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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
6
Pastor Alvin Diost Emmanuel Gospel Church argues that private silent prayer remains allowed in public schools despite a Supreme Court ban on organized prayer. He urges encouragement of silent prayer for students and teachers and notes local restaurants displaying three faith specific prayer cards.
The text describes praying in cars and churches for protection wisdom and strength. It encourages silent personal prayer for ministers forgiveness and mercy. It notes prayer as a tonic in illness and a tool to draw near to God anywhere including Russia Cuba and the United States.
Kimble County rains bring broad pasture growth and lower winter feed costs. North Llano River ran full for first time since 1962 as heavy downpours opened water gaps. Pecans show mixed yields with hopes for good prices, while a county horse show and 4 H events draw crowds. Local notes include births, visits, and church reflections urging trust in God.
Texas Democrats and Republicans gear for the November election. Gov. Connally says national and state campaigns will be set in Texas after the Atlantic City convention. The GOP reports a stronger organization and plans vigorous battles in local, state, and national races.
An Anthony's Church notice lists Mass times for Sunday August 30 at 7 30 and 9 00 am and First Friday and Saturday services next week. A birthday gathering for Mrs Pat Rogers followed by table games and homemade ice cream for 17 guests including the honoree and Mr Rogers.
The notice invites all to attend a worship service with Holy Communion at 8 00 a m and Sunday School for all at 9 15 a m. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to join all services.
Reports from Kerrville area include Mr and Mrs Bill Edwards visiting his niece Mrs Alton Fairchild and family, Clifton Fowler and Jerry attending Rochelle community reunion where they met former Harper teacher Miss Dorothy McDavid, and Retha staying with grandmother Mrs Buehler Johnson in Brady. Also band instrument sale and Harper ISD remodeling bid notice and a live-in nanny ad.
Senator Louis Crump, President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate, will represent Texas at the Legislative Work Conference on Southern Regional Education in Williamsboro Virginia August 27 to 29. Governor Connally chairs the regional education board. Crump will advocate funding in technical vocational and community college programs and may press reapportionment reforms in Washington.
The Methodist Church lists morning worship at 8:45, church school at 9:35, and services at 9 and 10 in the morning. Mrs. Bob McElroy of Alpine visited her mother Mrs. J. J. Rogers and Phil over the weekend.
A political notice lists Tom Henry of Burnet as candidate for State Representative District 65 and Clifford W. Duecker as the Gillespie County Sheriff candidate.
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