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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1956
Page
7
Conservation work by J M Livingston and others in the Upper Lianes area includes soil and water protection plans. Projects feature Johnson Fork land clearing, root plowing, floating, preirrigation, fertilization, and oats and alfalfa seeding with oats as a nurse crop to guard young alfalfa from freezing.
A survey of 454 Negro pastors by Dr. Ralph Felton shows educated leaders guiding church programs. The trained group averages 12 years at their churches and supports voting education, land ownership, and health outreach, yet funding limits rise of new leaders. Meanwhile missionary efforts in Brazil and India highlight religious liberty and maternal health initiatives.
Dr and Mrs Theo Holm and children from San Antonio spent the week in the area. Mrs Otto Rahe and Mrs Albert Sagebiel, recently in San Antonio, joined them in Harper. Mr and Mrs Jerome Gold visited relatives in Fredericksburg and Harper and attended the game. Mrs Richard Ressmann of Spring Creek visited Mrs Roy Ressmann Tuesday afternoon.
Technicians on the Howard Rags Gill ranch report grass seed sprouting in soil shielded by dead grass and litter. The litter protects seedlings from sun wind and grazing until established. The text notes that the grass you leave can be as important as the grass you graze. Take some and leave some.
Director of Wildlife Restoration reports deer tagging study in Mason Gillespie and Llano counties finds the greatest distance moved by a marked deer was about two and a quarter miles. Of 168 deer trapped in 1954 55 and 55 56, 90 were retrapped, indicating deer stay within home ranges even in food shortages. Overpopulation risks arise if surplus not harvested.
The Harper TA will meet Thursday November 1 at 3 p.m. with T J Oehler giving the inspiration on Effective Citizenship. A Student Council panel will discuss the topic and music will be arranged by Mrs. Mattie Arnald. Subscribe to the Herald.
Rev Joseph Manton contends worship belongs in the church as a designated meeting place with God and humanity. He notes nature bears God's signature but insists first honoring God in His official place and day, then in creation, while stressing Sunday church worship as primary.
Governor Allan Shivers leads the Tanks of Texans for Ike with three out of state speeches this week and voices readiness for more appearances. He criticizes out of state senators over the tidelands bill while Lyndon Johnson calls his remarks discourteous. Texas voters face a December cotton quota referendum and a state election timelines.
The Fredericksburg church announces Masses for Christ the King and All Saints Holy Days with multiple service times this week. A public procession is planned Sunday afternoon for Christ the King and the Parish invites all to attend.
Carlos Parker announces Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship 11 00 a m and evangelistic service 7 45 p m all are invited to attend the services
Dr Paul J Schwab pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m A special Session meeting will be held in the Manse at 10 30 The offering during worship supports chaplains in military service The pastor will preach on the third commandment Taking the Name of the Lord in Vain A welcome for new members or visitors to join any meetings is extended
Sunday services announce a morning worship at 11 00 with the sermon This We Believe and a morning Sunday School at 10 00 Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 Rev Jesse Long from San Antonio leads singing at Grace Methodist Church Parishioners and visitors including the Massey and Wendel families are noted visiting and traveling to see relatives in Fredericksburg New Iberia and Uvalde while Levin Miller purchases a local home and oil work continues in the area
Pastor Jesse A. Long presides with pianist Miss Doris Ochier at morning worship and church school. Psalm 62:1 phrase opens the service. Church School at 9 45 a m. Worship at 11 a m.
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