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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1952

Page

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Laymen Observe National Church Layman Sunday Actions

The article notes Laymen's Sunday on October 19 with lay members leading services and ministers in pews, and Men and Missions Sunday on October 12. It highlights translations of the Bible by American Protestants and Catholics and cites statements urging U S moral responsibility and cooperation with the United Nations.

United States United Church National Council Men and Missions William P. Merrill

United States Faces Responsible Power Warns NCC

The National Council of Churches warns that while the United States is the most powerful nation in the free world geographically economically and militarily it bears a tremendous responsibility for which the country is not fully prepared. The broad concern highlights global leadership expectations and domestic readiness questions.

The Council Congress State Department United States United Nations Free World National Council of Churches

World War II and the New Deal era reflections and 1944 wartime mobilization

The excerpt surveys economic and political shifts from the New Deal to World War II, noting rising public debt, tax changes, and regulatory controls. It recalls Mussolini’s Ethiopia, Japan’s China invasion, and the 1939-41 fascist advances, Pearl Harbor, and the Allied mobilization culminating in D Day. It critiques postwar diplomacy at Yalta and Teheran, claiming concessions to Russia undermined China and Poland.

Europe Hoover Pearl Harbor Mussolini Ethiopia Japan China Hitler Czechoslovakia Poland France Great Britain Pacific United States Yalta Teheran Winston Churchill Russia Stalin

Congregational Fund Seeks 4.5 Million for New Churches

The Congregational Church Building Society plans to raise four and a half million in new money to lend for erection of churches. The 3.5 million revolving fund is insufficient to aid hundreds of new centers and expanding older churches. Dr Albert D Stauffacher oversees the fundraising effort citing rapid population growth and urban mobility creating unchurched communities.

Congregational Church The Congregational Christian Churches Congregational Church Building Society Albert D. Stauffacher New York Dr. Stauffacher

Weekend fines hit numerous Texas violators

County attorney Bill Schneider reports heavy penalties after a weekend of law violations in the county. Hunting offenses led the list with a $50 fine in several cases, while other traffic violations and a Peters Hall glass breakage drew court costs and larger sums. Sheriff Hugo Klaerner investigated the scene, noting a sling shot used to break a plate glass window and several street lights damaged on North Llano Road and Travis Streets.

Texas Bill Schneider Ad. Heep Tom Carey Carey Delano Nixon Doss Nixon Fredericksburg Harper Highway Justice of the Peace Bruns Theodore A. Dorsey Karl Hopkins Oscar Lee Overton Harry Charles Priess Gilbert Leslie Dowdy Robert J. Palmeter Gary Lindley Cravens Cletus Lindig Andrew Lindig Ralph Scott Kenneth Book Allan Deskins Scott Book Deskins Waco Melton Keller Hugo Klaerner Peters Hall Peters Bar Roland Evans Willow City Evans Melvin Evas Schneider Melvin Evans Klaerner Peters North Llano Road Travis Sts

President's Yalta trust hailed as Stalin danger warned

The piece cites William C. Bullitt warning the president at Yalta about Soviet aims. It quotes the president's belief that Stalin seeks only security and cooperation for a peaceful world. It notes harsh judgments by Bullitt and Churchill, and laments the postwar betrayal and fate of democratic nations.

William C. Bullitt Russia Yalta Bill Stalin Harry Mr. Bullitt United States Mr. Churchill

Louis Schmidt Dies at 95 Pioneer Blacksmith and Official

Louis Schmidt 95 longtime Mason resident and Gillespie County figure died Monday at his home. Born September 1, 1857 in Fredericksburg, he came to Mason in 1873 to open a blacksmith shop and later moved to Ben Ficklin. He helped found the Grosse Hardware Store and Leon Mayo Garage and served as county treasurer and county commissioner for a decade. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He married Mina Kensing in 1881 in San Angelo. she died in 1982.

