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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1958

Page

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Religious leaders urge simple gospel not therapy

The National Academy of Religion and Mental Health cautions against oversimplified religious concepts. Rev. Geo C Anderson of Buffalo argues religion should curb guilt and insecurity but not replace complex counseling. Newsmen in Oakland form a church study group hosted by Rev. William Rose.

God National Academy of Religion and Geo. C. Anderson Buffalo, N. Y William Rose Tribune Church

Democracy and Faith Unite to Defend Freedom

In a defense of democracy against Communism the speaker argues that faith strengthens democracy. Religious faith grounds the idea of God created dignity and immortal souls, informs moral order, and keeps government centered on the people. The message urges rekindling religious belief to endure the current crisis and build a better tomorrow.

God

Memorial Poppy Expresses Gratitude for Disabled Veterans

The American Legion honors disabled veterans with the memorial poppy as a symbol of security and remembrance. The gesture encourages the public to give to those who sacrificed for others.

American Legion

Roeder Family Newsunday Visit Highlights Roeder Family

Mr and Mrs Ruben Roeder and their son spent Sunday afternoon with his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Roeder in a family gathering that reflected local place and kinship customs.

Ruben Roeder Mrs Joe Roeder

Wienecke Family Visits Greeson at Buchanan Dam

Mr and Mrs Otto Wienecke and their sons spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J D Greeson and children at Buchanan Dam.

Otto Wienecke J. D. Greeson Buchanan Dam

Local Congregation Stance on Equality and Sin

The article quotes a local church leader stating that membership in the congregation must be open to all people regardless of color culture class or caste and that excluding someone would be a sin against God and man. It emphasizes inclusivity and moral duty within the religious community.

Lutheran Churches of America National Lutheran Council

Harvey Wendel Dies in Dripping Springs Highway Crash

Harvey Wendel a heavy equipment operator for Alien Keller Company died at 8 p m Monday in an Austin hospital after a highway job accident at Dripping Springs at 4 p m The maintainer backed over him crushing his chest A co worker said he lit flares and watched the machine pass over Wendels body Funeral services were held at Sennetter Funeral Home with Rev John Yeaman officiating Interment was in City Cemetery He was 30 born May 7 1928 Fredericksburg He married Edith Jean Kelsey on August 5 1955 Surviving are his widow three children his parents in Fredericksburg and several siblings

Harvey Wendel Alien Keller Company Austin Dripping Springs Wendel Edwin Emma Wittkohl Wendel Edith Jean Kelsey Wanda Ann Harvey Jr John Edwin Wendel Edwin Wendel Fredericksburg Robert Paul Raymond Monroe Elgin Wendel Pearl Arthur Esensee Gertrude Wendel City Eugene Wendel

Harper Churches Welcome Invites Attend Services

Harper Presbyterian and Catholic communities extend a cordial welcome to worship on May 17 to 21. Services include morning devotions at 8 00 and worship with Holy Communion at Junction at 9 45 and 10 45, catechism, missionary society meetings, Catholic Masses Friday nights, and a dedication on June 15.

Harper’s Churches Junction Women’s Missionary Society School of Religion St. Ann's Society Catholic Action Councils New Church

Regional families visit relatives over Mother's Day weekend

Mr and Mrs Chester Itz and Lamar spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs Ralph Harris and family in Austin. Visiting Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf Mother's Day were their son Erato Hopf and family of Austin and Billy Bickham of Upper Sandusky Ohio who is visiting his sister. Goo. Mrs Carl Durst and Pamela of Fredericksburg visited their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Mike Stevens of Victoria were here Mother's Day visiting his parents. Mr and Mrs Kelton Lange and Miss Spaeth of San Marcos and Miss Janice Spaeth who attends Texas Lutheran College spent Mother's Day weekend with their parents the Max Langes Raymond and Alfred Spaeths. Miss Elenora Sagebiel of San Antonio spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Hulda Sagebiel. Charles Friedrich of Port Arthur was here the weekend with relatives and to take his wife and baby home after spending several weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Archie Lennon.

