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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1956

Page

2

World Health Leader Warns Peace Depends on Restoring Basic Needs

Dr M G Gandau of the UN World Health Organization calls for eliminating tensions that breed wars by ensuring food health and education for all. The report also details Methodist missionary service in India and the consecration of Bishop Rajah Manikam in Tranquebar, with leaders from the Christian Council of India and related missions.

M. G. Gandau World Health Organization Rockford India Methodist Church Chas. E. Klontz Slyde Park Methodist Church Cincinnati Ohio Lynn J. Radcliffe Board of Missions The Klontz Interdenominational Christian Medical College Vellore Cherry Valley Ill Dr. Klontz Beloit College College of Medicine University of Itneis Rajah Manikam Tranquebar New Jerusalem Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church Christian Council of

New Year Resolve Messages Warm the Faithful

Feature Service from Washington urges steadfast resolve for couples and individuals facing temptations and trials. It counsels perseverance in marriage and faith, noting that repentance and divine help can renew vows and lives in the new year.

Noxville Open House Honors Whaley Golden Anniversary

Mrs J A Milam attended an open house at the Whaley Ranch near Harper celebrating Mr and Mrs B H Whaley's 50th wedding anniversary. Family and friends from Noxville and beyond joined in the festive gathering with decoration detail noted and well wishes for prosperity in 1956.

1956 drive backs International Christian University in Tokyo

The campaign aims to raise 1 882 000 dollars for dormitories a student center library and science building plus plant development needs for the International Christian University Tokyo. An additional 280 000 is pledged for operating expenses for 1955 36 with a student center memorial to Dr Ralph E Diffendorfer. The Colloquial Japanese edition of the Bible by the Japan Bible Society is named a top twelve book by Mainichi newspaper from 20 000 submissions.

International Christian University Tokyo Japan Ist Ralph E. Diffendorfer Fhrst Ible Japan Bible Society Mainichi

Former Resident Killed In Kerr Wreck

Mrs. J. A. Loftin 53 nee Mathilda Glidden died Saturday at Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital Kerrville after a auto accident. Dr Loftin president of San Antonio Junior College was killed instantly. Kerrville police say he probably suffered a heart attack while driving. Funeral 4 p m Monday at First Baptist Church San Antonio. She survived by sister Mrs Harry P Perkins of Dallas. Residents from Seguin and Midland attended.

J. A. Loftin Mathilda Glidden Sid Peterson San Antonio Loftin Fredericksburg Harry P. Perkins Dallas

Proclaim Your Faith Sunday Set For January 8 In San Antonio

Archbishop Lucey urges all Catholic men in the archdiocese to join the fourth annual March of Faith on January 8 at 2 30 pm. The day marks Proclaim Your Faith Sunday with Masses and parishes rallies, a downtown parade from San Fernando Cathedral St Marys and St Josephs to the municipal auditorium for a rally with three speakers including Rev Emmett Walsh Martin Work and Archbishop Lucey.

Robert E. Lucey San Antonio J. Patrick Maloney Lucey San Fernando Cathedral St. Mary's St. Joseph's Alamo City Municipal Auditorium Emmett L. Walsh O.M Europe Martin H. Work Washington, D. C Knights of St. Gregory National Council of Catholic Men Council of Catholic Men Holy Name Unions St. Vincent de Paul Cathol State League Holy Family Guilds The Knights of Columbus

Taxpayers Urged to File as Forms Reach Locally

Federal income tax filers are urged to begin submitting returns next week as instruction booklets and forms are distributed by the local postmaster. Kerrville Internal Revenue official Deryl E. Beach asks taxpayers to read instructions and use mailed forms, especially those expecting refunds.

Deryl E. Beach Kerrville Office of Internal Revenue

Social Security Man to Visit Fredericksburg Event

A social security representative will visit Fredericksburg Texas on Thursday January 12 1956 at 1 00 p m at the Commissioners Court Room. The Austin office of the Social Security Administration offers this service for local residents convenience.

Social Security Fredericksburg Texas Commissioner's Court Room Austin The Social Security Administration

Local Social and Church Notices From The Herald

Mrs S S Stewart spent the holidays with her niece Mrs O Ruskey and family at Alvin and returned Monday. Mr and Mrs Erato Hopf and daughter Olivia of Austin visited Hopfs parents in Sunday. Cora Nabers of Fredericksburg joined them. The Hill Crest Singers met at the Presbyterian Church Sunday for their regular singing. The Methodist Church will host the first Sunday in February. Mr and Mrs Allen Fowler and son from San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Fred Gammenthaler. Subscribe to the Herald.

