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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1960
Page
1
Harold Rusenberger completed a 5 foot deep farm pond five miles south of Stonewall. The dam holds about 6% acre feet of water using ~3,900 cubic yards of material, supplying livestock water across the range to maintain grazing distribution.
Market Produce Exported nine truck loads totaling about 250000 pounds of frozen turkey to Germany from Fredericksburg. Shipments go to Hamburg via seaport, with plans for 30000 pounds to Greece and other exports to Rotterdam. Production is rising 6 to 8 percent, with turkeys priced 24 to 26 cents per pound.
The Heinrich Friedrich reunion gathered Sunday at Spring Creek Hall with large attendance. Elgin Friedrich led the program reading last meeting minutes and offering prayers for Mrs. Alf Alberthal, noting a year of losses. Three new committee members Ollie Straube William Henke and Paul Frisch will serve two years.
Harper residents share visits and illnesses with family reports. Dr and Mrs Theo Hulm of San Antonio visit her parents the Rahe family. Elmo Lumpkins and son Ronnie visit Mason. Creighton Stevens and sons attend a Brookesmith game and stay with the Neys at Brownwood. An update notes Mrs Rahe ill, wishes her a speedy recovery. Births include a son born to Ray Carter and his wife in Fredericksburg Hospital with grandparents listed.
Welcome notices Jo Joyce Lang born September weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces to Mr and Mrs Paul Lang Harper Texas. Welcomed by sister Juana Beth and brother Matthew Wayne with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Wahl Fredericksburg and Mr and Mrs Isdwin Lang Harper. Also notice seeks manager or lessee for a modern rest home in Fredericksburg Texas with address for inquiries in P O Box 693 Fredericksburg.
Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome with services this Sunday at St Anthony's Church Masses at 7 30 and 9 00 AM No evening Mass next week Pastor A A Gitter attends Convention in San Antonio Wednesday and Thursday All are welcome to walk in and attend any service.
Rev C H Rose leads services September 9 to 15 at St James Lutheran Church in San Antonio. Events include Junior Lutherans, confirmations, worship, study, Luther League, choir, church council, Sunday School staff, and Holy Communion on the third Sunday.
Otto Rahe at Harper reports August rainfall of 5.67 inches for the LCRA gauge, 0.82 inches last August, with year to date rainfall at 17.0 inches as of September 1. The Harper country is in good shape and deer and turkey hunting hopes run high. Local visitors include the Cornetts from Galena Park and Edinburg resident John S. Whitewood with son Robert, plus Lt. and Mrs. Norman Sullivan and children from San Antonio, John Hughes and Dorothy Ann of Austin, and Al C and Mrs Robert Spruill of San Antonio visiting Harper families.o
Tooke Frotate Serke of Washington warns against obscene literature and indecent films and products fueling youth corruption. He questions local enforcement, public outcry, and civic cooperation while urging stronger laws and moral instruction for youngsters.
A local church invites residents to attend a worship service. The notice emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and encourages community members to join in prayer and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Felix Hahn of Fredericksburg called on their daughter Mrs Elbert Feller and her family Monday afternoon.
Carlos B Parker pastors Harper Pentecostal Church launching a two week revival with nightly services at 7 30 except Saturdays Sundays and September 4 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Worship Hour 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service preaching by Rev W D Starkweather of Dallas Isaiah chapter 43 verse 13 God said I will work and who shall let it
Notice lists Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m Evening service at 7 p m with a cordial welcome to all parishioners and visitors to attend.
Wordy social notes list Ce cil Smith of Mason and Mrs Tom Whitworth of the Blue Mountain cantinan SCULAVUL visiting the Peta Whitworth home Monday morning. The report also mentions Mr and Mrs Dallas Monks and Mrs J O Stovall of Freder icksbury visiting Fred Byer schwales Friday.
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