Churches Expand Mass Media Efforts Across Regions
The United Church of Christ of Japan launches Songs of the Heart radio to 1 million listeners in Tokyo. The American Bible Society introduces finger-phonographs for Bible recordings among low literacy groups. Alaska Methodist University plans a September 1958 start with Dr. Donald Ebright as president, aiming to serve Alaska with a four year liberal arts program. 1952 to 1958 witness White Russian resettlement efforts via the World Council of Churches. A new international education program by the Methodist Board of Missions enables U.S. students to study abroad, with first participants expected in 1959. Also notes visits by Rex Fox and Edwin Strackbein families and local graduations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of Christ of Japan
Tokyo
United Mass Communications
American Bible Society
Liberia
United States
New Mexico
Arizona
Donald F. Ebright
Kiowa
Kan
India
Alaska Methodist University
Anchorage
Ebight
Federated Theological Faculty
University of Chicago
Alaska
Department of Student Work
Board of Missions of
The
Methodist Church
America
Dorothy Nyland
R. C. Singleton
Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
Do You Have a Hidden Enemy The Devil in Life
A devotional piece argues the devil is a real, dangerous foe who operates unseen. It cites Jesus tempted in the desert, Judas’ betrayal, and Scripture descriptions of a prowling adversary bent on leading humanity to hell. The piece urges constant vigilance against this adversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Devil
Judas
Tray
Hell
Jesus
Garden of Paradise
Adam
Eve
Earth
August Bruns of Kimble Dies at 78
Kimble County ranchman August Bruns aged 78 died early Friday at his ranch home on the north Liano River. Funeral services were held Sunday at Roosevelt Presbyterian Church with burial in Copperas Cemetery. He had been in failing health and was a longtime resident of Kimble County. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, four foster children, two brothers, two sisters, and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Julius Hunger
S. F. Lackey
Joe
Jim Bruns
Bernice Ahrens
Lee Ersch
Fredericksburg
Louis
Henry Bruns
Edna
August Simon
Roosevelt
Bertha
Hy. Schaeffer
Increase in Pullorum and Typhoid in Texas Poultry
Reports from the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Poultry Diagnostic Laboratories indicate rising pullorum and typhoid cases in Texas. NPIP supervisor Bill Cawley cautions the broiler industry about higher death losses and slower growth, urging continued blood testing despite costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Poultry Diagnostic Laboratories
Texas
Bill Cawley
National Poultry Improvement Plan
Cawley
NPIP
U.S
Local visitors tour Eldorado area this weekend
Dr and Mrs Leo Klein and daughters visited Rev A A Gue on Sunday. Mrs Bruce Porcher from Littlefield and niece Candace Porcher also called, along with Mrs J D Tipton and grandson Bobbie Reese Hodges Post visiting Mrs Stewart. Jack Smith and wife from Seguin stayed with Ida Smith and spent Sunday in Eldorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Klein
Rev
A. A. Gue
Bruce Porcher
Littlefield
Candace Porcher
J. D. Tipton
Bobbie Reese Hodges
Stewart
Jack Smith
Seguin
Ida Smith
Eldorado
Provision For 1958 Mohair Support Program Made
Texas growers may receive incentive payments in 1958 for mohair sales as prices suggest the national average may fall below the 70 cent support level. Payments would cover April 1 1958 to March 31 1959 with applications due by April 30 1959. Growers should keep sales slips and plan marketing to maximize both current proceeds and potential payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Local families share weekend visits across town
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Anderegg with daughters and Mrs. Katy Stockard visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bierschwale in the Willie Collins home Sunday. Mrs. Stella Duderstadt, Janey and Andrew George Arnold and a friend visited Mrs. Mattie Arnold and Mrs. S Stewart Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Anderegg
Katy Stockard
Henry Bierschwale
Willie Collins
Stella Duderstadt
Janey
Andrew George Arnold
Mattie Arnold
S. §. Stewart
College student visits Dean Hopf family in San Marcos
Joe Edd Cherry, a college student in San Marcos, visits the Dean Hopf family this week, sharing time with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Edd Cherry
San Marcos
Dean Hopf
Krol Reunion Attended by Local Families in Johnson City
OC Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and Lavern Mrs Annie Moellendorf Mr and Mrs Frank Krol and Waldemar Krol Mr and Mrs Ball Dittmar and John and Gale Reddick attended the Krol reunion at Johnson City Sunday Mrs J Furnace of La Coste is visiting Mr and Mrs Richard Bierschwale for a few days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Strackbein
John Strackbein
Marie Hansen
