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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1965
Page
2
A resident near Cherry Spring in Harper County was bitten by a rattlesnake while tending pasture. The victim believes the snake had bitten before, and local efforts aim to identify the rattler’s behavior and take precautions as sightings increase.
San Antonio hosts a week long Ficxican American Friendship Fiesta with a 10 30 a m parade along the downtown route. Floats bands and riding groups in colorful costumes will participate. A Fiesta de Libertad for the public is at La Villita from 4 p m to 10 30 p m Thursday September 16. The San Antonio Charro Association closes the week with a dance at Juarez Plaza. The state governor's representative will be among the grand marshals of the parade.
Delegates from Texas partners of the Advance with Peru seek continued cooperation from rural electric systems as they discuss fostering growth across the state. Lyle Robinson of Swisher County Electric reports on a South Viet Nam trip at the president’s request and emphasizes electrification as a catalyst for rural development.
An editorial urges law enforcement to crack down on teen crime and riots, arguing society does not fail youth but schools families and discipline. It cites rising homicide related arrests and warns lenient treatment fuels mass vandalism and attacks, calling for stronger measures.
Edmund A Moellendorf 46 of Harper died Friday August 27 and was buried at Harper Cemetery after services at St James Lutheran Church. He was born May 7 1919 in Harper and survived by his mother Mrs Henry Moellendorf Sr and 6 sisters 2 brothers. Interment followed a church service with Rev W A Doerr officiating.
Rev. WE Doerr contemplates Labor Day and its link to education. He notes schools opening across the area and argues that study is a child's labor and sacred responsibility, urging diligence as the fall term begins.
The speaker urges society to provide work opportunities for every child and encourages extended education. He warns against telling youths to develop talents only to face a lack of opportunities. He stresses that future labor will require higher education and urges continued schooling within individual means.
A Catholic church bulletin notes Mass times for Sunday September 5 with 7:30 and 9:00 o'clock services, no Mass Monday and Tuesday mornings, 7:30 Wednesday mass, school religion classes after the second Mass, and general invitation to attend. Interment for Woerner and Lorenz Crenwelge is listed in Greenwood Cemetery. The August 30 school budget will be adopted at an 8 p.m. meeting.
On Friday September 10 a Junior Lutherans and Junior Confirmation Class meet at 3 45 p m. On Saturday September 11 cross bred Buck lambs from Columbia and Delaine are shown with contact Kerrville CL7 6657. Mr and Mrs Delbert Ochler of Austin visit his parents Mr and Mrs Herbie Ochler Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Reed and daughter of Fredericksburg attend the Legion barbecue supper Saturday night. Herald subscription invites readers to attend services.
The First Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. with a second worship service at 8:00 p.m. A Brotherhood meeting occurs every first and third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Burton Trimble and Jett Parker of Kerrville visited Harp Monday.
Sunday School at 9:45 or 10:00 a.m. Worship at 10:45 or 9:00 a.m. Women's Association meets monthly and church session convenes midweek. Pastor Rev David J Gallaher and Carlos B Parker listed. Bible Study Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:45 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Card of Thanks from the Hilmar J. Lott family expresses gratitude for sympathy after the death of their wife mother and grandmother. Special thanks to Lorence Feller Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic staff St Mary's Church Schaetter Funeral Home Harper American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and others who helped.
Sunday worship at 8 45 a m in the sanctuary with a 9 45 a m Worship Hour followed by informal fellowship in the educational building The Official Board meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 00 p m Harper Circle of the Woman s Society of Christian Service gathers monthly at 2 30 p m
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