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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1952
Page
1
The American Bible Society names The World of Life as the 1952 global Bible reading theme. Reading starts Thanksgiving Day November 21 and ends Christmas. Braille lists will be provided for the first time. Reeditions cover church and Indian outreach efforts and a joint Presbyterian hymnal project.
Rev. A A Gitter notes Catholics observe the 500th anniversary of the Gutenberg Bible printing. The piece highlights Gutenberg and St Jerome, the Vulgate Latin Bible, and Jerome’s 25 years of work. first printed around 1450, commemorating the 500th anniversary across America.
The Hill Country Angus Association’s first Commercial Angus Sale at Gillespie Fair Grounds Tuesday netted $49,984 from 493 animals. Don Estes of San Angelo auctioneered as 349 calves sold in 86 lots brought $24,779, top price 27 cents a pound. Cattle buyers included Mack Cauthorn of Sonora and Adolf Stieler of Comfort, with major consignor Walker White of Mason leading bred heifers at 51 head.
United States Army and United States Air Force recruiting and induction main stations in Texas will handle a larger flow of men in November. Col J G Walker says 12 203 examinees will be processed, with 2 803 Lone Star inductees and 8 000 preinductees. 450 doctors will be pre inducted. Sgt Chas M King replaces Sgt Ronald Rose and will be at the courthouse on Mondays and Wednesdays.
The Rev. Richard Gammenthaler officiated at a double ring wedding uniting his son Richard A. Gammenthaler and Beryle Noone Credeur of Alexandria, La. The September 22 ceremony followed by a dinner featured a pink lace two piece dress and navy accessories for the bride and Mrs. Kermit Gammenthaler as matron of honor. Richard A. Gammenthaler, a SMU graduate and former Army captain, is chief of Educational Therapy at the Veterans Hospital in Alexandria. The couple will reside in Alexandria.
The notice outlines October religious events at St. Anthony's including Mass on Oct 5, Society meetings, and Bible Study clubs beginning next week. It also lists visiting guests from Giddings Kerrville Kerrville Dripping Springs and Millersview, with brief mentions of hospital care and family visits in Harper.
The Harper Herald lists authorized candidates for the 1952 November General Election for county attorney: Raymond Kneele, William (Bill) Schneider, Richard (Dick) Huerster. The notice states they are for election or re election.
Rev. J. D. Farmer, Pastor holds 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. preaching and 7:30 p.m. preaching. Ladies WSCS meets the first and third Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Motto: Serve the Lord with gladness, Come before Him with singing.
Rev Armin C. Oldsen tells Mutual Network listeners that life’s primary need is spiritual not physical or emotional. He cites Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and explains membership in heaven gives life meaning and direction. Sermon notes God’s love for all and Christ’s universal savior role delivered from Waterloo Ontario Canada with St. Louis Lutheran Hour chorus.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Bible Class, Divine Worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, with a monthly Church Council meeting at 8 p.m. on Oct. 6. A cordial welcome is extended to all services.
A local advertiser in Harper Texas seeks cattle goats sheep and hogs buyers with flexible orders for ranches stock farms or butchering. The seller promises careful attention and timely fulfillment for all sizes from one head upward.
Willie Feller of Harper underwent an operation at Fredericksburg Hospital & Clinic on Thursday morning. Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler spent several days with her daughter Mrs. Carl Durset and family. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lehne attended services at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday and joined a noon barbecue. Herbert Gamel and son Barry Owen visited Chelas Gamel at Robert B. Green Hospital in San Antonio on Tuesday.
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