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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1943

Page

4

Sabbath Saints Parish Events and Evening Fellowship Night

The notice lists church activities including Masses at 8 30 and 10 o'clock with a sermon on knowledge of God and Benediction. It notes a night school religion session next Friday at 8 30 in the Parish hall, open to all. Also part is a Sunday evening fellowship night with games and singing and a 10 am Sunday School and 11 am sermon Our High Calling of God in Christ.

God Sodality Dean Hopf Paul Jones

Night School of Religion Opens for All in Community

A nonsectarian Night School of Religion launches to promote learning about faith as part of the Four Freedoms program. Organizers emphasize religion as a stabilizing force for individuals and the country, inviting all residents to attend.

Local church announces Sunday services and address

The church schedules preaching at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. with Sunday School at 2 p.m. No night services. Everyone is invited to attend all services. Pastor J. H. Meredith requests worshipers at 612 Sidney Baker St Kerrville.

J. H. Meredith Sidney Baker St Kerrville

Full Gospel Tabernacle Church Services and Schedule

Rev E D Waddell leads services every Friday night at 8 30 and Sunday school each Sunday morning at 10 00 in the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church.

Full Gospel Tabernacle Church E. D. Waddell

Parish lecture series set to begin at St Anthony's hall

The Herald advertises a $1.50 yearly subscription and a Friday evening lecture with Q and A. The first session is Friday September 24 at 8 30 in St Anthony's parish hall. Rev A A Gitter invites all who wish to attend.

St. Anthony's Parish A. A. Gitter

Family Altar League Forms to Combat Delinquency

A Chicago area group of professionals launches the Family Altar League to revive daily family prayers as a counter to rising crime and juvenile delinquency. They cite J Edgar Hoover calling churches to act and plan evangelical outreach in Argentina and other regions, with Dr William F McDermott leading the Chicago headquarters and Dr Santo Uberto Barbieri guiding overseas efforts. The movement emphasizes ministers aiding diverse communities beyond their own congregations and expanding religious outreach amid wartime social changes.

Chicago J. Edgar Hoover F.B.I America League West Madison St William F. McDermott Santo Uberto Barbieri Methodist Church Argentina Mar del Plata Chubut Tucuman Catamarca Florida Uruguay Methodist Churches

Iceland Names New Catholic Bishop Amid Small Church

The Most Rev Johannes Gunnarsson is consecrated bishop of Iceland, part of a tiny Roman Catholic community of about 400 in three churches. His family has centuries in Iceland, and the church recalls Lutheran Denmark's 17th century suppression. The bishop, educated in Iceland Denmark and Holland, will oversee Reykjavik Cathedral.

G. Pitt Beers American Baptist Home Missionary Society Johannes Gunnarsson Iceland Denmark Holland Reykjavik

Laymen's Sunday Observed Across United States

Under the Lay men movement laymen will lead church services on October 24 as officials in New York City and churches nationwide join the observance. Director Wallace Speers urges lay participation to emphasize lay responsibility and the practical role of integrity in society.

United States Wallace C. Speers New York City J. Speers

Willkie Praises Chinese War Orphans Work

Wendell L. Willkie praised the orphanages he visited in China and the efforts of American churches aiding China’s war victims. He said the children live under constant threat and sacrifice but show plasticity and hope for future leadership.

China Wendell L. Willkie American Committee For

St James Lutheran Church changes services and schedule

Walter C. Probst announces new Sunday timings for St James Lutheran Church with 2:30 p.m. afternoon services and 11:15 a.m. preaching plus 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. Evening German language service on the third Sunday and a Mission Rally noted. Local visits and travel updates follow.

ST. James Lutheran Church Walter C. Probst

Charles Kettner Buried At Mason

Mason man Charles Kettner 77 died in a San Antonio hospital after a two month illness. Final rites were conducted by Rev M J Schwarz at St Pauls Lutheran Church with burial in Crosby Cemetery. He was born March 12 1866 in Mason County and married Louise Schmidt on October 5 1898. Surviving are three children and one grandchild.

