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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1960
Page
1
Former President Hoover selected as national chairman for the twentieth annual National Bible Week held October 7 to 23. The Laymen's National Committee sponsors the event with the theme The Bible Strength of Our Nation.
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District notes Paul Nebgen completed a diversion terrace north of Blumenthal to intercept runoff and improve pasture. Roy Ressmann cooperated on Spring Creek with cross fencing and two stock ponds for better grazing. Jack Wickers plowed mesquite root to aid eradication and seedbed prep. Levy Rusenberger tried foot plowing but will wait for rain. James Moellendorf finished a diversion and two field terraces protecting a small grain field.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Maurer of Harper announce the birth of a nine pound daughter named Barbara Fay on September 13 at Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alf Kirchhoff of Marper.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein visited Mr and Mrs Orval Harvey Sunday night. Miss Lavern and Miss Rita attended Luther League at Holy Ghost Lutheran church in Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Jack Smith of Seguin stayed Saturday night with Ida Smith and left Sunday for a trip through the States.
The assembly approved resolutions urging a study of communism by Methodist youth to oppose it, backed disarmament talks through the United Nations, opposed nuclear testing, advocated an international prayer vigil for world peace, and recommended churches address local issues including pornography and violent imagery.
The article profiles Albert Conner of Anadarko Oklahoma, his community work, and the $12 051 500 Ft Cobb Lake project that broadens water and recreation for Anadarko Fort Cobb and surrounding area. It highlights cooperation and leadership driving outdoor development and the Keel Fish lure from A Lure Inv in Portland Oregon.
Essay argues modern technology enlarges human power but cannot free humanity from mortality or inner conflict. It credits Christ with redemptive cure while suggesting technology may reveal God by amplifying human greatness and recognizing limits. The author contends science and religion can coexist as progress leads to reverence for the divine.
A USDA study shows Southwestern sheep ranches averaged 10 812 net income per ranch in 1959, over twice the 1947 58 average but about 5 percent below 1958. Total capital average 206 980 with land and buildings 172 890 and 13 405 acres per ranch.
Mrs. W A Baker of San Antonio spent Sunday with her mother Mrs John Rogers.
A revision allows farmers owning a farm producing at least 400 dollars annually to qualify for Farm Housing loans if other standards are met. The Farmers Home Administration reports seven loans totaling 44,700 dollars in Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Llano, and Mason counties over the past decade. Applicants must lack alternative credit, be U.S. citizens, and have sufficient income to cover farm and family expenses. Applications are filed at the Farmers Home Administration county office in Fredericksburg, serving Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Llano and Mason counties.
President Eisenhower signs P. L. 86-499 extending extra pay for veterans with 100 percent to 50 percent disability who have more than three children. Rates range from 12 dollars per child after the first three to 6 dollars at 50 percent. peacetime cases receive eighty percent of wartime rates. Children include adopted and under 18, with safeguards for incapacity. J Norman Lodge, VA Regional Office San Antonio, comments.
Red Engleman of the V. A Hospital at Legion spent the weekend with Mrs. Engleman. Mr and Mrs Robert Kensing of San Angelo visited their parents the Peter Whitworths and Mrs Eddie Kensing Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fritz of Bishop stayed at their Harper area ranch for several days. Mrs. Tillmann Landers of Menard spent Friday evening and Saturday with her mother Mrs. Mattie Arnold. Visitors Sunday afternoon at the Fred Gammen thaler home included Mr. and Mrs. Felix Kens ing and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Mosel.
Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome inviting attendance at St Anthony's Church. Mass at 9 o clock on Sunday September 18. Ember Days next Wednesday and Friday Saturday. St Ann's Society and School of Religion meetings announced. Catholic Action Councils meet weekly. all are welcome to attend any service.
The notice lists events at St James Lutheran Church led by Rev. C H Rose from Friday September 16 to Wednesday September 21. Activities include Friendly Church Committee prayer, 1st Year Confirmation, worship services, Congregation studies, Luther League, and Woman's Missionary Society meetings with an open invitation to all.
Reverend E C Lambert pastor Mrs Mane Taylor 8 3 Miss Scotty Lee Taylor organist Mr T J Oehler long leader. Sunday morning worship 11 00 a m Sunday school 10 a m Holy Communion every third Sunday. Woman's Society first Tuesday monthly Mrs Roy Ressman president. Official Board second Tuesday monthly Ray Bierschwabe chairman. A hearty welcome to one and all.
Kerrville couple Mr and Mrs Tommy Kneese and son Wayne hosted visitors from Jourdanton and other towns. A Fredericksburg Hospital welcomed a daughter to Belton and Mrs Tatsch family. Various visits note Anna Markworth Jal New Mexico and Pecos friends, plus Muster families in Fredericksburg and Sonora areas.
Government surplus sales promote buying direct from U S Government surplus depots by mail. Items include cameras optics cars boats and tools at a fraction of cost with many items brand new. Receive a pamphlet titled How Government Can Ship Direct To You by mailing $2.00 to Surplus Information Services P O Box 1818 Washington DC.
Mr and Mrs Asthur Bier schwabe spent Sunday through Monday with their son Clark and family at Brownwood confirming extended family gathering in the Texas town.
A community revival launches for two weeks with nightly services at 7:30 PM except Saturdays. Organizers invite residents to attend and participate in the program featuring prayers, sermons, and fellowship.
A church invites all to attend Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and Evening Service at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome is extended to everyone.
Attending Saturday were Max Lange R F Manske Lorenz Wendel Alfred Spaeth Robert Maurer Edgar Fiedler R E Peril and children Eldrid Roach plus other guests at the Stonewall centennial observance.
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