refreshments. It includes ample parking and a large awning to shelter customers who drive up.
Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind and Marietta visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Casper Saturday night and Sunday. W A Kaiser Service Station announces a complete line of Gates Valco belts and belts for washing machines and refrigerators. Wilber Seiders returned from New Mexico where he worked for Texas University, bringing back photos. Mrs Seiders and their son returned to Austin.
Gladys Lang is ill and unable to attend school. Her classmates send wishes for a quick return to health and near-term school activities.
A Catholic discussion argues there must be a First Cause and independent Being, identified as God, to explain existence and universal order. It asserts law and order, nature’s precision, and planetary regularity point to a Divine Designer, not blind chance, inviting readers to contact DISCUSSION CLUB at St. Anthony's Church.
The 1941 Gillespie County tax roll was approved in a special session after the court set rates earlier. Tax Assessor Wm. Petmecky and staff rushed the roll to file with State Comptroller George Shepard, aiming for early October collections. total value listed at 6,284,465 with land, livestock, vehicles, merchandise, bank shares, and pipeline values noted.
Boening Motor Sales manager Ad D Boening reports Pontiac Motor Division launched its 1942 campaign with dealers from the San Antonio territory gathering at the Gunter Hotel. E J Plattfoot led the meeting as part of 27 nationwide dealer sessions following three regional conferences. Boening praised the restyled Pontiacs with longer wheelbases, two lines Deluxe and Styleliner, V6 and V8 options, and iron pistons replacing aluminum.
The Harper Fire Boys visited Fredericksburg on Tuesday night to practice with local firefighters as they prepare to attend the convention at Cameron, Texas.
Rev and Mrs Frank Nixon and their Center Point children visited Monday with Mr and Mrs L D Nixon. The family planned to continue to Oregon where they will establish their home.
St Anthony's Parish plans its eighth dinner and bazaar at Bein's Hall next Sunday September 28. Dinner starts 11 am with prices 46 and 20 cents and supper around 5 30 pm. Donations will be distributed after the meal and Masses are at 8 and 10 am.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. J. J. Rogers home with several members present and elected new officers: Mrs. Arthur Bierthwale president, Mrs. J. R. Peril vice president, and Mrs. Dean Hopf treasurer. The next P T A meeting is October 8 with Mrs. G. Smith leading on the topic Difficulties that Threaten Modern Homes and Family Life. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Wendel and children visited Myersville and Port Lavaca and attended the Wendel Reunion at Myersville over the weekend.
J. J. Rogers Carl Oehler and P. F. Jones took Claud Burns to San Antonio for eye surgery at Santa Rosa hospital. Mr and Mrs T L Hamilton and family visited Carl Oehler weekend. Luther League members held a picnic at Enchanted Rock last Sunday. Mr and Mrs J B Rieger were Harper visitors Wednesday.
Sunday mass at 9 30 am with an early 8 am mass on the third Sunday and major feasts. Weekday bell rings 7 30 am followed by mass. Parish societies meet after the 9 30 am mass on their Sundays. Sunday School held after the 9 30 am mass.
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. 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 and R A gatherings Fridays at 7 15 p.m.
Beginning October 19th Harper Methodist Church announces Sunday School every Sunday at 10 A M and services on October 19th at 11 A M led by Pastor H Ellis Thomas.
Lutheran Church announces Sunday school on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9 30 a m and 2nd Sunday at 3 00 p 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 gathers the 3rd Wednesday at 2 00 p m A cordial welcome is extended.
Rev. Fred E. Brooks of Austin will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday night at 7 20. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend these services.
The article debates Roosevelt and Churchill at a Atlantic meeting and the Declaration of the Atlantic. It questions which freedoms were included and how fully the natural rights to equal economic enjoyment were carried home. It notes omissions of freedom of speech and religion and reflects on political realism.
The children and grandchildren honored Mrs. J. S. Whitewood at her Harper home on her birthday Sunday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Burton Brown and sons, Kerrville visitors, and several relatives with a luncheon of sandwiches salad cake coffee and ice tea.
The Women’s Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting hosted by Mesdames Oswald Feller and Wm Dittmar. The group opened with song and prayer, heard a reading from Outlook Magazine Quiz, then closed with prayers and a song. Twelve members attended and were served chicken salad cookies cocoa.
The Texaco Service Station replaces a 385 year old structure in Harper. Features include fluorescent lighting, a large show room, modern greasing and washing gear, a hydraulic lift, and electric gas pumps for precise delivery. The project completes W. A. Kaiser property beautification and involved builders Gordon Harper and others.
A reminiscence recalls the former building on Harper Main Street between Fredericksburg and Junction, replaced by a modern Texaco service station. The author contrasts pioneer commerce and transport with today’s costs and trends, musing on history, industry, and future life.
Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel and their daughters took a brief business trip to Austin last week.
A local notice states a ten percent levy will be imposed on electric users in October at Stehli peninth. The fragment mentions electric charges and a planned assessment but lacks full details or exact location.
Mrs V A Hopf and Irene and Mrs Otto Rahe visited Mrs Laula Grosenbacher and Mrs Arthur Schleyer in Fredericksburg on Tuesday.
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