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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1954

Page

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1954 Russell Colgate Award to Cleveland E. Dodge

A 1400-member electoral body selects Cleveland E. Dodge for the 1954 Russell Colgate Distinguished Service Citation by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches. Dodge, a longtime New York industrialist and lay churchman, has been active in the Presbyterian Church and civic and educational groups.

Russell Colgate Cleveland E. Dodge New York Pader Division of Christian Education National Council of Churches Presbyterian Church Protestant Council of City of New York The International House

First Methodist Parsonage Ground Breaking Sunday

The First Methodist Church of Fredericksburg will break ground for a new parsonage Sunday evening February 28 at 5:00 p m The Rev W O Schulze former pastor will speak and groundbreaking follows east of the church The property is Austin Limestone veneer with three bedrooms two baths living room breezeway garage storage and fixtures to be modern The project cost is 14750 dollars

First Methodist Church Fredericksburg W. O. Schulze E. W. Hahn D. J. Hoerster Q. A. Gee Emil Riley Clifford Renick Tyrus Cox Walter Schlaudt Austin

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Texas

Cor p S g t and Mrs John Goerner of San Antonio visited his parents in Blanco. The Feller and Tatsch families attended the christening of Raymond Feller’s infant son at Blanco Lutheran Church. Visitors included Jack Smith and Merle Applegreen with Ida Smith of Seguin and Milwaukee respectively, plus Jack Groff and family with Walter McDougall’s kin. Elvin Jones of a Leakey road crew joined Rev D W Brown for a Sunday visit.

Oswald Feller Belton Tatsch Blanco Sunray Raymond Feller Blanco Jack Smith Eda Lee Seguin Merle Applegreen Milwaukee Wisconsin Ida Smith

Social notes from Harper and Fredericksburg area

Mr and Mrs Hy Ficken and son Lamar left for New Mexico and Montana. Mrs J S Kidd returned to Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Pat Rogers and baby visited grandparents Sam Parker. Mr and Mrs Albert Sageblel of Atascosa visited Otto Rah e s and Robert Dittmar and W A Hopf. Teachers in Harper attended a Fredericksburg meeting. Mr and Mrs Marshall Stevens visited family with others visiting Mrs Grosenbacher and Arthur Grosenbacher. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Whetstone on February 21.

Ficken Lamar New Mexico Montana Pat Rogers Baby Dallas Sam Parker Albert Sageblel Atascosa Otto Rahes Robert Dittmars W. A. Hopfs W. O. Grosenbacher Mis Kathryn Tyronl Missouri Clifford Chicago Mr. Grosenbacher W. A. Hopf Arthur Grosenbdcher Fredericksburg Otto Rahe Harper Thomas Whetstone

Outstanding Texas Farmer Or Rancher of 1954 To Be Named

The search for Texas 1954 Hablitzelle Award nominees begins with five regional panels selecting candidates for the 5000 cash prize and gold medal. Regions span Andrews to Winkler with committees in Abilene Sonora San Angelo and Renner. Nominations due March 15 1954.

Texas Hablitzelle Halitzelle Foundation Texas Research Foundation Renner West Texas Logan Walker Agriculture and Livestock Department West Texas Chamber of Commerce Abilene E. B. Keng Soil Conservation Service Sonora Joe Funk San Angelo Shaw

Faith Is The Key To Peace By James A Farley

Former Postmaster General James A Farley argues faith as the key to peace, condemning materialism and state worship while praising renewed faith that endures wars and the atomic age. He portrays faith as eternal truth aligned with God and critiques rationalism and totalitarianism. Paviiat Feature Service, Washington 17, D. C.

James A. Farley Washington D. G

Lenten Meditation and Offerings Start March 3 at Harper Lutheran

Dr W J Goerner notes Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent for Lutherans, emphasizing daily sanctification through faith. He calls worshippers to observe Lent by meditating on Christ's suffering and by giving Lenten offerings to support the Lutheran World Action and needy Lutherans.

Harper Lutheran Christ Lutheran World Action

Come to Church This Sunday at St Anthony's Church

The church invites all to Mass on Sunday at 8:30 and 10 o clock with Benediction and children’s Religious School. Ash Wednesday services begin Lent with nightly Masses and Ash blessing. A Congregational meeting follows Sunday service to elect officers and teachers. Special collections for missions noted. Also advertising sale of sand gravel dirt and road work by J C Moellendorf.

School of Religion Sodality

Methodist Church Schedule Features Pastor J D Farmer

The Methodist Church lists Rev J D Farmer as pastor and notes Sunday services with praise singing. Worship occurs every Sunday with preaching on the first and third Sundays, but not on the second and fourth Sundays. WSCS meets twice monthly on the first Thursday after the first and third Sundays.

WSCS

Presbyterian Women Met February 18

The Presbyterian Women's Association met at the manse on Thursday February 18. Mrs Pete Whitworth and Mrs Jack Jones hosted. Mrs Watkins Tarr led the lesson The Church and The Community in Mrs R E Peril's absence. A treasurer's report noted the $30 yearly pledge to be sent.

Presbyterian Women’s Association Pete Whitworth Jack Jones Watkins Tarr R. E. Peril Wendell Paul Jones Walter Parker W. O. Pape

Family Visitors and Moves Across Texas Ranches

Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne visited his father Louis Lehne in Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon. The Lorenz Metzger family moved from the Stevens ranch to the Fiedler house known as the Sageser place. Ellis Lang and son from San Antonio spent the weekend with his parents Erwin and wife.

Alfred Lehne Louis Lehne Fredericksburg Ellis Lang San Antonio Erwin Lang

Dan the Fur Man Buys Mohair and Wool in Fredericksburg

Dan the Fur Man offers top cash for clean spring mohair and premium cash for clear long staple wool. Deliver to 513 E College St Fredericksburg for processing and payment.

Dan E. College

San Antonio and Icksburg visitors call on local family

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Casper and their small daughter of San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Haines of Icksburg visited Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bierschwale on Saturday.

Perry Casper San Antonio Lee Haines Icksburg J. L. Bierschwale

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