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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1960
Page
1
The Houston Chronicle urges Christians to restore Christ at Christmas during Advent. It warns that busy gifts and cards can crowd faith and calls believers to reflect on the birth of Jesus, the prophecies, and love of neighbor as central to the season.
Presiding Bishop Arthur Lichtenberger recalls Christmas as more than goodwill, urging people to see Christ’s coming as judgment and hope. The Rev. Visser O’Hooft notes the holiday’s universal reach, celebrated by Christians and non Christians in churches, cinemas, offices, and restaurants.
A Washington dispatch reports that religion increasingly governs daily life for U.S. girls under twenty. It notes high church attendance, youth council activity, and service aims while detailing beliefs on interfaith dating and the drive to become responsible, faith grounded adults.
The passage argues Christmas gains true universality when rooted in God’s historical intervention through Jesus Christ. Christians should invite the world to celebrate rightly by recognizing the light of Christ guiding life toward peace, justice, and service. It ends with a prayer for understanding, receptive hearts, and the will to live in accord with Jesus Christ.
A Methodist Christmas prayer recalls thy Gift and thy Message to mankind and asks minds to grasp the meaning of the birth of the Babe and the Word that came to man through Him. It calls hearts to accept the love and hope that prompted the sending of thy Son.
A Protestant hymn ends with a Christmas stanza. C. Pearson of Anaconda Montana is named director of Taiwan Church World Service, succeeding Barry Schuttler. The Lutheran and Church World Service appoint him to lead a program aiding about 1.8 million people with 30 000 tons of relief materials annually through congregations and schools. Taiwan hosts a unique Protestant Catholic food program.
Miss Virginia Roeder and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kuentz of San Antonio visited Virginia Roeder’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roeder. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wendel of Fredericksburg attended services at St James Lutheran Church and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lavenz Wendel. Edmund Tatsch and family entertained by his son Elgin in Fredericksburg. Morris Delorey and son from Victoria spent a few days visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Delorey and Nellie Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Hahne of Fredericksburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Feller.
Charles Gammenthaler and his son Bob visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler in Kerrville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Sheppard and their children moved to the Willie Meier residence to establish their home.
The Parker and Carter families express heartfelt gratitude for the flowers letters and prayers after the loss of their beloved. They thank Dr J Burt Dr Paul J Schwab Bro Carlos Parker pianist John Tarr the choir and Beckmann Funeral Home for services and those who brought or served food.
Harper's churches invite all to attend services this Sunday and through Christmas. Masses Saturday midnight and Sunday 8 and 9 30. Christmas Eve 6 30 Children’s program. Christmas Day worship and Holy Communion at 8 9 45 and 10 45. New Year’s Day Mass 9 30. Rev Lambert Pastor. Walk in anytime.
A formal invitation invites recipients to attend worship services. The notice emphasizes community gathering and spiritual fellowship without citing specific dates or locations.
The notice announces services at First Baptist Church led by Rev. W. H. Totty with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and an evening service at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
J O Musick of the Texas Safety Association warns that the commandment Thou Shalt Not Kill gains urgency with modern auto violence. He cites 24 745 Texans killed and 596 488 injured on highways in ten years and calls for mindful driving during the Christmas holidays.
Brown Whitewood who attends Sul Ross College at Alpine arrived Friday night to spend the Holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood. Curtis Toddy who attends College at Paris Texas arrived to spend the Holidays with his parents Rev and Mrs Herman Totty. Melvin Anderegg of Kerr County Wildlife Area at Hunt visited Mr and Mrs Pete Cosper one day last week.
The Harper Pentecostal Church led by Pastor Carlos B. Parker invites worshippers to weekly services. Bible study Friday 3 00 p m Ladies Prayer Meeting Sunday School 10 00 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evangelistic Service 7 30 p m Special services Friday Saturday Sunday at 7 30 p m with guest speaker Rev C E Bratford. Everyone welcome.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cosper and their baby from Fort Worth are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Milton Cosper. Mrs Edwin Klein and daughters Lavern and Rita visited Mrs Hugo Klein and children in Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon. Jim and Glen Lumpkins of Mason visited Mr and Mrs Elmo Lumpkins and Ronnie several days last week.
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