Austin Family Visits Kerrville Church and Ranch Outing
Mr and Mrs Rex Fox and two children of Austin spent the weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J M Scarborough. Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr and children spent Saturday and Sunday at their ranch at Rock Springs. Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler attended services at the Advent Church in Kerrville on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Fox
Austin
J. M. Scarborough
Watkins Tarr
Rocksprings
Fred Gammenthaler
Advent Church
Kerrville
Mahler Family Visits Houston Mother in Harper Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mahler and their three children from Houston visited his mother Mrs. T. Mahler this week. Mr. Mahler then went to San Angelo for business. Mrs. Bill Lennon and her Midland daughter joined Mrs. Herbert Jones in Harper for a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mahler
Houston
T. Mahler
Mahler
San Angelo
Bill Lennon
Midland
Herbert Jones
Harper
Jones
Arthur Bierschwale
Revered Rev. A E Rector Celebrates 100th Birthday
More than 2500 San Antonians and South Texans honor Rev. A E Rector on his 100th birthday anniversary at Woodlawn Lake Gymnasium San Antonio. The event, arranged by a 100-member committee led by O P Schnabel, features tributes from diverse groups including First Methodist Church Fredericksburg choir and speeches by relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E
Woodlawn Lake Gymnasium
San Antonio
O. P. Schnabel
First Methodist Church
Fredericksburg
L. L. Keyser
Carroll
Shell Beach
California
Early
Carrizo Springs
S. Benton Davies
Jesus Revealed as God Through Gradual Conviction
The article argues Jesus did not reveal divinity at once to Jews but led followers to discover He was God. Through actions and words unique to God, the Apostles formed the belief until Peter confessed, “Thou art Christ, Son of the Living God.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Jesus
Trath
Sinai
Abraham
Harper Notes and Visitors Chronicle Local Visits
Social notices report Mr and Mrs Weslie Sageser of San Antonio visiting Harper and relatives. The Wendel family from Cherry Springs welcomed a son Lorenz Gus born April 21 with grandparents Lorenz and wife mentioned. San Antonio residents Jack Lee and Mrs Morris spent the weekend with family in Harper. Local church circle members from Junction attended Presbyterian Women’s meeting and Bible study Hebrews. Veterans Hospital patient Fred Bierschwab returned to Harper with his son Jerry. Lang, Massey, and Birt families of Miles Kerrville Fort Hand visited Harper as weekend guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weslie Sageser
San Antonio
Harper
Milton Wendel
Cherry Springs
Lorenz Wendel
Lorenz Gus
Jack Lee
John S. Morris
Bill Oliver
M. E. Worell
Junction
Presbyterian Women's Meeting
Worrell
Fred Bierschwab
Veterans’ Hospital
Big Springs
Jerry
August A Fiedler Rites Held At St Marys Church
Funeral services for August A Fiedler were held at Beckmann Funeral Home and St Marys Church with Very Rev J J Hildebrand presiding. He died Thursday at 9 50 am at 73. His widow Mary Alice survives with three sons three daughters eighteen grandchildren and five sisters. Preceded in death were two sons and five brothers.
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August A. Fiedler
Beckmann
St. Mary's Church
J. J. Hildebrand
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mr. Fiedler
This
Jacob
Frances Brinkroff Fiedler
Mary Alice McDonald
Chester Fiedler
Cain City
M/Set
Clarence Fiedler
San Angelo
Herbert Fiedler
Johnson City
Lillie
Eddie Grobe
Fredericksburg
Pearl
Arno Icke
San Antonio
Ruby Lee
Dennis Land
Gertrude
Louis Bierschwabe
Harper
Annie
Arnold Markwordt
Katie
Alfred Kramer
Frances
Albert Kaiser
Junction
Mary
Alfred Moellendorf
Noxville Community Notices Highlight Family Visits
Mrs A S Parker and daughter Mrs Gilbert Anderegg traveled to Dallas to visit their daughter Mrs Lloyd Carter and plan to return Tuesday. Numerous Parker relatives and friends from Driftwood Round Mountain Fredericksburg Spofford and Kerrville visited others or traveled for gatherings and church services over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Parker
Gilbert Anderegg
Dallas
Lloyd Carter
Roger Parker
Driftwood
Carolyn Sherwood
Austin
Walter Parker
Joe
Oren Parker
Kelly
Dillard Stapp
Willie Collins
Susie Stapp
Lon
LaVon Parker
Round Mountain
Jess F. Parker
Fredericksburg
W. W. Whitworth
Bill Whitworth
Spofford
Scotty Kinsey
Little Son
Plains
Muleshoe
Scotty
Willie Collings
Noxville
Fred Whetstone
Kerrville
Whetstone
Buck Blount
Earl Baker
E. J
Jett Parker
Harry McClellan
Claudia
Paula
Tom Parker
Bill Berry
J. H. Parker
Carolyn
the Tabernacle
Harper
J. A. Milam
Garland
Bill Seheig
San Antonio
Doyle Parker
Raymond Parker
Ray Bierschwale
Tommy Whetstone
Baby
Cecil Parker
Kirk Reed
Aubrey
Marvin Ernst
Big Whitworth
Texas Farmers to Test New Grain Sorghum Hybrids
Good news for Texas grain sorghum growers as seed will be available in 1957 for hybrid varieties developed at Texas experiment stations. More than 150 farmers will test plant hybrids this year. Patronize HERALD Advertisers.
