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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1962
Page
7
St James Lutheran Church voted to have L L Sams and Sons of Waco manufacture deliver and install new pews. A contract was signed May 16 with pews seating 191 adults and featuring bookracks envelope holders and pencil holders. Appalachian Red Oak material used and installation planned within three months.
Mrs. A. J. Arnold presented the 18th annual school recital at the Harper school cafetorium on Thursday May 17. Performances included piano pieces by Annie Lange Brent Strack bein Lewis Holekamp Lin Holekamp Linda Parker Cath erine Honig Lynette Honig Jo Beth Peril Elaine Stehling Donna Honig Jeaette Fritz Patrick Lange Daris Brown Linda Jung Nancy Phillips Connie Honig Genevieve Fritz Barbara Stehling Katherine Lange. Piano duets by Jo Beth Peril Linda Parker Jeanette Fritz Daris Brown. Violin by David Richard Schmidt with Brent Strackbein at piano and Brad Massey with Annie Lange. Vocal solos by George Anna Holekamp Mrs Stevens Edward Bailey Mrs Bailey Marie Taylor Scotty Lee Taylor Rev Tommy O'Brien Mrs Mary Lett accompanist. Jan Brown reading with Vicki Lynn Honig and Suzanne Duderstadt dance. Other selections by Hollis Walker Lynn Reddick and Robert Trembel.
The piece urges readers to listen to the Poppy message honoring a young American who died for freedom. It links donations from wore poppies to disabled veterans and children of veterans and calls for wearing poppies on May 26 Poppy Day to honor those who rest in Flanders Fields.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wedekilad and Mr and Mrs H R Welting of Junt and Mr and Mrs Walter Recknagle of Ingram attended the Harper High School commencement and open house for Miss Martha Stevens.
O C Fisher argues that disarmament talks fail due to Soviet bad faith and unilateral nuclear tests. He notes Congress supports higher defense funding and the Arms Control Act to aid negotiators. He highlights a 20 minute Air Force film on seven years of progress in missiles rockets and spacecraft.
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association denounces the feed grain section of the farm bill as a back door to production controls and higher beef prices. Leo Welder urged producers to contact congressmen, noting mandatory controls would restrict changes in planted acreage and raise feeding costs. The article also mentions fruit prospects in Stonewall and community events in Blanco County.
Officials from the Animal Disease Eradication Division and partners report progress toward screwworm eradication in Texas. R. L. Murphree notes far fewer cases than mid year, aided by sterile fly releases and winter conditions. Ranchers like Clint Hardin cite hot spots, while production ramps at Mission and Kerrville facilities aim to boost results by July 1. Experts urge ongoing spray programs and vigilant animal care to sustain gains.
St James Junior Lutherans held their May meeting at the parish hall with Rev Rose absent. He led a Philippians four demonstration on tearing down or building up assisted by Mary Behrens and Shirlene Rahe. The group closed with the Lord’s Prayer and was served refreshments afterward.
The American Legion promotes wearing a Memorial Poppy on Poppy Day to thank and support disabled veterans. J. Ci. Cook of San Antonio visited his mother, Mrs. J. F. Cook, on Wednesday as part of a remembrance message.
Corpus Christi residents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Walden spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Stevens. Mrs. Tillman Landers of Menard visited her mother Mrs. Mattie Arnold and attended a music recital Thursday night. CG Chetty Granville accepted a position at Mooney Aircraft. Alois Jung and his Petersburg Community family celebrate three daughters in high school graduations at St Mary’s High School in Fredericksburg, Marylyn Carolyn and Barbara dung.
Rev. C. H. Rose reflects on the shift from rural church roots to urban life. He urges the church to safeguard God’s good earth and promote stewardship across farming, forest, and ranching communities, warning neglect harms the church and nation and stressing contentment through God, land, and labor.
Mr and Mrs Theo Oehler attended their granddaughter Judy Land s graduation from Junction High School on Sunday night. Judy received an Honor Award plus a 500 scholarship and plans to enter college this fall. Visitors at the Rischner home included Aloysius Leopold of Edinburg who recently became a Texas attorney after St Mary s University law studies. Leopold attended Law Day at St Mary s Law School in San Antonio before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Jack Smith of Seguin and daughter Mrs Richard Hartenstine and daughter of Colorado visited his mother Mrs Ida Smith on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Pape and their little son of Prairie Ranch visited Mr and Mrs Frank Staudt on Sunday.
St. Anthony's Church announces Mass schedule for Sunday May 27 with 7 30 and 9 o'clock services and Rogation Days through Wednesday Ascension Thursday and First Friday of June Masses. A church benefit dinner and bazaar on June 10 and Religious Vacation School starting June 17 are planned plus the annual dedication festival on June 10 at the public school cafetorium.
The notice lists St James Lutheran Church events including Confirmation Class Worship and Vacation Church School from May 26 to June 8, with Ascension Day service on May 31 and contact details. It also covers Methodist Church services led by Mark E Lett with Sunday School times, W S C S meetings, and official board gatherings.
The annual St Anthonys Church dinner and bazaar will be held June 19 in the public school cafetorium with dinner served from 11 until about 1 30. Funds will be raised through fish pond fancy work homemade cakes candy country store and surprise packages. The committee invites all to attend.
Mr and Mrs Murray Hurd of Long Beach Mississippi visit Mr and Mrs J M Stevens for several days Linda Kevin and Burton Lehne spend the weekend with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Alf Kramer
Mr and Mrs Otto Rahe visited Mr and Mrs Sam Ho nig for dinner Sunday and spent the afternoon together.
The Harper Herald announces candidates for the Democratic Primary on May 5 1962. State Senator District 16 Louis Crump of San Saba is listed for re election.
We thank neighbors relatives and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy after the death of our mother grandmother great grandmother and sister. Special thanks to Rev Carlos Parker Rev E L Moore Dr Birt the quartet pallbearers honorary pallbearers and those who opened the grave. Also Smith Funeral Home and for floral tributes sympathy cards and food. Your kindness will be remembered. The Bereaved Family.
Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers hosted Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf for dinner Sunday. Mr and Mrs Johnny Bierschwale and child and C H Bierschwale with Mrs Lydia Bierschwale traveled to San Antonio for the rodeo. Mrs Bierschwale stayed with her daughter Mrs Tommy Skipper. Mr and Mrs A B Barker with Nadine and Benny visited relatives in San Antonio Sunday. Albert Black and son from Katy attended the funeral of Mrs Tracy Tobin. Mrs Black and her young daughter remained since last Sunday at Mrs Tobin’s bedside.
Harper Pentecostal Church lists Pastor Carlos B Parker with midweek Bible study at 7 30 p m and Sunday services 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service all are welcome First Baptist Church led by Rev Tommy O Bryant offers Tam The Way The Truth and The Life with Sunday School 10 a m Worship 11 a m Evening Service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7 30 p m cordial welcome to all
Elmer Huffman markets bonded real estate and livestock brokerage services for ranches of any size. Based at Mail Route 1 Fredericksburg Pennsylvania, phone Midway 42471 Stonewell.
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