02 Aug 1946
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1946
Page
1
A collection of short aphorisms about wisdom, knowledge, and moral living. Cited lines attribute quotes to Spurgeon Josh Billings Tennyson Mary Baker Eddy and Proverbs 4 7. The pieces emphasize using knowledge wisely and living righteously rather than merely acquiring facts.
The article argues the CIO backed PAC operates in Texas with active campaigning in Governor, congressional, and state legislative contests. It alleges 1944 funding, inflation-linked strikes, and extensive political intimidation to control legislatures, labeling PAC endorsements as political death for candidates.
Six fires in eastern Llano County scorched more than 5000 acres of grassland on the Fitzsimmons Ranch owned by H A Fitzsimmons of San Antonio and nearby holdings. The flames broke out Saturday along State Highway 29 and were reported under control Sunday night though smoldering continued. Lone Grove area volunteers fought the blaze to a standstill amid repeated prairie fire threats in two weeks.
National Conference of Christians and Jews directs camps with 37 rabbis explaining Judaism to Protestant youth. Missionary work spans Japan and Europe with church groups funding relief, education, and welfare. Halting anti Jewish prejudice is a focus with question periods at camps.
A reader column argues against equating God with natural elements and insists on the Catholic view of God as a personal, singular being with mind and will. It emphasizes that dividing God into forest or sun facts denies His true nature and the Church’s teaching. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Green and others are noted in social items.
Sunday schedule notes August 4 mass at 9 30 followed by St Anthony's Society meeting. Mention of Father Baumann visiting last Sunday and a forthcoming church benefit bazaar. Invitation to attend services at St James Lutheran and nearby Methodist church with pastors listed.
Tivydale Presbyterians announce Union Sunday School at 10 and Union Worship at 11 with a sermon titled Wanted a Creed to Unite all Christians. No evening service. Members attend South Texas Young People Conference. Harper delegates listed. Local visits note births anniversaries military discharge and new Kerrville home plans. First Baptist Church schedules Sunday School 10 15 worship 11 15 and evening service at 7 30.
War Assets Administration reports June sales of 20 116 motor vehicles including 4 545 jeeps with all but 16 sold to veterans and ex servicemen also buying 8 745 trucks of 11 795. Federal and local governments took 1 322 while qualified dealers received 1 715. Nearby residents and visitors noted in brief social items.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Klein visited with Werner Klein Edward Klein and their families Sunday afternoon noting a warm family gathering and conversation about recent events.
An old fashioned revival opens at First Baptist Church Harper on Sunday August 4 with Rev Hal C Wingo of San Antonio Missionary District 6 delivering the sermons He is noted as a leading evangelist in the state Services start at 830 pm each evening singing led by Richard G Bierschwale Also notes list local residents Jerry Bierschwale B C Sageser Jr Watkins Tarr and family in recent travels and visits to nearby towns Fredericksburg and Kerrville
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