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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1956

Page

6

World and Religious Reflections on Humanity and Faith

A compilation of remarks from church figures and ecumenical leaders. Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill urges dignity of human nature as foundational to democracy. The Methodist Church of Australia acquires an English castle for rural training and camps in New South Wales. Pentecost celebrations span Protestant Catholic and Orthodox communities with historical context of the church’s birthday. The National Christian Council of Ceylon condemns horror comics and harmful publicity in media. Dr. Paul Calvin Payne calls for bold gospel commitment and courageous church leadership.

Henry Knox Sherrll Episcopal Church New South Wales Young Greenethorpe Methodist Church of Australia New South Walees Australia Jerusalem National Christian Council Ceylon National Christian Council of Ceylon Ceylon National Unesco Commission

I Prayed Constantly For God's Help

Loretta Young reflects on early fame and a priest's challenge that talent is a gift from God used for His glory. She recalls resisting then embracing the duty to be a good example, recognizing responsibility and gratitude for her fortunate life in cinema.

Loretta Young Hollywood Star Loretta

Casper Family Weekend Visit Noted in Fredericksburg

Mr and Mrs Simon Casper and children of Louisiana spent the weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Alf Kramer. Mr and Mrs Robert Maurer spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Alf Pehl in Fredericksburg.

Simon Casper Alf. Kramer Robert Maurer Alf. Pehl Fredericksburg

Visitors Visit Fred Gammen Thaler Home

Mrs. Fred Rahe and Mrs. Chester Mosel called on Sunday afternoon at the Fred Gammen Thaler home.

Fred Gammenthaler Fred Rahe Chester Mosel

Loretta Young Affirms Career Mission and Faith

Loretta Young asserts a clear calling after a priest’s words guiding her path. She says she aims to use her acting as a lay apostle to influence all people and prays for divine guidance in life and work. Washington confirms an information service event.

Texas Highway Patrol Seeks Recruits for State Patrolmen

Texas Highway Patrol announces open applications through June 10 for State Patrolmen. Col. Homer Garrison Jr. says statewide exams in late June select candidates to begin training in September to fill 200 new vacancies. Requirements include 21 to 35 years old, Texas resident, high school education, height 5 feet 8 inches, good moral character, and physical fitness. benefits include two weeks vacation, sick leave, and retirement/Social Security plans. Applications available by writing to W. J. Elliott or at patrol offices.

Austin Texas Highway Patrol Homer Garrison, Jr Texas Department of Public Safety Public Safety Garrison Texas W. J. Elliott

4-H Club Reschedules May Meeting to May 8

The 4-H Club will meet May 8 at the Youth Center instead of May 3. Mrs. Alvin Feller is in Nix Hospital San Antonio undergoing surgery with many friends wishing her a speedy recovery. The Helping Hand Club plans to meet May 10 at Mrs. Ferdinand Tatsch’s home with Mrs. Belton Tatsch co host.

Alvin Feller Nix San Antonio Helping Hand Club Ferdinand Tatsch Belton Tatsch

Noxville News Highlights Family Visits and Parade

Kerrville visitors Gene Royce Aice and family spent time with Parker and Bailey kin. Local rainfall totals reached 1.40 inches after misty weather with hail. Centennial Parade participants included Parker families and Harpers. Edits note health visit for Mrs Milam and Kerrville Bailey Clinic trip.

Gene Royce Aice Kerrville Jess F. Parker Cecil Parker Doyle Parker Edward Bailey Harper J. A. Milam Bailey Clinic Bill Terry Junction Kirk Reed Bronte Noxville Davie Parker Walter Parker Joe Fred Whetstone J. H. Parker Carolyne Garland Hugh Brown San Antonio Earl Baker E. J Jess F. Parkers Cecil Parkers Carolyn Parker SBS Harner Janice Parker Elaine Bore Ola Maertz Bluebonnet Hotel

Gem and mineral show set for Austin May 11 13

The Texas Federation of Mineral Societies Inc hosts a three day gem and mineral show in the City Coliseum Austin May 11 12 13 with Emil H Spillmann president Bill Odom as show chairman The lapidary arts guild of Austin hosts an education section featuring Atomic Energy Commission and University of Texas displays and exhibits from Ward's Natural Science Establishment and other contributors. The event includes specimens fossils meteorites and jewelry displays with involvement from many affiliated societies and dealers from across the United States.

