Airlift: Livestock aids hungry Koreans in war torn region
The first airlift largely from Evangelical and Re formed churches delivered 200 pigs via Des Moines to Pusan with Berkshire, Hampshire, and Duroc swine. A second airlift from San Francisco sent 100 goats and 81 Berkshire swine, with donations largely from Texas to Montana through CROP of Church World Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Evangelical and Reformed
Des Moines
Pusan
San Francisco
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Texas
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Montana
Christian Youth Conference to Convene at Purdue Campus
The quadrennial Christian Youth Conference of North America will be held at Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana from August 27 to 31. Rev Jameson Jones and organizers expect about two thousand delegates from youth fellowships across more than thirty denominations. In India monsoon rains failed for the fifth straight year reducing rice output in Chittoor District to about one third of normal. Many people face starvation with grasses cactus and tree bark used for sustenance as stated to the National Council of Churches. In June over one million pounds of food donated by churchgoers in the United States were shipped to famine victims. At a dock side ceremony in Baltimore Dr Earl Frederick Adams ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Chittoor
National Council of Churches
USA
Baltimore
Earl Frederick Adams
Uncertain Times on Economics and Civic Duty
A column excerpt argues that average families face high costs for basic needs and criticizes government policy and the white collar class for eroding purchasing power. It cites Marx and Lenin as warnings and appeals to readers to act. The piece closes with local society notes about Mrs. R. E. Peril’s recovery and Wayne Rogers visiting.
Gillespie County PMA community elections set for Aug 22
County PMA chairman Thomas Jung announced that eight Gillespie County farm communities will hold elections on Friday August 22. Farmers will vote for three community committee members a county convention delegate and alternates with ballots mailed this week and due back by August 22. Committeemen will assist farms on conservation and program use as 1953 begins and all farmers are urged to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Thomas Jung
PMA
Livestock Buyer Seeks Orders in Local Notice
Notice offers livestock purchasing services for cattle goats sheep and hogs with options for large or small orders for ranches or stock farms. Claims ability to save money and deliver promptly with careful attention to each order. Mentioned family names and ties to Harper and San Antonio.
Style Show Planned For August 25 Hill Country Chapter
The Hill Country Chapter of the Women's Auxiliary to the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association met at Camp Verde to plan a luncheon style show at the Blue Bonnet Hotel in Kerrville on August 25. Woolen and mohair garments made from Texas wool and Mohair will be modeled by ranch girls with committees named for arrangements, entertainment, ticket sales, and model duties. The regular Chapter meeting is set for September 20 at 2:30 p.m.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Ada May Montell
Camp Verde
Blue Bonnet Hotel
Kerrville
Texas
Miss Montel
Louis Strohacker
Julius Real Jr
Ross Snodgrass
Mountain Home
Harvey Stevens
Harper
Will Auld
Oscar Nuenhoffer
Chester Heinen
Comfort
C. T. Holekamp
Junction
Werner Henke
Fredericksburg
C. G. Clousnitzer
Bandera
Ray Walker
W. H. Cowden
Walker Epperson
Rocksprings
Scott Schreiner
R. B. New
Roy Henke
W. C. Schwethelm
O. W. Priour Jr
Ingram
Ghester Heinen
Felix Real Jr
Clint Brown
John Saul
Bandea
Richard Montell
Divide Club House
Frances Dittmar Reports at Luther League Meeting
Frances Dittmar gave a report on the Texas Dist Luther League Convention at TLC. Sixteen members three visitors and Dr Goerner attended the St James Lutheran Church meeting on July 27 with prayers, hymns, and a discussion on heaven and hell.
