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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1966
Page
1
A San Antonio Light passage reflects on life as a blessing and humanity’s role as guardians of the flame. It emphasizes gratitude for existence, unity among people, and a biblical view of humanity as interconnected, urging optimism, democracy, and a covenant with God to pursue goodness and justice.
A speaker at a convention challenges churches to justify their existence and function. He questions whether ministers provide relevant legitimacy and whether churches fulfill social duties, urging readers to reflect on who God is and if the church truly serves His will. He declares God is dead in many people and stresses the church’s dependence on its members.
Gov John Connally of Texas will roll out his budget by sections this week, with the initial section proposing just under 200000 dollars in new taxes. The announcement outlines a phased approach to state finances and spending controls.
Funeral services were held in Kerrville for 38 year old former mayor Glenn Petsch after a months long illness. He was born in Fredericksburg January 7 1928 and later served Kerrville as city attorney county attorney and mayor. He was a UT law graduate and active in local and state Democratic groups. Petsch survived by his wife and daughter. Burial was in Garden of Memories.
On Sunday November 6 1966 worship begins at 8 45 am. The Official Board meets on the first Tuesday evening of each month at 7 pm. Harper Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers at 2 30 pm.
Rev Charles Price delivers Jam The Way The Truth and The Life at 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 worship with Holy Communion on Sunday November 27 A church staff meeting Monday November 28 7 30 Junior Confirmation Instruction Wednesday November 30 3 45 Senior Confirmation Saturday December 3 9 00 A cordial invitation to attend all services Also notices of local visitors and a Kerrville fish fry attended by Wienecke family Brotherhood meetings 7 30 first and third Wednesdays.
A church notice from St. Anthony Catholic Church under Pastor A. A. Gitter invites the community to attend services. The message emphasizes open invitations and welcoming anyone to walk in at any time.
Pastor Rev David J Gallaher leads Harper United Presbyterian Church. Ottoitz was hospitalized briefly but is recovering. Mrs Margaret Farrar of Dallas visits sister Mrs W H Stevens. Kermit Strackbein of San Antonio visits his Harper-area relatives Edwin Strackbein and Brent. Mr and Mrs Henry Wendel of Fredericksburg visit Max Lange Sunday.
Miss Helen Weirich of Gillespie County Historical Society highlighted Fredericksburg and Gillespie County landmarks at the Pilot Knob HDC meeting. Plans were made for a December 11 Christmas party. next meeting set for January 106 at Elsie Mazinke’s home.
The Harper Texas area reports church activities with Pastor Carlos B. Parker leading Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m and services Sunday at 10 a m with Sunday School and 7 p m evangelistic service. The Texas Small Schools regional meeting at Harper School drew about sixty two teachers and ended with a turkey supper in the school cafetorium. The St James Lutheran Women’s Society held their monthly gathering on Wednesday afternoon.
Bart and Martha Sweeney petition to halt condemnation for LBJ State Park as Judge Marvin Blackburn Jr. sets hearing for December 9 and trial for December 19 in Gillespie County. The couple, peach farmers near Ranch Road from the Johnson ranch, contest a $62,500 award by the county court which the state is appealing.
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