J. A. Milam B. H. Whaley Whaley Ranch Harper Whaley Charles Peril Noxville Walter Parker W. A. Whitworth Rubin Bode Fred Whetstone Dick Reed San Antonio Kansas Kirk Reed Texas Tech Lubbock Walton Whittworth Worth Whitworth Austin Bill Whitworth Spotford Gayle Bourland Jess Parker Earl Baker E. J Cecil Parker Bruce Garland Garland Milam Bruce Parker Kerrville Aubrey Parker Judy Fuller Janice Parker Doyle Parker Doylene Joyce Hugh Brown Mary Ellis Fredericksburg Buddy Reed Leon Becker San Saba Dillard Stapp Raymond Parker Ray Bierschwale Helen Pape Fredericksbug Henry Newman Terry Lee Jo Ann Ewald Schaefer Sandra Stephen Cecil Parkers S. S. Stewart Erato Hopf Olivia Cora Nabers Mr. Hopf Mrs Oliver Hopf Clee Hill Crest Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Allen Fowler Fred Gammenthaler

Harver's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome

St Anthony's Church invites parishioners to Mass at 10 and Divine Worship at 10:30 on Sunday January 8 1956 the First Sunday after Epiphany Bible Class Sunday School and Junior Mission Band meet earlier A 2:00 pm Congress meeting and the Feast of the Holy Family with a Mission planned February 5 to 12 and a 13 Hours Adoration January 29 all are welcome to participate in Catholic services and events

March of Faith San Antonio School of Religion

Leave More Leaves To Grow More Roots For Grass Planting

The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District urges farmers to plan spring grass planting. Prepare seed beds early by preserving sorghum or Sudan stubble to prevent crusting and retain moisture. Contour planting at 38 to 42 inch rows with shallow sowing, multiple cultivations the first years, and firm beds. SCS technicians offer contour planning and seed recommendations from Junction office, call 2717 for a visit in 1956.

Sudan Soil Conservation Service Llanos

Holm Family Spends New Year in Texas

Dr and Mrs Theo Holm and their children of San Antonio visited her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Rahe for New Year holidays. Mrs Harold Rahe and son Jerry and Otto Rahe were Fredericksburg visitors Tuesday.

Theo Holm San Antonio Otto Rahe Harold Rahe Jerry Fredericksburg

Local Church Services and Building Committee Notes

First Baptist Church advertises Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. Training Union at 6:30 p.m. and worship at 7:30 p.m. WMS GA Sunbeams and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Wednesday. Harper Methodist lists service times and a January 9 building committee meeting to review educational building plans. London Methodist notes school at 10:00 a.m. and hopes to purchase new buildings.

Num Sunbeams Brotherhood Harper Church Jesus London Church School London Methodist Church

Harper Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Rev Dr Paul J Schwab conducts Sunday worship at Harper Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and Holy Communion at 11 a m Visitors are welcome to join in worship and fellowship.

Harper Presbyterian Church Paul J. Schwab

Lehne Family Attends Infant Baptism at Zion Church

Mr and Mrs Alf Lehne and Louis Lehne attended the baptism of the infant son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Crenwelge at Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg on Sunday. They also enjoyed dinner together afterward.

Alf. Lehne Louis Lehne Gilbert Crenwelge Zion Lutheran Church Fredericksburg

Round Mountain Holiday Socials and Family Visits

Oliver Roberts spent Tuesday and Wednesday with relatives at Round Mountain. Elmer and Lulla Roberts of Nevada and Ollie Parker visited Thursday. Kenneth Parker and son from San Antonio were holiday visitors. Ann Drehr returned to Harper after holidays with Franklin Texas parents. Alvin Feller and family visited McKinney. Dean Hopf hosted New Year’s Eve with games and refreshments.

Oliver Roberts Round Mountain Elmer Roberts Nevada Lulla Roberts Ollie Parker Ann Drehr Franklin Texas Harper Sunday Dean Hopf

Hatchery Ad Lists Day Old Chicks and Pullets for Sale

An advertisement urges readers to order chicks now with first hatch on January 2 including White Leghorns Austra-White Combines Danish Brown Leghorn Barred Plymouth Rocks and Dark Cornish Game. Sexed or straight run day old chicks available as well as 2 and 4 week old started pullets later.

Plymouth

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