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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
4
The pastor ponders what Christmas means, asking if hearts hear a newborn cry of hope. He recalls biblical vigil of Simeon, the angels song, and the long listening across four thousand years, ending with the Christ child born in a humble manger.
Gloria Jean Ressmann and Terry Fridley united in marriage at the First Methodist Church on December 10 at 1 PM. The couple planned a reception later that day with family and friends in attendance.
The 4-H Club held its Christmas party Tuesday night at the Youth Center with games led by Mrs Daryl Qeh ler. Refreshments included cookies popcorn balls and hot chocolate served to attendees including Rev and Mrs D W Brown and family C D Mangold and others. A Worker Conference was held at the Baptist Church of Bandera on Friday and Mobilization Night for Training Union took place at the First Baptist Church in Kerrville with attendees including Mr and Mrs B J Mayhugh C D Mangold Rev and Mrs D W Brown and family. A chorus visit by a Baptist Church group went caroling Monday.
Miss Gloria Jean Ressmann and Terry D. Fridley wed at 4 p m Saturday in First Methodist Church San Antonio. The bride wore momarte faille and carried white carnations. groom is from Waterloo Iowa and stationed at Lackland AFB. After a turkey dinner reception the couple will live in San Antonio.
A Christmas reflection highlights Luke 2 14 praising God and peace on earth. It speaks to true believers in Jesus divine nature and God’s love, inviting those afar to accept Christ as Savior. The piece asserts the Nativity as a divine, not human, revelation from heaven.
A devotional excerpt reflects on the angelic message to shepherds in Bethlehem and the core Christmas theme Glory to God and Peace on earth to the children of good will. It notes the liturgical use of Gloria in Excelsis Deo in church services and invites deeper contemplation of worship.
A reflective Christmas poem recalling childhood joys and the shift to a higher impulse. The speaker traces memories of gifts and happiness to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, describing a humble manger scene with references to animals and pastoral imagery.
The Boy Scouts and parents enjoyed the annual Christmas party at the Legion Hall Tuesday night. John Tarr drove the Model T in a skit while Richard Suffel played his charming girlfriend. Gifts were exchanged under a decorated tree and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Parker received a electric clock from the troop.
Mr and Mrs V A Hopf entertained with a turkey dinner Sunday night. Attending were Otto Dittmar and family of Doss Robert Dittmar Glen Hopf Mrs Alf Kott of Kerrville Otto Rahe and R F Manske.
The family recounts leaving Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana in April and arriving in Anchorage Alaska June 7. They describe endless daylight in summer, scenic trips to Portage Glacier McKinley views, and the modern amenities of Anchorage while noting few Eskimos or Indians and cloudy weather limiting long-range sightlines.
Mrs W F Deeg and Carroll Kerville were Sunday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood. The gathering occurred at the Whitewood home as family members welcomed the visitors.
A jury in the Clem H. Pahl et al versus A. Lee Whitt et al case found in favor of the defendants. The suit sought to enjoin the cooperative from paying attorney fees in four libel suits and to challenge directors for such costs. The jury ruled the cooperative directors acted in good faith within implied powers. If the verdict stands, the court will absolve the directors from personal liability and permit future defense expenses. Estimated defense costs reach about 25000 dollars, not including potential libel judgments. Plaintiffs argue lack of authority to pay expenses. attorneys for plaintiffs will motion for Judge Weatherby to rule July district court.
The WMS of Harper Baptist Church met December 14 for a Royal Service program. Choirs performed Christmas carols including O Little Town of Bethlehem and Joy to the World. Mrs. B J Mayhugh led prayers for foreign missions and the Lottie Moon Offering as Rev Brown closed the service.
In Spain the Navidad centers on the Nacimiento and the Three Kings who act as Santa Claus for children. By January 6, gifts appear as youngsters recall the kings visiting the Divine Babe, with stockings and sweets tucked under the crib scenes across coast to coast.
The Presbyterian Women meet at the church on December 15 with Mrs. A. L. Bierschwab leading scripture and prayer. Officers installed by Mrs. A. B. Haines include President Gilbert Anderegg, Vice President J. R. Peril, Secretary Walter Parker, and Treasurer Charles Gammenthaler. Receipts included a Christmas story read by Mrs. Warren McDougall and musical numbers by John Tarr.
Mrs. Leroy Tatsch who wed on November 26 was feted with a miscellaneous shower on Sunday afternoon December 18 at Legion Hall. Hosts Misses Gladys Feiler and Darlene Kramer assisted as guests registered at the brides book and a white embossed cake plus refreshments complemented the display of gifts and chrysanthemums.
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