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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

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Atom hopes rise as Geneva conference marks new decade

Atoms and peace dominate the record as the Atomic Energy Commission chair Lewis L. Strauss highlights the Geneva conference opening a second decade of atomic history. He says the atom shifts from fear to a tool for human progress and envisions a future with no major wars. The piece also notes Jewish population estimates and a German student’s clock culture critique at Syracuse.

Alamogordo Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Geneva

International church conference and church expansion plans

A conference of European, British and American church representatives will meet in Arnoldshain Germany July 9 14 under the World Council of Churches to discuss responsible society international affairs and responses to peace and justice. In Hokkaido a pioneer evangelism committee is building the United Church of Christ with twelve new churches since three years and five more planned for 1936 with a budget of 10000 dollars and a goal of at least fifty new churches in the near future. The text ends noting the first decade of mans mastery of the atom.

American Jewish Committee New York U.S. A New York City Soviet Union Israel al Africa United States Arnoldshain Germany World Council of Churches Hokkaido Japan United Church of Christ Presbyterian Congregational Evangelical United Bretheren United Church of Canada Methodist

Lutherans Expand Roots Across Latin America

Dr. Stewart W. Herman reports the Lutheran Church has established at least one congregation in all 20 Latin American republics. The seminary in Buenos Aires serves Spanish speaking countries as new churches open in Colombia Venezuela Mexico Peru Chile Argentina and Brazil.

Latin America National Lutheran Council Stewart W. Herman Lutheran Theological Seminary Buenos Aires Colombia Venezuela Mexico Peru Chile Argentina Brazil

Clergy warns on teaching children faith at home

Dr. Paul Calvin Payne, executive of the Board of Christian Education, Presbyterian Church in the U S A, warned laymen to enjoy religion and take their children to church. He said if Christianity is not taught at home, Christ is shuttled out of the home.

Paul Calvin Payne Board of Christian Education Presbyterian Church Christ

Local visitors span Katy and area households

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Black and young son of Katy spent several days with the Roberts family and Beverly. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hopf visited the Oliver Hopf home Sunday afternoon. Also calling were Mrs. A. C. Wendel, John Arthur Tarr and Gwendolyn Lennon.

Albert Black Katy Roy Roberts Beverly W. A. Hopf Oliver Hopf A. C. Wendel John Arthur Tarr Gwendolyn Lennon

Stapp Family Dips Goat Dipping Vat at Junction Ranch

In Noxville news the Stapp family from Junction helped fix a dipping vat for goats at their ranch. The piece notes drought conditions with little rain and the community’s concern for ongoing conditions. It also mentions several local families visiting, fishing on the Llano river, and residents traveling for church and medical visits. Gene Royce Ake is in Greenland, reporting nine degrees above, but he expects to adapt.

Jack Stapp Junction Jack Dillard Stapp Noxville Earl Baker E. J Earl Jess Parker and Family Jess F. Parkers Earl Bakers Raymond Parkers Mary Ellis Bruce Janice Daylene Parker J. A. Milam Llano Doyle Parker Harper Doylene Joyce J. H. Parker Carolyn Pentecostal Walton Whitworth Stonewall Ranch J. A. Milams Carolyn Parker SBS College Waxahachie Hills Methodist Haper Bill Berry Johnny Acker Beaumont Walter Parker Fredericksburg Jess T Parker Kerrville Earl Barkers Snce Gene Royce Ake Greenland

Harper Legion Ladies Serve Cake and Coffee Afternoon

Ladies of Harper who served cake and coffee at the Legion Sunday afternoon included Mrs. Tommy Whetstone Mrs. E R Brown Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler and Mrs. Belton Tatsch. Mr and Mrs Allen Fowler and son Charles of San Antonio visited the Gammenthalers over the weekend. Charles remained for a visit.

Harper Legion Tommy Whetstone E. R. Brown Fred Gammenthaler Belton Tatsch

Teaching Children to Pray and Grow in Faith

A Poulist feature argues that children can learn prayer and spiritual truth early. Parents should model prayer and teach simple, meaningful phrases to foster closeness with God. Children naturally desire sainthood, while adults must model daily prayer and virtue.

