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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1940

Page

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The Devil You Say Belief and Devilish Temptation in Catholicism

A Catholic discussion argues for belief in the devil as biblically grounded and real. It describes the devil as a clever, temptingly dangerous figure who can trip people up in everyday moments. The remedy offered is calling on Jesus and prayer to resist his snares, with references to St Paul and mass prayers.

God Garden of Paradise Devil Jesus St. Paul Hell Satas Oetheca Ee

Tivydale Social Roundup of Mrs Roeder and Local Visitors

Locals from Tivydale list visits and greetings from families including Mrs Lee Roeder and daughter, Delbert Grana, and many relatives visiting Fredericksburg Fritz town Harper Kerrville and surrounding areas. The items note birthdays and gatherings at Klein, Feller, Helmers, Kunz, and Roeder households with multiple trips and cousin exchanges across towns.

Lee Roeder Doss Jake Roeder Delbert Grana Edgar ‘Klein Jr Albert Bernhard Fredericksburg Lena Kunz Felix Kunz Johnny Klein Clara Peter Willie Kieln Roman Arthur Roeder Dunlay Texas Chas. Roeder Harry Klein Fritztown Henry Helmers Milton Usener Alfons Feller Alfons Klein Harvey Esmond Roeder Roman Klein Albert Helmers Albert Edgar Klein Emilie Klein Chester Tatsch Harper Laura Keller Dick Flach Kerrville Pelee Bernice Klein Center Arthur ‘Feller Frank Feller

Christian Peace and Deaf Mission Across Cultures

The piece cites Francis B. Sayre on peace through minds and hearts, endorsing international organization and humane trade. It notes Episcopal ministers in New York forming a Deaf Mission Society to preach, train, and expand services for the deaf. It explains Zulu Ukukulelangogo as harvest for the King of Kings. It highlights Rev. John B. Silas in Oscoda and Saganing Michigan describing duties beyond preaching, with no local juvenile delinquency and a growing church school amid extensive repairs.

Francis B. Sayre Washington, D. CC Protestant Episcopal Church New York Guilbert C. Braddock the Silent Missionary Africa Oscoda Saganing Michigan John B. Silas Silas

Baptist Convention Raises Funds for Postwar Scholarships

The Board of Education of the Northern Baptist Convention plans a large postwar fund to provide loans and scholarships. The aim is to help talented Baptists obtain a fine Christian education and to strengthen religious work in Baptist churches at state universities.

Board of Education of The Northern Baptist Convention

Nationwide movement eyed for Chinese American youth

Expanding the Lake Tahoe conference, a new interdenominational gathering for Chinese Americans will be held July 31 to August 7 in Silver Bay New York. Organizer Paul Louie of San Francisco cites aims to address postwar challenges facing Chinese American youth as a distinct group. The Tahoe event runs July 9 to 16.

Lake Tahoe Calif Silver Bay N. Y Paul Louie San Francisco

Missionary Movement Urges Global Brotherhood Under God

Dr. Douglas Horton of Boston Mass argues the foreign missionary movement symbolizes church unity across nations under the laws of God taught by Christ. He says it promotes conscience guided governance and opposes international hatred as nations prepare for a peace table.

Foreign Missionary Douglas Horton Boston Mass Church

Fredericksburg Social News Chaotic Fourth of July Visits

Residents and visitors from Fredericksburg and nearby areas shared holiday gatherings during the Fourth of July. Includees were Emil Fritz family, William Fritz and children of San Antonio, Arthur Moellering of Barons Creek, Emil Juenke of Fredericksburg, Felix Kunz family, Edward Klein, Bertha Ressmann, and many others from Fredericksburg, San Antonio, Kerrville, and Old Mexico.

