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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1954

Page

5

Noxville Community Notes with Family Visits and Travel

Mrs Willie Collins and sister Miss Susie Stapp visit relatives including Mrs Dillard Stapp and Mr and Mrs W W Whitworth. Several trips to Junction Kerrville Fredericksburg and Rocksprings are recorded along with Mother's Day gatherings and light frost impacts on Noxville.

Willie Collins Susie Stapp Dillard Stapp W. W. Whitworth Worth Scotty Kinsey and Junction Doyle Parker Janice Scotty Kinsey Daylene Joyce Mary Ellis Parker J. A. Milam Noxville Elmer Lee Russell Drippings Springs Archie Lennon W. Russell Barbara Charles Frederick Chester Delter

Parker Family Notes and Community Weather Hints

Stapp reports Cecil Parker hosts guests including Scotty Kinsey and Olivé Parker at the ranch with her child ren. The Noxville community hopes for rain to lift a four year drought and bring a good season. Mother's Day is celebrated as a day of respect for mothers nationwide. Mrs. W. W. Whitworth visited Jett Parker. Raymond Parker visits Ray Blerschwale’s home and sheep are shorn. Janice Parker spends Saturday with Doris Oehler.

W. W. Whitworth Jett Parker Raymond Parker Ray Blerschwale Janice Parker Doris Oehler

Hendersons Plan Austin Move After Wedding

Flo Henderson and her groom, a Cary High School and Mississippi Business College graduate, will reside in Austin after September 1 while he attends Texas University Law School. Flo, who joined the Air Force in 1950, is stationed at Brooke Air Force Base in San Antonio. out of town guests include the Oehlers of Harper and the Rothmanns of Mountain Home along with A1C Bill Lipps of Brooks AFB.

Cary High School Cary Miss Mississippi Flo US Air Force Brooke Air Force Base San Antonio Austin Henderson Texas University Sheo. Oehler T. J. Oehler Herbie Oehler Kenneth Delbert Steve Donald Oehler Harper R. W. Rothmann Edward Joycelyn Milda Merle Mountain Home Bill Lipps Brooks Air Force Base Texas

Lang Family Weekend Visit in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Edwin H Lang Jr and son Larry spent Sunday evening in San Antonio with Els Lang and family. Friends and relatives are glad to hear E R Brown who had surgery at a Fredericksburg hospital was able to return home Monday.

Edwin H. Lang, Jr Larry San Antonio Elis Lang E. R. Brown Fredericksburg John Morris

Birthday tribute meal at Harper Park honors Mrs. Gilbert Anderegg

A Sunday barbecue at Harper Community Park welcomed friends and relatives for Mrs. Gilbert Anderegg’s birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes and daughter of Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Lang and son of San Antonio, and numerous Walker and Lang family members visiting from nearby Texas towns.

Harper Community Park Gilbert Anderegg John Hughes Austin Ellis Lang San Antonio Edwin Lang, Jr Edwin Lang

Television Has A Sacred Trust By Pope Pius XII

Pope Pius XII warns television shapes family life and moral health of nations and urges it to be a force for Christian education. He cites dangers of lurid scenes and immoral content while urging responsible regu lation and constructive use within the home. Paulist Feature Service, Washington 17, D.

Pope Pius XII Earth Pius XI

Women's Missionary Federation Conference Held At Blanco

The 17th annual Women's Missionary Federation meeting of the American Lutheran Church gathered over 200 members at Trinity Church Blanco on May 6. Key figures included Mrs. Louis Brodie and Mrs. Carl Poenisch, with Mrs. Fred Kern of Stonewall as principal speaker.

