Christmas Spirit Spans Nation Across Faiths and Aid
A review of Christmas goodwill across communities from Glen Cove to Nashville, highlighting church choirs, missionary efforts, and charitable acts. Notices on ecumenical meetings in Cleveland, overseas Christian literature aid, and warnings about Jewish synagogue leadership priorities. Mention of Cardinal Spellman and Dr. Blake in Korea, railroad Christmas shipments, and new roles in international missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cove
Long Isind
Woodhaven
New York) Methodist Church
L. Beaumont
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Catholic Church
New York City
Eugene Carter Blake
Pasadena
Cal
National Council of Churches of Christ
Korea
Association of American Railroads
Nashville
Tenn
Italy
Boston
Mass
Buoy Club
Brooklyn
Taiwan
Malaya
Singapore
Thailand
Burma
Philippines
Borneo
Indonesia
Canada
United States
Council of Christian
Council
Hongkong
England
New Zealand
Eisenhower Giveaway Shapes New Administration's Resource Drive
A Southern Farm & Home extract from November 1954 argues the Eisenhower era invites a large scale shift of U S natural resources to private utilities. It cites federal power projects undermined by Congress and a gas act allowing rate increases based on replacement costs. It notes contracts for A E C power and taxes paid by government, with warnings of private control over economic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Burke
Ohio
Dixon and
Yates
Federe
Eisenhower
Hells Canyon
Niagara
Laurence
Bonneville
Columbia River
Tkewise
Georgia
REA
Southwest
Geo. W. Norris
Interdenominational Reach Extends Globally
Britain and Western Europe join with the national council to extend inter denominational efforts across the Near East Africa Asia and Latin America through coordinated regional networks and outreach programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Western
Europe
National Council
Interdenominational
Near East
Africa
Asia
Latin America
A People as Free as an Individual
The text argues that national progress aligns with individual freedom and that the nation's heritage rests on the belief in the individual's right to think plan create dream and be rewarded. It emphasizes the central role of the individual across all walks of life and calls this the faith of the founders and the hope for the future.
Remodelling of Gillespie County Courthouse Nears End
Remodelling in the Gillespie County Court House led by William Cameron Company aims to finish within a week. The project creates office space for two school supervisors the county school nurse and the Selective Service Board with basement and second floor areas repurposed. Women’s jury service prompting use of former Selective Service dormitory for its original purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Court House
Victor Sagcebiel
Selective Service Board
Court House
Noxtville News Roundup of Hunting Bucks and Family Visits
Mrs J A Milam notes season end hunts as Jack Stapp’s seven point buck and Mrs Jett Parker’s first eight point buck highlight a Texas ranch round up. Friends and relatives share New Year meals and visits while weather hints at rain and colder days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stapp
Jack
Jess F. Parker
Garland Milam
Bruce Parker
J. A. Milam
Garland
Cecil Parker
Mary Ellis
Bruce
Doyle Parker
Janice Doylene
Joyce
Earl Baker
J. Kirk Reed
San Antonio
Reed Boys
James Phillips
Bronte
Noxville Ranch
Jess I. Parker
Aubrey
Raymond Parker
Leon Becker
San Angelo
Dillard Stapp
Claudie Parker
Jen Parker
Bill Berry
Holiday Visitors And Harper Home Demonstration Club
Mr and Mrs Wesley Sageser and Diana along with multiple families from San Antonio Ha smith Castell Castell visited the Riley ranch and Harvey Stevens Mrs Lewis Stevens on New Years Day. The Harper Home Demonstration Club will meet Thursday January 13 at 2 pm at the Youth Center with Mrs Robert Maurer and Mrs Chester Musel hosting. All members and community ladies are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Sageser
Uaugster
Diana
B. B. Wilson
San Antonio
C. C. Seber
J. K. Seber
Hasmith
R. G. Blerschwale
Charlie Coffee
Riley Ranch
Gideon Kothmann
Castell
Harvey Stevens
Lewis Stevens
The
Harper Home Demonstraion Club
Robert Maurer
Chester Musel
A Dilemma of War Peace A E C Commission Message
Thomas E. Murray of the Atomic Energy Commission warns that atomic power heightens the need for universal moral law. He frames the enemy as materialism and urges sacrifice, spiritual renewal, and cooperative effort to overcome crisis and avoid destruction. He calls for Americans to surrender comforts and align actions with Christian sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Murray
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Earth
Murray
God
Catholic Men Join March of Faith in San Antonio
The Holy Name Society of St Marys Church invites all parish men to receive Holy Communion at 7 o’clock Mass and join the San Antonio March of Faith that afternoon. Transportation is provided. meeting after Mass aids trip plans. Fredericksburg Deanery men meet at 2 p.m. with services at 2 15. New members will be initiated before the 7 o’clock Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Holy Name Society
St. Mary's Church
H. C. Meurer
Felix T. Tybor
Kenneth Holdforth
Tommy Reed
Leo Klein
Fredericksburg
God Will Take Care Of You Lutheran Hour Topic
The sermon by Rev. Paul G. Stephan from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church St. Louis is the second in a 13 part Lutheran Hour series. He tells radio listeners that nothing happens by chance and all time is in God’s hands urging trust and patience. He urges against worrying tomorrow and notes the program airs on 1150 stations in 65 countries and 56 languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Stephan
