28 May 1965
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1965
Page
1
Trial services set for May 30 at Legion Hall. A joint meeting and memorial for all veterans invites the public. Grave marker flags will be placed on veterans graves in city cemeteries Saturday May 29. Flags available at Elgin Friedrich office 115 E Austin Street.
Texas Parks and Wildlife asks dog owners to restrain pets during the fawning season after reports of dogs chasing does and fawns. The issue is seasonal and widespread, with a Minnesota anecdote of severe damage leading to impound or shooting of dogs.
The Doss area faced severe thunderstorms and hail causing damage across fields and homes. Reports describe large hail, damaged crops, shattered roofs, and widespread debris. Community accounts mention repairs starting, with weather-related disruption continuing into the following week.
A river or lake tragedy reports 24 deaths after boats overturned during a fishing trip. Rescue efforts recovered bodies as authorities investigated causes and safety failures.
Applications are being accepted for Texas game warden positions under Welton Watson of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Candidates must meet age, height, weight, residency, and education requirements and submit by June 18, 1965, with testing and training to follow.
The speaker urges not to overlook today’s teens amid headlines. He notes greater freedom and temptation, but praises youth for learning, college prep, talents in band sports drama and work, and strong moral character keeping communities proud.
Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome with Mass times at 7 30 a m 9 a m on Sunday and 11 30 a m 8 p m first Fridays and 7 30 a m first Saturdays Religious vacation school opens 8 a m with classes until 11 30 a m from Monday to Friday for two weeks additional Masses through June 4 and warnings to attend any service semicolon you are always welcome to walk in at a Catholic Church
A religious observance centers on World Wide Wesley Day at the First Methodist Church in Harper. The evening service includes fellowship and worship with a covered-dish meal, guest Bishop Oddo Ptaie invited, and a program highlighting John Wesley and Methodist history. Sunday activities include 9:00 a.m. worship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School to follow.
Local church notices list Harper United Presbyterian and LARS Pentecostal CHurch events. Rev David J Gallaher and other leaders announce Sunday worship times and weekly meetings for Sunday School sessions, women’s association, and session gatherings. The piece preserves fragmentary details from parish bulletins and weekly schedules.
Reverend Tommy O Bryant announces Sunday School at 10 a m Worship Service at 11 a m Evening Worship at 7 p m Brotherhood meets first and third Wednesday at 7 30 p m Cordial invitation to all to worship with us at these services
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