Churches push Keep Christ In Christmas in 1954 cards
The National Association of Greeting Card Publishers will steer Christmas 1954 cards toward religious themes with less Santa lore. Church leaders urge mercy and deeds over ornament and poetry amid global poverty. Rev Lawrence Linton heads Calcutta’s Christian employment bureau aiding hundreds. David Dynes Larson named missionary of music to Japan by the American Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Santa Claus
National Council of the Churches
Christ
Ssociation of
Lawrence Linton
Calcutta
India
David Dynes Larson
Wilmington
Ohio
Japan
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Congregratinas
Larson
Christ Is the Hero of Christmas
A Christmas message for children contrasts space toys with the Christ Child as true God and man. It urges taking children to see Jesus as the real hero, explaining His divine nature and role in salvation, to light a lasting flame of love beyond space adventurers. From Peuties Peature Service, Weehington 11, D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Sheerin
Jesus
Christ
God
Man
Bethlehem
Lord
Jesus Christ
Peuties Peature
Weehington
Missionary Musicians and Relief Aid Highlight 1950s Japan Pakistan
Ohio recitalist and choral conductor planned to return to Japan within ten years to teach, later heading Kobe College music department. Rev. Takeshi Muto elected Moderator of United Church of Christ in Japan. War years saw him lead Nagasaki girls school. Church World Service delivered malaria drugs vitamins and clothing to flood-hit West Pakistan, valued at 109,607 dollars, including 250000 sulphadiazene tablets and 1,037 bales of clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
U.S
Japan
Kobe College
Takeshi Muto
United Church of Christ In
Tokyo
M. Muto
Aoyama Gakuin
Methodist College
Tokyo University
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston, Ill
Central Methodist Church
Old
Imperial University
Muto
Kwassui Girls’ School
Nagasaki
Woman's Division of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
U. S
Church World Service
West Pakistan
Punjab
Clyde B. Stunty
West Pakistan Christian Council Committee On Relief and Rehabilitation
Rubin Meier Named Gillespie Farm Bureau President
Rubin Meier was named the new president of the Gillespie County Farm Bureau at the annual election of officers held Monday night at the Gillespie County Courthouse. He succeeds Warren Petsch who served as president the past year. Also named were Petsch as first vice president Albert Sieckmann as second vice president and Harry Ahrens secretary Jackson Wiemers will serve as the organization’s service agent. Delegates to the Texas Farm Bureau convention in Galveston reported to the group and a Social Security official spoke on the new farmer applicable law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubin Meier
Gillespie Co. Farm Bureau
Gillespie County
Meier
Warren Petsch
Petsch
Albert Sieckmann
Harry Ahrens
Jackson Wiemers
Texas Farm Bureau
Galveston
Social Security Office
Justice Court Hears Wildlife Case Amid Odd Names
Five defendants faced charges in Justice Court with Game Warden testimony. The case lists P Hall Dallas David R Groustun Aine Sage Westherford among those involved. The report notes the adage about job satisfaction as the reward of a task well done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
P. Hall
Dallas
David R. Groustun
Aine
Sage Westherford End
Memorial for Mason County Resident Alex Kothmann
Alex F. Kothmann a lifelong Mason County rancher died last Wednesday at age 78 after years of ill health. He was born February 14 1876 to Dietrich and Louisa Kothmann and lived most of his life in Castell with his wife Alma. He leaves two sons Roy and Francis a daughter Mrs Webb Ruff six grandchildren in Paris and Ft Dix a sister trio and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Trinity Church Castell with Rev T M Mitchell and other clergy. burial followed at Trinity Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included many Kothmann relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Alex F. Kothmann
Mr. Kothman
Dietrich Kothmann
Louisa Stahl Kothmann
Alma Kothmann
Fritz Kothmann
Dina Pluenneke Kothmann
Cedar Mountain Ranch
Llano County
Castell
Trinity Methodist Church
Roy
Liano
Francis
Mason
Webb Ruff
Austin
Myrna Ruff
Paris
France
Royston Kothmann
Ft. Dix
New Jersey
Emil Hoerster
Annie Kothmann
Ernest Leifeste
San Antonio
Emil
Albert
Trinity Church
T. M. Mitchell
F. W. Radetzky
Seaborn Riker
J. H. F. Willmann
Llano
Trinity Cemetery
D. C. Leifeste
Ben Grote
Elwood Kothmann
Leonard Kothmann
Clarence Kothmann
Marvin Hoerster
Sam Schneider
Frank Muennink
Harper Ladies Aid Gift Shop At Kerrville VA Hospital
The American Legion Auxiliary runs a free gift shop for VA Kerrville patients each December to send gifts home to families. This year the Kerrville shop operated December 6 through 15 with local and visiting Auxiliarists, including Mrs Felix Kenning and Mrs R Bole, assisting patients who select and receive wrapped, postage free gifts.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Administration
Edna Henke
Kerrville
V. A. Hospital
Harper
Felix Keneing
R. &. Bole
BR Swe
T Morele
V. A. Meg Ital
High Tax Discounts At Early Payments Reported
Gillespians have used early payment discounts, with Milton Durst reporting 1954 collections through November 30 totaling 164 412.54, up 8 670.20 from last year and representing 67 percent of levies. State and county taxes show substantial totals collected, with school districts and poll taxes also itemized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Durst
Durst
Irrigation and Legume Planting in Upper Llanos District
Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District reports irrigation funding supports legume and small grain pairing. Stanley Lackey cross fences 12 acre oats with hubam sweet clover to rotate grazing and rest plants for vigor. R C Rothmann lambing in annual rye and vetch field sees rye and vetch resurgence after slow start from cool weather and leaf worm delay. Louie Ragland grows small grain and vetch with 8 to 10 inches of growth sustaining through cool fall days.