San Antonio
Edwin Klein
Lavern
Annie Moellendorf
Frank Krol
Waldemar Krol
Ball Dittmar
John
Gale Reddick
Krol
Johnson City
Girl Scout Camp Texlake Plans Announced
On June 15 Camp Texlake on Lake Travis opens a six week season for girls ages 7 to 17. The 11th year of operation offers Brownies Intermediates and Seniors multiple session lengths with specialized units and activities from swimming sailing canoeing and survival skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texlake
Lake Travis
Camp Texlake
Girl Scout Headquarters
West 34Th
Austin
Texas
Mr and Mrs Eddie Kensing Visit Relatives in Doss
Mr and Mrs Eddie Kensing visited relatives at Doss on Wednesday. The brief notice notes the family’s trip and residence details for genealogical record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Kensing
Doss
Churches Welcome and June Services Across Parishes
Harper and Catholic church notices invite parishioners to Sunday services and events from June 8. Harper Presbyterian lists Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 with a session meeting May 7. Catholic church announces dedication of a new church on June 15 with a barbecue and open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Churches
Church Council
Too Much Grain In Poultry Rations Not Advised
Dr. L. Reid of Texas A&M warns that excess grain in poultry rations lowers growth and production and dilutes vitamins minerals and drugs. Milo rivals corn in energy and protein but should cap grain at 50 75 percent. overfeeding grain, even home grown, can hurt feed efficiency and rise costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Reid
Blessed revival at First Baptist Church Kerrville
Denver pastor J Bennett leads services at First Baptist Church with revival starting Sunday night June 15 at 8 30 p m and continuing through Sunday morning June 22 Evangelist Don Anderson from Kerrville will preach nightly at 8 p m Worship times include Sunday School 10 a m and worship 11 a m plus evening services Training Union at 7 30 p m and Bible School commencement Wednesday 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Don Anderson
First Baptist Church
Kerrville
Funeral Home Hosts Visits From Mangold Family
Mrs. Otho Mangold and daughter of Mesquite visited J. C. Mangold Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Peril and daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Green near Brady Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood Jr. and children of Rocksprings visited his parents Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Spell and daughters of Houston were here weekend visiting her brother G. F. Alsbrook and family and fished at Whitworth ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Fox
Amarillo
Mrs
Mack Scarborough
Otho Mangold
Mesquite
J. C. Mangold
R. E. Peril
Mrs. Freeman Green
Brady Sunday
Fred Whitewood Jr
Harper Pentecostal Church Service Notice
Harper Pentecostal Church invites all to attend services led by Pastor Carlos B Parker. Bible Wednesday 7 45 p m Prayer Friday 2 30 p m Ladies Prayer 11 00 a m Morning Worship 7 45 p m Evening Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos B. Parker
Methodist Church Services and Camp Attendance Noted
Rev Kenneth Norton preaches at the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 30 am Mrs H L Stevens and Kathryn took their daughter Martha Jean to Bastrop for the Junior W F Camp this week as a member of the Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship Conference Miss Francis Floyd returned to Austin and her mother Mrs F M Floyd stays in Harper for two weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Schneider
TLC
M’liss Spaeth Schneider
Raymond Spaeth
Harper
Texas Lutheran College
Edward A. Sagebiel
Schneider
Harper High School
McQueeney
M'Liss
Sigma ‘Au
Social Activities Council
Luther League
H. L. Stevens
Kathryn
Martha Jean
Bastrop
W.F
Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship Conference
Francis Floyd
Austin
F. M. Floyd
Hareper
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Harper Herald
Assn
W.w.reid
China
World Council of Churches’ Office
Hong Kong
South America
Australia
Council
WCC
Robert Schaeffer
Corpus
Waterman's Selle
the Radio Post
M. J. Mather
Ligourian
Workings
D.C
August Bruns of
Kimble
Girl Scout
A. C. Gilbert
New Haven
Cigar Institute of America
P.O
Radio City
Felix T. Tybor
ST. James Lutheran Church
C. H. Rose
Church Workers Institute
KNAF
Harper Presbyterian Church
Paul d. Schwab
Gilbert Angeregg
S.S. Supt
John Tarr
Vapo - Butane CO
Chester Tatach
James T
Terry) Townsend
Brady, Texas
Glan D. Randolph
Cherokee, Texas
Edward V. Verlander
Burnet
Sylvester Lewis -at-Lamw
Jon B. Swanner
Brownwood
Denver
J. Bennett
Funeral Insurance
Schretter Funeral Home
Travelers Cafe
Harper Community
Alez Mittendorf
Prop
Chas. W. Barrett
Harper, Texas
Water Street
Kerrville, Texas
Hill Country
Eas
Chas, Ochreiner Bank
Qstalliongs 1869
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