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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1952
Page
1
Sunday meditation recalls Psalm 121 and Luke 9 36 as a woman facing illness and loss seeks strength. A quiet moment on the trolley and mountain top imagery remind of divine help and the call to serve. Prayer asks for vision and courage to work in the valley below.
The Negro Baptist Church in Wichita Falls Texas remodeled a room as a delivery room to help expectant Black mothers reach care quickly. Several babies have already been born there, including some to non Baptists, as members emphasize a baby’s best start at the church. International news notes Vatican peace plea and Protestant protest over Colombia abuses.
Dr Samuel McCrea Cavert general secretary of the National Council of Churches urged Park College students to adopt a positive approach to religious and spiritual values. He warned there is no room for neutrals in the battle between free and totalitarian worlds and said education should help students decide crucial issues.
Mrs. A H Arnold organized a large Harper area concert in the Harper school auditorium. The program featured numerous piano solos and vocal numbers by local students including Elva Mae Dittmar, Cecilia Fiedler, Bernice Duderstadt, Frances Rischner, Jo Ann Spaeth, and others with Leroy and Andrew Kramer as accompanists.
More than 500 Gillespie County farmers will implement soil and water conservation practices this year. Thomas Jung notes the program may cost at least twice the funded $64,000, boosting Main Street business and stabilizing agriculture with higher yields and better soil health.
A speaker criticizes the practical neglect of civic participation and stresses education must nurture heart and will. He argues Christians should choose a devout, humane culture over paganism, asserting Christian colleges should regain a leading role in shaping education.
The Rural Church Department explains the large parish model with shared ministers and councils aiding multiple small parishes, noting many communities employ trained women for religious education and numerous youth activities. A separate piece advises on protecting inventions via documentation, dates, witnessed records, and registered mail to establish an earliest conception date before patenting.
Harper wins in the ninth inning with Dayton Rahe driving in three on a long double after a three run swing. Box score lists J Bierschwale Baumann Tatsch O Rahe Feller Bierschwale O Cottle Diamond Rahe Omer Cottle L Tatsch Cosper. Stonewall tallies and pitching details follow. next Sunday Harper hosts Center Point at Harper.
The Harper Herald lists candidates for the 1952 November General Election including Sheriff Robert Loth County Attorney Raymond Kneele and Representative Reuben E. Senterfitt of San Saba seeking re election. The notice also mentions general election procedures and districts.
The passage criticizes a growing European-style government and a loss of American freedom. It argues that the push for security defeats itself in a world where nothing is secure. It contrasts native Americans with immigrants who see America changing into a European model.
Harper's churches announce Sunday services with Masses at 8 and 9 30 am and a Communion Sunday for the St Anthony's Society. A barbecue supper for St Anthony's families and the Youth Sodality follows the 6 pm Mass, plus a School of Religion session after the second Mass. The Hillcrest Singers performed at the Presbyterian Church. next event is in Fredericksburg the first Sunday in July.
Rev J D Farmer announces a revival at the Methodist Church starting July 7 with Rev W P Anderson of Rochelle preaching. Services at 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m preaching and 7 30 p m preaching. Ladies WSCS meet first and third Wednesdays at 2 30 p m. Public invited.
St James Lutheran Church under Rev W J Goerner lists June activities including Trinity Sunday services at 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class 10 a m no German service this month due to the pastor on vacation June 18 Women s Missionary Federation meets at 3 p m and a cordial invitation is extended to worshippers.
Harper Presbyterian Church lists 11 a m services while First Baptist Church under Rev C D Curtis and notices mention bakery Kerrville and sales of a television antenna mast for 75 dollars and two trained Border Collie stock dogs in Harper Texas with contact Bill Kaiser and phone 333
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