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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1960

Page

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Texas State Library Certificates Awarded to 60 Youths

Mrs. Shirley Smith announces that sixty boys and girls earned Texas State Library Reading Certificates for outstanding summer achievement. The list includes Larry Ahrens Marilyn Arlitt Sharon Arlce Debbie Fiedler Karen Fiedler Karen Sue Hel nen Dennis Dean Rusenberger Diane Rusenberger Patsy Mc Donald Betty McDougall Dennis Lee Ottmers Judith Ann Pyka Marcela Rech Yvonne Rech Janice L Rode John L Schuch and many others.

Shirley Smith Texas State Library Larry Ahrens Marilyn Arlitt Sharon Arlce Debbie Fiedler Karen Fiedler Karen Sue Helnen Dennis Dean Rusenberger Diane Rusenberger Patsy McDonald Betty McDougall Dennis Lee Ottmers Judith Ann Pyka Marcela Rech Yvonne Rech Janice L. Rode John L Beverly Ann Burg Connie Dittmar Delores Dittmar Patsy Eckert Judith Lindig Paul Lindig Berry Nelson Glenda Pehl Sharon Pehl Brenda Weinheimer James

Weekend Visiters Bring News of Local Families

Mr and Mrs Worth Duderstadt and their daughters spent the weekend with the Douglas Duderstadts and the Orin Parkers. Visiting G D Lennon were Miss and Mrs Louis MacDonald, Mrs Temple McDonell of Segovia, and Archie Lennon. Mr and Mrs Robert Kensing of San Angelo visited the Pete Whitworths and Mrs Eddie Kensing.

Bernard Jesco and Douglas Tatsch Austin Douglas Mrs Chester Tatsch John Douglas Jr Palestine Julian Pean San Antonio Bob Fryar A. W. Baker John Rogers Hilmar Wendel Kerrville Lee Schmidt J. B. Pool Midland Worth Duderstadt Little Daughters Douglas Duderstadts Orin Parkers G. D. Lennon Louis MacDona Temple McDoneld Segovia Archie Lennon Here Robert Kensing San Angelo Pete Whitworths Eddie Kensing

Church World Service calls women to aid 10 million pounds of clothing drive

Church World Service appeals to church women to search attics and closets for ten million pounds of clothing for overseas help this winter. Major requests include 570,000 pounds to Greece and 200,000 to Jordan, with infants wear, blankets, and shoes in demand. Centers listed in New Windsor Maryland Nappanee Indiana Modesto California St Louis Missouri New York New York.

Church World Service Barre CWS Greece Italy Poland Japan Korea Yugoslavia Jordan Pakistan Near East New Windsor Maryland Nappanee Indiana Emerald Ave Modesto Calif Duncan Ave St. Louis Missouri East 29Th St New York N. Y

St Marys School Bazaar Set For Sunday

St Marys School gears up for a Sunday bazaar with a Turkey dinner at noon adults 1.25 children 75c served in a redecorated basement. Outdoor kitsch kitchen plates to go. A carnival at St Marys High features dolls prizes and a Mattel talking doll giveaway. Hamburgers served from 4 PM.

St. Mary's School John K. Dooley Paul Lange St. Joseph’s Hall St. Mary's High Knapp and Metzger

Gillespie County Voters to Decide Hunt Regulation Issue

Gillespie County voters will decide if hunting fishing and trapping stay under Texas Game and Fish Commission regulatory powers or follow general state game laws. The Nov 8 ballot will present the question after the County Commissioners Court set the election in their September session. The county, a major deer and wild turkey area, has longstanding divide over the regulatory approach.

Gillespie Co Texas Game and Fish Commission Felix Scherer

Large scale property damage estimate reaches billion dollars

The report describes extensive destruction to many business properties, with a rough estimate placing the damage at least one billion dollars due to severe damage that makes repair unlikely.

W S C S Holds Regular Meeting with Prayer Week Plan

The W S C S held its regular meeting on Tuesday October 4 with eight members present. Mrs Lydia Bierschwale led music and program with Mrs Ray Bierschwale in worship and Mrs Lydia Bierschwale organizing. Mrs Felix Kensing chaired a brief business session in the absence of the president and vice president. The group scheduled a week of prayer beginning Sunday October 30 at 7 pm with Spiritual Life Secretary Mrs F E Staudt in charge. The meeting concluded with a prayer by Mrs Theo Oehler.

