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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1952
Page
2
A special Swedish postage issue will honor Olaus Petri the Bible translator on the 400th anniversary of his death in 1552. The article also notes global religious figures and ongoing interfaith efforts including a Kagawa family education plan and Koreans aided by the John Milton Society for the Blind.
Elections in June and July across six jurisdictional conferences yield nine new bishops Eight retirements create vacancies The appointees include John W Brans comb to Jacksonville area Matthew W Clair Jr to St Louis area D Stanley Coors to St Paul area Gerald Ensley to Des Moines area A Raymond Grant to Portland area Edgar A Love to Timore area Frederick B Newel to New York area Edwin E Voigt to Dakotas and H Buscom Watts to Nebraska area The transfer of other bishops is noted as most noteworthy.
Mrs Ella Lee of Quemada visited sister Mrs Walter Tarr at Harper and brother Ted Watkins in Kerrville last week. Mr and Mrs August Strackbein of Fredericksburg visited son Edgar Strackbein and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Eddie McDougall of San Antonio visited son Warren McDougall and relatives at Harper over the weekend.
A devotional column reflects on the legend of Christ bearing a cross and challenging believers to deny self and take up their cross. It contrasts worldly gods with Jesus and ends with a prayer and a thought for the day by A. W. Preston of Australia.
Capt. S P Mohite, deputy commissioner of development for Bombay, on a visit to observe agriculture and ranching in the United States, toured Gillespie County ranches including the Bonn and Corrie dale shows. He described India’s beef and mutton preferences, loin of sheep, and noted American dairying and sorghum harvesting methods. He enjoyed a chicken barbecue and spoke of India’s caste system, rainfall variation, and small five acre farms.
The Rev. Paul Stephan selects The Good Samaritan as the Lutheran Hour theme for August 3. Speaking on Messengers of Mercy from Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in St. Louis, he urges deeds of compassion beyond family and money, to all people as taught in scripture.
More than 576000 4-H Club members receive training in farm accident and fire prevention to reduce rural deaths and injuries. A 4-H girl reports hazards found in homes and farms and recounts a community meeting that spurred corrective actions. Medals honor county safety leaders and eight state champions win a chance at a $300 college scholarship funded by General Motors.
Church notices invite readers to join St. Anthony's Church Mass at 9 30 followed by Benediction on Sunday August 3 and highlight ongoing Religious Vacation School. Also contains classified items for Rambouillet rams sale and local employment and furniture repair services.
Harper Presbyterian Church invites worship with minister Bob Chaffe leading. Services include 9:30 junior choir practice, 10:00 church school, 10:45 youth service, 11:00 morning worship, and 7:00 Westminster Fellowship led by James Tarr. Come and worship with us.
Rev. J. D. Farmer presides at the Methodist Church with 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. preaching services. Ladies WSCS meets first and third Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. quoted line invites serving the Lord with gladness. Miss Jan Jordan of Art Texas visited Misses Joyce and Janice Spaeth last week. Chester Deiter spent a few days in San Antonio last week.
St James Lutheran Church schedules August services and meetings. Harper Pentecostal and First Baptist churches listed with pastors. Classifieds include two oil circulating heaters for sale and a 3 room house with bath in Harper. Contact Dale Cook in San Antonio or Harper Box 89.
Dudley Mann long time Soil Conservation Service official reflects on his Fredericksburg tenure begins July 1944 overseeing four districts Gillespie Kendall Kerr Pedernales and coordinating with PMA county agents and teachers. He notes 1300 farmers cooperated by 1944 and rues the loss of close community ties with territory expansion.
Weather notes say Monday rain continues with no sign of clearing. The text hints at Soviet athletes and Olympic readiness but lacks specific events or dates.
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