27 Apr 1956
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1956
Page
1
In Seoul Rev Thoburn T Brumbaugh notes Korea moves toward a Christian nation as Methodist churches swell, schools overflow and postwar evangelism accelerates. In Pakistan minorities gain constitutional protection while 86 percent Muslim population faces religious liberty.
The Rev. L. Elbert Wilson, formerly pastor at Waynesboro Pennsylvania, becomes the first minister of the new Protestant Community Church in Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic. The congregation comprises English speaking residents from the United States Britain and other nations.
A son named Duane Clement was born to Mr and Mrs Alfonso Mauer on April 14 in Nazareth Texas. He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Mauer of Harper. He has a sister and a brother. SUBSCRIBE TO THE HERALD.
This 1950s-tinged account profiles American missionary Robert W. Greene's 1952 arrest and two public trials in Tungan North Kwangsi under Chinese Communist rule. It notes pretrial detention, forced confessions, and expulsion, alongside mentions of Gregory Gilmartin and Irwin Nugent and calls for prayers for trapped missionaries.
The article discusses pond fertilization to boost fish growth and weed control, soil and water conservation work in several farms, range management due to drought, and livestock rest. It also reviews tobacco economics, taxes, and national impact, citing figures on production, employment, and government revenue.
We express sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness during the long illness and at the death of our husband father brother grandfather and great grandfather We thank Fr A A Gitter Fr H Baumann Fr P O Farrell St Anthony's Choir Dr J B Birt Dr L Feller pall bearers grave diggers Schaetter Funeral Home Harper Community for use of hospital bed those who prepared the food and for Mass offerings floral tributes and sympathy cards The family gratefully acknowledges the wake nights and other assistance given Felix was cared for by many people.
Range conservation improves resilience against conditions says ranchers who started late. God's love and man's labor can make the earth blossom. Soil Stewardship Week May 6 to 12 promotes responsible soil care led by the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts. Ministers will honor duties on Sunday May 8.
Church notices invite attendance at St Anthony's on April 29 with mass at 10 am and religious instruction for children. District Catholic Action councils meet at 2 pm. May 1 first Friday mass at 8 pm and first Saturday meditation at 3 am. Also a movable house for sale and a monthly Bible verse.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor Jessie A Long plans a Sunday April 29 service titled Just a Stranger with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship. May 6 marks Children’s Day and Stewardship in one service, followed by Family Day on May 13 with tributes to Mathers. The Annual Conference delegate is T. J. Oehler. Dr Ralph W Sockman will preach at Fredericksburg and San Antonio events. Plans for a summer revival series are tentative awaiting speaker clearance.
Three shearers a sacket and tier needed for good job. See or call Jim R. Hodges at phone 2257, Box 58, Junction, Texas. Dated 4 27.
Pastor D W Brown leads Sunday School at 10 am and morning preaching at 11 am The Training Union meets at 7 30 pm followed by preaching at 8 30 pm The Sunbeams GA's WMS and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Wednesday nights Youth Fellowship gathers after the Sunday evening preaching on the second and fourth Sundays
Dr. Paul J. Schwab, pastor, invites visitors to worship in the beauty of holiness at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m and Holy Communion following. Worshippers urged to come and worship with us.
Carlos Parker, pastor, invites the public to attend Harper Pentecostal Church services. Weekly Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Sunday school 10 00 a m morning worship 11 00 a m. Mixed choir rehea rsal 5 00 p m Evangelistic service 1 45 p m.
Help wanted advertisement seeking test car drivers aged 23 to 45 with a commercial driver's license. Good wages offered by West Texas Auto Company in Kerrville. Date provided 4-27.
The Presbyterian Women's Society met Thursday afternoon April 19 at the manse with hosts Mrs. Charles Gammenthaler and Mrs. H. L. Stevens. Thirteen members and two visitors attended. Guest speaker Mrs. M. E. Worrell spoke on Naomi and Ruth and their relevance to modern homes and mother daughter relationships. The group discussed a leadership workshop for Sunday School teachers at Trinity University in June and noted that the Presbyterial would fund one delegate's expenses. The treasurer reported $34.94.
Mr and Mrs Otto Wienecke and children attended the christening of the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugo Klein at the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg on Sunday. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang Jr and children of Kerrville. Other visits featured Mr and Mrs Darrell Bernhardt and Gertrude Bernhardt visiting Ed win Lang Sr and family, and Mr and Mrs Frankstaudt with Scotty Lee Taylor visiting Adolph Staudt. Ted Watkins Jr of Weslaco and Ted Watkins Sr of Kerrville spent Friday with Mrs Herbert Jones.
George Parker traded Ramboulette stud ewes and lambs to Theo Oehler for yearling nannies and mutton goats this past week. Visitors to the Oehler residence Friday included Mr. and Mrs. Olin Walker Mrs. Paul Bode Mr. and Mrs. Felix Maurer and Mr. and Mrs. Hilmer Lett.
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