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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1965
Page
1
A spiritual message urges citizens to worship God over idols and seek mercy through Psalm based guidance. It emphasizes God's eye on those who fear and hope in Him, delivers souls from death, and asks for patience, protection, and nation heart renewal. Sponsored by Gillespie County Ministerial Association.
Mrs Hilmar J Lott 64 nee Pauline Jung died after a heart attack Tuesday August 17 at 7 30 p m She was rushed to Fredericksburg Hospital where doctors declared her dead on arrival The couple lived in Fredericksburg and Dallas area and are survived by husband Leonard Lott daughter Velma Ann Mes niece and other relatives in Fredericksburg and local area
In Kimble County the agent notes school routine returns and 4-H activities. Thelma Casey requests a clothing specialist for October to train local leaders in sewing for youths, following successful spring cooking and sewing efforts. Volunteers and leaders are urged to assist and organize.
The writer describes a family trip from Fredericksburg to Marathon and Presidio, crossing into Mexico via Ojinaga to Chihuahua. They detail train and taxi costs, hotel details at Hotel Avenida, and weather across the Big Bend region. Observations include arid plains, green oases, rough road segments, and a forthcoming Quarter Horse show in the town with local sponsorship and expected crowds and expenses.
The Edna Bever place near Willow City hosts a parallel terrace system completed by Kermit Ottmers on 21 acres with minor adjustments for even spacing. Neighbors Alonzo Woerner Gus Wahrmund Edward Stehling Vern Rogers and others promote terraces and cover crops such as sudan to reduce erosion improve water use and boost grazing capacity on cropland and orchards.
The writer reports hotel stays at Hotel Avenida and Hotel Santa Anita in Los Mochis with gracious hosts and lower prices. References include A. A. Gitler of Harpe, Dick Hoerster, and scenes of waterfall and canyon. Plans call for tram travel to Mochis, then Mazatlan, with seafood abundance noted along the Pacific coast.
Mrs Hazell Calcote invites friends to Kerr County Junior 4-H Horse Club event Sunday August 29 starting 2 p m at the Ag building on the San Antonio highway Kerrville. Events include pole bending barrel racing tie down calf roping girls and junior boys break away roping and saddle relay. Trophies for all first places. Entries close at 1 p m Sunday.
Leslie C Durst 40 died Sunday August 22 at 7 30 pm. Born February 4 1925 in Gillespie County son of Ruben and Frieda Behe Durst. Survivors include parents brother Homer Durst sister in law Adeline Mrs Homer Durst and niece Doris Ann Durst Funeral services held Tuesday August 28 at topomin The Beckianna Funeral Home Ros Aline Durst and Reve Peres Woorner officiating The Mews Choir Edison Street Methodist Church sang Pallbearers were Werner Wunderhieh Henry Petmecks Alfred Vollmar Theo Boos Wesley
Charper's Churches invite all to attend services this Sunday at St Anthony Catholic Church led by Pastor A A Ghtter. Mass times are 7:30 and 9:00 am with additional Friday and Saturday masses next week. Visitors are welcome to walk in and participate.
Worship times are listed for Ames Lutheran with confirmations on September 1 and interment in Greenwood cemetery. A 1965 66 budget meeting is announced for Aug 30 at 8 p.m. at Harper United Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 9:45 and worship at 10:45.
Spare time income offer advertising high quality coin operated dispensers in the area. Requires a car references and $600 to $1900 cash. Seven to twelve hours weekly can yield strong monthly income. more hours full time. Interview by mail P O Box 10573 Dallas Texas 73207 and include phone number.
The First Baptist Church invites all to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Brotherhood meets the first and third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. A cordial invitation to worship is extended.
I express sincere thanks to Drs. Stein and Poris and the nurses of Keidel Memorial Hospital for their care. I also thank Rev. A. W. Weber Rev. WLW Schneidler and Pastor Clifford Einge, plus friends and relatives for cards, flowers, gifts and visits. May God bless you all.
Carlos B. Parker schedules weekly services with Bible study Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday events include 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship and 7:45 p.m. Evangelistic Service. Everybody is welcome.
A church schedule lists worship hour at 9:45 a.m. in the sanctuary, informal fellowship in the educational building, and first Tuesday monthly 7:00 p.m. Official Board meeting. Each month at 2:30 p.m. Harper Chelle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
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