Lydia Bierschwale Ray Bierschwale Felix Kensing F. E. Staudt Spiritual Life Theo Oehler

Surplus Food Donations Reach 2.8 Billion Pounds in 1960

USDA surplus food gifts totaled nearly 2.8 billion pounds for the year ending June 30 1960. Domestic recipients saw a 17.5 percent drop amid dairy improvements and fewer eligible needy family units. Foreign aid via over 90 countries remained steady, aided by about 20 U.S. voluntary agencies.

College Station USDA Agricultural Marketing Service U. S Congress

Social Visits Highlight Texas Weekend Gatherings

Mrs. Lydia Bierschwab and her daughter Juanita visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mack Scarborough in Austin on Sunday. Mrs. Robert Maurer called on Mrs. Bob Fritz Friday.

Lydia Bierschwab Juanita Joe Mack Scarborough Austin Robert Maurer Bob Fritz

Church Welcomes Parishioners to Sunday Services

Harper's churches invite the community to Mass at 9 o clock this Sunday at St. Anthony's Church led by A. A. Gitter. The notice lists religion school, St. Ann's Society, choir practice, adult study club, and Catholic Action Councils meetings with a weekly schedule.

School of Religion St. Ann's Society San Antonio Catholic Action Councils

St James Lutheran Church service schedule notice

Rev C H Rose pastor announces the weekly timetable for St James Lutheran Church with Junior Lutherans worship Sunday worship study and services on Wednesday and Thursday including Women Missionary Society meetings and Adult Confirmation Instruction A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend all services.

Women Missionary Society

Methodist Church Service and Schedule

Rev. E. C. Lambert pastor. Marie Taylor Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Holy Communion every third Sunday. Woman's Society first Tuesday monthly led by Mrs. Roy Ressman. Official Board second Tuesday monthly chaired by Ray Bierschwabe. A hearty welcome to all.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Roy Ressman Ray Bierschwabe

Presbyterian Women’s Association Meeting Set at Church

The Presbyterian Women's Association will meet Thursday October 20 at 2 30 p m at the Church. The program titled The Prayer Retreat will be led by Mrs Pat Rogers. Mrs Fred Whitewood and Mrs Pete Whitworth will serve as hostesses.

Presbyterian Women's Association Pat Rogers Fred Whitewood Pete Whitworth

Nabers Visit Kinsey Home For Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A J Kinsey on Sunday. The social visit highlights community ties and hospitality among local residents.

Mrs Fred Nabers A. J. Kinsey

Sunday Worship Invitation Service Schedule

9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Worship Service You are cordially invited to worship with us.

Harper Pentecostal Church Schedule Promotes Evangelistic Services

Carlos B. Parker, pastor, announces midweek Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Ladies Prayer Meeting Friday at 4 00 p m Sunday events include 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship and 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service with Rev David Coote from the International Bible College of San Antonio preaching morning and evening

David Coote International Bible College of San Antonio

First Baptist Church Service Schedule

Rev W H Totty leads worship at First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m and Evening Service at 7 p m A cordial welcome to all at the house of worship.

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death

The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and after the death of their sister and aunt. They thank Rev. W. H. Totty Rev. Lowell Ryan the Totty family and Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Bierschwale the pallbearers those who sent food flowers and sympathy cards.

W. H. Totty Lowell Ryan

High Quality Coin-Operated Dispenser Business Ad

Earn up to 100 dollars monthly from a new type coin operated dispenser. Requires a car and references, cash amount between 600 and 31900. Work seven to twelve hours weekly or more for full time. For interview send details to P O Box 1056 Boise Idaho with a phone number.

P. O. Box Boise Idaho

Government Surplus Sales Direct to You

Government surplus sales offer direct mail purchase of thousands of items from U S government depots. Cameras binoculars cars jeeps boats hardware office equipment tents and more at a fraction of original cost. Free information available by sending $2 to Surplus Information Services in Washington DC.

U. S Pamphet Tus Surplus Sales Information Services P. O Washington, D. C

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