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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
1
The writer urges immediate U S military withdrawal from Korea and from the United Nations. He argues the United States is harmed by engagement abroad and calls for ending alliance pacts, severing UN ties, and focusing on domestic security and welfare. He condemns foreign aid to Europe and advocates acting alone to protect the nation.
Mr and Mrs J J Rogers of Uvalde and Mr and Mrs Bill Lee of Sanderson visited relatives in Harper Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert Lehne visited their parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne and Mr and Mrs Alfred Kramer earlier in the week. Robert enjoyed a hunt.
The United Board for Christian Colleges in China reports Chinese Communist rule brings new ideologies. Some students lose faith while others renew zeal. education funding grows tougher and life grows more Spartan with sorghum diet. Missionaries evacuees return, new roles and relief efforts described. The AMA names a new general secretary Philip M. Widenhouse. Methodist Church Youth Department recognizes six national youth-serving agencies for potential integration with church schools.
County Agent Charles A. Stone reports dry conditions except Welrich's near the airport with irrigation using Harvester equipment. Entries due December 15 for Houston and San Antonio shows. Health certificates required for hogs, lamb identification rules, fat stock auction limits, and show entry deadlines. Poultry producers receive 7,000 baby chicks. guidance on prep, housing, and care to reduce mortality. Local visitors Gilbert and Sharp family members noted.
A Boston resident and former communist organizer Lewis R. Schultz, once a foundry worker and PWA, embraced Christianity after years of dialogue with Boston University School of Theology Professor Harold DeWolf. Schultz was baptized in the School of Theology chapel and is now preparing for the Methodist ministry.
Mr and Mrs J L Hamilton of Abilene and Mr and Mrs B Gilliam with their son visited Thanksgiving with Sesame family in Veerraen with Mr and Mrs Carl Oehler.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bier Schwale and their son Clark visited Mrs Herbert Jones and family in Uvalde for Thanksgiving, spending time with her mother during the holiday.
Mr and Mrs Granville appear in a local notice with limited readable text likely referencing a marriage or family event. The fragment mentions C W Granville and a spouse with unclear context, offering sparse details suitable for a brief obituary or notice card in a historical page.
The company named five candidates for Honorman based on leadership, initiative and military bearing. The winner receives a certificate and an engraved bracelet with name and service number, presented at the regimental parade by the Commanding Officer or a visiting dignitary. The message extends congratulations to the family for the son’s achievement.
The American Bible Society sponsors Universal Bible Sunday on December 10, with churches joining in a global daily Scripture reading plan. The theme The Bible A Light and Guide is featured, with a two color poster by Robert A. Graef displayed and bulletins prepared for services.
The church invites the public to attend Mass at 8 30 and 10 o clock on Sunday December 10 with a Men s Communion and St Ann s Society meetings after the second Mass Youth Study Club Friday at 7 30 and Confraternity Sunday December 17 All Catholics are welcome to walk in attend any service with Ray Brerschwale leading the Adult Bible Class at 10 am Sunday A cordial welcome
The Luther League held its regular monthly meeting on November 26 at Raymond Spaeth home with hostesses M Lis Janice Jo Ann and Joyce Spaeth. Fifteen members answered roll call and one visitor Loreen Oehler attended. After prayer and hymns a scriptural discussion on Gospel in a Nutshell followed by table games and refreshments. Local notices mention hunters near Harper and upcoming church events including Universal Bible Sunday and a congregational meeting.
Church notices list Rev. Jack Minter as pastor with service times and hymn quotes. Community items mention shoppers in Harper and San Antonio, a Christmas program rehearsal, and ad notices for deer hides, hunting game heads, and a 400 acre Fredericksburg farm for sale with contact details.
Mrs. P Bernhard thanks the Harper Volunteer Fire Department neighbors and all who helped extinguish the grass fire on her ranch Tuesday morning in this public note of appreciation.
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