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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1941
Page
3
A religious treatise argues Jesus built only one true church distinct from the kingdom. It critiques church branch and invisible church theories, asserts local visible churches. questions if a branch can exist without a trunk and warns that the idea of two separate churches undermines Christ's authority.
The Texas Safety Association leads a statewide effort to halt accidents across highways farms industry and homes as part of a national defense drive urged by President Roosevelt. George Clarke warns the Labor Day toll could include 27 deaths 71 permanent injuries and 900 injuries costing over one million dollars in three days.
Southwest Texas State University announced a cooperative plan with the District Recruiting Office Fort Sam Houston to offer a one year aviation cadet course for men aged twenty enabling entry without an educational exam. Training pays 75 dollars monthly plus quarters and a 10000 life insurance policy. after training second lieutenants earn 205 to 245 dollars monthly with a 3500 signing bonus per year served upon release.
Notice announces payment of all present time taxes on used cars through September 12, 1941. Encourages buying new vehicles to save. Located in Fredericksburg, Texas with evening meter sales advertised.
Classified fragment notes an event titled The Local Visible Tin Viner Barr Church set for next week. Details are sparse but imply a church service or gathering with a listed headline.
The C Y O of St Anthony's Parish hosts a one day retreat on Friday September 5 with religious exercises from 7 30 a m to 7 30 p m Director Father Gitter will deliver six sermons on practical subjects Interspersed prayers and silence mark the day All members over 12 and girls and boys invited to attend
The grand jury for the fall term of district court was dismissed on Tuesday afternoon after disposing of all pending business. The jury reported to District Judge Raymond F. Gray.
A Defense Bond Quiz explains that children can purchase Defense Savings Stamps and have their names written on a Roll of Honor. It notes that a minor may own a Defense Savings Bond and that many parents register bonds in their children's names for future educational needs.
Eighteenys. Eighty one graduates from 41 Texas towns earned master’s degrees at the summer commencement at Southwest Texas Teachers College on August 20 under Evans Field lights where nearly two hundred seniors also received bachelor’s degrees. E Dean Hopf of Harper Texas was among degree recipients. Notables on the program included representatives from graduating classes and alumni.
The notice lists Mass times with Sunday Mass at 9 30 a m and an 8 00 a m Mass on the third Sunday and major feasts. weekday bell at 730 a m with Mass following. Parish Societies meet after the 930 Mass on Sundays. Sunday School follows the 930 Mass. The Discussion Club meets at 130 p m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from September to June.
The Friendly Church led by Rev. T. H. Alcorn offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service is at 7 15 p.m. W M A meets Mondays at 3 p.m. Prayer meeting and teachers meeting Wednesdays at 7 15 p.m. GAs and RAs convene Fridays at 7 15 p.m.
Obu Harper Methodist Church announces services by Rev. H. Ellis Thomas. First Sunday features Sunday school at 2 p.m. and worship at 3 p.m. Third Sunday offers services at 11 a.m., Sunday school at 2 p.m., and evening services at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Luther Church under Pastor Walter C Probst offers English services on the first Sunday at 11 a m and fourth Sunday at 830 a m German service on the third Sunday at 11 a m Sunday school on the first and third Sundays at 10 a m and the fourth Sunday at 915 a m Luther League meets on the second Sunday at 8 pm Women’s Missionary Society gathers the third Wednesday at 230 pm and Church Worker’s training on the third Sunday at 3 pm A cordial welcome to all.
A New York Legion convention menu of condemnation declares opposition to any aid from the United States to Soviet Russia in its war with Nazi Germany. The piece criticizes Stalinists, Dies Committee findings, and Roosevelt Churchill policy while praising American Legion dedication to democracy and flags.
The Gillespie County District Court re convened after a brief recess with the Grand Jury ending its term on Tuesday. Misdemeanor cases were disposed with fines for hot check swindling and pistol carrying. Two felony pleas were entered with guilty verdicts and prison sentences. Several divorce cases were granted with custody arrangements and name restorations. Civil actions included removal of cloud on title, partition disputes, and settlements. several cases dismissed.
Officers training for the Hill Country District of the Future Farmers of America was held in Rvcrne August 24 25 26.Monany Dennis Parker was elected president as a junior in local high school and in third year of vocational agriculture. Representing Harper were Deous Father Virgil Lennon Walter Bierschwabe Jr and their teacher Worth Howe.
Inquire of Rev. A Gitter and Delton Thornton of Austin spent the weekend visiting friends in Harper.
Mr and Mrs C W Granville and granddaughter Kathryn Wolfmuel lar were Kerrville visitors Meaday.
A rattlesnake struck at Harvey Kramer on the Ernst Kramer ranch near Harper while he tended sheep. The heavy trousers absorbed the venom and he used a club to dislodge the reptile, avoiding a flesh hit. Friends hosted a Rock Erast picnic for Crown Over Kelley visiting relatives.
Jake Cosper of Harper captured the top prize in a deer head contest hosted by Norris Taxidermy in Kerrville on Monday August 18, earning a free mounting for his 18 point buck. Honorable mentions went to Felix Willie and H C Willie Jr of Kerrville and A L Woerner of Doss.
A Catholic text explains sin as disobedience to God’s law, whether in thought word or deed or omission, and outlines guilt and punishment. It notes forgiveness removes eternal punishment but may leave temporal penalties, citing Moses and David as examples of forgiveness and consequence.
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