02 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
1
Thomas J L Murray argues that faith is universal and must rest on a supernatural foundation. He asserts God exists, citing science as supporting evidence, and calls for a worldwide return to faith to restore peace and influence enemies through prayer.
Alonzo Reed and a friend explored caverns on Hollan Walker's land along the London Harper road. The cave contains long stalagmites and stalactites rich in gypsum, with dangers from roof collapses, deep chasms, and potential rattlesnakes. A windmill at the Hollan home echoed from the caverns, suggesting a connected multi-room system.
In May 1961 Texas State Library Bookmobile No. 8 completes a year of free rural service across Bandera Gillespie Kendall and Kerr Counties. It educated thousands, circulated about 45 000 books and 22 000 miles, aided by Shirley Smith and driver Mr Hudson, and spurred permanent local library services with funds and Friends chapters.
Mrs. Ella Lee of San Antonio spent several days visiting her sister Mrs. Herbert Jones in Harper. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Nicholas Ney and her children.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein visited Mr and Mrs Albert Leven decker at Spring Creek Sunday afternoon.
The report notes some grain ready for harvest but barley is scarce in the county and producers are keeping most of their yield. N. J. D.
Reverend C P Owens and his wife will reside in Kerrville while serving the Harper Presbyterian Church for the summer. He has previously filled in at the Harper Church and is well known in the area.
Mrs Ruben Bode Mrs Herbie Oehler Mrs Herman Oehler and daughter Marie and Mr and Mrs Theodore Oehler attended Joycelyn Rothmanns shower at the Earl Ashley home in Junction Thursday Joycelyn will be at Denton Sunday morning for her graduation and marriage there Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Shelby Jobes of Farwell are visiting his mother Mrs William Keen and sister Mrs Walter Parker and family
A summary of recent sales shows goats averaging 10.18 on over 8,000 head with top prices for ur nannies at 20.00 and muttons at 16.25. Sheep sales for the 22nd were steady to slow with fine wool breeds firing little activity. Cattle, sheep, and goats had fair to good runs at the Friday 26th sale, with cattle and goats steady and sheep high. Upcoming events include three buck sales and noted auctions on June 7 and June 17 at Brackettville barn, with Ranchers’ Co. in Junction listing regular Friday sales.
Mrs Chester Solbrig nee Larina Louise Lang passed away at a Fredericksburg hospital on May 29 at 7 30 am aged 35 years nine months and 10 days. Funeral services were held May 30 in Beckmann Funeral Home with Rev L J Durkop officiating. Interment in City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Chester Solbrig a daughter Vernell Solbrig and her parents Alfons and Mrs Lang. Pallbearers named Elgin Bernhard Alfons Bernhard Hilmar Klaehn Vaney Solbrig Kermit Ottmers Harvey Solbrig.
Earl Walker of La Grange spent the week with his mother Mrs Nathe Walker.
A Kerrville sale sold 48 rams and 19 ewes from the Fourth Annual Corriedale Show and Sale. Top rams fetched 176 dollars each bought by R. Duke of Johnson City and A J Popp of Studiey Kan. two top ewes brought 110 dollars each bought by A M James of Cedar Valley. Average price for all animals was 62.96 dollars per animal according to County Agent Bill Retor.
Harper's Churches invite attendance at services June 2 3 and 4 with mass times and weekly notes. Vacation Church School June 5 9 and choir practice June 7 9 and church council meetings noted. Also Harp Pentecostal Church lists Bible study Sunday school worship evangelistic service and public welcome.
The article weighs theories on why the Freedom Riders ventured into the South, including Communist influence timed to the Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna meeting and NAACP led provocation to fundraise. It notes proposed federal rioting travel laws and divisions with NAACP and labor leaders. It also covers Castro prisoner ransom talks and tax treatment of tractor donations to Fidel Castro.
Francis Floyd is Sunday School Superintendent at Harper United Presbyterian Church and John Tarr is pianist. Rev W A W Totty leads First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m Evening service at 7 p m. A cordial welcome to all.
Carl Oehler and Steve took part in graduation ceremonies here with classmates and faculty present for the event.
Max Hertzberg born July 3 1874 in Har per died May 27 in a San Antonio hospital aged 86. Survivors include daughter Mrs May Keller sons Frank and William Hertzberg sister Mrs Clara Haw larvitz Kingsville brother John Hertzberg and three grandchildren. Funeral at Alamo Chapel May 29 at 1 pm Rev Leonard Norville officiating Interment Mission Burial Park North. Longtime San Antonio resident for 40 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Olson of San Antonio visited the Fred Whitewood home on Monday. The Olsons recently wed and Mr. Olson has hunted at the Whitewood ranch. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Whitworth and granddaughter Ann Alsbrook, and Mrs. Robert Kensing. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes Dorothy Ann and Patsy Tabor of Austin at Mrs. Hughes' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lang.
An 11 year old little yellow dog is missing since two weeks after a car ride from the C. H. Bierschwal residence. A reward is offered for its return. Notify Phil Maddox in Harper at UN 4-2891.
Phil Maddox announces barbecue for sale every Sunday in Harper Texas. Works as a local ad notice listing a regular weekend sale event and location.
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