Holy Year draws millions to Rome and Buddhist revival noted
A million Roman Catholics from over 50 nations plus two million Italians are expected to visit Rome for the Holy Year proclaimed by Pope Pius XII. First pilgrims have arrived as Rome prepares for a peak in housing demand. The aim is revival of faith and unity among Catholics, with the largest American contingents mid-summer. Buddhist influence in Japan waning after the war shows signs of renewal in Hawaii per Dr Leonard Oechsli. The World Day of Prayer, sponsored by the United Council of Church Women, will fund missionary projects and eight interdenominational colleges for women in Asia and the Orient. Protestant leaders stress religious liberty and oppose state control over belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Pope Pius
United States
Japan
Hawaii
Leonard Oechslil
United Council of Church Women
USA
India
China
Tokyo
Africa
America
Catholic Information on Church Beams and Mission to Heaven
The Catholic Church is portrayed as a steady beacon of doctrine, resisting change while other faiths vary. It contrasts with Protestant views on rights and modern secularism, then reports on Methodist growth and financial aid for new churches, noting a surge in church-building amid postwar expansion and pledges to fund more construction.
Deadline for Final Payment or Amended Tax Declarations
Thousands of taxpayers in the First Texas district are urged by Frank Scofield to meet the January 16 deadline for final payments and amended 1949 declarations of estimated tax. Farmers have special rules. most others must file by January 16 or extend to March 16, with penalties for underestimates. The guidance clarifies pay as you go rules, the treatment of Sundays, and future due dates for 1950 income declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Texas
Frank Scofield
Internal Revenue
Scofield
Gillespie Game Assn to Offer Prizes for Biggest Fish
Gillespie County Game and Fish Protective Assn directors met Friday night and awarded prizes to deer and turkey hunters. They voted to offer prizes for the year's biggest fish with rules to be announced later. Contest opens Jan 6 and closes Sept 1 when licenses expire. First weighed bass weighed 5 pounds live, 4.5 pounds cleaned, caught in Pedernales River east of Fredericksburg. Also turtle prize and rattlesnake prize announced. Local obits and social notes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Game & Fish Protective Assn
Radio Post
Roy Warden
Pedernales
Fredericksburg
Austin
Game and Fish Protective Associations
Gilbert Kaderli
Emil Lange
Doss
First V.p
Henan Weinheimer
Stonewall
Cond v. P
Check With Your Social Security Office When 65
James B. Marley of the Austin Social Security Office warns that loss of benefits for 65 year olds remains a problem. He urges workers to contact the social security office at 65 to discuss rights, noting back dating is limited to three months and benefits may be lost if not claimed within that window. Marley says the office helps workers collect all payments they are entitled to and stresses personal consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Marley
Austin Social Security Administration Office
Mr. Marey
Social Security Office
Mr. Marley
Marley
Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome
The church invites attendees to services this Sunday and midweek events. English worship at 9 a.m., Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 a.m., German worship at 11 a.m. on Jan 15. Women's Missionary Society and choir rehearsal are scheduled for Jan 18, with confirmation instruction on Jan 21 at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s
Women’s Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church Oberserve Seminary Sunday and One Great Hour
The Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Arthur L Spellmann lists Seminary Sunday January 15 with Church School at 10 a m and Worship at 11 a m featuring the Marriage at Cana sermon Scripture lessons Isaiah 41 1 20 and John 2 1 11. Activities include family night January 18 7 p m ladies regular meeting January 19 and a February 4 bazaar and chili supper. A sacri ficial offering for overseas relief runs February 12 to May 12 culminating March 12 in One Great Hour of Sharing. The message stresses Christian duty and the fatness of the soul found in God’s Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cana
Presbyterian
JT Anthony Church Service Notice
Rev A A Gitter leads JT Anthony Church with a 10 o clock Mass followed by Sunday School. All are welcome to attend any service. walk in any time. Remember to keep the Sabbath holy.
