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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1964
Page
4
A pastor warns of unrest among youth amid riots and delinquency, urging the church to apply Psalm 119 9 for cleansing the young by heed to God’s word. He notes efforts like youth programs but argues lasting reform comes from scripture.
A minister urges readers to hide God's Word in their hearts to resist temptation. Quoting Hebrews and James, the message emphasizes reading the Bible, hearing sermons, believing, and obeying to become a blessed, overcoming Christian. Sponsored by the Gillespie County Ministerial Association.
The Christian Crusade presents a Kerrville rally at the Municipal Auditorium on December 14 with speakers Noebel and Penabez. Noebel warns of Communist infiltration of American youth via a long range plan to sabotage culture and religion. Penabez discusses Cuba missile bases and Cold War concerns.
A bulletin rack in the Gillespie County Agricultural Building offers bulletins from the Soil Conservation District and allied services. The report highlights field plantings of tall dropseed and coastal bermuda grass, deer impact on forage, brush control, and various rotational grazing and cover crop efforts by local landowners north of Fredericksburg and in nearby areas.
Harper area social rounds include visiting families from San Antonio Fredericksburg and Brady while news reports the death of Jim Mabry a Houston heart attack. Ranch conservation updates highlight Nebgen Frantzen Ernst and other landholders applying fencing ponds grazing cover crops and soil-building practices with county officials attending a November sail conservation district meeting in Johnson City.
J B Hall and wife visited through town en route to Comfort for the funeral of Ernest Ingenhuett Sr. Hall recalls an 11 point buck on the old Hall Ranch west of Boerne. Local hunters lament that big bucks grow scarce and suggest restricting buck hunting to those with large antlers. Other notes include residents shopping in Fredericksburg and visits to Kerrville and Port Boliver.
Sunday December 13 services at 8:00 and 9:30. School of Religion for children and youth. St Ann's Society meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Ember Week masses planned Wednesday Friday and Saturday next week with fast and abstinence. Open invitation to all to attend any service.
The Kimble County Agent notes cattle futures trading began on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange November 1964 with 191 contracts. He cites protection for beef cattlemen, mentions 25,000 pounds minimum trade, and predicts wider use by feeders. He also warns on fire preparedness and promotes attendance at the Pecan Show.
December schedule lists worship at 9 a m Sunday School at 10 15 a m Christmas Program practice 2 00 p m Luther League 7 30 p m. Church Council 7 30 p m Monday. Faith Circle ALCW 2 00 p m and Hope Circle ALCW 7 30 p m. cordial invitation extended to all to attend all owl services.
Rev. Tommy O Bryant leads First Baptist with Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 am plus a 7 pm evening service. Brotherhood meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7 30 pm with an open invitation to all. Attendees at the Hill Crest Singing in Fredericksburg included several named families and Rev. Tommy O Bryant.
Marper United and Ingram Presbyterian churches state service times with Sunday School at 9:45 to 11:00 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Midweek Bible study and session meetings are noted, with an invitation to worship. A fur buyer advertises replacing Clayton Massey. see Charlie Taylor at The Bude Station, Harper, Texas.
REA approves an 825000 loan to Hill Country Telephone Cooperative for upgraded central offices in Hunt and Ingram, new graded service in Sisterdale, conversion of Pontotoc magneto to a dial exchange, and plant reinforcements to serve about 500 new subscribers over five years. No rate increases expected. joint studies may cut tolls between Ingram Kerrville and Pontotoc Macon.
Sheila Maner and Adelle Purse celebrated their 5th birthday on December 1 with a party at the Harper Community Center. The center was decorated with balloons and a large turkey with guests attempting to pin a tail feather. About 40 guests joined the celebration.
Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler visited Mrs. Fred Rade Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Fritzie of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Duderstadt. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Howe of Lampasas visited their daughter, Mrs. Donnie Bade, and family. They all joined Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Bode for Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fietcher.
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