Urbanizing America Shapes Missionary Challenge
Dr Robert A McKibben notes America's population rose from 25 million to 155 million and city growth shifted to metropolitan areas from 1850 to 1950. He cites housing, race tensions, clergy training, and ecumenical gaps as modern urban missions issues amid a changing society. An Anna E Hall Memorial Church links Liberia and Atlanta aid, while Japan and Helfer Project expand rural evangelism and aid. The Methodist Church reports church-building spending, rising property values, and manageable debt, and Miss Alice Green assumes Alaska hospital ministry coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. McKibben
The
Methodist Church
Department of City Work
America
William V. S. Tubman
Liberia
Anny E. Hall
Atlanta
Georgia
Joy Garraway
Wall
Joy
Anna BE
Hall Methodist Church
Mr. Tubman
The Alcoholic and Christ in Skid Row Message
A column argues alcoholics span society and deserve help through compassion and AA. It frames alcoholism as physical psychological and moral, urges ordinary people to support recovery, citing Jesus message and the Heart of Jesus offering rest. Washington based Pontifial Feature Service note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alcoholics Anonymous
Jesus
Christ
Washington
D. C
Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District Meeting Notes
The Up per Llanos Soil Conservation District held a board meeting this week. A soil and water conservation plan was approved on the Coker and Bannowsky Ranch near West Bear Creek and net wire diversions are being laid out to slow runoff. Armstr on of the Texas State Soil Conservation Board will attend a called meeting on February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Upper
Llanos
John Molesworth
Junction
L. E. York
Kimble County
ACP
Visiting families amid coldest spell in years
Noxville reports the coldest weather in years with about one inch of snow and sleet. Local residents hosted out of town visitors including Marshall Brown of Junction and Howard Sivells from Austin.
Small Income Tax Return Form 040A Endorsed for Simple Filings
The Internal Revenue Service official in Kerrville confirms that the 040A card form is available for taxpayers with gross income under 5000 dollars consisting mainly of wages. If eligible, filers sign the card, attach W-2s, mail to the Austin district office, and the IRS will compute the tax and issue a refund or bill as due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dery F Beach
International Revenue Service Office
Kerrville
Internal Revenue
Austin
Tex
H P Gartrell Suffer Stroke in Mason Hospital
Friends report H. P. Gartrell of Mason has had a stroke and is hospitalized at Mason hospital. He is a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Gartrell
Mason
Mason Hospital
Mr. Gartrell
Mrs. Rahe Is Hospitalized After Heart Attack
Mrs. Fred Rahe remains a patient at Keidel Memorial hospital after suffering a heart attack about ten days ago. Her family and friends wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rahe
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Eisenhower backs pay as you go for highway bill
President Eisenhower endorses a pay as you go plan, signaling a likely one cent rise in the two cent federal gasoline tax plus one to two cents on diesel fuel and higher tire taxes. Farmers would be exempt from the gasoline tax on farm use, matching Texas practice. Anthony Eden addressed Congress defending UK financial participation in Free World efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Eisenhower
House
Texas
Anthony Eden
U. K
Presbyterian Women Plan Cookie Drive For Orphan Home
Presbyterian Women's Society meets February 1 at 2 30 p m with Miss Kim Sunday school advisor speaking on Sunday school work and literature Hostesses are Mrs A L Bierschwab and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg Members should bring cookies to church February 12 for Renold's Orphan Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Society
Kim
A. L. Bierschwab
Gilbert Anderegg
Renold
Harver's Churches Extend Cordial Welcome This Sunday
Catholic parish invites all to attend Lent services and Masses during February and March. Weekend worship includes Masses at 8:30 and 10, Ash Wednesday rites at 8 with ashes, Stations of the Cross at 8, and Friday Lent services. Bible class and Sunday school at 10:30, Junior Mission Band 2:00.
