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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
2
Pastor Alvin Dist Emmanuel Gospel Church notes the Supreme Court ban on public school prayer but says private silent prayer remains allowed for students and teachers. He praises restaurants using three faith specific prayer cards and cites Gilliespie County Ministerial Association for free cards.
The text urges prayer in daily life travel church and health contexts. It notes praying for protection guidance strength and forgiveness. It emphasizes private silent prayer in various settings and even locations from Russia to Cuba and the United States.
The Kimble County column notes 10 inches of rainfall in 10 days in the northwest, with some areas suffering runoff and others seeing flashier washes. North and South Llanos briefly stream again. follow-up rain is still needed. Pecans show a good if spotty crop with a strong price outlook, and a free horse show and 4-H club event are planned at the race track. Community notices include births, visits, and local prayers.
Sidelights by Vern Sanford note the Texas Democrats and Republicans gearing for the November election. Gov. Connally says national and state campaigns will be launched in Texas after the Atlantic City convention. The Texas Railroad Commission raises September oil production and considers a $5,000 bond for drilling or reworking wells. The piece also lists appointments, water conservation, prison land sales, banking charters, insurance regulation, blood tests for workers, liquor tax, vehicle licensing, and highway week plans.
Carper's Churches invite readers to attend services this Sunday at St Anthony's Church with Mass at 7:30 and 9 am, plus First Friday and First Saturday schedule details. A Catholic church welcome note stresses walk in attendance.
The bulletin lists worship services at First Baptist Freeman with Rev. Tommy O Bryant and at Methodist Church with Rev. Clifford Edge. It notes Sunday School times and a Holy Communion service, plus a Festival of Christ the King event. Also included are notices about band instrument sales, a housing help ad, and visits from Austin and Kerrville residents.
Notice states Harper Independent School District will receive bids for remodeling the school gym until September 12. Details available from the Superintendent.
Senator Louis Crump, President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate, will represent Texas at the Legislative Work Conference on Southern Regional Education in Williamsburg, Virginia, August 27 29. Governor Connally chairs the Southern Regional Education Board. The theme focuses on Technical and Vocational Education and the Community College as crucial to Texas economic growth. Crump plans to press for returning congressional and legislative apportionment to the states.
Mr and Mrs Fred Nabets visited Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopt Sunday afternoon.
The Harper Herald lists state representative candidate Tom Henry of Burnet for District 65. Gillespie County sheriff candidate Clifford W. Duecker and incumbent Hugo Klaerner seek reelection as county sheriff.
Mrs. Bob McElroy of Alpine spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. J. J. Rogers, and Phil.
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