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Luther League of St. James Lutheran Church
Peggy Schmidt
Heaven
Hell
Janice Spaeth
Dr. Goerner
Goerner
Frances Dattmar
Texas
Tlc
Austin
Frances
Elva Dittmar
Wendel Family Reunion Elects President and Directors
The Wendel reunion at Klaemner's Park on Sunday August 3 elected John H. Wendel president Regu Rode vice president and Victor Wendel secretary treasurer New directors are Werner Crenwelge and Robert Klett Program committee members include Martin Rode Esther Lehmann and Magdalena Wendel Retiring officers are Weston Luckenbach Aaron Rode and Helen Rode The next reunion is planned for 1954 with time and place to be announced later
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Wendel
Klaemner’s Park
John H. Wendel
Regu Rode
Victor Wendel
Werner Crenwelge
Robert Klett
Martin Rode
Esther Lehmann
Magdalena Wendel
Weston Luckenbach
Aaron Rode
Helen Rode
Guido Klett
Edgar Dearing
Carence Crenwelge
Francis Kott
Edward Itz
Reuben Crenwelge
Carlton Wendel
Jesus
Lloyd Wendel
Diane Rahe
Hardin Rahe
Corus
Cyrus Schmidt
God
Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome In Harper's
A Harper Church bulletin invites readers to attend services at St Anthony's Church with Rev A A Gitter, noting a Catholic welcome and reminder to observe the Sabbath. Also advertised is Kaiser Furniture Co offering repair refinishing of church furniture with prompt service at 118 S Crockett St Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Furniture Co
S. Crockett St. Fredericksburg
Odd cow roundup ends with horse death near Harper
Francis Fritz, while chasing a cow and calf on Garrett Ranch 12 miles south of Harper, rode a ten year old mare that fell and died within a minute. Fritz was knocked unconscious but escaped with minor bruises and a leg injury. He was taken to a Fredericksburg hospital and released. Also MO Miss Joyce Moore of Port Arthur visited the Parker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Fritz
Garrett Ranch
Harper
Mr. Fritz
Fritz
Fredericksburg
For Sheriff Robert Loth Hugo Klaerner Seeks Re election
A political notice announces Robert Loth Hugo Klaerner running for sheriff. It emphasizes re election and outlines the candidate’s intent to retain the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Bob) Loth
Hugo Klaerner
Harper Presbyterian Church Service Announcement
Harper Presbyterian Church invites worshipers to come and praise the Lord through beauty of holiness. Minister Bob Chaffe leads the congregation in morning services. Worshippers are encouraged to join in proclaiming His glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Presbyterian Church
Bob Chaffe
Methodist Church Services and Local Notices
Sunday schedule lists 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m preaching and 7 30 p m preaching with WSCS meetings on first and third Wednesdays. Local items mention visitors Mr and Mrs Arthur Bier schwale in Junction and Mr and Mrs Paul Barr with son from Mason, plus a Square Dancers group at Community Park led by Domingues from Kerrville. August 10 marks Trinity Ninth Sunday with 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class and 10 30 a m Divine Worship.
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Arthur Bierschwale
Junction
Paul Barr
Mason
E. R. Brown
Community Park Pavilion
Mr. Domingues of
Kerrville
Trinity
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Harper Herald
W.w.rcid
National Council
Binay Ranjan Sen
U.S
Chester
New Orleans
Oakland
Calif
Church World Service
American Bible Society
Africa
Asia
West Indies
Mexico
Japan
Church Commission On International Affairs
National Christian Council of Japan
Commission of the Churches On International Affairs
World Council of Churches
International Missionary Council
Richard G. Belcher
Nashville
Tenn
Methodist Church
America
Mr. Whitecollar
Karl Marx
Lenin
R. E. Peril
Wayne Rogers
James Tarr
J. L. Bierschwale
Creighton Stevens and Sons
San Antonio
J. M. Stevens
Frances Dittmar
Luther League
Bennie Marie Pipkin
Johnny Achel
Beaumont
Mrs. Achel
Walter Parker
Joe
Henry Maurer
Alfonso
States
Phil Rogers
Marilyn Goebel
Terrell Rosebrook
Three Rivers
Herald
Mobil Gas
Mobil Oil
Harper’s
Joyce Moore
Port Arthur
Carlos Parker
Harper Gerald
Raymond Kneele WM
Bill) Schneider
Prec
Arnold Markwordt
Leroy Rosenbuschi
Victor Sagebiel
CO. Tax
Milton Durst
Reinhold Tatsch
Felix Scherer
KK. L. Schmidt
Kor
Reuben E. Senterfitt
San Saba
G. C. Fisher
San Angelou, Teras
Ira Gallaway
Coleman, Texas
Remington
R. C. Allen
Victor
Royal & Remington
Tteel Filing
Meilink
Satea
J. D. Farmer
Harper Pentecostal Church
First Baptist Church
C. D. Curtis
Freder
Icksburg
Dale Cook
Gerald Ave
Bill Dees
Caro Ann
New Jersey
Fred Whitewood
Kenneth and
Brown
Jim
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Prop
Harper, Texas
Gulf Gas & Oils
Menard and London Highway
Lem Jones
Jack Jones
Junction, Texas
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