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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1955

Page

7

Subversion Seen in Democracy at Local Levels

The piece argues that democracy weakens when local institutions falter. It cites Samuel Witmer Jr of the Methodist Board and warns passive neglect harms democratic systems as much as active subversion. A televised Easter film and cancer awareness efforts are noted alongside church building gains and May Fellowship Day activities.

Battle For Freedom Samuel Witmer, Jr Methodism Board of Social and Economic Relations

Henry H. Rahe Services Held Tuesday

Last rites for Henry H. Rahe were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev. L. J. Durkop presiding. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Rahe died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital at age 74. He was born January 25, 1881 in Fredericksburg, son of John and Anna Rahe. Surviving are son Alfred and daughter Elsie, plus four sisters and three brothers and two grandchildren. Preceded by two sisters, three brothers, and a son who died in infancy.

Henry H. Rahe Beckmann L. J. Durkop Greenwood Cemetery Mr. Rahe Fredericksburg John Anna Behr Rahe Ella Ark Julia Atking Dallas Alfred Rahe Elsie Hunter Meek San Antonio Minna Otto Crenwelge Hulda Bell Dora Theodore Oehler Harper Anna Gustav Seitze Alberta Alabama Adulph Alvin Robert Rahe Lena Bob Corbell Alma Emil Oehler Fred. Willam John Rahe

Mrs Walte Markworth Hospitalized in Fredericksburg Checks

Mrs Markworth was taken to a Fredericksburg hospital for a check-up last week. Mr Earl Copple of Kerrville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar McDonald, who moved into a new home on the Gran Villa property in the town's west part.

Earl Copple Kerrville Oscar McDonald Mrs. McDonald Gran Villa

Better Adults Means Better Juveniles Delinquency Warning

A Paulet Feature Service report from Washington argues juvenile delinquency stems from adults moral failings and societal corruption. It criticizes reliance on punishment and playgrounds, cites rising youth crime linked to disrespect for law, and warns pornographic materials and violent media as symptoms of a broader crisis.

Hill Country Scouting Roundtable Sets Summer Program Dates

Hill Country District Roundtable met March 24 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church to review summer events. District Commissioner C A Pitts opened proceedings as Roy Rutherford announced camp dates, training workshops, and the Camporee, Summer Camp, Explorer Rendezvous, Council Workshop, Lucien Maxwell Trek, and Philmont Training. Registrations opened for Spring Camporee April 29 to May 1 and Explorer Rendezvous at Bergstrom Field.

Hill Country Holy Ghost Lutheran Church C. A. Pitts Mason Roy Rutherford Explorer Rendevour Council Lucien Maxwell Philmont Bergstrom Field Cimarron New Mexico New Capitol Area Council

Texas Growers Urged To Aid In Promotion Program

H. H. Weatherby, president of the Texas Turkey Federation, urges turkey growers to support the Consumer Promotion program. He notes radio time, discs, and papers promoting "Turkey for Easter" and stresses Easter as a peak consumption period. Mention of storage reductions and better prices if consumption rises, urging all members to participate for the industry’s good.

H. H. Weatherby Texas Turkey Federation Weatherby Texas Federation Turkey

Eight Killed In Patrol District In February

Texas Highway Patrol data for Gillespie County district shows February fatalities total eight with 100 accidents, 49 injuries, and $91,971 in property loss. District 38 personnel logged 9,880 hours and 79,479 miles, making 1,059 arrests including 66 intoxicated driving offenses and 439 speeding.

San Antonio Texas Highway Patrol Gillespie County

Walden Family Visits in Corpus Christi Household

Mr and Mrs Howard Walden and their two children along with Mrs Mattie Nelson of Corpus Christi spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs H T Stevens and Mr and Mrs J O Stevens.

Howard Walden Mattie Nelson Corpus Chrteti Myr Ht. L. Stevene J. O. Stevens

Palm Sunday Services At St Anthonys Church

Palm Sunday schedule includes blessing of palms before 10 o clock Mass at St Anthony's Church Watertown Mass. Holy Week features daily Masses, confessions, Holy Hour, and Easter preparations. Luther League and parish events listed with service times and collections.

School of Religion St. Anthony's Society

Harper Presbyterian Church Service Announcement

Dr Paul J Schwab pastor invites worshipers to Sunday School at 10 a m and Worship Service with Holy Communion at 11 a m All members urged to attend Visitors welcome Come and Worship with us.

Local Residents Return from Visits and Funeral

A3C Eugene Strackbein of Lackland Air Base visited Harper and Fredericksburg with friends. Mrs. L. W. Wendel stayed with her daughter and family in Seguin. Mrs. J. G. Mezger visited her sister in Abernathy. Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Brown and children spent time with her parents in Graham. Mrs. Keen and Walter Parker and Son Joe attended the funeral of A. W. Browning at Junction. Browning died at his ranch Friday morning. Patronize HERALD Advertizers.

Eugene Strackbein Lackland Air Base San Antonio Harper and Fredericksburg L. W. Wendel Hilmar Klahn Seguin D. W. Brown Graham Wm. Keen Walter Parker Joe

World Famous The Christian Science Monitor Subscription Offer

An ad invites readers to subscribe to The Christian Science Monitor offering Erwin D Canham led national and international coverage, home making features and easy to read articles. It promotes mail subscription from Boston with a coupon.

The Christian Science Monitor Erwin D. Canham Boston

Methodist Church Announces Sunday and Weekday Services

Rev. Jasper Snow presides at 11 a.m. Morning Worship in the Methodist Church on Sunday April 3 with Carl Ochlert as Superintendent and Ray Bierschwab leading Adult Bible Class. No evening service. A new junior class forms this Sunday. On Thursday April 7 Woman's Society of Christian Service meets at 2 30 p.m.

Carl Ochlert Ray Bierschwab Woman's Society of Christian Service

Lost Border Callie seeks owner in Kinsey area

A two year old female Border Callie is lost or stray from home. She is black with white tips. Reward offered. Contact A J Kinsey at phone 65-2 with any information.

Callie A. J. Kinsey

Sun Beams and WMS Meet at First Baptist Church

Reverend D W Brown leads services on Sunday April 3 with morning preaching at 11 and evening preaching at 8, plus 7 p m Training Union. Regular Sun beams GA's WMS and Brotherhood meet the second and fourth Wednesday evenings. all invited.

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Comfort Hatchery promotes Monday chick hatches in Texas

Comfort Hatchery in Comfort Texas invites orders for baby chicks and pullets for early fall laying. It claims 49 years of proven high production and offers birds bred to lay in cages or free range. Contact Box 368 or phone 116 for details.

Comfort Hatchery Comfort Texas

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