Rev Julius Holm Sr Laid To Rest Friday
Funeral services for Rev Julius Holm Sr former pastor of St James Lutheran Harper were held at St Paul Lutheran New Braunfels conducted by Rev O Lindenberg. Born December 28 1873 on Föhr Island Germany he served multiple Texas and Wisconsin churches and retired in 1945 after 40 years in ministry. Survived by widow three daughters fifteen grandchildren and several sons in law. burial at Sunset Memorial Park near San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Holm Sr
St. James Lutheran Church of
Harper
Julius F. Holm
Doss
St. Paul Lutheran Church
New Braunfels
O. Lindenberg
Fredericksburg
C. N. Roth
Texas
American Lutheran Church
Foehr
North Sea
Germany
America
Dubuque
Chicago
Holm
Temple
Snive and Pottsville
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Sagerton
Haskell
Moulton and
Bauersville
Phillipsburg
Brenham
New Bern
Sandoval
Taylor
Texas Lutheran College
Bernhard Holm
Wartburg Theologcal Seminary
Iowa
Arthur Holm
St. Peter Lutheran Church
2Doss
Christ Lutheran Church
Cherry Springs
Mellon Bulgerin
Salem Lutheran Church
Austin
Theo S. Holm
San Antonio
Lydia Lindner
Toledo
Ohio
Agnes Behrens
Wau Coma
Irene Bulgerin
Sunset Memorial Park
Methodist Church Schedule With Pastor Breihan
Regular schedule on the first and third Sundays. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Public Worship at 11 a.m. Lunch and Fellowship at noon. Welcome.
First Baptist Church Weekly Service Schedule
Rev. Jack Minter leads Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m. BTU meets Sundays at 7 30 p m. WMS and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Friday at 8 p m. The RA and GA meet on the second and fourth Friday at 8 p m. A welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Jack Minter
BTU
WMS
Brotherhood
Ra’s
Royal Ambassadors
Ga's
Primitive Baptist Church Elder Gibson at Brewster Boot Shop
An advertisement lists Elder E. V. Gibson of a Primitive Baptist church and promotes Boot and Shoe repair services at Brewster Boot Shop in Junction Texas, formerly E. O. Longren Boot Shop, inviting customers to send or bring work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UAL
Primitive Baptist
E. V. Gibson
Harper
Brewster Boot Shop
E. O. Longren Boot Shop
Junction
Texas
Kerr Le Bakery Highlights Fine Cakes in Kerrville
Kerrville bakery advertises specialty cakes pastries and bread offerings. The bakery emphasizes quality and variety for local customers seeking indulgent treats and daily bakery staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrle Bakery
Kerrville
Local Visitors Include Pape and Lennon Families
Mr and Mrs G E Pape of near Rocksprings visited relatives here over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Archie Lennon and their daughters were Fredericksburg visitors Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kensing
Camp Verde
Harper
Nancy
Jimmie Hart
Kerrville
K. H. Harper
Mr.Harper
Marshall Brown
Elmer Lee Russel
G. E. Pape
Archie Lennon
Fredericksburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ress Association
THE
Harper Herald
Norman J. Dietel
Wendel
W.w.reib
G. Bromley Oxnam
New York
Kerr County Mc
Atin
Kerr County Motor Co
Ford Sales & Service
Catholic Information
God
Christ
Heaven
Hell
Son of God
Volney Roberts
Midland
T. Tobin
Minnie Honeycut
Johnson City
W. V. Middleton
B. P. Murphy
Board of Missions and Church Extension
Methodist Church
Hig
L. H. Hubbard
TSCW
Texas State College For Women
Gillespie Game Assn
Herbie Oehler
the Herald
Women’s Association
Harper Community
Alex Mittendorf
Prop
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Gulf Gas & Oils
Harper, Texas
Auto Accessories
B. E. Breihan
Harper Tin & Sheet Metal Works
Bill Kaiser
Swan Laundry & Dry Cleaners of
Harper Drug Store
Elmo Baethge
Floy Bode
Mobil Gas
Mobil Oil
Crosley
John Deere
Krauskopf
Felix T. Tybor
Optometrist
Eyms
Glasses Pitt
Palace Theatre
Fredericksburg, Temes
Welge Lewis
Ted
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!