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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1957

Page

6

Prefab Chapels Aid Suburban Churches on Long Island

A Baptist society on Long Island uses two 100 seat prefabricated chapels to start new congregations cheaply. One chapel supported Elmont then Commack, another serves Seaford while permanent churches are built. In broader faith news, the Northern Transvaal Methodist Synod resists apartheid News notes include United Synagogue gains and Methodist Mission openings in 1958.

Long Island New York Baptist Church Extension Society of Brooklyn Queens Elmont Alden Terrace Commack L.I Seaford L.L Nassau County Northern Transvaal South African Methodist Church D. Dugmore Caesar United Synagogue of America

Your Life of Work: A Moral on Labor and Happiness

Bob Sener argues that work is a divine duty essential to human development and happiness. He notes that self indulgence and avoidance of labor contradict God’s plan, citing Christ and the Apostles as examples and urging living according to the purpose of work.

St. Christ Carpenter's Bench

Nutrition column urges better meals and pantry planning

Gillespie County Jome Demonstration Agent urges improved nutrition through more vegetables, fruits, and proteins, less overeating, and better food prep. Readers should check mentored diets, use the Texas Food Standard, and stock tuna and enriched bread while trying new quick breads and creative garnishes for soups.

Gillespie County JOME

Mission Field Calls for Outreach Workers and Ministers

The division seeks about 15 pastors for Methodist churches in Alaska and Hawaii and 50 deaconesses plus home missionaries for career service, plus 50 US2s for special-term service. Positions support hospitals, children homes, centers, schools, residence halls, and town country work across the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

Board of Missions of the Methodist Church United States Hawaii Alaska Puerto Rico Office of Fifth Avenue New York N.Y Home Division of National Missions Department of Work Woman's Division of Christian Service Divi Sion of

Birthday feast at Otto Wienecke home for Mrs Moellendorf

Mrs Henry Moellendorf enjoyed a birthday turkey and chicken dinner at the Otto Wienecke home Saturday night. The family included nine children 29 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren with one daughter absent.

Henry Moellendorf Otto Wienecke

Upper Llanos Soil District approves two plans

The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District board approved two basic conservation plans for H. H. Farmer and Rufus Coney Ranches at the December meeting. Cy Cavaness resumes duties as district bookkeeper. A December 17 meeting at 1 30 p m will finalize the annual soil and water conservation district report. Netwire diversions added to 1958 Kimble program with federal cost share.

Board of Supervisors Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District H. H. Farmer Rufus Coney Cy Cavaness Soil Conservation District Kimble County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office

Grass as Key Tool in Gillespie Soil Conservation

The Gillespie County Soil Conservation District urges farmers to plant and maintain perennial grass to protect topsoil and reduce runoff. It explains rainfall impact, water weight, and erosion, and outlines using King Ranch bluestem waterways and legume cover crops for future spring planting. The group met November 22 to discuss the 1958 AC Program and plan 1958 soil and water conservation efforts.

Soil Bank Gillespie County King Ranch Board of Supervisors Gillespie Soil Conservation District

Harper churches invite you to Sunday services and events

The Harper community page highlights St Anthony's Catholic Church and Harper Presbyterian and Methodist services. It lists December 8 Masses at 8:30 and 10, School of Religion, youth activities, upcoming cornerstone ceremony December 15, and weekend worship and confirmation details. Also notes local visits and church notices.

School of Religion Kerrville New Church Leven Junction Luther League KNAF

First Baptist and Harper Pentecostal Church Notices

Sunday church schedule notes list First Baptist Denver services and youth mentions. Houston area Harper Pentecostal Church announces Bible study and worship times with a December 22 Christmas program publicized.

First Baptist Church Denver J. Bennett

Thanksgiving Guests Visit Fredericksburg and San Antonio Relatives

Mr and Mrs Sam Parker, Pat Rogers of Dallas, and Mr and Mrs Dubois Parker of Kerrville visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Oestreich in Fredericksburg for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Dale Cook and children of San Antonio visited relatives in UWarper Sunday.

Richard Herrington Salado Hulda Sagebiel Elenore Sagebiel Harold Georges San Antonio Alvin Robert Strackbein Seguin John Strackbein Mrs. Strackbein Mrs. Hansen Oliver Hopf Erato Austin Harper Morris DeLorey Victoria Raul DeLorey THE Herald M’'Liss Spaeth Texas Lutheran College Janice Spaeth Southwest Texas State College San Marcos Raymond Spaeth Alfred Spaeth Ithea Holm Otto Kane Sam Parker Pat Rogers Dallas Dubois Parker Kerrville Raymond Oestreich Fredericksburg Mrs Dale Cook

Ranch hunts yield four point buck and visitor stay

Dr. P. Schwab bagged a four point back on the David Schmidt ranch Saturday. Rev. E. L. Moore of Port Arthur spent several days hunting on the Carlos Parker ranch.

Dr. P. Schwab David Schmidt Ranch E. L. Moore Port Arthur Carlos Parker

Battery life boost with VX6 add on engine overhaul

Advertisement style note offering VX6 to double battery life and improve engine performance. Claims potential savings up to 60 on oil and 35 on gasoline with more power and smooth running. Mentions MOTOR OVERHAUL and a 100 guarantee, plus a 12 20 timeframe.

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