Women’s Missionary Federation Blanco Fredericksburg American Lutheran Church Trinity Church Louis Brodie Carl Poenisch Hilmar Pressler Kerrville Federation Doss Robert Dittmar Harper Walter Kolmeier Marshall Laswell Bulverde Fred Kern Stonewall Kern Caracas Venezuela Lutheran World Action T. B. Sharp Blanco State Park Kerrville Society Pressley Gus Sager Harvey Stein H. C. Hannemann Victor Stahl WMF Martin Sagebiel Bernhard Stieler Aug. Schmidt Herman Schlamens D. Doerfler Mason M. J. Lorfing Comfort G. A. Poehlmann L. J. Durkop J. F. Holm WME Roy Zesch Missionary Education August Schmidt John Winters San Antonio Texas Steinbring Avatin

Spring Rally of Luther Leagues at Stonewall

The Luther Leagues of the Fredericksburg Federation held their Spring Rally at Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall on May 9. Activities included a Welcome by Wilburn Meier devotion by Teddy Schwarz, sermon by Rev L G Hannemann, a Bible Camp chair Iola Itz, a paper dress style show, and an evening banquet with Rev G A Poehlmann and Rev Wilson Hill. Installation of officers followed the banquet.

Luther Leagues Fredericksburg Federation Trinity Luth Stonewall Wilburn Meier Teddy Schwarz Mason Jesus L. G. Hannemann Llano Lord Comfort Luther League Robert Senff Federation Eileen Sager Rachel Senft Bible Camp Iola Itz Stonewall League G. A. Poehlmann Wilson V. Hill Texas Poehlmann Hill Germany

Visitors and rainfall mark week in Harper region

Mrs Richard Harlan and son of New Braunfels visit parents as Richard attends High Weaneth School in Austin. Herbert McDonald and son of Camp Wood travel to Fredericksburg via Harper. Arthur Inscore of Houston visits Harper and Fredericksburg. Bierschwales of Segovia visit J C Mangold at Harper. Devil's River area reports half inch rain and Watkins Tarr place about 15. Ellis Lange of San Antonio spends a week with parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang.

Richard Harlan New Braunfels Richard Austin Herbert McDonald Camp Wood Fredericksburg Harper Friday Arthur Inscore Houston Harper and Fredericksburg Devil's River Watkins Tarr's Place Ellis Lange San Antonio 'S Edwin Lang Lorene Oehler Henderson Shannon School of Nursing San Angelo John Hughes Paul Lang Leona Wahl Harold Odean Jones Gatesville Lampasas

Come to Church This Sunday at St Anthony's Church

Catholic notice invites worship at St Anthony's Church with Mass at 9 30 on Sunday May 16 and a summer schedule option for 8 and 9 30. School of religion follows Mass and St Ann's Society meets. Friday night 8 pm Evening Mass. All welcome to walk in and attend any service.

School of Religion St. Ann’s Society

Methodist Church notices and local Easter events

Sunday services planned at the Methodist Church with Sunday School each week and sermons on the first and third Sundays. WSCS meets monthly on the first Thursday after the first and third Sundays. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs R E Peril of Harper a daughter May 11. Presbyterian Women meet May 20 at 2 30 pm. Prom night recap and family visits. First Baptist Church schedule includes English and German services and a Junior Mission Band event May 19. Harper Presbyterian Church invites worship with an 11 am service. Patronize Herald Advertisers.

WSCS R. E. Peril Harper Diana Doris Barbara Jane Jim Peril W. O. Brown The Presbyterian Women's Society J. J. Rogers Pat Rogers

San Antonio visitors and local families gather

Mrs. Leo Kunz and Mrs. Amos Horn of San Antonio visited their mother Mrs. Carl Keller last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Parker and daughter also from San Antonio spent the weekend with Mrs. Lula Roberts and relatives. Lon Parker and Oliver Roberts of Round Mountain were Harper visitors Monday.

Leo Kunz Amos Horn San Antonio Carl Keller Lamar Parker Lula Roberts Lon Parker and Oliver Roberts Round Mountain Harper

Local social visit and church group gathering news

Wu Mr and Mrs Walter McDou gall and daughter Mickey plus Eugene Parker visited Mr and Mrs Jack Groff and attended The Stampede at Bandera. Women Missionary Federation members from St James Har Lutheran Church attended Trinity Lutheran Church Blano service last Thursday with many listed names.

