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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1948
Page
2
Mrs A D Wendel of Harper Texas is listed as an authorized reporter with subscription details noted. The listing includes contact phone 1612 and annual rate of $1.50.
Two weeks remain in the Texas Legislature session as House Senate disagreements delay adjournment. A May 10 adjournment is possible. Bills signed include HB105 aiding Gatesville State School parolees and HB193 funding county clerks. A major scope of measures lingers, from constitutional work rights to reapportionment and education funding. The Manford Act adds a penny per gallon gas tax to fund farm to market roads, expected to raise about $10 million annually.
The German hierarchy reports a collapse in priestly formation with 150 new priests in the Munich-Freising diocese in 1933 versus only three completing studies in 1944 due to army releases for health. Bishops warn this foreshadows difficulties renewing church activity after the war.
The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation announces a $36 500 award program to foster welding research in farm operation and maintenance. Two divisions for participants include agricultural producers and agricultural educators. 131 awards per division total, with a $3 000 top prize and multiple lower prizes. fifteen $250 scholarships to colleges of agriculture. Related rules available from the Cleveland foundation secretary.
Regular services are held by the Methodist and Full Gospel Tabernacle churches with pastor listings. The First Baptist Church announces a May 6, 1945 schedule including Sunday School at 10:30 and services at 11:15 and 8:30 with sermons on Repentance and Sins of the End of the Age. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ernst and children were Fredericksburg visitors Monday. Remember Mother gift ideas advertised at Central Drug Company in Fredericksburg.
A front line report foresees an end to the war as the United Nations resist tyranny and defend human liberty. The piece praises sacrifice in Europe and the belief that ceasefire will bring victory and peace under God’s guidance.
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