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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
1
Harper area churches extend a cordial welcome with a Sunday schedule change. St Anthony's Mass at 9 30 then school day. single Mass Sundays at 9 30 otherwise two Masses at 8 and 9 30 on certain Sundays. Methodist and Presbyterian services listed with times and fellowship events. Local visitors Pat Rogers and son Wayne were Harper visitors Sunday.
The Bible House Rangoon, owned by the British and Foreign Bible Society, was burned and looted. The London Committee plans restoration and new Bible translations in Burmese and minority dialects. Pastor H. J. Harwood leads the restoration effort. A Korea tale follows a Christian pastor who spared a killer and helped his family witness Christian faith. Mission boards seek volunteers for Okinawa while India’s religious tensions test Christians’ loyalty to faith.
A Catholic Information piece argues that morality is not defined by public opinion or group norms. It emphasizes personal responsibility, self-mastery, and admitting sin against God, noting good and evil come from God’s will and not from societal consensus.
Ted Rogers of Uvalde spent several days visiting friends and relatives here, sharing news and catching up with local residents during his stay.
Mr and Mrs Harold Cogge and children from San Angelo visited his sister Mrs Oren Cottle and family. Later Mr and Mrs Carl Oehler and sons from Ingram were visitors in Harper Sunday evening.
Sunday, May 15 features 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class followed by 8 p m Divine Services. Lec es Baptism according to the é.
A church announces 10 a m Sunday School BTU Sundays at 7 p m WMS and Brotherhood meet 4th Friday monthly RA and GA meet 7 30 p m on 1st and 3rd Thursdays sponsors are Elton Spencer for RA and Mrs Jack Minter for GA. Welcome to all.
The State AAA committee extended the farm sign up deadline in Gillespie County from May 10 to May 17 to allow more farmers to report. Completion is needed for future crop support prices and acreage allotments will be set soon. noncompliance may reduce allotments. Mr and Mrs Hardin Tobin of Rocksprings visited Mrs Theresa Tobin over the weekend.
Mrs Phil Gillette of Houston arrives in Washington to visit her mother Mrs Olive Parker and other relatives, bringing family news from the area. The brief note records her transitory visit and greetings from home.
Eleven Texas members faced a tight choice on reversing the Wood bill substitution for the Lesinski labor measure. The Wood bill passed 217 to 203, then was sent back to labor committee by a three vote margin. Nine Republicans kept the Lesinski bill alive by opposing the Wood substitute.
Schreiner Wool and Mohair Commission Co Kerrville announces sale of about 85,000 pounds of spring mohair to Russel Martin buyer for Collins & Aikman Corp Prices paid were 37 cents for adult mohair and 57 cents for the kid The sale does not clear the warehouse as some growers chose not to sell at these prices and prefer to wait.
Elmer Lee Russell will receive a Master of Arts degree at Sam Houston State Teachers College during the May 22 commencement on campus Huntsville. Also noted are visits from relatives and friends of local residents, with social and family events surrounding the weekend.
Announcement seeks custom hay baling with a 50T International Automatic Pickup baler contact Bert Wahrmund Route 2 Fredericksburg for details. Also Kerrville Kerrville bakery ad notes fine cakes pastries and bread. Mr and Mrs Duderstadt and Mitch Thomas family visited in San Antonio on Sunday. Annual rate listed as $1.50.
FOR SALE Yearling Suffolk bucks in good condition for immediate service Victor Mar shall Harper Texas 55pd FOR THE BEST Sin Boot and Shoe Repair Brewster Boot Shop Junction Texas LIFE INCOME Security plus plenty of cash for later years Most young people with vision and judgment want it Surely you will want to hear all about the plan A card from you will do it DAN N CORNETT 513 E College St Fredericksburg Texas 520 pd.
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