Fredericksburg Emil Fritz William Fritz San Antonio Arthur Moellering Barons Creek Emil Juenke Fredericksurg Felix Kunz Edward Klein Emil Ressmann Bertha Chas. Roeder Alfons Klein Alfons Feller Willie Klein Willie Friedman Alfred Miller Ruth Theo. Klein Clara Peter Harry Klein Joselyn Roeder Werner Klein Emil Fiedler Harper Theresa Grona Alfred Grona

County Kitchens Turn to Tin Mines for War Items here

Women of Gillespie County can mine tin enough for 36 Flying Fortresses this year based on 1943 civilian canning and a Washington table says 24 000 cans give tin for one Flying Fortress. Armed forces used about three billion cans in 1943 and needs may rise to 3 ¼ billion. canned foods remain practical for overseas shipments.

Gillespie County J. A. Stewart American Company Washington

Marvin Steitle Receives Honorable Army Discharge

Cpl Marvin Steitle is discharged honorably at Fort Ord California on June 26. He returns home to Fredericksburg to stay with his mother Mrs O Steitle. He notes his wartime service including the Salerno invasion and bears a bullet wound scar on his right hand.

Cpl Marvin Steitle U. S. Army Fort Ord California Fredericksburg O. Steitle Marvin Salerno Italy

Llano Man Reported Wounded After Anzio Action

Llano resident Jack Lackey, recently reported killed on the Anzio beachhead, has written his parents Mr and Mrs E W Lackey to say he was wounded in the foot but hopes to be back in action soon.

Mason Nins- Ed Kramer Piggly Wigegly’s Chester Nimitz U. S. Navy Fredericksburg Mr. Kramer Llano Jack Lackey Anzio E.W. Lackey Pope

Picnic and Fish Fry at Devil's River Enjoyed by Brown Family

Mr and Mrs Wallace Brown hosted a Sunday night picnic and fish fry at Devil's River with many relatives and friends attending.

Wallace Brown Devil's River

Church Notices and Local Weddings in Harper

Local church groups invite worshippers for Sunday services with details for Luther League and Doss Leaguers joint meeting. Notices list pastors at Presbyterian Methodist St Anthony's and First Baptist along with upcoming masses and visitations. Community members and visitors are noted with short remarks on recent travels and gatherings.

Luther League Doss Leaguers

Pride and humility in thoughts and tales across eras

A collection of aphorisms on pride vanity and humility ends with a light domestic vignette. The piece cites Ruskin Pope Halifax and Colton before a Mary Baker Eddy line from Micah 6 8 and closes with a humorous marriage anecdote and a brief local note about visits and a birth in Fredericksburg mentioning Mr and Mrs Oliver Parker Mrs Clint Brown Mr and Mrs Victor Marshhall and William Casper with children.

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Harper Herald NAS Association Lumber Rorman J RS. A. C. Wendel Harper, Texas PLAY National Advertising Representative National Editorial Association N.A.S America DW. Randolph Chicago J. i Tecas Holbrook Bidg San Francisco, Col Federal Deposi Daly Chas. J. Whitewood H. P. Gartrell Johns. Morris Chas. E. Bein Misa Helen Doris Brown John S. Morris Herman Harper Fred Whitewood Catholic Information Tivydale W.w.rcid Mason Butcher Nimitz L. Bierschwabe Jake Casper and Son Old Mexico Delton Thornton Chester Carnes Small Son J. R. Perth Mary Karger Arthur Baumann ARMY Andy Cin Dateae Donald O'Connor Peggy Ryan Onv Dol Bill Kaiser John Deere Fairbanks Morse Bro Harper’s Churches ST. James Lutheran Church Walter C. Probst Chester Roeder Boerne Peter Roeder Emil Lehne Albert Lehne Louis Lehne Kramer-Lehne Ray Jones John Mulder Edwin Klein Willie Meier May Hew New Mexico Lon Whet- Stone Mr. Whetstone ST. Anthony's Church Francis Ledwig Holy Name First Baptist Church R. A. Allen Werner Gochman Arno Gastinger Hazel Anderegg Pete Cosper Peta Cosper Harper Wednesday Lord Halifax Colton Mary Baker Eddy Oliver Parker Clint Brown Victor Marshhall William Casper Schreiner Wool & Mohair Kerrville, Texas C. T. Holekamp Manager Junction, Texas E. E. Saenger Lumber Corything Lochte Storage & Commission Co Cooper Martete Lochte Storage & Commission Ce PELIX Nrimann
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