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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1954

Page

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Filipino President Leads Union Theological Seminary

In Manila, Union Theological Seminary marks a first as Filipino Rev. Benjamin Guansing takes the helm as president, succeeding Rev. Albert J. Zanders. The seminary trains 150 ministry students with joint support from five Protestant mission boards.

Benjamin Guansing Union Theological Seminary of Manila Philippines Guansin New York Albert J. Zanders Presbyterian Methodist United Brethren Disciples of Christ Congregational Union Theological Seminary

Translation of New Testament by Japan's Katayama

Former Japanese prime minister Tetsu Katayama has completed a translation of the New Testament into Japanese. He led a team including Aaki and Kawada to adapt the Goodspeed English Bible for readers. A women’s dormitory at Leonard Theological College now stands, funded by the Women's Society of Christian Service. The World Missions division plans a men’s dormitory on the same campus funded by Boston area gifts.

India Medical School Ludhiana Punjab Tetsu Katayama Japan Socialist Party Oodspeed A. Aaki Aoyama Gakuin University Methodist Board of Missions Shigeru Kawada Sanjiku-kai Toyohiko Kagawa Katayama Marvin H. Harper Leonard ‘Theological College Jabalpur Methodist Church of India Women’s” Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Division of World Missions Boston Mass

District Meeting Of Catholic State League Set For Sunday

The Western District Catholic State League will hold its annual meeting at Rockne on Sunday May 23 starting at 2 p m. Benediction will precede the session in the parish hall with delegates from Harper Fredericksburg Honey Creek Stonewall New Braunfels Selma Spring Prairie and Rockne.

Catholic State League Rockne Claude A. Faust Sacred Heart Church Harper Fredericksburg Honey Creek Stonewall New Braunfels Selma Spring Prairie Herman J. Kneupper Joseph H. Steinle League Martuarano Nat'l Catholic Women's Union Texas Leonida Berger Felix G. Stehling Catholic Life Insurance Union Albert G. Henkes Laurence Gonner S. M St. Mary’s University San Antonio

Civil duty framed as God’s law guides honest citizens

The piece argues that a nation’s stability rests on citizens living moral, God-fearing lives and obeying civil laws. It stresses obedience even when policies differ, supports contributing to public welfare, and links spiritual progress to national strength. Washington 17, D.

Rev Connell United States Washington 17

Weinheimer Pioneer Hereford Rancher Dies at 65

Herman J. Weinheimer prominent Stonewall rancher died suddenly early Friday morning at a local hospital after a brief illness at age 65 years 10 months 14 days. He left a widow three sons Maj Jacob Weinheimer Biloxi Miss Thomas Weinheimer Baton Rouge La Roy Weinheimer Stonewall and three daughters Mrs Harold Woods Corsicana Mrs Harold Rusenberger Stonewall and Mrs L G Pipkin Mobile Ala. Born July 1 1889 in Gillespie County he helped found Gillespie County Registered Breeders Association and Brownwood Hereford Association. Burial was at St Marys Cemetery after services at Schaetter Funeral Home and St Marys Church. Rosary was recited Sunday evening. He remained active in 4 H and FFA steer programs.

Herman J. Weinheimer Stonewall Schaetter St. Mary’s Church J. J. Hildebrand St. Mary's Cemetery

Last of the old teamsters Albert Kott dies at 90

Albert Kott, famed last of the ox teamsters who hauled freight to Texas frontier posts, died at Wolf Creek Friday night at age 90 years seven months seven days. He was born Oct. 7, 1863, and buried in Fredericksburg City Cemetery after services at Zion Lutheran Church Kerrville. Survived by son Hilmar Kott and three daughters, with former spouse Mary McDougall predeceasing him.

Albert Kott Texas Wolf Creek Zion Lutheran Church Kerrville G. S. Kuhlmann Fredericksburg Kott August Caroline Munsell Kott Mary McDougall Hilmar Kott Morris Ranch William Schmidt Mason Edward Scott Lena Kott Teamsters Klaerner’s Park Mr. Kott Adolph Heimann John Stehling Fort Concho San Angelo Fort Mason Fort Stockton Pecos Big Spring

Local Residents Attend Weekend Open Houses and Visits

Mr and Mrs Robert Maurer and Miss Gertrude Maurer attended the Morris Ranch School Closing Sunday. J F Wedekind of Hunt and wife attended the open house for Harvey Stevens. Clyde Cook of Carry New Mexico and son Clyde Jr visit with Mrs F M Floyd and daughter Frances.