Allen Gibson Ding Roycoker Sonora George A. Gibson Here Gibson Kerrville State Dome Chester Itz and Lamar Ralph Harris Austin Oliver Hopf Erato Hopf Billy Bickham Upper Sandusky Ohio Carl Durst Pamela Fredericksburg Fred Gammenthaler Kelton Lange Miss Spaeth San Marcos Janice Spaeth Texas Lutheran College Max Langes Raymond and Alfred Spaeths Charles Friedrich Port Arthur Archie Lennon

Weekend visits from San Antonio and Loyal Valley families

Teddy Holm of San Antonio spent the weekend with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rahe. Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Wendel and children of Loyal Valley visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Wendel, Sunday.

Teddy Holm San Antonio Mrs Otto Rahe Milton J. Wendel Loyal Valley Lorenz Wendel

Local Family Visits and Legion Poppy Drive

Mr and Mrs Raymond Cottle visited relatives at Rocksprings and Mrs J C Casper returned to Harper with them after weeks with her daughter Mrs Roy Cottle Their son Kenneth Parker and family from San Antonio spent the weekend with Ruben and Clifford Bode family get together The American Legion Auxiliary distributes red paper poppies May 24 to aid rehabilitating veterans and support war widows and orphans

Raymond Cottle J. C. Casper Roy Cottle Harper Kenneth Parker San Antonio Ruben Bode Clifford Bode The American Legion Auxiliary

First Baptist Church Denver Service Times and Events

Denver pastor J Bennett leads First Baptist Church with Psalm 1 1. Sunday School at 10 Worship at 11 Training Union at 7 30 Worship at 8 30. Wednesday May 21 choir practice at 7 00. Saturday May 24 youth fellowship party at 1 30.

Training Union Youth Fellowship Party

Mother's Day Gatherings Highlight Local Visitors

Mrs. Anna Moellendorf hosted visiting relatives including Edwin Klein and daughters, John Molder family and Albert Moellendorf. Also present were Herbert Lang and baby daughter from San Antonio with Hobson Hopf visiting Arthur Lang's family.

Anna Moellendorf Edwin Klein John Molder Albert Moellendorf

Visits Highlight Local Family Keeping Weekend Ties

Mrs Allen Fowler and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler visited in the home of Mrs Gordon Harper Sunday morning. Mrs Wesley Worrell and her son Harvey of San Antonio visited Aunt and Uncle Mr and Mrs Ben Thomas.

Allen Fowler Fred Gammenthaler Gordon Harper Wesley Worrell Harvey San Antonio Ben Thomas

Local families host Sunday dinner visits across towns

Mrs. Ben Thomas and granddaughter Mrs. Worth Duder Stadt and baby joined Mr. and Mrs. Oren Parker for Sunday dinner. Milton Dyer and daughter from View visited the Douglas Duderstadts while returning from Blanco. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Staudt of Fredericksburg visited their son Frank and Mrs. Staudt.

Ben Thomas Worth Duder Stadt Oren Parker Moe Ani Milton Dyer Douglas Duderstadts Blanco Adolph. Staudt Fredericksburg Frank Mrs. Staudt

Harper Pentecostal Church Service Schedule

Carlos B. Parker pastor leads daily and weekly services including 7 30 p m Bible study Friday 2 30 p m Ladies Prayer meeting 11 00 a m Morning Worship and 7 45 p m Evangelistic Service invitation extended to attend any or all gatherings at the church3

Jeter Funeral Held in Kerrville for Sam Jeter

Mrs. Wm Keen and her daughter Mrs. Walter Parker attended the Kerrville funeral services for Sam Jeter on Tuesday afternoon. Jeter died Sunday. Mrs. Jeter is a niece of Mrs. Keen.

Wm. Keen Walter Parker Sam Jeter Kerrville Jeter Keen

Kinseys Spend Sunday With Daughter in Doole

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kinsey visited their daughter Mrs. V. C. Whitworth and family in Doole on Sunday.

Mrs A. J. Kinsey Mrs. V. C. Whitworth Doole

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