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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1956
Page
2
The Harper Herald emphasizes strong advertising value, urging readers to invest in ads to boost business. It notes publisher and editor credits, an authorized reporter, and a Texas location with a subscription rate of 1.50 per year.
The Houston Chronicle piece criticizes U S foreign aid policy as costly and ineffective. It mocks Washington disputes over 3 4 to 4 billion allocations and notes military and technical aid supports Honduran leaders, Iceland, India, and other nations while the public and allies mock the program.
Harper Texas July 27 1956 edition itemizes local happenings. Short notices include community activities and upcoming events in Harper.
The piece argues that the United States, though young, should stay aligned with Christian ideals and belief in God. It laments secularism and materialism, notes past calls to prayer, and urges Americans to honor founders Washington and Jefferson by living Godward as a strengthened nation.
Three Methodist conferences in New York area train Spanish speaking laymen to serve as speakers for new congregations and form Spanish speaking groups in existing churches. A year and a half long program at Duane Methodist Church gathers lay leaders Puerto Rican pastors and English speaking church leaders seeking Spanish ministries. DuPont’s hiring trends show rising need for educated workers as mechanization grows.
A report notes rising numbers of scientists and engineers needing more research assistants and technicians while liberal arts graduates grow. Korea faces about 300,000 young widows with families, many unable to remarry and facing poverty. UN and World Council of Churches fund an elderly home for White Russian refugees near Salonica, Greece.
United States Senator Lyndon Johnson as Texas Democratic National Delegation chair urged that party precincts Saturday name county and state delegates who will support the party nominee. In a letter to Johnson City official Robert K. McKinney, Johnson said he may not attend the precinct convention due to a Washington session and asked McKinney to convey his hope that precincts elect dependable Democrats for the county convention who will back the nominee.
Mrs. Nettie Thames of Plasedo visited her mother, Mrs. J. C. Cosper, last week.
Harper's churches invite all to attend services this Sunday July 29 at 9 o clock Mass and servers meeting. Next Friday first Friday of August Mass 8 pm with Holy Hour. First Saturday meditation after 8 am Mass. Archdiocesan Executive Board meets Kerrville Tuesday 7:30 pm. Also notes birth and family visits. 2000 born Friday July 20 to Harold and unknown Schmidt in Fredericksburg hospital. Grandparents David Schmidt and unknown. Subscriptions $1.50 yearly.
St James Lutheran invites worshipers with Bible class at 8 30 a m and Divine Worship at 9 30 a m Harper Presbyterian highlights Young People Sunday with 11 a m service and the youth choir An adult solo by Mickey McDougall Methodist Church reports Youth Sunday at 11 a m and notes vacation church school progress and camps August 6 10 cane Shoals Lake and a Youth Activity Week in San Antonio plus building plans and a Mission Board proposal
Notice of a hearing before the Gillespie County Commissioners Court on August 20 1956 at 9:00 A.M. in Fredericksburg Texas regarding a petition to form a water control and improvement district within Gillespie County. The district would manage waters for irrigation domestic municipal and other uses and protect water quality. Residents may contest the district’s creation or feasibility. Signed by Clerk Felix Scherer July 24 1956.
Carlos Parker, pastor, invites the public to weekly Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Sunday activities including Sunday school at 10 00 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m mixed choir rehearsal at 7 45 p m and evangelistic service. all are welcome.
Mrs Lena Ernst of San Antonio spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bierschwale visited their son Clark in Harlingen this week. Kenneth Whitewood, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood, has enlisted in the Army and is stationed at Fort Bliss. Mr and Mrs Erwin Lang of Spring Creek visited in the Karl Klachn home Sunday.
Members of the Presbyterian Church express gratitude to the Fire Department for sprinkling the church yard on Friday evening to lay the dust. Special thanks are given to Richard Roeder and Edwin Lang for supplying the water and to all volunteers who helped.
The First Baptist Church announces a Sunday program with 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Preaching Service 7 30 p m Training Union and an 8 30 p m Preaching Service. WM U G A Sunbeams and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.
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