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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary notice from Harper Texas lists a postal matter dated 1926 with references to the Posy Office and committees. It mentions the date March 9 1876 and associations including the Texas Press and National Editorial.
Rev James L Vizzard and Dr Irene A Jones warn that national interests must rest on moral principles beyond military security and economy. Vinoba Bhave discusses missionary work as sharing Jesus message. The Portsmouth Council Women fundraises for a Story of Jesus in Pakistan. Bible Societies publish scriptures in many languages while aiding literacy and intercultural understanding.
Mr and Mrs J J Rogers returned the first of the week from a visit with their daughters Mrs Bill Lee and Mrs Roy Deaton and families at Sanderson and Mrs Bob McElroy at Pecos. Mr and Mrs Orville Harvey and children of Fredericksburg visited Mr and Mrs Ruben Roder Sunday.
Farmers consider winter legumes like sweetclover vetch and winter peas as cover crops to reduce erosion improve moisture and add soil nutrients. Deep rooted varieties break plow pans and release nutrients, with recommendations from Local Soil Conservation Service and listed cooperators and a Humble Oil film project in Hill Country counties.
Farmers Home Administration funded $51,416,000 to 18,348 Texas farm families for operating costs, soil and water conservation, and emergency needs. State Director Walter T. McKay notes a $2 million rise from last year. Local county committees approve eligibility, certify farm value, and recommend loan actions before funds are released.
Centennial celebration at Doss features an antiques exhibit and a Pageant of Doss with 180 participants. Community fair offers barbecue, cold drinks and free admission, while Scouts recount a Father Son hike and camp activities at Buchanan Lake with boating and water sports.
A vivid scene at a baseball game contrasts Mexican flair with American spectators. Medina's team edges ahead after a rough third inning, then four opponents score in a rally. The crowd disperses as security glistens in the night, and the uneasy note of police presence dominates the exit.
Bozo the Clown returns to entertain children and adults at Gillespie Fair. Acts include Gerry the elephant presented by Paul McGehee and Portis Sims with Liberty Horses and Jockey Dogs, plus Lone Star Brewery Pony Hit and organ music. Parade opens the event Friday. admission varies by day and seating options include grand stand and box seats.
The event re enacts early Rockport heritage with two baseball teams, the Ladies Shooting Club, square dancing, a hunting scene, and the Community Fair begun by the 4 H Club in the 1920s. It closes with pioneers honored, flag brought in by two Boy Scouts, Star Spangled Banner, and America sing along. The Rockport Art Group creates a large Indian Cave canvas as backdrop.
Mrs. Carlos Parker, Mrs. O lie Parker and granddaughter Jill Jones of Junction are in San Antonio this week visiting Mrs. Chester Deiter and family.
Harper's churches invite all to attend services this Sunday with Mass at 7:30 and 9:00. Acknowledging the Feast of the Assumption on Wednesday Aug 15, Masses are at 7:30 am and 8:00 pm. Anyone may attend. Walk in any time and attend any service.
St James Lutheran Church invites attendance for Bible class and Sunday School at 8 30 a m and Divine Worship at 9 30 a m on August 12 XI Sunday after Trinity Plus Women's Missionary Meeting at 4 p m and Band at 4 p m on August 15 The invitation is extended by Pastor W J Goerner.
The Methodist Church calls a quarterly Youth Sunday with church school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m Pastor Jessie A Long and pianist Miss Bernice Duderstadt lead the services featuring Psalm 62 1 as the spiritual theme.
Help wanted call for sewing children's dresses and shirts. Person seeks Mrs Edgar Strackbein of Harper Texas for work between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. at her home.
Dr. Paul J. Schwab pastor Mrs. L A Stevens pianist Gilbert Anderegg superintendent S S Supt Morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon on a Psalms topic Christians can t fully use A series indicating such Psalms and values Welcome extended to all to join services
Carlos Parker is pastor at Harper Pentecostal Church. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 30 p m. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school 10 00 a m morning worship 11 00 a m, mixed choir rehearsal 5 00 p m, evangelistic service 7 45 p m. Public invited to attend all services.
Mr and Mrs George Holekamp and their two children of Turtle Creek spent the weekend with Mrs L A Stevens, her daughter and granddaughter visiting from out of town.
Mrs. Harry Frantzen, Mrs. Clyde Barnhart and son Donald of Palestine, Mrs. Collie Holderfield and daughters of Dallas, Mrs. Ernest Lange of Hye, visited Mr. and Mrs. Max Lange Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Tatsch also visited in the Edwin Klein home Sunday afternoon.
Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m. An evening service at 8 30 p m with WM U GA Sunbeams and Brotherhood meets on the second and fourth Wednesday nights. Training Union at 7 30 p m. Hymnal quote from Bible.
Mr. and Mrs. Clint Brown and children and Brown Whitewood visited Colorado and New Mexico this week. Hillcrest Singing attendees included Paul DeLorey Nellie Ruskey and several Stewarts and Moses family members in Fredericksburg. Raymond Cottle returned from a visit with relatives at Rocksprings and Prade Ranch. Otto Rahe visited Harper after staying with sister-in-law in San Antonio. Barbara Lennon of Austin spent the weekend with her parents Archie Lennon.
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