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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1962
Page
1
A clipped ad fragment claims subscription at $1.50 per year will widely promote businesses, urging readers to subscribe for superior visibility, credited to an advertiser identified as Col. Maes.
The 1958 appeal backed by the National and World Council of Churches seeks 10.428 million dollars for aid to the homeless and destitute in more than fifty nations. Church World Service chairs the effort with emphasis on the One Great Hour of Sharing to be marked March 16.
Governor Averell Harriman sends a message to the New York Legislature to curb exploitation of 30,000 migrant workers, while in Texas the Porter letter linking a gas bill to Republican fund raising dampens support. Speaker Rayburn plans a later vote. The bill aims to limit federal power over state farm gas pricing, citing a Supreme Court ruling as overreach and a threat to state rights.
A proverb-style line emphasizes integrity and skill guiding a man through any land with a steady tongue and steady work. It frames character as the key to safe passage and success in travel and life.
A Washington D C letter urges parents teachers and officials to curb obscene material sale amid rising youth crime. It calls for strict local state and federal laws and coordinated public police action to enforce ordinances and protect youths through home school church guidance and Christian conscience.
Mr and Mrs Jacoh Rueder of Fredericksburg visited his sister Mrs Edwin Lang on Monday afternoon. San Antonio guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Georges and children and Mr and Mrs J Brown. Raymond Parker and others visited relatives in town. Virginia Rueder, employed in San Antonio, visited her parents Richard Roeder over the weekend.
The Cherry Mountain Community Club held its February meeting focusing on range management principles. Soil Conservation Service technicians presented a film Richer Range Rewards and outlined landowner improvements such as tank sites terraces and contour lines. They urged planting spring legumes to improve soil fertility, reduce erosion, and boost yields in Gillespie County.
The article lists church services at First Baptist Church in Denver led by Pastor J. Bennett with times for Sunday School Worship Training Union and evening services. It includes Psalm 1 1 and notes the District Board of Supervisors holds a monthly meeting February 21 at 1 00 pm with conservation plans for landowners and Soil Stewardship Sunday plans. It also mentions visits by Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Brandon of Kerrville to the Oren Parker home.
A cordial invitation to church services this week includes World Day of Prayer Friday at 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Instruction Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Bible Class at 10:00 a.m. Luther League at 7:00 p.m. Lenten Service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Psalm 95 6.
Catholic church announces Friday February 21 mass and Stations of the Cross at 8 pm with confirmation class and choir rehearsal after services. Masses at 8 30 and 10, School of Religion for youth and children. Adult Study Club on Wednesday 7 30 pm. Harper Presbyterian lists services for Sunday February 23 with Sunday School at 9 30 am and Morning Worship at 10 30 am.
Cyrus Schmidt on leave from Memphis visits parents in town before reporting to San Diego on March 2. Peggy Schmidt of Midland spends weekend with family. Others at the party include Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Parker of San Antonio, Victor Harper and children, and Mrs. Katy Stockard. Additional visits span Ozona Sanderson and Boerne areas as relatives travel.
Church services at 9 30 a m with Sunday School to follow at 10 30 a m details show regular weekly rites and times for worshipers
Carlos B Parker pastor leads Harper Pentecostal Church with Bible Study Wednesday 7 30 pm Sunday School 10 00 am Morning Worship 11 00 am and Evangelistic Service 7 30 pm inviting all to attend each service citing John 10 10 for abundant life.
Local notice seeks a responsible person from the area to service and collect from automatic vending machines. No selling. Age not essential. Car references and $700 working capital required. 7 to 12 hours weekly nets about $250 monthly with potential for full time. For local interview include full particulars and phone. Send to P. O. Box 4872 Dallas 6 Texas. 2-21p
A/C and Mrs Paul Lang and Janna Beth of Bryan spent the weekend here with his parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang.
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