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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
2
The Catholic Church presents itself as a driving force in education from early Europe to modern times. It cites monastic schools, medieval universities, and notable devout figures to argue that religion and learning go hand in hand.
Staff Sgt. Ewald E. Rode of Doss Texas waist gunner on a B17 Flying Fortress earned a second Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious bombing over enemy Europe. The 25 year old veteran of eighteen combat missions is cited for courage and skill. He previously worked at William Van Hoogenhuyze Hardware in San Antonio before enlisting February 27 1943. His parents are Mr and Mrs Seth D. Rode.
notices detailing validity and values of Red Stamps and Tokens in Ration Book 4 for meats butter cheese and milk plus Blue Stamps for processed foods jams vegetables and sugar. Airplane stamps 1 and 2 and gasoline stamps 12A and related coupons have fixed validity through specified dates.
Mrs V A Hopf is spending this week with her mother Mrs Louis Grosenbacher, aged 11 in the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Grosenbacher near Fredericksburg.
Mrs. Mart Stevens and Mrs. Lionel Waller, both of San Antonio, are listed as parties in the notice.
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America urges a Christian society that guarantees meaningful work for every able person. It warns a peacetime economy must reflect wartime sacrifices and seeks plans for greater postwar security. Dr. William Jay Schieffelin notes leprosy relief aims to expand missions and open new stations to eradicate leprosy globally.
The College of Medicine and Dentistry of West China Union University sent twenty six doctors and nurses to Henan Province in France Service Committee ambulances. They set up two medical centers at Loyang under Bishop Thomas Megan and a third at Chenchow to treat starvation and related diseases including fever malaria malnutrition trachoma and parasitical ailments.
Dr. Mark A. Dawber, secretary of the Home Missions Council of North America, argues that ending war requires a heart based peace. He warns against bombing toward brotherhood and urges genuine Christian relations beyond politics and alliances.
The Reformed Church of Le Havre in France sends a note to its scattered communicants describing how evacuation weakened but strengthened the church. It says the congregation is now renewed with many new faces and aims to take part in spiritual, moral, and national reconstruction. It thanks members for staying connected and counts on them for better days ahead.
The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr William Temple outlined four objectives for the postwar era. He urged that every child be born into a fit family home, receive necessary bodily nourishment, access essential education, and that every citizen have a voice through representation influencing laws and business regulations shaping life.
Mr Oliver Hopf and Mrs Hopf, noted business vaulters, performed in Fredericksburg on a Wednesday showing athletic routines and balance.
Mrs A C Wendel Mrs A P Austin and Mrs Eiva West visited in the home of Mr and Mrs C F Whitewood and in the J J Rogers home Friday evening.
Mrs A P Austin and Mrs Elva West left for San Angelo Saturday after a two week visit with sister Mrs J S White wood. Mrs Homer Lee Stevens and daughter Martha Jean returned home Thursday. Armand Markworth of Kerrville visited in Harper Wednesday. Mrs Jesse Miller of Ingram spent several days with her mother Mrs W O Brown. Lonnie and Charlie Frederick of Petersburg visited in Harper Monday.
Harper churches extend a cordial welcome with a series of events from clean up day at 8 a.m. Saturday to union services Sunday at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. A life conference September 7 at 2 p.m. features a United Nations World Food Planning Conference film and an Austin presbytery meeting on September 8. St James Lutheran notes Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with an after worship choir rehearsal.
Methodist and St. Anthony's churches announce Sunday services with 10 30 a m Sunday school and 11 15 a m preaching all welcome. Visitor Pearl Boatright of Austin stops with parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Boatright. Albert Whetstone of Goldthwaite visits. Mr and Mrs Wallace Brown host relatives. Pvt Sidney Grona of Fort Sam Houston spends weekend with relatives. Pauline Benson of San Antonio visits her aunt Mrs Willie Kaiser and returns home.
The Wendel reunion drew many relatives including Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel and their family, Victor Wendel, Arnold Wendel, Max Lange and sons, and Albert Wendel of Doss. Other notices mention Gordon Haroper and Pfc Phil Rogers visiting from San Antonio, plus several Dalhart area residents listed among attendees.
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