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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1952
Page
1
Rev H S Mitchel of Gates County leads parish action to bring three truckloads of heifers to aid children with milk shortage and to form a parish credit union. The group saved money and loaned about 6000 dollars last year to Negro families for hospital bills college expenses and farm needs.
A speaker urged that a living religious outlook would restore sacred honor and portray life as an entrusted responsibility. He argued it would create individuals who stand apart from the mob and reset certain absolute standards, insisting that some things are absolutely right or absolutely wrong.
The Rev. Prof. Armin C. Oldsen will tell the Lutheran Hour audience that minor tragedies are home made and that handling trouble poorly spoils life. He cites Paul and says faith turns sorrow to joy as trials pass, with music from Concordia Seminary studios by the Lutheran Hour A Capella Chorus.
Bandera’s High Constable Zeke says he will announce within ten days if he runs for president, aiming to move White House operations to Bandera and fund his campaign from a ranch hide-out. He vows no precinct grass roots and warns of shifting party dynamics during May 2 to 4 Stampede celebration.
A public service column explains the Fifth Amendment privilege against self incrimination. It traces origins from trial by ordeal, notes protection in Texas and U S law, and cites historical abuses to justify the right. It cautions readers to consult an attorney for legal advice.
The Harper Herald lists candidates for the 1952 July Primary and November General Election. Reuben E. Senterfitt of San Saba seeks re election for Texas Congress in the 21st District. D C Fisher of San Angelo and Ira Gallaway of Coleman also appear as candidates.
Welcome from Rev. A. A. Glitter parish invites all to Mass at 10 o clock on Sunday April 20 followed by School of Religion and St. Ann’s Society meeting. District Council of Women Boerne 2 15 p m. Monday 7 30 Youth Bible Study Club. Friday 8 Holy Hour and Catholic Action Councils meeting. You are welcome to attend any service.
St James Lutheran Church under Rev W J Goerner lists April 20 Quasimodogeniti services at 9 a m English worship 10 a m Sunday School and Bible Class 11 a m German worship with Morning Devotion over KNAF on April 17 at 8 a m. Methodist Church under Rev J D Farmer schedules 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m preaching 7 30 p m preaching with Ladies WSCS meeting first and third Wednesdays at 2 30 p m. Scriptural motto Serve the Lord with gladness Come before Him with singing.
Guest minister L G Petmecky appears on Sunday April 20 with Bob Chaffe as guest speaker. Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m. The service centers on worship and reverence to the Lord.
First Baptist Church advertises tomato plants for sale at 50 cents per hundred by Wm. Strackhein in Harper Texas. Kerrville Bakery offers cakes pastries and bread. Jersey cow six years old heavy milker and a young calf for sale by Alfred Moellendorf at 710 N Liano Fredericksburg phone 506J. 3-28
Modernizing homes or wiring new ones suggests electrical door chimes with varied styles and two signals for front and back doors. Also advertised are Baby Chicks and Pallets from Comfort Hatchery offering several breeds with weekly hatches and no custom hatching.
Mr and Mrs Tom Carr of near Kerrville visited Mrs Tarr Sunday afternoon.
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