Public health work and Christian missions themes span nations
The piece surveys medical missionary work and religious education efforts, highlighting Dr. Kimer Severingnaus on integrating scientific medicine with care for people, the Oregon prayer program on KPOJ, and a Methodist approach to driving lessons. It notes Burmese students in the United States pursuing studies, YMCA activity and leadership, and a committee forming a dictionary of American hymnology with a long list of committee members.
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Whitich
Kimer J. Severingnaus
Sussex Falls
WN. J
American Board of Commissions For Foreign Missions
Congregational
Rangoon City
United States
Stella Eversole
Springfield
Ohio
Burma
Simon On Kin
America
Phoenix
Northwestern
Northwestern Medical College
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Mg Hla Sie
Gvin
Maung Kyaw W
Cl Cho
American University
Washington, D. C
Mg Kyaw Win
Boston University School
O Theology
Maung Mya Thin
Maung Maung Tin
Arizona
Naonal Council
Y.M.C.A
YMUCA
I Ain
Ymca’s
Deane Edwards
Hymn Society of America
John Julian
Leonard Ellinwood
Protestant Episcopal Church
Library of Congress
Ruth E. Messenger
New York
William W. Rockwell
J. Vincent Higginson
Long Island City
Henry Wilder Foote
Cambridge
Mass
George Litch Knight
Charleston
West Virginia
Charles L. Atkins
Boxford
William A. Weber
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Dittmar Uses Deferred Pastures To Improve Gillette Soil
Albert Dittmar of Cherry Springs works a deferred pasture system on his ranch in the Gillette region. Technicians with the SCS assisted with soil and water conservation plans including earthen dams and diversion terraces as they map acre by acre protections and improvements for grazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dittmar
Cherry Springs
Gillespie Sul
Dittmar
Mr. Dittmar
SCS
Alfred Rusenberger
Alfred Crenwelge
Calvin Weinheimer
Roy Weinheimer
Hazelle Calcate
Otto Gronai
What's Funny About the Comics by Lois Wiggins
Lois Wiggins of the Illness Crime Prevention Bureau argues polio is vanishing but warns about crime comics harming children. She urges 24 hour prevention and action by publishers and parents to maintain high standards and curb antisocial behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Wiggins
Illness Crime Prevention Bureau
Higgins
Salk
America
Big Soil Conservation Projects Discussed At Lubbock Conference
Farmers and ranchers from across Texas gather in Lubbock January 18 to 20 for the 15th annual convention of the Association of Texas Soil Conservation District Supervisors. Dr. C. H. Wadsleigh leads as main speaker on wind erosion control and water use. L. L. Males discusses Oklahoma upstream flood prevention. Bill Durham reports on the USDA committee activities. Nolan Fuqua outlines NASCD goals. Eunice Halbert wins speaking contest. a full ladies program accompanies the working convention with tours and museum visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lubbock
Association of Texas Soil Conservation District Supervisors
C. H. Wadsleigh
USDA
Soil and Water Conservation Research Branch
L. L. Males
Cheyenne
Okla
United States
Sandstone Creek
Oklahoma
Bill Durham
Fort Worth Star
Telegram Farm
New Soil and Water Conservation Advisory Committee
Nolan Fuqua
Duncan
Oklo
National Association of Scc's
Eunice Johnson Halbert
Foard City
Texas Tech
Commissioners Court Has Busy Session in Gillespie County
Gillespie County Commissioners Court led by County Judge Victor Sageble approved current bills and various official reports. They set livestock values for tax, raised travel allowances, funded part time salaries, and finalized salaries with no changes from last year. The court canceled a Farm-to-Market road designation due to hardship and awarded land damages for US 290 right of way to Alma Basse Connelly, William D. Connelly, Rocky Hill Consolidated School District, and Harvey Moellering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Victor Sageble
Rosenbusch
Precinct 2
Sheriff's Deputies
National Guard
Cain City
Alma Basse Connelly
William D. Connelly
Rocky Hill Consolidated School District
Harvey Moellering
Soil and Water Show highlights Texas conservation exhibits
The SOIL AND WATER SHOW part of the convention will showcase large irrigation land leveling earth moving brush control and other conservation equipment for farms and ranches in Texas. The event at Lubbock Fair Park Coliseum offers free admission with invitations to attend visit exhibits and join the convention. Gillespie County Soil Conservation District supervisors Troy Foster Eckert Walter Fuhrmann Fredericksburg and Raymond Spaeth Harper plan to attend the Lubbock event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lubbock
Fair Park Coliseum
Plains
Gillespie County
Church Announcements Harpers Welcome at St Anthony's Jan 22 1956
Harper's churches invite all to attend parish services at St Anthony's. Masses at 8 30 and 10 o'clock on Sunday January 22 with a children’s school of religion after Mass. Youth social in the evening and Thirteen Hours Devotion January 29. Mission Week February 5 to 12.Includes Bible class Sunday school Luther League and divine worship at 10 a.m. Continuous invitation to walk in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Religion
Harper Church
Start Tax Records Now For Use Next Year
Advice urges readers to begin keeping personal financial records to aid next year’s income tax calculations. It highlights the need to document income, expenses, and capital gains or losses, and notes records may involve home ownership, gifts, annuities, and purchases. It cautions to consult an attorney for law interpretation. Church notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Uncle Sam
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Pastor D W Brown invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m Preaching 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 second and fourth Wednesdays Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Num
Sunbeams
Brotherhood
Harper Presbyterian Church Worship and Sunday Schedule
The notice announces Harper Presbyterian Church with Pastor Dr. Paul Jd. Schwab inviting visitors to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship service at 11 a.m. followed by Holy Communion. It cites a worship theme and welcomes all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Presbyterian Church
Paul Jd. Schwab
Harper Pentecostal Church Seeks Pie or Cake Donations
Harper Pentecostal Church invites area women to donate a pie or cake for the March of Dimes event scheduled Saturday January 28. Mrs. Fred Whitewood and daughter visited San Angelo Sunday returning Monday evening, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood Jr. Mrs. Nabers and Mrs. Dees of Kerrville visited the Whitewood ranch midweek to tend stock on a neighbor’s ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whitewood
W. F. Dees
San Angelo
Fred Whitewood Jr
Fred Nabers
Kerrville
Fred Whitewood Ranch
Reverend Jessie Long Preaches at Mountain Home Church
Reverend Jessie Long delivered a Sunday afternoon message at Mountain Home Methodist Church at 3:00 p m. Attendees from the area included Mr and Mrs Theo Oehler and T J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Jessie Long
Mountain Home Methodist Church
Theo Oehler
T. J
Principal of the thing pun fuels playful jab
A child quips that the issue is not the school but the principal, delivering a lighthearted moment that circulates in a local paper’s humorous items and readers’ notes.
Hopfs Spend Several Days in Sonora with Son
Mr and Mrs Alfonso Hopf spent several days last week in Sonora with their son E C Hopf and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso Hopf
Sonora
E. C. Hopf
Hopfs Spend Kerrville Visit With Nabers Family
Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf met their son Erato in Kerrville on Thursday and also visited Mr and Mrs Fred Nabers during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Hopf
Erato
Kerrville
Fred Nabers
Chicks Available from Comfort Texas Hatchery
Advertisement for day old chicks and started pullets from Comfort Hatchery in Comfort Texas. Varieties include White Leghorns Austro-White Comb ines Danish Brown Leghorn Barred Plymouth Rocks and Dark Cornish Game. Sexed or straight run chicks plus 2 and 4 week old started pullets. First hatch January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rocks
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Travelers Cafe
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