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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1960
Page
7
The Harper Herald lists publisher Norman J. Dietel and reporter Mrs. A C Wendel with office in Harper Texas. It provides a phone, circulation info, association memberships, and subscription rate, noting publication on Fridays and archival references to postal and federal dates.
The death of Rev Dr Toyohiko Kagawa in Tokyo marks a national mourning for a noted Christian leader. A Princeton alum and ordained Presbyterian minister, Kagawa organized hundreds of churches in Japan and focused on slum reform and rural outreach. He wrote popular Christian works and lectured worldwide, including multiple U.S. visits.
Paulist Feature Service cautions couples about quick engagements based on intense attraction. Experts argue genuine love grows from known goodness and deliberate choice, not fleeting emotions, advising to wait at least six months to know a future spouse and consider the well being of future children.
A note on wearing a memorial poppy to honor disabled veterans and express American gratitude. The piece mentions Mrs. George Holekamp and daughters of Kerrville and Mrs. Lewis Stevens of Ingram visiting H. L. Stevens and family, plus local social visits and a senior class gathering at the Braeutigram home after a play.
Henderson area churches issue cordial invites for St James Lutheran and Catholic services. May 22 features worship, study, and youth events. Catholic masses at 8 and 9 30 with religion school. June changes include earlier Sunday mass and a June 12 benefit dinner and a June 13 Vacation School.
At the Gillespie County county convention the party named four delegates and four alternates to the state convention in Austin on June 14. Delegates are Mrs. J. D. Moss Arthur Stehling W. E. Fricke and Tom Weinheimer. Alternates are Francis J. Walch Adolph Kneese Raymond Kneese and Norbert Fritz. Fricke leads the delegation as county chairman, with Arthur Kowert as secretary. The body bound the delegation to the unit rule. Lyndon B. Johnson was endorsed for president at precinct conventions.
Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers spent the weekend in San Antonio with their son Gene Nabers and family. 3701 Sgt and Mrs Alvin Lang and children of Fort Riley Kansas are here on visit with their families Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwab and Mr and Mrs Joe Lang and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Byron Birt of Dallas visited his brother Dr and Mrs J B Birt last week. Mr and Mrs Jasper Massey of Kerrville were visitors in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs W R Massey Sunday.
A memo of social visits notes Mr and Mrs Clarence Breazeale of Bertram with their son in Austin visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Jones. Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler visited Rev Richard Gammenthaler in Fredericksburg. The piece closes with two facts about pure radium and national symbols.
An Idaho classified ad offers refilling and collecting money from high quality coin operated dispensers in the area. Requires a car references and cash between 600 and 1900 dollars. Seven to twelve hours weekly can net up to 400 dollars monthly. For interview send details to P. O. Box 1085 Boise Idaho. Include phone. Lt. pd.
Ellis Lang announces barbecue for sale every Sunday at Hill Crest Station. Public notice invites neighbors to stop by for meals and refreshments each week.
Dr Paul J Schwab former Harper Presbyterian pastor and Trinity University leader signs his new book A Church Related College Anticipates Its Centennial during Alumni Day May 28 in Trinity Student Union Lounge San Antonio He has long served Trinity as Dean of the University and chair of the Religion Department and he guides readers through Trinity history and the church related college movement.
Carlos B. Parker, Pastor, invites all to Harper Pentecostal Church with midweek Bible Study at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rev. W. H. Totty leads the First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
A cordial invitation to join a local worship service. All are welcome to attend and participate in shared prayers and activities.
District Judge Marvin Blackburn Jr of Junction seeks reelection. The notice emphasizes continued service and experience as an incumbent candidate aiming to retain the bench.
Chi Pi Gamma Mu and Alpha Phi Omega hosted a Kerrville dinner at Torres Cafe honoring Miss Nancy Hart a member of the Tivy High School graduating class. Twenty five young ladies attended with Mrs Jinx Hart and Mrs L H Harper. Mrs Henry McGough of San Antonio visits relatives in Weldon and Kerrville.
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