23 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
1
In Relisio area a missionary from Galesburg Illinois reports a stark Christmas as villagers observe with a simple drama and a rare visit from Santa. The scene contrasts with gifts now placed under a palm tree and a stark absence of typical holiday bustle.
The court continued the case with a jury verdict on special issues about Central Texas El Coco Inc funds. Jurors listed include P A Bode as foreman and names such as Ressig Welgehausen Land and Knopp. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs on expenditures and corporate powers.
The article quotes a Christmas sermon praising the Gloria Patri and the Christ Child. It contrasts earthly conflict with spiritual peace found by the “Children of Good Will” who invite Jesus into their hearts and live in sanctified obedience, ending with a blessing for eternal peace through Christ.
Dr. Oswald Hoffmann discusses The Paradox of Christmas on the Mutual network special. He argues the true glory is God becoming human to redeem the world and that the gift of Jesus cannot be bought. The program includes an interview with Mrs. Ramona Deitemeyer of Lincoln Nebraska replacing the Q and A segment.
Local church announcements detail Christmas Eve masses and Christmas Day worship at St Anthony s Church and schedule Holy Night services in Harper and London. Special collections benefit Round Rock Orphanage Old People s Home and Area Lutheran services join for Watch Night observance.
E C McFadden of Dallas calls holiday season holidaze a dangerous mental fusion of shopping partygoing and crowded streets that risks death and injury. The Texas Safety Association backs a Holiday Hazards program urging pedestrians to keep vision clear and drivers to stay alert and yield safely.
Mrs. Gus Mahler and daughters Linda and Judy visited Mrs. Co. T. Mahler after a San Antonio trip with Linda and Judy’s grandparents. Mrs. W. F. Dees and daughter Carol spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood. Joe B. Reiger and friend Jim Skipworth visited Mrs. J. B. Rieger and family in Mason. Mrs. Lehne and daughter from San Antonio helped Sunday with Tatsch. Patronize HERALD Advertizers.
D W Brown pastor invites all to Elast Baptist Church for Sunday School at 10:00 a m preaching at 11:00 a m Training Union 6 30 p m WMS GA Sunbeams Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings Everyone is invited to attend
Dr. Paul J. Schwab leads Harper Presbyterian Church with a 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Worship Service. Visitors are welcome to worship and join the congregation.
Order chicks now for January 2 hatch. White Leghorns Austra White Combines Danish Brown Leghorn Barred Plymouth Rocks and Dark Cornish Game. Sexed or straight run day old chicks and 2 and 4 week started pullets later. Comfort Hatchery Comfort Texas. J R Mayhugh and Miss Martha Mayhugh visit family during holidays.
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