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
St. Louis
Stephan Willl
Stephan
Jesus
Lutheran Laymen's League
Lutheran Hour Guest Speaker Rev Paul G Stephan
Rev Paul G Stephan of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church St Louis is scheduled as Lutheran Hour guest speaker from January 2 to March 27. He has a long clerical record including pastorates in Newell and Pueblo, and roles with the Missouri Synod along with editorial boards and study at multiple Lutheran and other colleges. He and Elvira J Peter married in 1934 have four children Philip Jenice Frederick and Nmothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Stephan
St. Louis
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Stephan
Rudd
Iowa
Concordia Seminary
Newell
Pueblo
Colorado
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Mass Communications Commission
The
Lutheran Witness
Vincent
Fort Dodge
Concordia College
St. Paul
Minnesota
University of Iowa
University of Colorado
Elvira J. Peter
Philip
Jenice
Frederick
Nmothy
Lutheran Laymen's League Exec Director to appear on CBS show
Paul Friedrich executive director of the Lutheran Laymen's League will guest on CBS Lamp Unto My Feet January 16 from New York City. The 80,000 member church group supports The Lutheran Hour and Family Worship Hour among other programs plus a placement service and Christian film work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Friedrich
Lutheran Laymen's League
New York City
Friedrich
League
Patee Bee
Cranbrook
Bloomfield Hills
Michigan
University of Wisconsin
Educational Buyers Association
College and University Business
Detroit Commission On Industry and Education
God
Jesus
Christ
Residents and guests celebrate New Year at Ressmann home
A large gathering at Roy Ressmanns home on New Year’s Day included Mr and Mrs Richard Ressmann Mrs Henry Baumann Miss Gloria Ressmann and many others from Fredericksburg San Antonio Florida Salt Branch Doss and Sanderson. Attendees were joined by J J Rogers and family and Mrs Bob McElroy as they escorted to Del Rio for a return trip. Additional local visits occurred in Kerrville with A C Wendel visiting friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ressmann
Kenry Baumann
Gloria Jean Ressmann
San Antonio
Bertha Geistweldt
Rubin Geistweldt
Dan Geistweldt
Florida
Edgar Burrer
Ruby
Charlie Evers
Bessie Evers
Fredericksburg
Lee Schenk
Salt Branch
Bennetz
Doss
Roy Ressmann
J. J. Rogers
Phil
Bob McElroy
Roy Deaton
Roy
del Rio
Mr. Deaton
Sanderson
FHA Assistant Office Management Named To County Post
Holiday visitors at the Riley ranch included Mr and Mrs E A Roberts of Carrizo Springs and Mrs P F Jones and Wanna stayed with their son Jack Over the weekend. An FHA assistant office management role was named to a county post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Ranch
E. A. Roberts
Carrizo Springs
P. F. Jones
Wanna
Jack
Miss Courtney Cage Assigned to FHA District Office
Dallas based Miss Courtney Cage transfers to the Fredericksburg Texas district office of the Farmers Home Administration to assist county personnel with administrative tasks training new clerical staff and supporting FHA program management She has nineteen years with FHA and previously served in the Dallas state office with headquarters there Mr and Mrs B C and two daughters of Sidle nd spent Sunday after Christmas with Uncle Charlie Barrett and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Cage
Dallas
Texas
Farmers Home Administration
Fredericksburg
James E. Burleson
Miss Cage
Prs
Churches Welcome All As They Open Sund ay Services
A Harper Texas church notices list parish activities for January including St Anthony's with Masses at 8:30 and 10, Family Communion Day, Sunday School at 9:30, Divine Worship at 10:30, Junior Mission Band at 2, and a Congregational meeting. Methodist and London church services and schedules are also given along with local ads and a note on New Year observances.
Pentecostal and First Baptist Church Sunday Services
Rev D W Brown to lead Sunday worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Training Union at 6 30 p m The WMS Sunbeams GA's RA's and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Thursday evenings Everyone invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Oehler
WSCS
WMS
Sunbeams
Ga’s
Ra's
Brotherhood
For Sale White Bluff School House Building
White Bluff School House in the White Bluff Community near Harper is up for sale. Bids opened at 7 30 p m on February 7 1955 at the Harper school house. Submit bids to Supt Ed Bailey Lee Schmidt or Sec Carl Oehler. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Bluff
Harper
Ed Bailey
Lee Schmidt
Carl Oehler
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Harper Herald
Congregational Christian Churches
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Cleveland
U.S. A
Synagogue Council of America
New York
Julius Mark
Temple Emanu-E
Jesse R. Wilson
Fort Worth
Fanwood
N. J
Japan
American Baptist Foreign Mission Society
International Missionary Council
Washington
Southern Farm & Home
Noxville News
Lucy Whittenburg of
Sweetwater
Paul Suffel
T Powiet
D.C
Lutheran Laymen’s League
CBS
A. C. Wendel
Kerrville
Lers, Mesd, Brown
Mr, and
Any
Mrs. Creel
Warold Habericht Kot
Kilgore
Rs. Mack Scarborough
Harper’s
ST. James Lutheran Church
W. J. Goerner
London
Navy
Joe Maurer
Harper, Texas
Harper Presbyterian Church
Paul J. Schwab
Pentecostal Church
Carlos Parker
Pastor
First Baptist Church
D. W. Brown
Sam Honig
Dearborn Heat
Butane
Propane
Vapo - Butane CO
Harper Community
Alex Mittendorf
Prop
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