Local Church Notices and Services Roundup
A parishioner friendly roundup lists services at First Pentecostal and First Baptist churches with times for Sunday School and worship, evangelistic events, and midweek gatherings led by Rev. Lyon Mauldin. Also noted are United Presbyterian services with a women's association meeting, a bakery window ad, and a Lutheran Hour TV feature with Dr. Oswald Hoffmann in Lamp Unto My Feet.
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Lutheran Hour
Oswald Hoffmann
Rarper United Methodist Church and Catholic Church Notices
Public church notices invite attendance at Rarper United Methodist services each Sunday at 10 30 with additional Catholic Masses on Sunday at 8 and 9 30 and a Wednesday 8 pm Mass. A School of Religion for children follows the second Mass and a Confraternity meeting occurs after Mass.
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School of Religion
Confraternity
Land Bank Reduces Interest Billing Rate for Variable Loans
Land Bank of Houston lowers the variable rate to 7.42 percent effective June 1 1971 on installments maturing then and later. The action affects over 3200 Texas farmers and ranchers with more than 110 million in adjustable loans, part of ongoing rate reductions to lower borrowing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max O. Reinbach
Federal Land Bank Association of
Kerrville
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Texas
Reinbach
Houston Bank
Bandera-Blanco- Gillespie-Kendall
Kerr
Archie R. Gallant
Frederick N. Grote
E. Dean Hopf
Bruno M Ranzau
Mohair Growers Urged To Vote On Referendum
Commissioner John C. White of the Texas Department of Agriculture urges mohair producers to vote in the April 19 to 30 referendum called by the Secretary of Agriculture. The vote decides whether to approve a new agreement with the Mohair Council of America amid ongoing promotional programs boosting Texas mohair. Voting will be conducted by county ASCS offices by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. White
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas
Secretary of Agriculture
White
Mohair Council of America
Mohair Council
ASCS
1971 Junior Miss Pageant National Finals in Mobile
The 1971 national finals of America's Junior Miss Pageant will award $50,000 in college scholarships and U S Savings Bonds to contestants. Thirty state winners compete in three preliminary rounds May 1 2 and 3 with finals May 5 televised on NBC Kraft Music Hall hosted by Ed McMahon and Anita Bryant. Sponsors include Chevrolet Kraft Kodak and Breck with NBC coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Chevrolet
Mobile
Alabama
NBC
Kraft Music Hall
Ed McMahon
Anita Bryant
Chevrolet Motor Division
Kraft Foods
Eaustman Kodak Co
John H. Breck, Inc
Emperor Clock Company dispute at Farhope plant
A legal filing from Emperor Clock Company in Farhope Alabama cites a factory dispute with department N-5. The case references a friction between the Farhope plant and company operations, with no additional details available in the readable text.
Revival of Interest in Grandfather Clocks by Emperor Clock Co
Emperor Clock Company of Fairhope Alabama reports a nationwide revival in grandfather clock ownership. President George Fowler says sales and production are rising, clocks use solid wood cases, West German movements, and offer Westminster Whittington and St Michael chimes.
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Emperor Clock Company
Fairhope
Alabama
George Fowler
Fowler
Emperor Cock Company
West Germany
St Michael
White House wary of sweeping gun bills NRA session notes limits
The Nixon White House signals opposition to broad gun control, favoring measures against criminal use and small non sporting handguns. NRA leaders briefed staff in January, stressing preserving lawful ownership and proposing targeted approaches over the 1968 act. Congress may act independently, while talk of Saturday Night Specials continues amid administration scrutiny. Separate notes touch diabetes camp efforts by Texas associations seeking camper applications.
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Nixon
Congress
White House
National Rifle Association of America
Roosevelt
Gen
Rich
NRA
Firearms Legislation Committee
Daniel
Halsey
Washington
Caladiums for Summer Color and Easy Care
Home Demonstration notes offer selection tips for summer Caladiums including shade requirements, soil and drainage needs, watering guidance, and spacing. It highlights popular varieties such as Can dium snow white and Lord Derby pink, plus care for indoor sprouting and potted displays.
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Lord Derby
Note of Thanks for Flowers and Prayers During Illness
A short note expresses sincere gratitude to many friends and well wishers for flowers letters cards visits and prayers during a hospital stay. The writer pledges lasting gratitude for the concern shown by the community.
Pollution Control Begins With You
Ron Joms, interim executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, warns pollution is not only big factories. He cites pollution from burning leaves, poorly tuned engines, discarded fishing lines, junked cars, and detergents as common, overlooked sources, urging personal responsibility to protect the environment.
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Austin
Ron Joms
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Jones
Pollution lighter if people cut back small sacrifices
The piece argues that hidden pollution sources are harder to notice but easier to address through minor personal sacrifices, suggesting simple behavioral changes can significantly reduce environmental harm.
Social Security withdrawal rules and age 62 guidance
The article explains how earnings affect Social Security benefits with thresholds at 1680 and 2880 dollars annually and advises applying at age 62 if earning 1689 dollars or less, noting inquiries are free. It also includes a cultural aside about a Chinese musician recalling the Leonore Overture and a joke about liking the earlier piece.
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Baptist Church
Lyon Mauldin
First Pentecostal Church
Harper, Texas
Cartes B. Parker
United Presbyterian Church
Norman Taylor
United Presbyterian Women's Association
Rarper United Methodist Church
Rev
Neary Marshall
Land Bank
Dept
fFarrhope
Farhope
South Texas
North Texas Diabetes Associations
Lions of Texas
Jo Ann Horne
P. O. Box
Texas City
Homemakers
Leta Ann Metzger
Alfred Lunt
Gen Rich
Moormans Quality
Floy Bode Company
Texas Hill Country
Lipe Insurance
Chas
General Deposit Insurance Corp
THE
Harper Herald
Norman J Dif ‘Pel
MS A . Windel
Harper
Mes Wendel
Ph. UN
Texas Press Assn
National Editorial Assn
the Herald
Tus
Leonore
Floy Bode CO
Harper Texas
Vapo Sutane Company
Call Collect
Fredericksburg
Llano St
Longhorn
Mr. and
Mrs. Doyle Parkar
C. T. Holekamp
Wool Ranch
Barker's Grocery Reaoas
Bridge Junction
the Friendly Store
Nelson Motors, Inc
Ath & College Streets
Junction, Texas
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