Harper Herald issues offer local business boosts and news
The Harper Herald, a Friday paper edited by Norman J. Dietel with authorized reporter Mrs. A. C. Wendel, notes its Harper, Texas office and post office details. An ad proclaims subscriptions at $1.50 and urges readers to invest for big returns annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman J. Dietel
A. C. Wendel
Harper
Texas
Peace
Srconp
Losss Marten
Hamper
Uhoer
National Council hosts conference on churches and social welfare
The National Council of Churches sponsors a four day conference in Cleveland from November 1 to 4 to examine the role of churches in social welfare. Delegates include two thousand officials consultants and visitors from member communions and church women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Churches
Resting Pasture Aims Benefit For Upper Llanos District Cooperator
Walter Parker of the Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District rests a 356 acre pasture since April to boost turf growth. He plans to continue until October or later citing benefits such as rainfall retention and deer hunting value. The notice also promotes soil conservation and US Savings Bonds. The piece also notes the 25th anniversary of the district and honors several missionaries connected to agricultural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Parker
Upper
Llanos
Local visitations include Milams and Parker families
Mrs Willie Collins and Susie Stapp visited Mrs Dillard Stapp. J A Milam and Garland Milam traveled to Harper and Fredricksburg. The Parker family and relatives from Houston San Antonio Rocksprings and Harper visited J A Milam and Cecil Parker. Heward and Whetstone families joined gatherings with the Milams and Stapps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Collins
Susie Stapp
Dillard Stapp
Chas. Coffey
A. J. Milams
Coffey
J. A. Milam
Harper
Raymond Parker
Ray Bierschwale
Cecil Parker
Doyle Parker
Ingram
Doylene
Joyce Parker
Mary Ellis Parker
Bill Inglish
Houston
Town
Garland Milam
Fredericksburg
Marvin Ernst
Rocksprings
Marvin
San Antonio
Ernst
Fred Whestone
Frank Obenchain
Menard
Jim Whetstone
Tommy Whetstone
Baby
Fred Whetstone
Mr. Obenchain
J. A. Milams
Williams
Recreation Can Be A Prayer
The piece argues recreation has spiritual value when offered to God. It notes different meanings of recreation, urges family and individual activities to honor God, and stresses that true fulfillment comes through Christ. It cites a family example of Thursday as children’s day and underscores prayerful, godly enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Council of Churches
Orthodox Churches of Europe
Alexi
Moscow
U. N
God
Christ
Local visitors call on Junction family Sunday
Mr and Mrs Glen Jones and their sons of Junction visited his mother Mrs Herbert Jones Sunday. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Herman Schnabel of Burnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Jones
Junction
Herbert Jones
Herman Schnabel
Burnet
Mrs Calentine and Children Visit in New Braunfels
Mrs Carrie Calentine and her children spent several weeks visiting her daughter Mrs Ray Bucher in New Braunfels and returned to Harper last week.
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Carrie Calentine
Ray Buc Rer
New Braunfels
Harper
Baptist Revival At Harper Church July 22 31
The Harper Baptist Church announces the annual revival from July 22 to 31 with 8 p m services. Rev B W Mantooth of Junction First Baptist Church will be the evangelist and his preaching is described as strong. Music will be led by Richard Champ, a junior at Howard Payne College, Brownwood. Everyone is invited.
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Harper Baptist Church
B. W. Mantooth
First Baptist Church of
Junction
D. W. Brown
Richard Champ
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Ft Worth Man Wrecks Near Harper
A 1951 Oldsmobile driven by Curtis Cortez of Ft Worth ran off Kerrville highway 12 miles south of Harper at 2 a m Sunday hitting a large boulder. Minor damage occurred and the driver sustained no injuries. Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Hugo Klein Sunday.
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Curtis Cortez
Ft. Worth
Harper
Kerrville Highway
John Hate
Harper churches extend a cordial welcome to services
Harper Pentecostal Church invites parishioners to English and German services on July 17 with Sunday School at 10 am and Worship at 11 am. events include a 50th ordination anniversary, a golden wedding, and a silver wedding nearby. parish programs feature Bible class, missionary meeting, and a reception in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s
John W. Goerner
Roth
Wiederaenders
Women's Missionary Meeting
Vacation Bible School Set For July at Methodist Church
The Methodist and Presbyterian Vacation Church School runs July 18 to 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church. All children are invited to attend.
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Methodist and Presbyterian
Methodist Church
Wool Referendum Ballots Sent to Gillespie Sheepmen
Wesley A. Gold of the ASC says Gillespie County wool growers will receive ballots for a wool referendum on an advertising and promotion campaign. Deductions would apply to 1955 payments, with voting open until August 19, 1955. Ballots may be mailed or returned to the ASC office. unlisted producers may obtain ballots from the ASC.
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Wesley A. Gold
ASC
Gillespie County
Gold
Visits by St Louis pairs and local relatives
Mr and Mrs Walter Rhode of St Louis visited Mr and Mrs Carlos Parker the past week. Mrs Rhode is the former Marjorie Ledbetter. Mr and Mrs Arvin Tatsch of Crabapple visited her parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Feller, now Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Tatsch, in Harper Wednesday afternoon.
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Walter Rhode
St. Louis
Carlos Parker
Rhode
Marjorie Ledbetter
Arvin Tatsch
Alfred Feller
Mrs
Ferdinand Tatsch
Harper
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Theme
Pastor Jessie Long leads worship at the Methodist Church with services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 a m. London church holds 10 a m Sunday School and 11 a m Worship and 7 p m Youth activities on 2nd and 4th Sundays with an 8 p m service and a sermon titled A Bomb that Builds Men.
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Methodist Church
Jessie Long
London
Kielman Couple Visited Relatives Across Texas
Mr and Mrs Weslie Kielman of San Antonio spent the weekend with relatives at Harper Mrs Gordon Harper, visiting in Midland and San Angelo, returned to Harper with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weslie Kielman
San Antonio
Harper
Gordon Harper
Midland
San Angelo
First Baptist Church Service Timetable and Groups
Pastor D W Brown leads services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Training Union at 8:30 p.m. Sunbeams GA's WMS and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays. The verse from Numbers 10 29 is quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
D. W. Brown
Roeder Welcomes Son Daniel Joseph in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Ruben Roeder announce the birth of their son Daniel Joseph on July 10 at a Fredericksburg hospital. The infant weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces and has a 9 year old brother named Roger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Roeder
Fredericksburg
Daniel Joseph
Roger
For Sale Registered Angora Billies in Junction TX
For sale listing offers registered Angora billies from Mrs. O J Camp in Junction Texas. Contact details not provided. Old classified item indicating livestock sale.
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Angora Billies
O. J. Camp
Junction
Texas
FOR SALE White Leg Horn Pullets Fall Layers
Comfort Hatchery in Fort Texas advertises White Leg Horn pullets for fall laying. The notice notes the birds are started and ready for immediate delivery to help farmers stock winter laying flocks.
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Comfort Hatchery
Eefort
Texas
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Richard Roeder
Gulf Gas & Otis
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Fredericksburg, Texas
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Wopisel Uisnary
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Hugo Klein
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W. J. Goerner
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Paul J. Schwab
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Junction 1 Warehouse Co
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