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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1960
Page
1
A reader argues respect for the flag has waned amid Cold War concerns and global spending. He urges more flag raising in schools, nationwide anthem singing, and personal actions like removing hats or placing a hand over the heart to set an example for youth.
Llano County pioneer Frank S. Gray, age 99 and among the first settlers near Cherokee, died after several weeks of illness. Survived by two daughters and two sons, his funeral is set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Cherokee Methodist Church with burial in Gray Cemetery. pallbearers include local and regional officials.
Wardens launch new drive after Sept 1 license rule change. In the latest enforcement report 433 people paid fines for fishing license failures, 546 arrests, and fines plus costs totaling 9075.42 dollars. Some revocations followed illegal electrofishing and deer hunting violations.
Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Russell Jr. and daughter of Killeen spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lennon and Mrs. V. C. Russell Sr. in a family gathering.
Dr. John A. Reuling reports rising racial tensions in Africa bolster Congregational missions as efforts continue. The National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church buys a site near Manhattan two blocks from the United Nations for a new headquarters with a two-story chapel. Grants totaling over 1 million dollars fund theological education in Africa Asia and Latin America including Congo Nigeria and East Africa.
The Rev. S Garry Oniki of New York is named associate executive director of the National Council of Churches department of racial and cultural relations. An ordained U P Church minister, he will work with Dr J Oscar Lee to coordinate programs for interracial understanding. He previously led Morningside Community Center and served as minister of social service at the Church of the Master in New York City from 1951 to 1959.
Mrs Masa Nakayam a, linked to United Church of Christ in Japan and a Kwassui alumna, becomes Welfare Minister in Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda’s cabinet. She is the first woman cabinet minister in Japan and a former welfare vice minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party women’s division. Dr J Hyung Chung, a Korean Methodist leader, is named Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Second Korean Republic.
Religion In American Life launches its twelfth annual campaign to boost worship attendance in churches and synagogues starting November 1. A nationwide ad program worth 8.8 million dollars plus local efforts in over 500 cities will place the message Worship Together This Week across TV, radio, magazines, newspapers, and outdoor media. The campaign also distributes cards leaflets posters and door hangers in campaign cities.
A call to end ageist assumptions about seniors, urging broader inclusion in social life and meaningful work. The piece argues for gradual retirement programs, adult status beyond work, and elder participation in training, governance, and community activities, stressing dignity for 65 plus citizens.
Pedernales Game and Fish Association invites the public to a meeting on October 12 at 8 p.m. at Weinheimer's Hall Stonewall to debate whether Gillespie County hunting fishing and trapping fall under Texas Game and Fish Commission regulatory powers or state general game laws. Gene Walker and Game Warden Ad Heep will attend. Andrew Nielsen says two films will be shown.
The Texas School Bus Drivers Association will honor the state's outstanding school bus driver with an award on Saturday Oct 15 at the 1960 State Fair of Texas. The event coincides with Rural Youth Day and 3500 to 4000 bus drivers are expected to attend and transport over 100000 4 H and Future Homemakers to the fair. Dr J W Edgar will present the top driver and maintenance awards while Col Homer Garrison or Maj Guy Smith present the safety award. Ford Motor Company sponsors the awards. Governor Price Daniel has proclaimed Public School Bus Drivers Week Oct 10 15.
RIAL maintains a national headquarters at 184 Fifth Avenue New York 10 New York. The brief note lists table cards for restaurants and various media items as part of its services.
The St James Luther League plans a Sunday hayride on October 9 with a 6:00 p.m. devotional led by Eileen Bernhard and a Bible study by Sandra Spaeth. Lloyd Wendel discusses Hallowing Halloween. Karen Dittmar chairs the meeting. Afterward, a hayride to E B Roach’s place and a cookout follow, with refreshments from local families.
Local notices invite all to attend Sunday services at St Anthony Catholic Church led by Pastor A A Gitter with Mass at 7 30 and 9 00. Includes School of Religion, choir, adult study, and Confraternity of Christian Doctrine meetings. Also lists parish events and oblique social notes.
The Harier Pentecostal Church led by Pastor Carlos B. Parker lists weekly activities. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 30 p m Friday Ladies Prayer meeting at 4 00 p m Sunday School at 10 00 a m Sunday Worship at 11 00 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m.
Government surplus sale offers direct purchases from U S Government surplus depots by mail. Items include cameras optics vehicles tools and office equipment at a fraction of original cost with hundreds of depots in every state and overseas. A pamphlet explains how the government can ship directly to you and how to buy.
Rev. W. H. Totty pastors the First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
Visiting Mrs Ida Kneese Sunday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Tommy Kneese and son Wayne of Kerrville and Charles Ahrens of Kerrville. Mr and Mrs Alfred Feller of Fredericksburg attended the baptismal service for their granddaughter Laurie Lynn Feller at St James Lutheran Church.
Mrs Lonnie Friedrich of Harper announces she will accept sewing work and invites calls or written requests for assistance with sewing jobs.
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