Texas Federation of Mineral Societies, Inc City Coliseum Austin Emil H. Spillmann Lapidary Arts Guild of Austin Bill Odom Atomic Energy Commission Geology Department University of Texas Ward Natural Science Establishment Rochester N. Y J. Keys Wyoming Petosky Stone Michigan Edith Smith Ohio Geo. Williamson Miami Fla Marriott Company Los Angeles San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society Myron Everts Arthur A. Everts Ultra-Violet Company California Texas Federation United States Burnet Liano Gillespie Mason Lee, DeWitt Gonzales Fayette Victoria Lapidary Arts Guild of

Harper's Churches Welcome Parishioners This Week

Harper area churches announce services for May including Catholic Masses May 6 and 10, Divine Worship, Holy Day observances, and novena for rain. Methodist Church lists school, worship, and invitations, with plans for district events and conference attendance in May.

House for Sale Move to Your Lot 24x36

Portable house 24 by 36 feet for relocation. Includes good sink and bath fixtures. Asking reasonable price. Contact Buster Gammenthaler in Harper for details.

Buster Gammenthaler Harper

4-H Club Meeting Dates

Saturday May 5 district elimination contests in 4-H San Angelo. Monday May 7 Wrede Home Demonstration Club Mrs Conrad Ernest 2 00 p m. Monday May 7 Crabapple 4 H Club Clubhouse 7 30 p m. Tuesday May 8 Albert Home Demonstration Club Clubhouse 7 30 p m. Tuesday May 8 Harper 4 H Club Youth Center 7 30 p m. Tuesday May 8 Town and Country Home Demonstration Club Mrs Werner Feller 2 30 Friday May 11 Willow City Home Demonstration Club Mrs Alex Grote 1 30 p m.

San Angelo Wrede Home Demonstration Club Conrad Ernest Crabapple Albert Home Harper Town and Country Home Demonstration Club Werner Feller Willow City Home Demonstration Club Alex Grote

First Baptist Church announces Sunday schedule

D W Brown, pastor, invites worshipers to Sunday School at 10 a m and morning preaching at 11 a m Training Union meets at 7 30 p m with evening preaching at 8 30 p m The Sunbeams GA S WMS and Brotherhood meet the second and fourth Wednesday nights Youth Fellowship gathers after the preaching service on the second and fourth Sundays

Num Training Union the Sunbeams WMS and Brotherhood Youth Fellowship

Harper Presbyterian Church Worship and Sunday Services

Drumline: Dr Paul J Schwab leads Harper Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship service at 11 a m followed by Holy Communion Visitors are welcome to worship with us.

U.S.A Harper Presbyterian Church Paul J. Schwab

Harper Pentecostal Church Service Times

Carios Parker pastor leads Harper Pentecostal Church with Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 pm and Sunday schedule including Sunday school 11 am morning worship 11 am, mixed choir rehearse at 5 pm and evangelistic service at 7 45 pm. Public invited to attend all services.

Birthday celebration for Oren Parker at home

Oren Parker celebrated his birthday Sunday with a barbecue dinner at his home. Guests included Sam Parker Walter Parker Dennis Parker and son Walter McDougall Eng Parker Calvin Luckenbach and young Rockdale relatives La von Parker Cherry Parker and Mr Mrs Dennis Neal of San Antonio and Mrs Luella Roberts.

Oren Parker Messrs Mesd Sam Parker Walter Parker Dennis Parker Walter McDougall Eng Parker Calvin Luckenbach Rockdale Lavon Parker Cherry Parker Dennis Neal San Antonio Luella Roberts

Austin Visitors Attend Centennial Event

Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Taylor and children and Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Schaefer and son of Austin visited their sister Mrs. L. A. Metzger and family Sunday. George Delevan Jr. and children of San Antonio and Mrs. Edwin Dittmar and daughters were visitors in the Creighton Stevens home. 100 Sr. of San Antonio visited his sister Mrs. Mart Stevens and Mr. Stevens the weekend. They were here to attend the Centennial.

L. W. Taylor E. B. Schaefer Austin L. A. Metzger George Delevan Jr San Antonio Edwin Dittmar Creighton Stevens George Delevan Sr Mart Stevens Mr. Stevens

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