Louis Schmidt Mason St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Mr. Schmidt Fredericksburg LP. Schmidt Gillespie County Schmidt Ben Ficklin Charles Metcalfe el Paso Franklin San Angelo Mina Kensing

Farm Bureau drives to boost Gillespie County memberships

Gillespie County Farm Bureau plans an intensive farm to farm membership drive starting Friday October 10 led by Lonnie Itz. The statewide push targets 75000 members by October 17 from about 57000. county quota is 225 for 1952 with 28 new members enrolled through August 31 and 158 signed last year. Survivors listed include six daughters and four sons.

Gillespie County Farm Bureau Lonnie Itz Gillespie County Farm Bureau Texas Farm Bureau Federation Waco Itz Austin Washington

Longhorns Await Road Test Against Angoras Next Week

Harper leads with Dug Carter Hal Ray Buierschwale Buddy rich Alvin Lange and J W schwale among listed standouts. Kelton Lange and Stormy Maner also out. Longhorns idle this week, travel to Rocksprings to face Angoras Saturday night after Rocksprings beat Comfort 16 to 30 last week.

Dug Carter Hal Ray Buierschwale Buddy *"Rich Alvin Lange J. W. Schwale Kelton Lange Stormy” Maner Longhorns

Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Cosper Home

The Sewing Club met Tuesday afternoon Sept 23 at Mrs J J Cosper with seven members and two visitors present Minutes were read and business discussed The group decided to make cup towels for Christmas gifts for the party guests The next meeting will be at Mrs Toni Lange on Oct 22 The hostess served tuna fish salad golden paw salad crackers peppermint chip chiffon cake punch and coffee

J. J. Cosper Toni Lange

Harper Churches Issue Warm Welcome for Sunday Services

Church notices urge parishioners to attend Mass at 8 30 and 10 00 a m this Sunday at St Anthony s Church led by Rev A A Gitter with Rosary Crusade committee meetings and a School of Religion. Local families Abbie Cook Don Stark and Parker relatives are mentioned in social notes with travel and visits.

Rosary Crusade Committee School of Religion Fredericksburg Catholic Action Council of Women

Harper Presbyterian Church Service and Women’s Meeting

Harper Presbyterian Church led by Rev Louis G Petmecky offers Youth Choir at 9 30 a m Church School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Holy Communion celebrated All members urged to attend Women’s Society meets Thursday October 16 hosted by Mrs Arthur Bilerschwabe and Mrs Watkins Tarr location Mrs A C Wendel home with officers to be elected

Louis G. Petmecky Women’s Society of the Presbyterian Church Arthur Bilerschwabe Watkins Tarr A. C. Wendel

St James Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Events

Oct 12 the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity with 9 30 am Sunday School 10 30 am Divine Worship speaker Rev Julius Holm of Doss Lutheran Church Envelope collection for Foreign Mission Work 2 pm Junior Mission Band Oct 15 Womens Missionary Association meet at 2 pm cordial welcome extended to all services

Divine Mission Julius Holm Doss Lutheran Church Womens Missionary Association

Hugo Klaerner for Re election

The Harper Herald announces candidate Hugo Klaerner for re election in the 1952 November General Election subject to official ballots and deadlines.

Harper Herald Hugo Klaerner

Methodist Church Service Schedule with Pastor

Rev. J. D. Farmer presides at Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Ladies WSCS meets first and third Wednesdays at 2 30 p m. Include the hymn Serve the Lord with gladness Come before Him with singing.

Harper Pentecostal Church Social Notes

Local social column lists visits and family gatherings across San Angelo Kerrville Mason Fredericksburg Camp Verde and Abilene. Notables include Carlos Parker Lorene Oehler with Shan non School of Nursing ties and several extended families visiting parents and relatives over the weekend.

Lorene Oehler Shannon School of Nursing San Angelo Theo Oehler

Real Bargain Auto Service Ad In Harper Texas

Used 16 inch tires are scarce but 15 inch tires are plentiful. Consider changing to 15 inch wheels on your trailer. Visit Lange's Auto Service in Harper Texas today for deals.

Lange's Auto Service Harper Texas

Livestock Buyer Seeks Orders for Cattle and Hogs

Notice offers to handle all kinds of live stock including cattle goats sheep and hogs in large or small orders for ranch stock farms and for butchering or barbecuing. Promises careful consideration and attention to all orders and delivery when wanted.

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