Mason News Charlie Kettner Mason County San Antonio Kettner M. J. Schwarz St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Crosby Francis Katherine Kettner Louise Schmidt C. P. Rothmann Ruby Kettner Francis Kettner Mason

Range market stalls as calf buying lags and prices drift

Calf sales in the corral hold at 12 to 13 cents with scattered buyers like Triplett and Weatherby purchasing good yearlings at 11 to 13 cents. Panhandle wheat lands are dry with calf buying at 20 percent of normal. Ranch deals and notable sales mix cattle, Herefords, and Angus, while San Antonio crops are fair and a major quarter horse sale looms in Lubbock.

Midland Triplett Amarillo Brown & Troven Dalhart Weatherby San Angelo Panhandle W. ©. Miller Eola Foster Bros Knickerbocker Eckert Mercia Kelly Owens San Saba Houston Chadwick Bill Gregory Austin Texas Eleemosynary Institutions Fritz Ed Eisenhauer San Antonio Bill Taylor Lubbock Ray Willoughby West Texas J. Compton Big

Angelus Bell Devotion and Its Origins

The Angelus, a Catholic bell devotion, marks morning noon and evening prayers. Its roots trace to a curfew signal and Parma 1318 practice of three Our Fathers and three Hail Marys for peace, later expanding to noon prayers reflecting Christ’s Passion.

God Jesus Christ Mary Parma Italy Calixtus

Gillespie County Draft Board Calls Afternoon Closures

The Gillespie County Draft Board Office in the Court House will close each afternoon starting today September 16 to speed up backlogged work. The office will reopen in the afternoons as soon as possible, with the secretary Walter Jenschke available only in the mornings. Cpl. Jerry Bierschwale of California arrived Tuesday to visit his parents, Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale.

Gillespie County Draft Board Gillespie County Draft Board Court House Walter Jenschke Jerry Bierschwale California Mrs Fred Bierschwale

Lake Texas University Grass Lease Renewals

Lake Texas University reports its grass lease agent has not renewed leases over the past year. Most leases were renewed between 1937 and 1939, with terms lasting ten years.

Lake Texas University

Fourth Term Speculation on Roosevelt Says Opposition Grows

The editorial argues that Roosevelt faces unusual opposition to a fourth term due to perceived mishandling of home front war issues. It assumes he will again be the party choice and elected, but notes waning popularity and internal doubt among advisers.

Roosevelt White House

Mrs. Oscar Albert Returns After Utah Visit

Mrs. Oscar Albert came home after a weeks long stay with husband Oscar Albert now stationed in Utah. He joined her briefly for a few days before returning Thursday to Nebraska to his new post. 900- Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kinsey plus Joe Ann and Scotty visited the J. S. Whitewood home Sunday evening. Washington report notes Maj. Gen. Alexander A. Vandergrift promoted to Lieutenant General and named commander of the First Marine Amphibious Corps, the second Marine to reach that rank.

Oscar Albert Utah Nebraska A. J. Kinsey Joe Ann Scotty J. S. Whitewood Washington, D. C Marine Corps Alexander A. Vandergrift Guadalcanal Marine Amphibious Corps Arine Thomas Holcomb Marines

For Sale Planter Sulky Plow Cultivator in Texas

For sale used planter sulky plow and cultivator at a reasonable price. Contact C. W. Gran ville Harper Texas 500.00 reward offered for arrest and conviction of party or parties stealing Wahrmund Mour sund sheep.

C. W. Granville Harper, Texas

Card of Thanks for Father and Husband

The Cook family expresses sincere thanks to friends and all who assisted during illness and at the time of death. They especially thank everyone for the flowers. Mrs. J. F. Cook and children.

Local visitors and hospital update from Kerrville

Mr. and Mrs. Alf Kramer and their children Pete and Margaret visited on business Tuesday. Mr. J. S. Whitewood has spent several days in Kerrville receiving medical treatment. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Alf. Kramer Pete Miss Margaret J. S. Whitewood Kerrville

Real Estate Notice and Sheep Sale Ad

Notice offering property sales and purchases through Robert Arhelg er real estate in Fredericksburg Texas. For sale eleven Registered C Type Delaine ewes viewable at E R Brown Ranch Harper Texas. Cpl Marshall Brown.

Harper C. W. Granville Real Estate & Insurance Harper, Texas Robert Arhelger Fredericksburg Texas E. R. Brown Cpl Marshall Brown

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