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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1965
Page
1
A fragmentary 1985 reminiscence discusses courage as a path to peace, citing Amelia Earhart and historical examples. It reflects on the costs of courage, personal sacrifice, and faith amid hardship, citing Rev. Milford R. Zirkel Jr and a French surgeon in its narrative.
An obituary notes the death of Mllo Schweitzer aged 90 on Sunday. The piece reflects on Schweitzer as a figure of courage and mentions his moral stance and legacy.
A House passed measure to raise annual immigrant limits, widening access from Jamaica, Trinidad, Congo, Ethiopia, and other nations. The bill shifts from traditional origins and increases total annual admissions by about 100,000, with expectations of further changes in future years.
The Texas Sheep and Goat Ration Association hosts its annual Miss Wool contest with entries from Austin Vint Odessa and others. Judges will review candidates and select representatives to compete for Miss Wool of America next year.
Reverend Langford urges readers to reflect on summer break as a chance to refresh the body and soul. He advises turning holidays into Holy Days, fostering spiritual renewal and closer family unity through reading, meditation, and purposeful rest.
Texas Parks and Wildlife announces a special archery season for antlerless deer from October 14 to November 13 1985. A limited number of antlerless permits for Gillespie County will be issued September 27 1965 at the courthouse between 8 am and 5 pm. Regular permits follow later for the general hunting season with deer and turkey limits same as last year.
The Guadalupe Agricultural and Livestock Fair starts Friday at 10 a.m. in Seguin with a big parade. Judging occurs Friday and Saturday mornings, a quarter horse show on Friday, and a Roundup contest Friday night open to Guadalupe County entrants. Fair officials aim for 25 000 attendees over the three day event. The report also notes strong deer and turkey hunting prospects in Gillespie County and growing lease requests statewide.
Sunday services include Mass at 7:30 and 9 oclock with the School of Religion and meetings of Men and Ladies Societies after the 9 oclock Mass. Tuesday choir practice. Wednesday Mass followed by CYO youth meeting. Open invitation to attend any service at any time.
List of local families attending events and visiting relatives over the weekend includes Delton Wilson Kerr, Carl Kerrville, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bernhard and family, Teddie Harlan and children, Phil Maddox, the Hopf family, and the Bierschwabe and Green households in Fredericksburg Brady Spa and San Antonio areas.
W E Doerr pastor leads worship at 8:00 a.m. Sunday September 12 with 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class. Church Council meets 8:00 p.m. Monday September 13. Thursday September 16 features Church Women General and Circle Meetings. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sunday services listed for First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Brotherhood meetings on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Visitors noted and parishioners named. Harper United Presbyterian Church outlines pastor, Sunday School at 9:40 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. Women’s Association meets third Thursday. Session on third Wednesday. general invitation to worship persists.
Carlos B. Parker, Pastor announces weekly services at the First Pentecostal Church Harper Texas. Bible study Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service 7:45 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Sunday Mornings 8 45 a m Worship Hour in sanctuary 9 45 a m Informal Fellowship in educational building First Tuesday 7 00 p m Official Board meeting Each month 2 30 p m Harper Circle of Woman's Society of Christian service
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