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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1961
Page
6
The Houston Chronicle critiques the soil bank concept as a costly failure after 30 years of farm subsidies. It notes farmers favor leaving land in use while the proposed buyouts and five to ten year reserves failed, with bids far above prior payments and all rejected.
The Rev. Robert D. Nicholson, 24, a Dallas native and McCormick Seminary graduate, is named secretary for World Youth Projects by the World Council of Churches and the World Council of Christian Education. The program spans 24 countries.
Milton Schmidtzinsky, chair of the Rural Life Committee of the Catholic State League of Texas, argues a farm program that eliminates controls and pays a direct subsidy up to 500 dollars, arguing parity prices and broad benefits for small farmers. He says past programs favored large farmers, inflation and high consumer prices, and urges farmers to write to congressmen supporting a subsidy cap of 1000 dollars as a possible maximum.
Texas stores emergency hospitals for rapid use after enemy action or disasters. Each 13 ton unit includes 290 items, 200 beds, 3 operating rooms, generator, water tank, and medical supplies with special packaging for flammables and refrigerated items. First Texas delivery goes to Brazoria County with West Columbia city target. Kemah and Springtown also approved. Local civil defense will manage storage and operation.
This reflection by Paulist Feature Service argues teens show strong religious activity and moral conduct. It highlights extensive church involvement, charitable acts like sewing for dolls for Christmas relief, and belief in God as a foundation for practical faith guiding daily life.
Frank Staudt and Anton Lange represented St. Anthony’s Parish and the Fredericksburg Deanery at the 13th annual San Antonio Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Men convention in San Antonio on February 23. About 400 men from 32 counties across 10 deaneries attended, including seven from Fredericksburg, three from Kerrville, two from Harper, and one from Bandera.
Names and short visits fill a weekend scene across San Marcos Fredericksburg Bandera and nearby areas. Families such as the Krolls Harlans Whitewoods Lange and Itz Bernnard plus visitors from San Antonio San Marcos and Camp Wood appear in social summaries with weddings shopping and family gatherings noted.
Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome with schedules for March including Confirmation Instruction, worship services at 8:15 and 11:00, Sunday School, Bible Class, Young Married Couples, Council meetings, and Lenten service. Parish house events planned throughout the week.
Sunday events include Mass at 10:00, Stations, School of Religion, and St Anthony's Society meeting at 2:30. Boerne Catholic Action councils for Men and Women meet, Monday 7:30, Adult Study club. Friday features Mass and Holy Hour with First Friday. You are welcome to attend.
World Day of Prayer was observed at St James Lutheran Church on February 21 at 2 p.m. The theme Viewing World Missions. Methodist and Presbyterian Women’s Societies participated. An invitation was extended to Harper churches. An offering was taken for mission work. Refreshments were served in the Parish Hall.
Denver church announces pastor J Bennett leads Sunday School at 10 00 am Worship at 11 00 am Training Union at 6 30 pm and a second Worship Service at 7 30 pm Psalm 1 1 verse quoted.
The St James Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Society met on February 19 for their monthly session. Mrs John Honig led. 18 members and the pastor attended. devotions featured Luke 10 25 37 and the Good Samaritan parable. a filmstrip on New Guinea by the Laubach Literary team was shown. the group closed with prayer and Doxology.
Sunday services listed with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m. The sermon titled What Is The Corner Stone of the Church invites a welcome audience to attend.
Church services at 9 30 a m with Sunday School to follow at 10 30 a m on Sunday.
Harper Pentecostal Church invites individuals to attend Bible Study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. The pastor is Carlos B. Parker. The church quotes John 10 10 and extends a hearty invitation to all.
Mr and Mrs Albert Whetstone and their children of Midland visited her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Markworth on Saturday and Sunday at their home.
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