14 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
1
An advertisement in the Harper Herald touts regular investment to boost business and yield the biggest return on any investment. The copy emphasizes making your business stand out above the average with strong promises of high returns.
Pima Indians of the Presbyterian Church at Wah-Ki Arizona faced a shortfall after appeals failed. About forty church members worked three days picking cotton to raise the needed funds and more. The piece also notes appointments and prayers from June across missions and a long modern blessing to youth.
A counter proposal to UN plans for Jerusalem calls for recognizing the Jewish zone as part of Israel and the Arab zone with an Arab state, likely Jordan, plus an international curator ship for Holy Places. Signers include 44 Protestant churches and clergy, advocating UN administration of sacred sites. The report also notes a shift in postwar church missions toward adapting to nationwide mobility and frontier changes in America.
Stonewall Junior Pirates rout Harper Cubs 8-0 as Kermit Eckert throws a one-hit shutout. B. Eckert and H. Eckert pace Stonewall with key hits and three bases, Pehl belts a home run for the winners. Cottle and Feller play solid defense and Harper never rallies, next games set for Sisterdale and Seipp's.
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination for Librarian vacancies at a $3100 annual salary. Employment with various Federal agencies in Texas. Applications from post offices or Regional Director Fourteenth US Civil Service Region Dallas Texas. Grain and feed crops should be marketed through livestock when possible.
The text notes economic gaps, language, race and education barriers deepening within the United States. It cites 70 million Americans living in changed homes over eight years and 35 million relocating to new communities or states, with migration from rural to urban areas and moves to regions with power projects and new jobs.
Presbyterian Youth Activity party along the Llano River featured swimming fishing and a chicken supper enjoyed by fifteen youths. The day concluded with a devotional and study program led by Peggy Hopf and Colon Barrett. Local families and visitors were noted in Harper and nearby towns with hospitalities and weekend visits.
Archbishop O'Boyle urges daily prayer for Korea's unharmed, Catholic missionaries, and servicemen. He quotes a UN guided prayer asking for wisdom for leaders, strength for the President and Congress, mercy for victims, and eternal rest for the fallen in defense of liberty.
Harper’s Presbyterian Church lists July 16 as Sixth Sunday after Trinity with Church School at 9:00 a.m., Worship at 11:00 a.m., and Youth Fellowship at 6:00 p.m. July 20 at 2:30 p.m. Women’s Association meets at Mrs. W. D. Stockard’s home. The piece includes admonitions on tolerating differing opinions and charity toward others. Social notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feuge, the Wendel family, and Dan Wiley visiting Buchanan Lake, with Andrew Wiley from Abilene joining in fishing.
St James Lutheran Church invites all to Divine English worship at 9 a m and German worship at 11 a m on Sunday with 10 a m Sunday School and Bible Class and a July 19 Women's Missionary Meeting at 3 p m. Also an advertisement from Comfort Hatchery in Comfort Texas lists well developed White Leghorn and Austro White pullets for sale open Sundays.
Rev A A Gitter invites parishioners to Mass at 9 30 with Benediction and Sunday School for the Confirmation Class on Sunday July 16. Final weekend laymen retreat begins Friday in San Antonio followed by Sunday. Ladies retreat planned in San Antonio next week. Robert Rogers of Uvalde visiting Clark Bierchwale family.
A free hearing clinic conducted by Acousticon International will be held at Netties Hotel in Harper on Monday July 17 from 9 am to noon. The event features Acousticon new in ear free head bandless devices and offers a free hearing examination valued at $10. Earl B Starr will lead the clinic and may perform limited home visits after hours. Batteries and supplies for all makes will be available.
For sale registered Angora billies all large and heavy shearers. Also a group of registered Nan nies but Nan nies cannot be delivered until after shearing. Alvin A Welgehausen Rt 3 Willow City Phone 2723. ipd.
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