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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
1
A Harper Texas discussion group at St. Anthony's Church condemns the idea that all religions are equally good. The speakers argue such a view harms conscience and equates diverse faiths and even Nazi doctrine with Christianity. The note notes a 16th century break in Christendom and urges discernment.
Tivydale residents share a busy week of visiting relatives in Fredericksburg Kerrville and Kerrville area communities. Families including Klein Stehling Fritz Roeder and Crenwelge are noted with birthday wishes and church picnics at Klaerner s Park.
A collection of quotes on humility from Tryon Edwards to Oliver Wendell Holmes plus a note of visitors to White Oak Fredericksburg Stonewall and Spring Creek. Names include Archie Kunz Eugene Feller Albert Feller Leroy Kasper Otto Staudt Joselyn Roeder and families. Several Fredericksburg visitors are listed with towns and relations.
The OPA cancels authorizations for tire inspection stations across the San Antonio district including Gillespie County and requires reinstate ment by August 10. Eug C Schmidt notes the move aims to tighten inspection standards as large truck tires become scarce for civilian use. New inspector designations include Official Truck Tire and Passenger Car Tire Inspection Stations and Passenger Car only stations.
A 15 year old editor George Montague of the Montague Press issues a special edition on Ban dera County Hereford cattle. The editorial criticizes Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly’s convention speech and argues the nation’s salvation lies in liberty and citizen action rather than reliance on a single leader. Also notes on local moves and travels, including Cpl Tommis Jung in Louisiana and residents visiting Fredericksburg.
Louis Jordan Post American Legion held its annual meeting in the old Court House Legion Hall electing officers for the year. All officers were reelected and will serve on the board of directors. A biannual ex-service reunion is planned for July 6 at Klaerne r s Park with a guest speaker. The state Legion convention will be in Fort Worth August 15 to 17 with local delegates expected. The Legion Auxiliary also elected officers for the year.
Union Sunday School and worship services updated with time changes for July 30 and August 5. Activities include a 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at various churches and an 11:15 a.m. worship, plus a youth meeting at Denver Blvd Presbyterian Church in San Antonio at 3 p.m. Charles G. Workman listed as contact.
Local church extends warm welcome and invites all Christians to revival from July 30 to August 13 led by Rev J B Dolan with singing by L G Bierschwale. Nine youths will be confirmed during services. Plan goat roping barbecue supper August 6 at Stewart’s Grove. Family announcements include Verde Walker visiting from Corpus Christi and members traveling to California.
Mr and Mrs Chester Itz and their children visited the Milton Wendel home on Sunday. The gathering included family members and extended relatives enjoying a casual afternoon.
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