Jimmy God Jesus Daddy John Peter

Local rancher Adorns Pasture Plan for Soil and Water

A. C. Adams of the Marshall Spring Conservation Group near Fredericksburg uses deferred pastures and cross fences to rotate grazing. With minimal rainfall this year the stored moisture from last year sustains growth, reducing feed costs and protecting soil and water resources. Technicians from the Soil Conservation Service note staff changes as Whistle West transfers to San Marcos.

A. C. Adams Fredericksburg Adams Soil Conservation Service Ed Hagel G. W. Reed Willow City A. C.adams Marshal Spring San Marcos Whistle West Board of Supervisors

Weekend Visits Highlight Austin Families

Miss Kay Farquhar of Austin visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Barrett for the weekend. Hue Patronxse Herald Advoertizers Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hendricks and children of George West spent Saturday and Sunday with her brother, Supt. Ed Bailey and family.

Leonard Hendricks George West Supt Ed Bailey

Cordial Welcome to St Anthony's Church Services

Catholic parish invites all to attend Mass and services this Sunday June 10 at 7:30 and 9:00 with Fathers Day observances. Weekday Masses shift to 7:30 am in summer. evening Mass at 8 pm. Retreat Week follows with Confaternity meeting Friday night. June 17 Mass at 9, Vacation School June 24 to July 8.

Sodality Fathers of the Sodality St. Anthony’s Society

First Baptist Church News and Summer Plans

Sunday services at 11 with morning preaching and 16 a.m. Sunday School. Youth Fellowship after service on the second and fourth Sundays. Prayer Vigil moved to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. New church building nearing completion with move planned for July 1 and plans for dedication under consideration.

Num the Sunbeams WMS and Brotherhood Youth Fellowship

Proposed Bill Willarm Free American Agriculture

J Walter Hammond of the Texas Farm Bureau warns Washington bills would end agricultural exemptions and raise wages. He says the Senate Labour Subcommittee measures would wipe out exemptions for large farms processing and outside buyers. He cites a new minimum wage of 125 cents and overtime rules as heralding the ruin of free American agriculture.

Waco Texas Farm Bureau J. Walter Hammond Washington State Farm Senate Labour Subcommittee Hammond Farm Bureau

Soft Drinks For Atom Sub Crew

New York engineers designed a cup dispenser for the nuclear submarine Nautilus to fit a 17 inch hatch limit. An 18 inch cutout was made in the crew mesa, with work starting in January 1955 and finishing late that year.

New York Hyman Marcus United States Hoffman Machinery Corporation Hoffman Engineers Apco, Inc Marcus Hoffman Corporation

Harper Presbyterian Church Service Notice

Dr Paul J Schwab pastor leads worship at Harper Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m followed by Holy Communion Visitors are welcome to attend and worship with us

Harper Presbyterian Church Paul J. Schwab

Harper Pentecostal Church schedule notice

Carlos Parker, Pastor invites the public to attend Bible Study Wednesday night at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 10 00 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m mixed choir rehearsal at 5 00 p m evangelistic service at 7 45 p m services and attendance are open to all

Farmer Rights At Risk Warns Hammond Over Wage Law

A leader warns that raising costs for farm labor and inputs squeezes farmers financially. Hammond says eliminating exemptions for large farms would ruin agriculture and that extending minimum wage rules could push farmers toward peasantry, prompting a united fight to protect rights.

Hammond

For Sale Metal B-flat Clarinet in Good Condition

A metal B-flat clarinet is for sale in Harper Texas. Contact John Spencer or call 131 for details and a cheap offer.

John Spencer Call Harper, Texas

Help Wanted Girl for Store Work and Light Housekeeping

Help wanted notice seeks a girl to work in a store and perform light housework in exchange for room and board. Apply at Lehmann's Store in Kerrville Texas.

Lehmann's Kerrville Texas

Birth announced for Vicki Ann Whitewood in San Angelo

A daughter was born June 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood Jr. in San Angelo weighing five pounds eight ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. F Whitewood Jr. and Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Bruns of Marfa. The couple has two other children. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lehne visited Miss Meta Boehm in San Antonio Sunday.

Fred Whitewood Jr Vicki Ann San Angelo F. Whitewood Jr Raymond Bruns Marfa Whitewoods Alfred Lehne Meta Boehm San Antonio

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