03 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1961
Page
1
The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District will sponsor a Friday February 10 tour to view coastal Bermuda grass plantings in Menard San Saba and Brownwood. Participants meet at Menard Courthouse at 8 00 a m to compare soils and climate and observe 2 3 year old plantings.
Mr and Mrs Victor Marshall Mr and Mrs Chester Itz and Mr and Mrs Otto Rahe attended Sunday evening services at Junction Lutheran Church. Rev C H Rose serves as pastor.
An essay urges the nation’s youth to adopt strong values and critical thinking. It emphasizes knowing God, education of the mind, and home as the primary school for character. The piece argues freedom and duty depend on thoughtful individuals guided by family and national ideals.
Mr. and Mrs. Orval Behrens and children visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Willie Meier in Kerrville Sunday for a combined birthday celebration of Mr. Meier Mrs. Milton Ahrens and Derry Crenshaw. A dinner was served to the group. Miss Gertrude Maurer of Fredericksburg spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maurer. Mr and Mrs. H. L. Stevens and Kathryn visited Mr. and Mrs. Erving Stevens at Center Point Sunday afternoon.
The article describes a looming fight between radical liberals and conservatives in Congress over the Rules Committee. It notes the committee filters bills for floor action, saves taxpayers money by blocking nonessential measures, and faces renewed pressure as budget battles loom against President Eisenhower’s anticipated balanced budget and a large public debt.
Harper's Churches extend welcome for Sunday Feb 5 services including Mass at 9 30 am and 10 45 am Worship. Activities listed include School of Religion for children Youth group meetings and parish social plus a Lourdes travelogue. Methodist Church outlines Sunday School worship and board and W S C S meetings inviting participation.
Student Minister and Pastor lead Sunday School with Frances Flag as Superintendent and John Tarr as Pianist. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship service follows at 10:30 a.m. All are invited to worship with us.
Rev. W. H. Totty leads services at First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and Evening Worship at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf and Mr and Mrs Alfonso Hopf hosted a Mexican supper Sunday night for Mr and Mrs Dennis Parker. James Tarr and Alfonso Dominguez, Texas University students, visited James Tarr's parents Monday through Wednesday. Theo Oehler family and Herman and Herbie Oehler attended a Sunday afternoon gathering at T J Oehler home.
Mr and Mrs Chester Itz and Mr and Mrs Otto Rahe visited Mr and Mrs Arnold Grosenbacher at Roosevelt Sunday afternoon. The Rahes were dinner guests. Mr and Mrs Edwin Ahrens of Cain City attended church services at St James Lutheran. Miss Nancy Hart and Doug Vale of Houston visited her grandmother Mrs L H Harper Sunday. N H Whitworth of Hunt and Mrs Vera Colbath of Kerrville were married Friday January 20 and will be at home on the Hunt ranch.
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes a larger cabbage crop and six other foods in plentiful supply for February. Dry onions, rice, canned ripe olives, peanuts and peanut products, cranberry products, and small white beans join cabbage in surplus availability promoted by the Agricultural Marketing Service. Local outlets will feature these items to boost meals and economy.
The Pentecostal Church under Pastor Carlos B Parker lists midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 pm and a Friday ladies prayer meet at 3:00 pm. Sunday schedule includes 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service and 7:00 pm Evangelistic Service. Everyone is welcome.
Rev and Mrs Frank Nixon of Portland Oregon stay with his sister Mrs Bessie McDougall Tuesday night and Wednesday. They will visit brothers in Stockdale and other Texas relatives through February. Mr and Mrs Pete Whitworth and Mr and Mrs E R Brown went with Ann Alsbrook to La Grange to meet her mother Mrs G F Alsbrook and visit the Walkers there.
Five room house with two baths available in Harper. Contact Mrs J F Cook at 701 S Presa St San Antonio Texas or call Capitol 3-0807 for details.
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