Piper Memorial Hospital Dedicated in Kavanga Africa
The Piper Memorial Hospital in Kavanga, built over decades for Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Lewis Piper's mission work among the Mwato Yamwo in the Belgian Congo, was completed under Harry W. Little and dedicated by the Methodist Church.
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Piper
Arthur Lewis Piper
Belgian Congo
Africa
Methodist Church
Kavanga
Harry W. Little
Center Ossipee
N. H
Howard D. Hardec
Piper Memorial Hospital
Ruth Piper Hardee
United States
Reverend Paul Stephan to Speak on Lutheran Hour
Rev Paul G Stephan pastor of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church St Louis will be the Lutheran Hour guest speaker on January 18 presenting Dont be Discouraged. He argues that despondency stems from sin and Satan and urges immediate action to overcome discouragement with faith in God and commitment to duty. He concludes that with Gods help we can overcome anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Stephan
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
St. Louis
Stephan
Satan
Jesus
Lehne Family Weekend Visit to San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne spent the week end in San Antonio with their son Robert and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lehne
San Antonio
Robert
Familly
Ida Kneese
Lydia Bierschwale
Tommy Skipper
Kathryn McDougall
Chester Deiter
Mr and Mrs Markworth Visit Brother in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Arnold Markworth visited her brother Willie Kedler at his Fredericksburg home on Monday. Friends regret to learn that Frank Rischner is ill and confined to a hospital. wishes for a speedy recovery are extended.
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Arnold Markworth
Willie Kedler
Fredericksburg
Frank Rischner
Local Family News Highlights Visits and Stays
Carol Dees stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood while Lt W F Dees attends special training in California. Pat Rogers and son Wayne visit Harper to see his parents J J Rogers and family. Mrs Mattie Arnold visits family at Menard and Fort McCavett. Mrs A C Wendel spends days with daughter Mrs Watkins Tarr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol] Dees
Fred Whitewood
Carol
W. F. Dees
California
Lt. Dees
Pat Rogers
Wayne
Harper
J. J. Rogers
DNC
Mattie Arnold
Menard
Fort McCavett
Watkins Tarr Moves Stock to New Rocksprings Ranch
Watkins Tarr spent Thursday at his Rocksprings ranch which he recently bought and has moved his stock there. Earlier rains in the area made grazing better. Mrs. Bob McElroy left after visiting her parents to spend weeks with her daughter Campbell Kerr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Tarr
Bob McElroy
Myr
J. J. Rogers
Campbell Kerr
The Odds Are All for God in Human Perception and Faith
An essay argues that natural design and the human eye imply a creator. It contrasts scientific lenses with the retina and cites probabilities as evidence for God. The piece asserts belief in Christ’s historical life and claims universal acknowledgement of God, citing Paulut Feature Servite. Washington 17, DB.
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Ginder
God
Christ
Washington 17
Commissioners Court Opens 1955 With New Members
Gillespie County Commissioners Court held its first 1955 session with County Judge Victor Sagebiel presiding. New members Levy Rosenbusch and Arthur Jung took official seats while salaries for officers were set, including County Judge 2550, County Clerk 3750, Sheriff 3750, and Tax Assessor-Collector 3750.
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Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court
Victor Sagebiel
Lorence Feller
Levy Rosenbusch
Arthur
Pat) Jung
Emil Dietrich
August Land
Precinct
Local visits span Fredericksburg and Spring Creek households
Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang visited Mr and Mrs B L Cook in Fredericksburg Sunday. Mrs Ernest Klein and son Marvin of Spring Creek visited her son Edwin Klein and family Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Ed Walker and Edward Jesse and his wife left this week for six months. They travel from here to Mason for three weeks then to Kentucky where Mr Walker has a contract job.
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Edwin Lang
Mrs
B. L. Cook
Fredericksburg
Ernest Klein
Marvin
Spring Creek
Edwin Klein
Walker
Edward Jesse
Mason
Kentucky
Mrs Werner Henke Elected TSGRA Auxiliary President
Mrs Werner Henke was elected president of the Hill Country Chapter of the Auxiliary to the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association at a January meeting in Kerrville. Other officers were named and West Texas Woolen Mills discussed woolen blankets and care. Hostesses served sandwiches cookies and coffee. The next regular meeting will
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Werner Henke
Hill Country
TSGRA
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association
Casa de Lomas
Kerrville
W. C. Schwethelm
Dale Priour
Ingram
Frances Kott
Chester Heinen
Comfort
Clint Brown
Harper
Christian and Collins
West Texas Woolen Mills, Inc
Eldorado
Texas
Reguar
Church Announcements Welcome Parishioners to Sunday Services
Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome inviting attendance this Sunday January 16 Mass at 10 oclock followed by Benediction and School of Religion for children plus St Ann's Society meeting. Regular monthly parish social to be held. all are welcome to walk in and attend any service.
