Christian remarks and global relief efforts span 1955 themes
Cardinal Sallege questions atheistic communism and evolution of society. Church World Service shipped over 39,000 tons of aid in 1955 valued at $22.5 million to 26 countries. Dr. John R. Mott is to be memorialized by a YMCA endowment of $1 million. Church-building in 1956 is expected to exceed $900 million with seven billion for ten years. Beth Israel Temple and First Presbyterian Church share joint services during Brotherhood Week. Lola Gay Gibson born April 3 in Fredericksburg hospital weighing seven pounds three ounces with three sisters Bobbie Sharon and Starr.
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Americus
Church World Service
National Council of Churches
U.S
John R. Mott
New York
Florida
Andl
Young Men's Christian Association
Mott
World Alliance of the Ymca
YMCA
Church Architectural Guild of America
National Council of Churches’ Bureau of Church Building
C. Harry Atkinson
N.C.C. Bureau
Beth Israel Temple
Atlantic City
N. J
First Presbyterian Church
You
George A Gibson
Fredericksburg
Lola Gay
Bobbie
Sharon
Starr
School of Religion
St. Ann's Society
St. John's Seminary
San Antonio
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Institute For
Proposal to abolish electoral college faces Senate setback
The Senate rejected a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and adopt a proportional system. It would allocate a state's votes by popular vote, ensuring every presidential vote counts, with Texas holding 24 electoral votes. Critics accuse the reform of empowering fringe blocs and undermining stable governance. The Gallup poll shows two to one support for the reform, and advocates vow to continue the push.
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Senate
House
Texas
ADA
Harlem
New York
Gallup
Soil Stewardship Week Plans Highlight Gillespie News
The Gillespie County Herald notes Soil Stewardship Week May 6 12 with Sunday May 6 designated Soil Steward Sunday. The district boards approved a new manure spreader and detailed ranch visits by Soil and Water Conservation Service staff including Perry Schumacher Alvin Dietz Alfred Vogel Richard Stehling Gilbert Durst and Paul Weinheimer.
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Soil Conservation Service
Perry Schumacher
Alvin Dietz
Knopp School
Alfred Vogel
Edna Hahne
Cave Creek
Richard Stehling
Mason Highway
Gilbert Durst
Wrede School
Paul Weinheimer
Muesebach
Clinton Gold
Willow City
Hugo Mueller
Board of Supervisors
As sociational meeting held at Fredericksburg church
Rev Gatwin Wy Brown and B J Mayhugh attended the Associational Brotherhood gathering at the First Baptist Church in Fredericksburg on Monday night.
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Gatwin Wy, Brown
B. J. Mayhugh
Associational Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
Fredericksburg
Why They Go Steady
Barbara and Bobby reflect teen dating in 1950s America. The piece argues family life decline fuels steady relationships and urges parents to restore Christian, orderly homes to guide youth toward healthier growth and marriage choices.
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Barbara
Bobby
America
Turkey
Barbaras
Bobbys
Local Church Announcements and Sale Notice
Harper community church notices invite attendance at Mass Bible classes and parish events. A house for sale 24 by 36 feet is offered by Buster Gammenthaler. A church conference approved plans for a new 30 by 40 foot building with kitchen restrooms storage and four classrooms.
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Women's Society
Gillie Pape
T.V
George Harding
Soil Stewardship Sunday Focusing On Grass Growth Efforts
Floyd Rendon, foreman on the Mrs. Mary Martin Ranch in London Texas, uses the Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District brush cutter to thin underbrush and boost native grasses like bluestem and tridens. Control of grazing and multiple cuttings are needed for young grass to establish. Soil Stewardship Sunday is May 6 with sermons in local churches and a soil water conservation tour on April 25 to raise awareness.
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Floyd Rendon
Llanos
First Baptist Church announces services and youth programs
D W Brown pastor invites all 9 to 21 year olds to Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. WMU GA Sunbeams and Brotherhood meet second and fourth Wednesdays. Youth Fellowship follows evening service on the same Sundays.
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Harper Presbyterian Church Worship Details
Dr. Paul J. Schwab presides at Harper Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship service at 11 a m followed by Holy Communion. Visitors are welcome to attend and worship.