WSCS Meeting at Harper Methodist Church
The Harper Methodist Church WSCS met Tuesday afternoon February 7 for its regular session. Devotional led by Mrs. F Staudt. Program by Mrs. Stuart. President Mrs. R Rode presided. Members present included Mesds. R Rode Keene C Oehler R Bierschwa b F Staudt McDougall Stuart H Walker and B Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Harper Methodist Church
F. Staudt
Stuart
R. Rode
Keene
C. Oehler
R. Bierschwab
McDougall
H. Walker
B. Green
Gillespie County Sells 93 Percent of Bonds Quota
District 28 leaders in banking business and media meet in San Antonio at noon March 16 to plan Savings Bonds programs. 1955 Texas purchases rose 18 percent over 1954 with Gillespie County at 93.4 percent of its $210,183 quota led by local volunteers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Savings Bonds
Harry Jersig
San Antonio
Jersig
Atascosa
Bandera
Blanco
Caldwell
Comal
Frio
Gillespie
Medina
Wilson
Texas
Gilbert Kaderl
M. L. Bogisch
A. L. Cameron
Charlie Barrett
Arthur Kowert
N. J. Dietel
Gillespie County
Harry J. Dedeaux
February Draft Call Sets 289 for Texas Army
The February draft call for Texas asks for 289 men for the Army as the state share of a 6,000 man national call. Local boards will receive quotas based on older-men preponderance, and some boards receive no February quota. Delinquents or volunteers may be younger than 21. February ballots differ from January’s 378.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Army
Morris
Schwartz
Selective Service
Navy
Director of Selective Service
Washington
Mrs Wedekind Hospitalized After Stroke in Hunt
Mrs. Fred Wedekind of Hunt is in a Fredericksburg hospital suffering a stroke. Visiting at the hospital Sunday night were Mr. and Mrs. William Casper of Lavernia Mr. and Mrs. Walter Simpson of San Antonio and Floyd Casper of Bracketville Mr. and Mrs. Vene Cottle went to Sonora to visit their son Oren who is working in the oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wedekind
Hunt
Fredericksburg
Bat
J. C. Casper
William Casper
Lavernia
Walter Simpson
San Antonio
Floyd Casper
Bracketville
Vene Cottle
Sonora
Oren
Kenneth Klein Arrives in Far East at Ashiya Air Base
A/3C Kenneth L. Klein of Fredericksburg Texas arrived in the Far East and was assigned to Ashiya Air Base on Kyushu Japan. He joins the 483rd Troop Carrier Wing flying C 119s to move personnel and supplies across the theater. Klein comes from Sheppard AFB Texas where he was in tech school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashiya Air Base
Japan
Kenneth L. Klein
Raymond Klein
Fredericksburg
Texas
Far East
Kyushu
Ashiya AB
Klein
Air Force
483Rd
United States Air Force
Airman Klein
Shepperd Afb
Tex
Tech School
Rev Jessie Long Travels With Family to San Antonio
Rev. Jessie Long spent several days this week in San Antonio visiting his mother and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Long
San Antonio
Quail Wings Needed in Texas Study Program
Hunters are urged by the Assistant Director of Wildlife Restoration to send quail wings promptly for study by Game and Fish Commission technicians. The program reports a rising total of wings received, and officials believe some hunters have not yet submitted their collections. Wings help determine age and sex and collect vital data for Base Management projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Game and Fish Commission
Wildlife Restoration
Local visits mark Harper area travels this weekend
Mrs. Ida Kneese returned to Harper after visiting her son Clifton Kneese and family in New Braunfels. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ellebracht and Mrs. Ida Kneese spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alton Kneese in Cypress Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Kneese
Clifton Kneese
New Braunfels
Harper Friday
Edgar Ellebracht
Alton Kneese
Cypress Mills
First Baptist Church Service and Activities Notice
D W Brown pastor delivers Sunday School at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m and worship at 7 30 p m The WMS GA Sunbeams and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings Everyone is invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Num
Sunbeams
Brotherhood
Harper Presbyterian Church Service Notice
Dr. Paul J. Schwab, pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with Holy Communion to follow Visitors are welcome to worship with us at Harper Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Presbyterian Church
Paul J. Schwab
Harper Pentecostal Church Service Schedule
Carlos Parker, pastor leads Bible Study at 7 30 p m Wednesday and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m on Sunday. Mixed Choir rehearsal at 9 00 p m and Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m invites general public to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos Parker
Methodists Plan Week of Dedication and Classes
Jessie Long pastor notes Church School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m. Harper church teachers attend School of Christian Workers in Kerrville February 20 21 22 with registration cards available. Week of Dedication February 12 19. Harper Church lunch Feb 26 at Mountain Home Church with 7 p m worship by Dr L A Spellman and Quarterly Conference to follow. Spellman may leave District in May. Harper School Unit Building pending Mr King. Youth box supper Feb 18 at 7 30 p m. pastor visited San Antonio on business and with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Church
School of Christian Workers
First Church of
Kerrville
Mountain Home Church
L. A. Spellman
Spellman
King
San Antonio
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Harper Herald
Norman Jr. Dietel
A. C. Wendel
Harper, Texas
Harper
Mancus
Texas Press Assn
National Editorial Assn
W.w.acid
United Church of Christ of Japan
National Christian Council of Japan
Helfer Project, Inc
Europe
Greece
Korea
Mexico
Taiwan
B. P. Murphy
Philadelphia
Alice Green
Denver
Colo
Alaska
Division of Home Missions
National Council of Churches
Green
Presbyterian Church
St. Lawrence Island
Bering Strait
U. S. Public Health Service
Brewster Boot Shop
Hubert Brewster
Prop
Junction, Texas
Texaco
Elbert Feller
Mgr
Distributors of
Robin Hood
Alcoholics
Skid Row
God
Jesus Christ
Soil Conservation District
Ubrald
Felix T. Tybor
Palace
Theatse Bidg
Harper Community
Alex Mittendourf
EL Mirador
Lepeted
Sandy
Selick
Crey
Gulugls
Gaiagte
Noxville News
J. A. Milam
Marshall Brown
Walter Parker
S. S. Stewart
Scotty Kinsey
Plainview
Scotty
Fay
Harver
ST. James Lutheran Church
W. J. Goerner
W.S.C.S. Met
Kenneth Klein
Mansfield
Trveka
P. O
Frederickaburg
Herald
First Baptist Church
D. W. Brown
Tappan Ranges
Mountain Home
RED Cross
Chas. W. Barrett
John Deere
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskopf Bros
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