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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1969
Page
2
The notice lists worship times for a Baptist church and Catholic services at St Anthony's with Mass on Sunday February 18 at 8:00 and 9:30. It notes Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 11:00, parish social and meetings for Women’s Association and Session, plus a Pentecostal church with Pastor Carlos B Parker.
The notice lists candidates for state representative in the 18th district subject to the Democratic Primary on May 4. Incumbent Rerhanrd Schulle of San Marcos seeks reelection. Keith A. Miller of Gonzales also runs.
The Harper Herald highlights upcoming Republican primary for Gillespie County with candidates including Garland Taylor Clifford Duecker for sheriff and Gerald W Schmiede for district attorney. Kerrville listings note Bob Barton for state representative and Theo Lindig for the Legislative District. Also a dubious “Ladies Wanted” ad appears with a suspicious pay claim and vague contact details.
St James Lutheran announces worship services Sunday February 11 9 30 am Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10 30 am Pastor Reverend W E Doerr leading. Junior confirmation instruction 3 45 pm Wednesday February 21 Senior confirmation instruction Saturday February 24 9 00 am.
Dr Horace M King pastor presides over congregational worship at 7:30 pm Tuesday evening. Official Board to meet at 2:50 pm. Harper Circle of Woman's Society of Christian Service listed for support activities.
Dr. William M Center of San Antonio addressed over 100 delegates from 34 counties at the District Crusade Meeting. The American Cancer Society said more than 964000 dollars was spent on Texas cancer research this year and highlighted progress in education and new diagnostic methods. Delegates planned the April Crusade and adoption of the Seven Warning Signals to extend fundraising and outreach. Fredericksburg attendees named include Mrs W A Nettle Mrs Harry Hartmann and Mr and Mrs L H Reuwer.
Tickets for HemisFair 63 in San Antonio run April 6 to October 6 and are now available at The Radio Post. Ticket details include grounds access and entertainment concessions with package deals to save money on travel and admission.
San Marcos Texas State College will receive 1300 in federal grants to aid a trilogy of historical plays in spring 1968. The funds come from 3000 in matching grants through the National Endowment for the Arts, via the Texas Fine Arts Commission.
Short notes from Harper Texas dated February 16 1948 cover community updates and notices. Contents reference local names and happenings as a compact two column page item.
The Gillespie County Ministerial Association sponsors a sermon reiterating that prayer opens access to God's grace. It emphasizes three steps from scripture to obtain mercy: ask for God's will, seek the kingdom through Christ, and knock for mercy. The talk cites Matthew Hebrews and Luke to urge seeking righteousness and divine guidance.
Senator Ralph Yarborough promotes a Veterans in Public Service Act to employ veterans in deprived areas, addressing shortages in police, teachers, nurses, and social workers. The proposal, endorsed by President Johnson, would fund schooling and on the job training, keeping veterans in service and reducing urban and rural decay amid rising crime.
HemisFair 68 builds momentum with the Swiss Sky Ride operating since December 23 and the Tower of the Americas rising to the dome. Officials tout a 7.2 to 10 million attendance range, while the fair showcases free pavilions, Fiesta Island rides, and a major hotel and traffic boom around downtown San Antonio.
Rev. and Mrs. Horace King of Fredericksburg were visiting friends in the Itarper area Saturday.
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