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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1970
Page
1
First Baptist Church led by Rev. Charles Price invites county agents and the public to Sunday School at 10:00 a m worship at 11:00 a m and evening service at 7:00 p m. Brotherhood meets first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p m. All welcome.
St Anthony's Catholic Church lists Masses on Sundays at 8 and 9 30 with religious classes and upcoming activities including Luther League and Women's meetings. United Presbyterian Church announces worship at 11 am with Sunday School at 10 am and Women Association meetings on the third Thursday. both welcome all to services.
Local residents hosted and traveled to visit relatives across towns including Brady San Antonio Fredericksburg Kerrville Mason and Junction. Numerous families from Harper and surrounding areas spent weekends with kin and friends while California and Wisconsin connections were noted. Subscriptions to the Herald are available at $3.00 per year locally.
The column notes early spring spray plans for fruit trees using Dormant Oil Solution to control San Jose Scale and aid healing, with Kocide 101 as an alternative. It advises spraying at 60 degrees and outlines soil testing steps for profitable fertilizer use. It also previews upcoming Vegetable Short Course on February 17 and Sheep Short Course on February 20 with speakers from Texas counties.
Gillespie County Fair dates for 1970 are confirmed for August 21 22 23 after the Fair Association voted at the Dallas convention. The group also signed a carnival contract with Bill Hames Shows and arranged night entertainment with E O Stacy of the International Talent Agency. Local delegates included Wallace Ottmers E A Weimer and Bill Petmecky with Mrs Ottmers and Mrs Petmecky.
Miss Sandra Spaeth of Odessa spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spaeth. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Durst of San Antonio visited her brother Lee Goff. Mrs. J. F. Cook joined the Dursts in San Antonio to visit her sons J. C. and Dale Cook for several days.
Community Savings and Loan Association based in Fredericksburg posted an all time asset high of 29 785 157 22 dollars in a December 31 1968 statement. Mortgage loans rose 3 590 671 79 in the past year, savings increased 3 356 739 00, and assets grew 3 719 874 45. The board promoted Reuben Eckhardt to president Sultemeier to vice president and treasurer and Imogene Duderstadt to secretary. The group has grown since 1934 and marked its 35th anniversary. Local residents and visitors are noted.
Sprigs available for sprigging needs. See Van Brown for purchase. Call after 6 p.m. at 997-5760.
Rev Carlos B Parker pastor leads weekly services at First Pentecostal Church Harper Texas Bible Study Wednesday 7 30 p m Sunday School 10 00 a m Worship 11 00 a m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Everyone welcome to attend and participate in services and activities of the church.
Rev A A Gitter explains ashes in the Old Testament as a sign of mourning and repentance. He notes Jesus and Luke emphasize inner repentance over outward rites, tying ashes to Lent as a call to penance evidenced by deeds.
Edwin H Lang Jr and Mr and Mrs John Hughes of Austin visit their parents Edwin and Mrs Lang over the weekend.
Tui Hanpen Hemaco is authorized to announce a candidate for public office subject to the elections this year. The notice states eligibility and intent to run, reflecting a formal political declaration amid upcoming electoral processes.
The Harper United Methodist Church invites visitors to Sunday morning worship at 8 45 a m and notes all services welcome. Pastor William Parrish leads the congregation.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones and their daughter Jody of San Antonio spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and Jennifer.
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