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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1961
Page
1
An editorial argues the American foreign aid program is the primary source of gold outflow and a balance of payments deficit. It notes investments abroad bring profits but can undercut domestic jobs, and urges reducing foreign aid while encouraging foreign visitation and investment that offsets this drain.
Dr. Philip F. Aylesworth of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke to Methodist ministers and laymen about major shifts in rural and town life. He cited population growth near cities, farm automation reducing full time farming, aging farm operators, and rising farm values, while noting benefits from urban rural intermingling and cross county linkages through education and welfare groups.
A feature discusses growing numbers of employed wives and the impact on families. It cites twelve million working married women, 18 percent of workers, mainly in $5 000 to $10 000 income brackets, and recalls 400 000 children under twelve increasingly left with nonparent care. Concerns include disrupted routines, emotional scars, parental attachment, and marital strain, urging mothers to weigh financial benefits against child welfare before joining the labor force.
Harper's Churches extend a cordial invitation to attend Mass at 9 30 Sunday January 15 with Sunday School at 9 30 Worship at 10 30 led by Rev Lee H Smith Congregational meeting follows the service and officers are to be elected John Tarr is the pianist All members urged to attend this church event
The St James Lutheran Church announces a busy week with services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Congregation at Study, 2:00 p.m. Annual Congregational Meeting, and midweek events including Junior Lutherans, confirmation classes, and Women of Church meetings. An invitation invites all to attend.
The church led by Pastor O. F. Kattner lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Communion every third Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Church Board meets the Tuesday after the second Sunday. Ww. S. C. S. meets every second Tuesday. Members and friends are urged to attend all activities.
Texas fishermen weigh the pros and cons of cartop boats for quick launches and towing ease. While small and sometimes limited in load, these lightweight craft offer near shore access, road-friendly transport, and potential savings on fuel, urging buyers to test models before buying.
The Hill Country Hereford Association will host its Ninth Annual Spring Bull Sale in Mason on Monday January 23. Thirty seven registered horned Hereford bulls will be offered from top members. Rancher Warren Stanton of Johnson City will judge at 9 00 a m with Walter Britten of College Station auctioneering the sale starting at 1 00 p m. A sale catalog is available by writing Box 326 Mason Texas.
Albert Kaiser visited his sister Mrs Arthur Baumann last Wednesday, according to a brief local note.
Rev W H Totty pastor leads services at First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11 am and Evening Service at 7 pm A cordial welcome to all across this church community.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Oehler and daughter Marie attended the wedding of their son Johnny to Miss Linda Thweatt of Hearne Saturday night. They returned to Austin and spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs. Jack McCowen and family. They celebrated Pam’s first birthday Sunday.
Harper Pentecostal Church lists weekly services led by Pastor Carlos B Parker. Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible study Friday 3 00 p m Ladies Prayer Meeting Sunday 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship 7 00 p m Evangelistic Service. Everyone welcome.
Mr and Mrs Willie Meier Mr and Mrs Dell Crenshaw and Mr and Mrs Rufus Jenkins and their little son of Kerrville along with Mr and Mrs Milton Ahrens and their daughter of Spring Creek were guests of Mr and Mrs Orval Behrens Sunday. The occasion was Mary Anns 10th birthday anniversary.
For sale a profitable Night Spot named The Hide Out located five miles west of Kerrville on Highway 27. Prospective buyers can see Eddie C. Andrew in person at The Hide Out. print ad dated January 13.
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