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Harper Presbyterian Church
Paul J. Schwab
Bent Nose Buyers Told By Cincinnati BBB About Auto Gimmicks
Cincinnati area consumers are warned by the Better Business Bureau in Facts about no down payment offers and dealer tricks that confuse buyers. The BBB mocks claims like 2000 trade in for a 1953 model, calls wholesale to retail rhetoric baloney, and urges buyers to avoid gimmicks and stay wary of deceitful ads and inflated prices.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati Better Business Bureau
BBB
Youth Fellowship Meets at Baptist Church
The Youth Fellowship met at the Baptist Church on Sunday April 8. The group sang choruses and played relays. Pie and punch were served to Kay Jodie Sally Johnny Spencer Lonny Martha Mayhugh Nadene Barker and Betty Jane Bailey. The next meeting is scheduled for April 22 at the same church.
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The
Baptist Church
Pie
Punch
Kay
Jodie
Sally
Johnny Spencer
Lonny
Martha Mayhugh
Nadene Barker
Betty Jane Bailey
Harper Pentecostal Church Service Schedule
Carlos Parker, Pastor invites the public to attend Wednesday Bible Study at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 10 00 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m mixed choir rehearsal at 5 00 p m and evangelistic service at 5 45 p m all services open to the general public
For Sale: Polled Hereford and Suffolk Livestock
For sale two registered bulls a Double-Standard polled Hereford fifteen months old from Domestic Mischief lines and a horned Hereford yearling from Major Mischief and Domino lines plus yearling Suffolk rams. Victor Marshall Hater Texas April 12.
Saturday visitors and military furloughs reported
Saturday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kramer included Mrs. Francis Benson of Ingram, Mrs. Norma Kendall, Mrs. Alvin Feller and son of Kerrville, and Mrs. Ernest Kramer and Mrs. Harvey Kramer and children. Old Mrs. Aaron Meadows of Mountain Home visited Mrs. J. O. Stevens. Sgt. and Mrs. Joseph Lang and their small son, along with Misses Jimmie Wright and Bernice Lang of South Carolina, arrived Monday night. Sgt. Lang has a 30 day furlough and will report for overseas duty. Subscribe to the Herald $1.50 per year.
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Alfred Kramer
Francis Benson
Ingram
Norma Kendall
Alvin Feller
Aaron Meadows
Mountain Home
J. O. Stevens
Joseph Lang
Jimmie Wright
Bernice Lang
South Carolina
Lang
Family Visit and Birthday Party Highlight Local Social
Mrs. C T Mahler visits her son Gus Mahler and family for several days. Mr. Von Linen of Moulton visits daughter Mrs. C A Lehne and granddaughter Mrs JoAnn Madelene this week. Mrs. Paul Suffel hosts Ric hard Mahler's 13th birthday with friends John Arthur Tarr and others attending. Carla Kay Anderegg visits relatives. Rev D W Brown attends Worker's Conference at Center Point First Baptist Church.
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C. T. Mahler
Son
Gus Mahler
Paul Suffel
Richard
John Arthur Tarr
Bobbie Lang
Luke Mains
Lamar Itz
Malcolm Marsehall
John Wachall
D. W. Brown
First Baptist Church
Center Point
Lemuel Jones Ill In Fredericksburg Hospital
Friends report Lemuel Jones is ill and receiving care at a Fredericksburg hospital. Fellow residents express concern and wish him a speedy recovery.
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Lemuel Jones
Fredericksburg Hospital
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John W. Witherspoon
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Alpine
Charles
Sul Ross
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Kerrville
Edgar Studkbetn Manda
Ted
Ruben Thiele
Abilene
Bessie McDougall
Harper
Gilbert Anderees
Patience Herald Advertizere
Vernon Young
Range and Forrestry
Texas A&m College
Jack Barton
Extension Service
Leo Merril
Sonora Experiment Station
Dick Marshall
SCS
Otto Schumann
Albert
K. T. Penick
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Alfred Petsech Tlaam
Morris Ranch
Louis Friedrich
White Oak
Victor Marshall
Farm and Ranch Magazine
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Television
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Bendix Appliances Livestock & Poultry
Magnolia
Auto Accessories
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Vrederinkeburg, Leses
Roma Rudd Turkel
Information Magazine
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D.C
Harper’s Churches
Buster Gammenthaler
Christ
Jessie Long
Brewster Boot Shop
Hubert Brewster
Junction, Texas
Youth Fellowship
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos Parker
Pastor
Herald
Carla Kay Anderegg
Pete Casper
Harper Community
Alex Mittendorf
Felix T. Tybor
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Propane
Chas. W. Barrett
Harper, Texas
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