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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1954
Page
1
Methodist women nationwide plan observance from October 31 focusing on the Week of Prayer and Self-Denial. Local societies will hold a Quiet Day and study church missions while the annual offering funds pension and Indian and Pakistani projects.
Mr and Mrs Marshall Brown move to Junction establishing a new home. Marshall has accepted a position with the Wm Cameron Lumber Co to begin work soon.
In a candlelit ceremony on Sunday Oct 1 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Bellaire, Rev Milton C. Bierschwale wed Margaret Ann Purcell. The bride, daughter of Rev and Mrs Purcell, wore white satin with pearl trim. the groom is a minister serving Old Ocean and East Columbia, Texas. The reception followed at the church Fellowship Hall and the couple honeymooned near Athens Texas.
A feature reflects how Christ’s birth gave laborers dignity beyond mere survival. Work becomes prayer when offered to God, elevating daily tasks to eternal purpose. Christians are urged to unite work with faith, viewing labor as a path to salvation and eternal happiness.
Dallas residents Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Bierschwale and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bierschwale are mentioned. Segovia and Freeport appear with Mrs. John Caldwell. Miss Bernice Lange of Fredericksburg visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lange, while 200 James Wedekind of Ft. Worth stayed Saturday night with his aunt Mrs. J O Stevens and her husband.
The groom is a grandson of the late Rev W M Bler schwale, former pastor of Har per.
Harper churches extend a cordial welcome with services at St. Anthony's and Harper Presbyterian. Mass at 10 a m English service and 1 0 a m German divine worship, Sunday School and Bible class, and social events. Additional study clubs meet in the hall after Mass. All are welcome to attend.
The Training Union meets Sundays at 7 p m with preaching at 8 p m during winter. Morning preaching at 11 a m and 7:30 p m Training Union with 8:30 p m preaching. Sunbeams GA RA WMS and Brotherhood hold meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays. Everyone is invited.
Rev. Jasper Snow pastors the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 a m. Services at 1 p m and 8 p m on the first and third Sundays. WSCS meets after the first Sunday and on the third Sunday. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m on the second and fourth Sundays. Carl Oehler is General Supervisor.
Mrs J A Milam reports Harper visits as Kirk Reed and J A Milam traveled to Harper on Wednesday. Various locals attend Sunday School and visits with family in Harper, San Angelo and Kerrville. Scotty Kinsey works as a dynamite man on a four lane highway project with updates on rain and regional travel.
Fredericksburg visitors included Mrs. C. N. Taylor and Mrs. Frank Staudt Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Klein and children visited Mrs. Henry Moellendorf and sister Mrs. Ida Warner. Cottles Cafe to reopen Sundays starting Oct 10 after a two month closure.
Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler expresses gratitude to the Friendly Sewing Circle and Harper merchants for donations to buy a mattress cover and pillow for the hospital bed donated by Mr. Pankey for community use.
U S Congressman candidate Arthur Lang of Harper and Al Jung of Petersburg announce their bids for the 21st Texas district. They cite local concerns and promise targeted rural development while seeking support from county officials and party members.
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