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Llanos Soil Conservation District
Stanley Lackey
Roosevelt
R. C. Rothmann
Louie Ragland
Christmas Services At St Anthony's And Area Churches
Christmas pageant schedule and multiple service times at St Anthony's Church with parish events including youth gift exchange and Midnight Mass plus December 25 and 26 masses. Also Harper Presbyterian invites parishioners to a 10 am Sunday School and 11 am Worship Service with a Bible verse call to worship.
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School of Religion
St. Ann’s Society
The
Ladies Society
Round Rock
Pastors Lead Services at First Baptist Church
Rev. D. W. Brown preaches at 11 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church with 6:30 p.m. Training Union. WMS Sunbeams GA's RA's and Brotherhood meet second and fourth Thursdays. Last rites for Mrs. Walter Lehmberg held at Mason Methodist Church.
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First Baptist Church
D. W. Brown
WMS
Sunbeams
Ga's
Ra’s
Brotherhood
Walter Lehmberg
Lydia Jordan
Mason Methodist Church
Christmas Program at Methodist Church
Rev. Jasper Snow leads a Christmas program at the Methodist Church with congregants singing praise. The service begins at 7 30 p m and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Churca
Jasper Snow
Symbolic Christmas Wreath Described with Crown of Thorns
The wreath symbolizes the crown of thorns and red berries stand for drops of blood, conveying religious meaning in a brief description.
Meth Intermediates Earn Awards at Harper Methodist Church
The Intermediate class earns points toward a Bible and attendance pins through an eight item scorecard. Perfect attendance prizes recur at three, six, nine months and one year. New pupils start with the top score to gain Bible chances, while others report growth. Pierce Hoggett along with cooperators replants oats and Madrid sweet clover and invites observers to see field results. Vetch samples are available at the Junction courthouse agricultural office for those curious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Methodist Church
Pierce Hoggett
Madrid
Junction
Fredericksburg Directors and Game Committee Enjoy Venison Barbecue
D C Directors and Game Committee members from the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce gathered Monday night for an Arizona venison barbecue. Victor Krauskopf provided the deer meat from Katab National Forest near the Grand Canyon. Mayor Schroeder and Commissioner Kaderll attended as guests. game law recommendations were discussed for possible future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Crenweige
Alex Mittendorf
Edwin Braeutigam
Doss
Harvey Stevens
Harper
Wesley Crenweige
Cherry Springs
Frank Staudt
Braeutigam
General Game Association
County Game Association
Cherry Spring
Stonewall Associations
State Game Association
Austin
Wm. Schroeder
Gilbert Kaderll
D. C
Helen Frances Lange Complimented With Bridal Shower
A pre nuptial shower honored Miss Helen Frances Lange bride elect of Benno Jenschke. The event took place Sunday at the Girl Scout cabin with friends presenting gifts on lace covered tables amid cedar and red berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Frances Lange
Benno Jenschke
Jenschhke
Ipeed
Alvin Feller
Paul Staudt
Crestor Tatech
Roman Oes
Lawrence Segner
Mine Canna
Ana Stehling
Wes
Winter Bride Adorned In White Dress With Bronze Mums
The bride wore a white dress with a bronze mum corsage. Mothers and grandmother of the bride, Mesd. Anton Lange and Joseph Staudt, wore corsages of white mums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesd
Anton Lange
Joseph Staudt
Spring Sale of Hill Country Herefords Canceled in 1966
The annual Spring Sale of the Hill Country Hereford Association will not be held in 1966, as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country Hereford Association
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Harper Herald
Dietel
Area OC
Wendel
Texas
Ol Asterest
America
Richard C. Rains
Indianapolis
Ind
Orient
Sap
Pat Marschall
Clarence Schuessler
Robin Hood
Compresion Co
Prederickaburg, Texas
John B. Sheerin
Catholic World
Farm Bureau
Dong
Alex Kothmann
Hi Castell
Legion Hospitals
Patronise
Herald
Upper
Llanos
Harver’s
Sens
Butane
Propane
Vapo - Butane CO
ST. James Lutheran Church
W. J. Goerner
Harper Presby Church
Paul J. Schwab
Pentecostal Church
Carlos Parker
Arizona
Lane
Becamann Furniture Store
Fredericksburg, Texas
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