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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1951
Page
1
A quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln asserts that prosperity cannot be built by discouraging thrift or weakening the strong. It argues that helping wage earners cannot come from pulling down wage payers and that reducing rich wealth harms security. The passage condemns borrowed money and spending beyond means and stresses personal initiative and independence.
Decorah Iowa marks its Lutheran Church centennial as Rev R A Ofstedal leads the congregation. The church boasts 1841 baptized members and has produced 51 ministers, 33 living, 29 in active service, with 20 expected at the homecoming. Ministers have served 1500 years across 3152 Iowa and Minnesota communities. Nine Methodist lay missionaries depart for three years of service in Al Bela and North Africa, joining others heading to Central Congo Southern Congo Mozambique Rhodesia Angola and Liberia. United Church Men forms as a general department of the National Council of Churches to foster Protestant fellowship and wider Christian service.
Fragments reference Jesus as king and prophecies from Zechariah and Isaiah. Mentions Herod questioning, the prophecy of David’s throne, and disaster imagery with waters rising. Includes disjointed phrases about Jerusalem, the daughter of Zion, and a predicted empire.
Harper's churches extend a cordial welcome to worship at Presbyterian Church with Pastor Arthur L. Spellmann guiding the service. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness and proclaim His glory.
A Kerrville Times photo feature recalls Yyaon Jesus and the Tex ae Wo Meloy Show. It notes triplet An Boras kids dyed in three colors, their unusual ranching background, and a sheep herder presentation to the festival queen at Kerrville’s Winter event.
The Lutheran Hour Director details missions to expand broadcasts in the Orient. He reports plans for seven stations, including Malaya and Hong Kong, to support the program and notes the China situation and missionary risks.
Miss Mary Stein died October 23 1951 in Bandera at 36 years 8 months 19 days. She was born February 4 1865 in Gillespie County, daughter of Joseph and Anna Lang Stein. Survivors include two brothers Emil Stein Fredericksburg Theodore Stein Bandera and a sister Xavier San Antonio. Father J J Hildebrand conducted funeral services at Schaetter's Funeral Home and St Marys Church. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Billy Hender of Temple with assist from Barney Baugh caught a 72 pound catfish in the Lampasas River on May 22. The catch earned a 1000 dollar grand prize for their chosen charity in the Grand Prize beer fishing contest.
A local sheriff announces the selection of Miss Jecrnner Thompson of Oyona as Texas Weel and Mohair Shep. The event marks a notable community recognition with officials noting the process and upcoming ceremony.
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