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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1968
Page
1
The notice invites attendance at First Baptist Church and Catholic church services. It lists Sunday School at 10:00 am, Worship at 11:00 am, Evening Worship at 8:00 pm, and Brotherhood meetings on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Catholic Masses are 7:30 and 9:00 with no weekday Masses unless announced.
O Wayne Rogers Sunday School Superintendent announces Sunday School at 10 00 A M Worship Service at 11 00 A M Women's Association meets third Thursday at 2 20 PM Session meets third Wednesday.
The Harper Herald publishes 1968 political notices for state and local races. Names listed include Gerhard Schulle of San Marcos for reelection, Clifford Duecker for state representative, Gerald W. Schmidt for Gillespie County Attorney, Robert R. Barton of Kerrville for District Attorney, Second 38th Judicial District, on the Republican ticket, and the 4th Legislative District.
Rev W E Doerr pastor leads services at St James Lutheran Church with a morning worship on August 4 and communion, a Sunday school at 9 30 or 11 00, and August 9 events. The First Tuesday monthly official board meeting and Harper Circle of Woman's Society of Christian Service gather in the listed times.
Father Titus Cranny S A a Graymoor Ecumenical Institute associate director takes a full time post with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches. He will help run an ecumenical communications centre and oversee religion and the arts dialogue and lay leadership.
Kimble County Agent outlines pest control for Hickory Shuckworm and Pecan Weevil. By mid August a two week insecticide program using Guthion or EPN aims for about 80 percent Shuckworm control with potential three applications. The Pecan Weevil trial uses the same chemicals. results awaited. The Pecan Committee led by W. C. Oliver will support research funding.
Pilot Knob 4-H Club met at Pilot Knob Club House on July 22 with Linda Ahrens as president. Elaine Mazinke presented a council report and a program on Human Rights. The group planned a family night at Garner State Park on August 18.
The House last week approved a gun bill, higher education measure, extended Federal highway program, and a sweeping housing aid law with potential costs over 50 billion. Congress to reconvene to address Fortas and Thornberry Senate confirmations amid a million dollar restart. MPs Fiedler and Kerrville visitors noted in brief.
A collage of 1960s era film notes spans Blue a time clash on the Texas plains. Also listed are Yours Mine and Ours El Dorado The Shakiest Gun in the West Journey to Shiloh and The Bible with mini summaries and cast notes. Dinner guests Kensing family noted.
Step by step instructions cover washing methods for automatic and hand laundered blankets, proper drying using towels as buffers, line and shade drying to block to original size, and nap care with brushing and low heat ironing. Emphasizes avoiding dry cleaning to protect wiring.
Gene Whitehead was named president of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association at the 53rd annual convention in Dallas. Officers include Joe York Jr as first vice president Louis Farrir as second vice president and Bill Sims as executive secretary. Twenty four resolutions were adopted including opposition to repealing the Wool Standardization Act and support for meat inspection funding and sheep and goat research at Sonora. Special honors were given to Fred Igo Don Callahan Dr W T Hardy Clark Bolt and Jack Taylor for outstanding service to the industry.
Miss Shirlene Rahe spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Hubert Rahe. Lorna and Gene Rahe accompanied her back to Stephenville for a visit. Mr and Mrs Buster Gammen thaler and son Bob of Forest City Florida were visiting friends and relatives in Harper and Kerrville Friday and Saturday.
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