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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1961
Page
1
A religious exhortation compares Communist propaganda to threats to Western progress. It urges Christians to emphasize Christian ideals, sacrifice, and active church work to counter perceived Communist influence and materialism. It frames faith as a path to true joy, peace, and societal obligation.
The Kimble County Agent discusses recent rains and moisture, advising deferred pasture rotation to build feed reserves and improve grass vigor. He notes tomato diseases and control via leafhopper sprays, reports on goat shows, and explains federal gas tax refund forms for farmers. He closes with a call for Christian faith as guidance against modern societal issues.
Gillespie County farmer Lester Hahn reports strong wheat on 5.5 acres despite spring drought. He credits soil opening and 100 pounds of 16-20-0 fertilizer. Hahn grazes a knee high little bluestem stand as plans move to flood control surveys and conservation efforts across Pedernales and Williamson Creek watersheds.
Luther League of St James Church honored parents at a Friday banquet on June 23 for the third year in a row. About 40 guests enjoyed a chicken barbecue with all trimmings prepared by leaguers. Tables featured white cloths ivy and gladioli in crystal bowls while Rev Virgil Pecht spoke on Christian values in vocations.
College Station urges farm pond safety during Farm Safety Week. Extension engineer W L Ulrich cites drownings in ponds, recommends never swimming alone, life preservers, rescue gear, a long rope and float, and a small boat if possible.
Mrs Oscar McDonald and her brother Bill Bode of Kerrville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Olin Walker. Several families including Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale Mrs Alvin Lange and children visited Mr and Mrs Dalton Monk and Mrs J O Stovall in Fredericksburg Wednesday. Bryan Birt and grandchildren from Vanzant County visited his brother Dr J B Birt and Mrs Birt. Mr and Mrs Hubert Rahe and children and Raymond Jones visited Aug Kirchoff and family Sunday. Mrs Ira Leonard of Kerrville visited Mrs Bier schwabe and Mrs Doyle Parker Thursday and Friday. Mrs Pearl Pendergrass has returned to Harper to live with Mrs J C Cosper after visiting relatives in Uvalde.
Harper's churches invite the public to Sunday services with Masses at 7:30 and 9 o clock. The notice emphasizes open attendance and welcomes all to walk in for any service and to keep the Sabbath holy. No weekday Masses next week.
Rev. W. H. Totty leads Sunday School at 10 a m Worship Service at 11 a m and Evening Service at 7 p m A cordial welcome to all to attend services at the church with the theme Blessed are they who dwell in Thy house.
Rev. C. H. Rose invites the community to attend all church services at St James Lutheran Church with cordial hospitality extended to everyone.
Francis Floyd is Sunday School Superintendent and John Tarr is pianist. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. C. P. Owens serves as supply pastor. Miss Frances Floyd also listed as Sunday School Superintendent.
Texan Kleber Trigg Jr of Bastrop among 17 invited producers to discuss Packers and Stockyards Act administration with U S Department of Agriculture officials in Washington on July 27 and 28. John P Duncan Jr emphasizes open fair markets and industry guidance. The 1921 act and 1958 amendments broadened coverage to all interstate livestock marketers.
Houston couple Mr and Mrs Bill English and daughter Cherry visit Doyle Parker. Ms Tillman Landers of Menard spends time with her mother Mrs Mattie Arnold. Several families from Austin San Marcos El Paso and Fredericksburg visit Mosel and Bierschwale households. Jack Jones and others attend Rocksprings Rodeo. Oliver Hopf dines with L H Harper.
Mark I Lett pastor Mrs C N Taylor Sunday School Miss Scotty Lee Taylor pianist worship service at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m W S C S meets every Tuesday after the first Sunday at 2 30 p m Official board meets every second Tuesday at 8 p m
Wednesday at 7 45 p m Bible Study. Sunday 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship. Everybody welcome. Public notice invites participation and community worship at standard weekly times.
Kinsey and Stapp families from Lubbock and Doole visitors, with Fredericksburg guests Mary Roeder and Rev. Gammenthaler, plus Miss Gertrude Maurer weekend visit. Doss residents Casper and Wendel attended Hill Crest Singing at the Baptist Church, with further visits to the R. G. Bierschwale home. Clyde Floyd of Baytown accompanied Frances Floyd to Harper. Jack Lee of San Antonio was in Harper Saturday for business.
Mr and Mrs Gene Nabers and son J David of San Antonio spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers in a family gathering.
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