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Texas
Texas Experiment Stations
Church Announcements Invite Attendances This Sunday
Harper s Churches extend a cordial welcome with Mass at 10 o clock on May 1 followed by School of Religion and CSL district meeting in Fredericksburg. St James Lutheran lists services May 1 with Sunday School Divine Worship and Luther League and May 2 council meeting. Harper Presbyterian invites worship with 10 am Sunday School and 11 am Worship Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Religion
Men's Society
CSL
Fredericksburg
Luther League
Church Council
For Sale Windmill From Lone Star at Fredericksburg
A single 8 ft Aero motor windmill is offered at a bargain. Contact Lone Star Pump Service at 611 West Main Fredericksburg or call 653 or 605W. Listing date 4 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Pump Service
Main
Fredericksburg
Annual Meeting of Catholic State League Western District
Delegates from String Prairie Rockne New Braunfels Selma Honey Creek Stonewall Harper and Fredericksburg attend the Western District Catholic State League annual meeting on May 1 hosted by Very Rev Joseph Hildebrand at St Marys with presiding district president Herman Kneupper. State officers Joseph Steinle Mrs N L Stippich and Ben Schwegmann Sr will attend and speak. Mike Smith and Ludwig Narendorf will address duties of a Rural Catholic and need for organizations. The event at St Josephs Hall is open to the public.
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String Prairie
Rockne
New Braunfels
Selma
Honey Creek
Stonewall
Harper
Fredericksburg
Catholic State League
Joseph J. Hildebrand
V. F
St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Joseph's Hall
Herman Kneupper
Joseph H. Steinle
Danney
N. L. Stppich
Ladies’ Group
Ben Schwegmann
San Antonio
Catholic Life Insurance Union
Mike Smith
D'Hanis
Rural Life
Ludwig Narendorf
High Hill
Methodist Church Service Notice in Jasper
Jasper news item lists 10 a m church school led by Carl Oehler and Ray Bierschwab with classes for all ages. 11 a m preaching service titled Acceptable unto God. London offers cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Oehler
Ray Bierschwab
London
Recondition Evaporative Coolers at Fredericksburg Shop
Fredericksburg Machine Shop advertises reconditioning for evaporative coolers and stocking cooler padding. Call 217-? for details and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for condolences
Card of Thanks acknowledges neighbors friends and relatives for sympathy flowers and cards after bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Birt Rev B S Lee pallbearers choir Smith Funeral Home workers at gravesite and all who helped in any way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birt
B. S. Lee
Smith Funeral Home
Sunbeams and church groups schedule midweek meetings
Training Union at 7 30 p m followed by Preaching Service at 8 30 p m. Sunbeams GA s WMS and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Num
the Sunbeams
Ga's
WMS and
Brotherhood
Lange Family Visit From San Antonio Noted
Mr and Mrs Ellis Lange and their son from San Antonio visited his parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lange. friends also from San Antonio joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Lange
San Antonio
Edwin Lange
Comfort Hatchery promotes Monday baby chicks for early fall laying
Comfort Hatchery in Comfort Texas advertises Monday chick hatches for early fall layers. It invites customers to write, call, or visit Box 368 or phone 116 to order pullets bred to lay, with 49 years of proven laying performance for hill country poultry farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comfort Hatchery
Comfort
Texas
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W. R. Massey
Harold
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Magestic Hotel
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Jasper Snow
Jd. QO. Stevens
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Carlos Parker
First Baptist Church
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Tappan Ranges
Christian Science Monitor
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Remington
R. C. Allen
Victor
Royal & Remington Portable
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