Women's Missionary Federation Trinity Lutheran Church Blanco St. James Lutheran Church Harwere Max Lang Elmer Lang Chester Itz J. G. Mezger Chester Bernhard Alfred Spaeth Sam Honig John Honig Hubert Rahe Victor Pete Casper Robert Dittmar R. F. Manske Glen Hopf

Comfort Flower Show May 15 At Comfort Elementary

The Comfort Garden Club presents its second annual Spring Flower Show titled Comfort Centennial honoring Mr and Mrs Louis Wiedentfeld at the Comfort Elementary School Auditorium May 15 from 2 to 8 pm. Local residents report visits and family gatherings as various relatives travel and attend events including nursing graduation plans and weekend visits.

Comfort Comfort Garden Club Louis Wiedentfeld Comfort Elementary School

For Sale Harper 12 Acre Parcel House Barn Windmill

Carlos Parker pastor offers 12 acres for sale in Harper Texas with 6 acres field and 6 acres grass, a 3 room house with bath, barn and windmill in fair condition. Price 6500 dollars. Contact Fred Bierschwab Harper Texas. Also ad for chicks and pullets from Comfort Hatchery Texas ongoing since 1907 with various breeds and cockerels priced starting at 3 50 per 100.

Harper Fred Bierschwab Texas Rhode Island R.O.P

For Sale Allis Chalmers Tractor and farm implements

A local for sale notice lists an Allis Chalmers Model B tractor with planter cultivator disc plow and mower offered for sale or trade for livestock. Contact F. D. Rothmann in Harper Texas for details or to arrange viewing. Date September 21.

Allis Chalmers F. D. Rothmann Harper, Texas

Lone Star Pump Service Promotes Sprayers and Spraying

Notice announces Champion Power Sprayers dealership and custom spraying by Lone Star Pump Service located at 611 West Main Fredericksburg with phone 653W.

Lone Star Pump Service West Main Fredericksburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harper Herald Norman J Diftel A U. Wendel Noxville News Mrs. Jins Milam Walter Parker Aubrey Primitive Baptist Church Jerry Mrs Edmund Fiedler Gulf Service Station Richard Roeder Gulf Gas & Oils Floy Bode Mobil Gas Mobil Oil Mrs. Gilbert Anderegg J. D. Farmer Alfred Lehne Karl Klaehn Arnold Markworth the Legion Hospital Legion, Texas Otto Rahe Theo. Holm Wayne Barrett Olin Walker Walker John Walker Weldon Dallas Reiger Dayton Rahe Loyd Rayford Rink Stewart Homer Walker Vernon Walker Lincoln-Mercury Kerrville, Texas Paulist Wethington 17, D Holy Ghost Zion Evening Missionary Auxiliary Ladies Aid Bethany Missionary Bethany Mary-Martha Society Floyd Bierschwale Carlton Bierschwale Segovia J. C. Mangold Harper’s Exes Jack Smith Seguin Ida Smith Helotes W. J. Goerner First Baptist Church D. W. Brown Sunbeams R. A’s WMS Brotherhood Harper Presbyterian Church Paul J. Schwab Patronize Herald Advertisers George Duderstadt Minnie Mains of Menard Charles Jerry Durden Rex Fox Little Daughter of Austin Mac Scarborough Marvin Tobin Hardin ‘Tobin Rocksprings Tracy Tobin Tobin Hardin Pentecostal Church Carlos Parker Pastor Arthur Lang Levy Rosenbusch AL Jung Petersburg Carl Oehler Jarvis Wieser Jack Miller San Saba U. S QO. C. Fisher Harper Community Alex Mittendorf Prop Chas. W. Barrett Reiter Chrysler Plymouth Sales & Service Robin Hood Fredericksburg, Texas
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