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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1963
Page
1
Abraham Lincoln said prosperity cannot come from thrifty discouragement nor strength from weakening the strong. He argued you cannot aid workers by harming employers or uplift the poor by destroying the rich. He warned against borrowing, spending, and removing individual initiative as paths to security and character.
The Texas Good Roads Association and the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce push roadside cleanup to boost tourism and support Governor Connally’s program. JCs will urge members to remove debris, while the Good Roads group offers prizes for local progress.
A Texas debate on tax policy features state banks arguing national banks are exempt from state sales and franchise taxes while Gov. Connally pursues a broad tax plan. He seeks to expand the sales tax to include low cost clothing and farm implements and extend the franchise tax.
The weekly column reports heavy rains in the Hill Country and Highland Lakes, ranging from one to six inches, revitalizing crops and water supplies. It notes a moon ring and star sightings, widespread worms, and forecasts a warmer period with potential hail risks. Local farmers visit Morvis Ranch and Peder nales River area, while frost history and peach crops are discussed.
A publican committee in Harper solicits letters with details for an official map showing Indian battle grounds mounds caves and related features. Residents are urged to send information by letter to a local address as the project aims to consolidate data and inform citizens. Local news notes report health and social visits including Mrs Alfred Lehne returning from Houston and various residents visiting relatives in Odessa Fredericksburg and San Antonio.
Holy Saturday services at 8 a.m. Easter Masses at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. No evening Mass next week. Women’s Association meets every third Thursday. Walk in any time attend any service.
W E Dober pastor invites all to Easter Sunday events at St James Lutheran Church including Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Easter Egg Hunt at 2 00 p m Junior Lutheran Meeting and services through April 17 Officials schedule weekly meetings and circle activities through the month.
Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible study. Sunday 10 00 a m Bible school. 11 00 a m Morning worship. 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service. Everybody welcome.
Rev. Tommy A O Bryant leads Gribst Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting on the first and third Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Mrs. Lydia Birch spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Ida Kneese Saturday night accompanied by Mr and Mrs Edgat Ellebracht. They visited Mr and Mrs Clayton Kneese and sons at Ingram that evening. Visiting Mrs Ida Kneese Saturday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Bobbie Benner and Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellebiacht.
For sale a bargain feed mixer with electric motor. Call 7-1196 in Kerrville Texas for details.
Barbecue sale starts Sunday April 7 featuring barbecued mutton and beef with custom barbecuing every Sunday thereafter. Walter Mark Wortt of Harper Texas advertises the service.
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