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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1960
Page
1
A political editorial urges voters to exercise the right to vote in November. It stresses freedom of choice, listening to Richard Nixon and John Kennedy, and to study issues before casting ballots. It emphasizes faith in America’s future and responsible civic participation.
Leaders from the National Council of Churches and Archbishop Spellman urge Americans to vote as a moral obligation. Dr Edwin T Dahlberg says democracy hinges on voting, while Cardinal Spellman calls for registration and participation to defend liberty and the democratic republic.
Public notice filed under federal law for Harper Herald of Harper Texas. Norman J Dietel is publisher editor and manager and owner. No bondholders or security holders owning 1 percent or more. Average monthly copies sold or distributed to paid subscribers during the previous year is 455. Sworn before Notary Raymond Kneese on September 29 1960.
The World Council of Churches through Dr. Robert Bilheimer requests member churches in the Union of South Africa prepare a full report on the deportation of Anglican Bishop Armbrose Reeves. Reeves, a critic of apartheid, was expelled under a 1956 Migration Act amendment. He is a British citizen and bishop of the Church of the Province of South Africa.
The Southwestern Graphite Company mine and mill lie about 11 miles northwest of Burnet in pre-Cambrian schist. Robert F. Miller notes high blasting costs, the plant runs continuously with 40 to 44 workers, and the product ships by rail and truck nationwide for pencils, lubricants, and lab uses. The operation began in 1942, with potential to double output if markets allow, in a region rich in varied minerals including graphite, limestone, dolomite, and granite.
Local Boy Scout Councils in Europe and Japan support 20,307 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Explorers with fathers in the Armed Forces overseas. The article highlights council efforts to assist families and maintain program ties abroad.
The Chicago Natural History Museum names Dr Robert L Fleming as part of an exhibition headed by Sir Edmund Hillary. Fleming, an ornithologist and veteran missionary, helped open Nepal to Christian mission work in 1954 and has since been with the United Christian Mission in Nepal. His American home is Ludington Michigan.
Rev. Robert H. Mize 63, a Protestant Episcopal clergyman from Kansas City, is named the first American bishop of the Church of the Province of South Africa. While on leave from directing St. Francia Boys Homes in Kansas, he served at St. George's Cathedral Capetown on Archbishop Joost de Blank's invitation. He becomes bishop of the diocese of Damaraland, an area about 332000 square miles with 350000 residents, including 12000 Anglicans.
Nikita Khrushchev declares atheism at the Communist party HQ during a four hour interview with William Randolph Hearst Jr and Bob Considine. He brands priests greedy and denounces religion while defending co existence with the West, stating the godless stance is a common battleground in global power.
The Frantzean-Ahrens Post No 7105 and Auxiliary host the 23rd District annual meet at Sunnyside Tavern Fredericksburg on Sunday October 2 Registration from 9 am to noon includes Kerrville Brady L Lamp as Bandera Mason Comfort Llano Johnson City Blanco Open meeting at 10 am with Leroy Kasper welcome address Ray mond Usener chaplain and Mrs Laura Abshier Auxiliary President introduce officers Guest speaker A M Jack Armstrong and Billie Lorris service officer from San Antonio area Noon chicken barbecue for members 1 25 per plate Registration 50 cents Members Dance 9 pm to 12 am public admission 1 The local officers listed include Commander Leroy Kasper Elgin Grona Lawrence Segner Alois Ersch Auxiliary officers Also about 150 district members expected to attend
The 1960 tax collection period runs from October 1, 1960 to January 31, 1961. Higher bills due to district rate changes. State and County rates unchanged. Discounts for prompt payments apply: 3% in October, 2% in November, 1% in December. Full amount due January 1961. penalties after February 28, 1961. Poll tax receipts available October 1, 1960 to January 31, 1961. Office hours extended to noon starting Monday October 3, 1960.
Charles Gammenthaler and his son Bob and Mrs. Adolph Juenke of Kerrville were visitors in the Fred Gammenthaler home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Felix Jake Metzger and their children from Brady spent the weekend with the Lawrence Metzgers and Herbert Gamels, sharing time with family and relatives.
Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome inviting attendance at Mass Saturday morning and Sunday services. October events include Bene diction School of Religion and St Anthony’s Society gathering. Weeknight activities feature choir practice adult study club radio rosary and first Friday Masses at 7:30 am and 8 pm. You are always welcome in a Catholic church.
Rev C H Rose outlines week schedule with worship service at 8 00 am and 11 00 am Sunday Oct 2 9 45 am Congregation at Study 10 45 am Worship 2 00 pm Conference Church Workers Institute Bethany Lutheran Choir Oct 5 7 30 pm. Pastors E C Lambert and Marie Taylor listed with officers and society groups attending.
Douglas Tatsch spent the weekend at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Tatsch. Several residents traveled and hosted guests including Bill Patten from Austin filling the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church and Miss Gertrude Maurer visiting in Kerrville.
Government surplus sales offer items by mail from U S Government Surplus Depots including cameras vehicles tools and office equipment at a fraction of original cost. pamphlet explains how to buy and ship options and how to obtain free surplus by mailing $2.00 to Washington DC.
Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible Study 4 00 p m Ladies Prayer meet Sunday September 25 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service
Rev W H Totty pastor speaks at First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 worship 11 and evening 7. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Buck Baker and son Jack in Mack Scarborough home. Alfonso Hopf and family with son E C Hopf at Sonora. C H Richard of Kerrville. Robert Maurer home guests Milton Grona of Morris Ranch at dinner.
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