Robert Maurer Gertrude Maurer Morris Ranch J. F. Wedekind Hunt Harvey Stevens Clyde Cook Carry, New Mexico Clyde Jr F. M. Floyd Frances

Roy Roberts and Olive Parker Visit Mrs Ro berts

Roy Roberts and Mrs Olive Parker visited Mrs Volney Roberts of Menard on Sunday morning.

Roy Roberts Olive Parker Volney Roberts Menard

Harper Visitors and Residents Move in Local Notes

Lon Parker and Oliver Roberts of Round Mountain were Harper visitors one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McDougall, formerly of San Antonio, have moved to Harper and live in the Gilbert Pape house in the north part of town. Mrs. T. C. Mahler, who has been visiting relatives at Temple, returned to Harper Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Rothmann and children, who have leased the Gus Mahler ranch, moved there Sunday.

Lon Parker Oliver Roberts Round Mountain Harper Eddie McDougall San Antonio Gilbert Pape T. C. Mahler Temple F. D. Rothmann Gus Mahler

Church Announcements Encourage Weekly Attendance At St. Anthonys

Harper's churches extend a cordial welcome inviting parishioners to Masses at 8 and 9 30 on Sunday May 23 followed by the School of Religion for children A Catholic State League meeting is set for Rockne at 2 pm Ascension Day Thursday Masses at 8 am and 8 pm No evening Mass Friday. Thursday night service instead You are always welcome in a Catholic Church Walk in any time Att end any service

School of Religion Catholic State League Rockne

Methodist Church Service Schedule and May Events

Rev J D Farmer pastor invites worshippers to see the Lord's risen message. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Bible Class 10 30 a m Divine Worship and a special collection for World Lutheran Relationship on May 23. Ascension Day service on May 27 at 10 a m. WSCS meets monthly on the first Thursdays after the first and third Sundays.

World Lutheran Relationship

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with evening services at 7 45 p m and 8 45 p m The Junior Choir meets Tuesday afternoon The Sun beams G A R A W M S and Brotherhood hold Friday meetings All welcome Come thou with us and we will do thee good Harper Presbyterian Church worship service at 11 a m led by Dr Paul J Schwab with the sermon O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Bow down before Him His glory proclaimed Come and Worship with us

Sunbeams R. A’s WMS Brotherhood

Bog Hazard Emphasized In Spring Wildlife Warning

The Texas Game and Fish Commission urges Texans to restrain dogs during a crucial spring period when birds nest and mammals bear young. Dogs and roaming cats are blamed for harassing fawns and preying on ground nesting birds like quail and turkey, with coastal marsh ducks cited as heavily affected.

Austin Texas Game and Fish Commission Animal Kingdom

Comfort Hatchery Offers Day-Old Chicks and Pullets 48th Season

Comfort Hatchery in Texas advertises day-old chicks and 2-4 week pullets of breeds including Large English White Leghorns Austra Whites Danish Brown Leghorns Rhode Island Reds and Barred Plymouth Rocks. White Leghorns sired by R.O.P. Cockerell with 292-348 records. cockerels from $3.50 per 100. Contact P O Box 368 Comfort Texas.

Rhode Island R.O.P. Cockerell Comfort Hatchery P. QO Comfort Texas

For Sale and Help Wanted Notices Include Trade Offer

Classified items list an Allis Chalmers 8B tractor with planter cultivator disc plow and mower for sale or trade for livestock. Also ads for Champion Power Sprayers and Lone Star Pump Service. Women wanted to mail postcards and Avon Cosmetics seeks ambitious saleswomen in Harper and Lampasas with training and earnings. Local contact details appear for Fredericksburg and Watertown.

Allis Chalmers F. D. Rothmann Harper, Texas Lone Star Pump Service West Main Fredericksburg Avon Cosmetics Harper Avon Lampasas

Mrs Arnold Markworth Weekend Visit at Legion Hospital

Mrs Arnold Markworth spent last Wednesday with her husband at the Legion Hospital in Legion. WJ new emergency loans are available through the Farmers Home Administration to help farmers apply conservation practices in the dust ravaged areas.

Arnold Markworth Legion Hospital Legion Farmers Home Administration

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