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United Church of Christ
Kyodan
Japan Inland Sea Mission
Methodist Board of Missions
Scottish Rite
Cincinnati
Ohio
United States
School of Religion
St. Ann's Society
Weekly church services and meetings announcements
Multiple church notices outline sermon times Sunday School and Bible Class for English German and Congregational services at 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on varying Sundays. Honors include Women's Missionary Meeting and WSCS gatherings. Pastors listed include Rev. Jasper Snow Dr. Paul J. Schwab and Carl Oehler with congregational invitations to worship weekly.
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Carl Oehler
WSCS
First Baptist Church Service and Activities
Rev. D. W. Brown presides with a morning sermon at 11 o clock and an evening sermon at 7 30. Training Union meets at 6 30 with the WMS Sunbeams GA's RA's and Brotherhood gathering on the second and fourth Thursday evenings. Everyone is invited to attend.
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First Baptist Church
D. W. Brown
WMS
Sunbeams
Ga's
Ra’s
Brotherhood
Bank Hours Change to Saturday Afternoon Closure
Effective January 10 1955 the bank will be closed on Saturday afternoons rather than Thursday afternoons. Hours remain 9 am to 3 pm except Saturdays when closing at noon. The bank will close on all legal holidays as before and aims to continue service to Harper area patrons.
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Harper
Comfort Hatchery promotes early fall layer chicks in Comfort Texas
First State Bank advertises Monday hatchings and invites orders for baby chicks and pullets. Comfort Hatchery in Comfort Texas urges buyers to pick cages or free range birds, claiming 49 years of proven laying performance for hill country poultry. Call or write Box 368 or phone 116 for pullets and chicks.
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Comfort Hatchery
Comfort
Texas
Radio Post offers repairs and supplies in Harper Texas
A local note from Joe Maurer of Harper Texas advertises affordable repairs for adding machines with cleaning and oiling, new ribbons fitted at no extra cost, and a call to cut live oak for sheep and goats.
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Joe Maurer
Harper
Texas
For Sale White Bluff School House Near Harper
White Bluff School House building in White Bluff Community near Harper is for sale. Bids opened at 7 30 p m February 7 1955 in the school house at Harper. Submit bids to Supt Ed Bailey President Lee Schmidt or Secretary Carl Oehler. Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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White Bluff
Harper
Ed Bailey
Lee Schmidt
Carl Oehler
Fredericksburg visitors share family time
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roeder and Mrs. Alfred Klein of Fredericksburg visited their sister Mrs. Edwin Lang and family. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Harper were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lennon and Mrs. Charles Frederick for supper. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bode and grandchildren of Kerrville visited Mrs. Bode's parents Mr. and Mrs. George Duderstadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Roeder
Alfred Klein
Fredericksburg
Edwin Lang
Gene Harper
Archie Lennon
Charles Frederick
Fred Bode
Kerrville
Sheep and goat industry invitation details in Fredericksburg
In Fredericksburg in March the chapter invites all interested in the sheep and goat industry, wool and mohair to be guests of members. Mrs. Werner Henke, the new president, named committee chairs including Membership chair Mrs. W. C. Schwethelm of Kerrville and Mohair Promotion chair Mrs. Dale Priour of Ingram.
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Fredericksburg
Werner Henke
Kerrville
Weel -&-Mohair
Dale Priour
Ingram
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A OC. Wendel
Aly
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W.w.rcwd
United Christian Youth Movement
International Society of Christian Endeavor
Christ Our Lord
Asia
UCYM
Youth Department
National Council of Churches
Norwegian Mission Society
Zululand
Natal
Lutheran Hour
Mark A. Thompson
W. San Antonio
St. Fredericksburg, Texas
A. C. Wendel
Qou
Edgar Ellebra
Ellis
Lydia Bierschwab
Tommie Skipper
John Hughes
Dorothy Ann
Austin
Joy & Gay Shop
Fredericksburg, Texas
Val
Gingmams
Chambrays
Ead
Richard Ginder
Commissioners Court
Pulvomze Ubrald
Harper’s Churches
ST. James Lutheran Church
W. J. Goerner
London
Harper Presbyterian Church
Paul J. Schwab
Pentecostal Church
Carlos Parker
Pastor
First State Bank
Harper, Texas
Sarborn
Butane
Propane
Vapo - Butane CO
Dennis Parker
Kunz
Lou
Heer
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Gulf Gas & Oils
Gene Zimmermann
T-Bones
Harper Community
Alex Mittendorf
Prop
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