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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1967
Page
2
Pastor Alvin Durst Emphasizes Sabbath observance over worldly vacations. He cites Exodus and 1 Timothy to urge rest of body and renewal of faith, urging attendance at church services even while traveling and prepaying tithes to support the Lord's work.
St James Lutheran Church held a closing program for its Bible School with a parish hall fellowship hour. Fifty four pupils and sixteen workers took part, with Mrs Elmer Lange as superintendent and refreshment chair. Teachers and helpers spanned nursery to grade 7, including Rev W F Doerr as patron.
Kimble County Agent notes a cattle sale at Junction Stockyards Company on July 17 aimed at boosting local producer profits. Emphasizes pre consignments, buyer interest, and better weights, with advice on fences, termite control, and tree pest management.
The Texas State Highway Department marks its 50th anniversary with a celebration moved from June to September 26 during National Highway Week. The event will take place at the Austin Municipal Auditorium. Details of the program will be announced later.
Great Western Finance Co opens Kerrville office as part of its Texas expansion. Founder EB Stevens recalls his home roots in Kerr and Gillespie Counties and outlines the firm s consumer loan outreach since 1925. Kerrville marks the 33rd Great Western Texas location serving local loan needs.
Field meeting of Texas Section of American Society of Range Management Friday June 16 focuses on grazing systems tested at the Ranch Experiment Station near Sonora. Dr. Leo B. Merrill will lead a 9 a.m. morning tour and discuss ranching strategies for arid conditions. Additional talks by Dr. C L Leinweber and others follow lunch. Sutton County 4-8 Club will provide barbecue. All ranchers, agents, teachers, and interested persons urged to attend.
Fredericksburg hosts a three day Fourth of July Festival July 2 3 and 4 with horse racing each afternoon. Top Texas horses and notable stables are entered for seven races daily and the Independence Derby of a mile and 70 yards is set for July 4. Pehl's Old Time Band performs daily and officials expect large crowds and fast track conditions. Track chairman Malley Keller coordinates the preparations under Texas Racing Circuit rules.
The June 1967 Texas Parade issue features Balanced Rock in a full page color photo. The caption notes the rock is four miles north of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County with E. P. Haddon as photographer. The article invites visits to Fredericksburg and nearby Enchanted Rock and Palo Duro Canyon, highlighting the Texas Hill Country scenery.
Local churches extend a warm invitation to attend Sunday services at Clarver's and nearby congregations. Mass times listed for Catholic services June 18 with a noon 11 o'clock routine and vacation school continuing next week. Mary Sue Mabery visit noted along with parish activities and Brotherhood meetings.
Weekly services begin Wednesday at 8 00 Bible Study and Sunday School at 10 00 with Morning Worship at 11 00 and Evangelistic Service at 8 00 p m The public is invited Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Bill McBee and children from Boerne Mr and Mrs Henry Wienecke and boys from Kerrville and Mr and Mrs Bobby Wienecke and baby from Mountain Home
Dear Friends and Neighbors of Harper express heartfelt appreciation for the gracious sympathy and kindness shown during the loss of Mrs. Edna Aten. The message notes the community’s kindness over five years and their lasting friendship with the family.
Mr and Mrs Malcom Marschall of Austin visited the Victor Marschall and Elton Spencers over the weekend. Marcelle Marschall accompanied them home from her grandparents. Mrs Bob McElroy of Alpine stayed several days visiting her mother Mrs J J Rogers.
The Ingram Presbyterian Church invites the public to attend worship at morning services and Sunday School at 10 a.m. A cordial invitation is extended to anyone who desires to worship.
Harper United Presbyterian Church announces 11:00 a.m. morning worship led by Rev. David J. Gallaher with O Wayne Rogers as Sunday School superintendent. Women's Association gathers on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m.
St James Lutheran Church held a Bible School closing program Friday night at 7 30 in the church. After the program refreshments were served in the Parish Hall and students displayed their activities while a large group of parents and friends enjoyed the social.
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