25 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1961
Page
1
Kimble County Agent advises choosing an appropriate selection program to increase net dollars, using existing assets first, plus guidance on pest control for honeydew, and urging fertility testing of bulls to prevent wasted breeding. The column also notes 4 H events, electrical clinic demos, and outreach with local clubs.
Mr and Mrs Edd Walker, currently in La Grange visiting relatives, head to Las Vegas New Mexico where they have contracted work. Their son Edward Jesse will join them with his family for the journey.
In a cautionary tale John buys a bustling small meat shop from Amos Jones. Amos soon opens a second shop nearby and patients of regulars follow, wiping out John’s trade. The lesson: include noncompete or restraint clauses in the sale contract to prevent cannibalization or return to meat markets.
Harper's churches invite worshippers to attend Mass at 7:30 and 9:00 on Sunday August 27 with servers practice. First Friday Masses on September 1 at 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. First Saturday devotions after 7:30 a.m. Mass September 2. School of Religion for children begins September 3. All are welcome to attend.
St James Lutheran Church announces services led by Rev C H Rose with study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m A cordial invitation is extended. The Methodist Church with Mark E Lett pastor lists worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m and W S C S meetings on Tuesday after the first Sunday at 2 30 p m An official board meeting is scheduled for the second Tuesday at 8 p m.
Rev. W. A. Totty presides with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and Evening Service at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
A religious reflection argues modern men hide loneliness behind noise and self love. True happiness comes from Christlike love directed outward, toward all people, as the path to personal greatness and a better world.
Mrs. Robert Kensing of San Angelo is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Whitworth. Robert is at A and M College for a week's course of instruction.
A partial reader fragment notes cautious guidance for entering business ventures and emphasizes seeking legal counsel. It references a State Bar of Texas feature prepared to inform readers while warning against self interpretation of the law.
Francis Floyd leads Sunday School with John Tarr as pianist at 9 30 a m. Worship follows at 10 30 a m with supply pastor Rev C P Owens. Miss Frances Floy serves as Sunday School Superintendent.
The St James Lutheran Church Women met August 16 at 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall with fourteen members and the pastor present. Mrs Lee Schmidt led devotion Psalm 104 was read responsively. Mrs Chester Itz reported on the church expansion plan. Mrs Max Lange led the Bible study and the group chose Faith as their circle name.
Mesdames Clayton Massey and Victor Harper and daughter Linda were San Antonio visitors Saturday, a brief social note highlighting their outing and presence in the city.
The administrator of Lula Roberts deceased Gillespie County Texas calls all debtors to settle and all claimants to present claims within legal time. The administrator D Parker invites settlements at his Harper Texas residence as required by law. This notice dated August 22 1961.
Carlos B. Parker serves as pastor at Barper Pentecusital Church with weekly schedule including Bible Study Wednesday at 8 00 p m Sunday School 11 00 a m and Worship 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service Everyone is welcome to attend.
Mrs Joe D Parker and her young son Chris left Kerrville by bus for Farmington New Mexico after two weeks at the Walter Parker ranch. Walter Parker Jr accompanied them to Kerrville and was joined by his wife and family who had visited the Hamilton home.
Mrs. Carrié Calentine arrives in Har per to spend a few weeks with her children. She is joined by granddaughter Ann Calentine and brother Sammie McDonald, along with Mrs. Moses and a daughter of La Ferria. Mr McDonald will stay a few days for a visit.
Mr and Mrs Roy Coker and son of Sonora traveled to Secoro and Datel New Mexico to visit Coker’s mother and brother and family with sister in law Mrs Zant from near Goldthwaite. The Cokers enjoyed a family reunion during the visit. Mrs Mattie Arnold returned to Harper after weeks with family at San Angelo Menard Fort Me Kavett and Ballinger. Her granddaughter Mrs Elmer Hubbell of Ballinger accompanied her home.
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