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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1955

Page

2

Place of Holiness Shifts From Church to Work and Land Stewardship

Dr George MacLeod argues holiness lies where people labor not in retreats. Dr John H Reisner warns land stewardship underpins family church and nation. Turnbull notes Swiss goats in Egypt and rising milk production. Wilkins praises end of school segregation and growing minority progress. Seminary students juggle jobs aiding church growth with new churches formed in Chicago area. National Radio Pulpit expands under NBC and NCC sponsorship.

George MacLeod Iowa Scotland Union Theological Seminary New York Jesus John H. Reisner Agricultural Missions, Inc Il Am America J. Ernest Wilkins Chicago Washington Supreme Court United States Business Church San Franisco Seminary Westminster Wesley Foundation Chris Presbytery of McCormick Seminary Howard Conn Plymouth Congregational Church Minneapolis Minn National Radio Pulpit Ralph W. Sockman Christ Church Methodist NBC Broadcasting and Film Commission The National Council of Churches S. Parks Cadman

Noxville News Wraps Local Visits and Family Events

Mrs. D A Milam reports on visits among Noxville families. A baby girl was born to Chester and wife in San Antonio on June 7. The piece notes numerous Parker family gatherings, medical trips, church attendance, and small-town travels around Harper Kerrville Segovia and nearby areas.

A. S. Parker Gilbert Anderegr Chester Deiter San Antonio Carlos Parker Here Lorenz Deiter Kerrville Joe Parker Carl Oehler James Sam Parker Walter Parker Edwin Strackbein Harper Jess Parker Aubrey Earl Baker Kirk Reed Dickey Texas Tech Lubbock Dickey Reed J. A. Milams J. A. Milam E. J Garland Jett Parker Jerry Kingsbury Little Daughter Bill Berry Tom Parker Junction Garland Milam Senotty Kinses Muleshoe Scotty Gene Royce Ake Jess Parker Swarthmore Pa Oklahoma Fred Whetdone Gelveston Daylene Joyce Parker Doyle Parker Doylene Janice Joyce Holy Pracice Janice Parker Faith Flebracht Harner Cecil Parker Werrville Buzzy Parker Noxville

Soil conservation tips and practices in Gillespie County

The Gillespie County Conservation District outlines native range grasses as semi dormant in hot dry months with reduced protein and phosphorous. Sudan grass and summer peas provide primary supplements while bone meal offers phosphorous. Farmers harvest grain leaving stubble for mulching to protect soil and reduce erosion.

Gillespie County Soil Conservation Service Albert Holland Charles Peril

Science and Religion Agree

The article argues harmony between science and faith, citing Pasteur Volta and Mendel as religious scientists. It notes no fundamental conflict between Christian doctrine and science, stressing God’s universe order and science as a path to know and honor God. Pauket Feature Service.

Hiroshima Louis Pasteur Alessandro Volta Alexis Carrel Gregor Mendel Morrissey Blaise Pascal St. Augustine Max Planck Planck God

Inductees Named From Local Board 50 In 1955

A list shows men leaving for induction on June 14 1955 from Gillespie Kendall Llano and Kerr counties including David Beyer John Burg Daniel Wehmeyer Elgin Marquart Oliver Rode Claude Hicks and Rex Johnson. The page also covers soil conservation notes on erosion control crop timing mulch decomposition and farm grazing practices with reports from Ennis Jetton H H Rothmann and updates on Girl Scout conservation activities and Mrs Whetstone’s hospital stay.

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Blessing of Infant Jesus of Prague Statue at Harper Home

A small gathering at Mrs. Leroy Denman’s home in Harper witnesses the blessing of a three foot statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague. Father A A Gitter and Father W W Schneider officiate after Fr Gitter recounts the statue’s devotional origins. Guests then share refreshments in the garden setting.

Leroy Denman Jesus Prague A. A. Gitter Harper W. W. Schneider St. Mary's Gitter Jesus of

Family group arrives for visit from Germany

Mr and Mrs Woerner and their daughter have returned from a three year assignment in Germany to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W O Pape and other relatives.

Woerner Germany W. O. Pape

Local residents visit kin and work updates

Mrs Herbert Jones spent the past week visiting her brother Ted Watkins in Kerrville. Mr and Mrs Marvin Hahn and children and Clara Hahn of Mason were visitors in the Glen Hopf home Sunday afternoon. Miss Valdean Bierschwale is employed in the First State Bank of Harper. Valdean is a Harper High School graduate and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale.

Howard Birt Killeen Wekend Harper Fred Whetstone Tommy Marsenal Brown Galveston Whetstone Herbert Jones Ted Watkins Kerrville Marvin Hahn Clara Hahn Mason Glen Hopf Valdean Bierschwale First State Bank of Valdean Harper High School Mra Fred Bierschwale

Eggert Family Visits From Dundee For Summer Stay

Mr and Mrs Walter Eggert and their sons Jimmie and John and Mrs Zelma Hopf of Dundee arrived for a visit. Mrs Hopf and the boys will remain for the summer.

Oon Walter Eggert Jimmie and John Zelma Hopf Dundee, St

Mrs Whitworth and daughter attend Harper church services

Mrs Pete Whitworth and her daughter Barbara were to Harper Sunday to attend services at the Presbyterian Church.

Pete Whitworth Barbara Harper Sunday The Presbyterian Church

Stevens Family Returns to Harper for Summer

Mr and Mrs Mark Stevens and their sons return to Harper after nine months in Harlington where Mrs Stevens taught in the schools.

Mark Stevens Harper Harlington Hevens

Harper's Churches Welcome At Week Of Services

Catholic and church group notices invite parishioners to Mass and activities from June 12 to Father’s Day. Schedule includes 9 30 Mass, School of Religion, religious vacation school, youth square dance, and council meetings. Outreach emphasizes open invitation to all.

Catholic Action Councils

Harper Presbyterian Church Service Details

Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. Visitors welcome to worship. Harper Presbyterian Church led by Dr. Paul J. Schwab with Harper Pentecostal Church pastor Carlos Parker listed.

Harper Presbyterian Church Paul J. Schwab Harper Pentecostal Church Carlos Parker

Methodist Church Services with Pastor Jessie Long

Jessie Long delivers sermons at the Methodist Church with two daily services in London at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Strong church activity listed with no additional details.

Methodist Church Jessie Long

Evening Worship and Union Training Schedule Announced

The notice promotes a preaching service at 1 0 a m and 8 30 p m with a 7 30 p m Training Union. It notes Sunbeams GA s WMS and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Wednesday nights and invites all to attend.

Num the Sunbeams Ga's WMS and Brotherhood

For Sale Started Leg Horn Pullets in Comfort Texas

For sale started White Leghorn pullets suitable for fall laying. Comfort Hatchery located in Comfort Texas offers these birds for farmers seeking early layer stock.

Comfort Hatchery Comfort Texas

Mrs Ida Waner and Klein Families Visit In Fredericksburg

Mrs Ida Waner and her children along with Mrs Edwin Klein and her daughter visited Mrs Hugo Klein in Fredericksburg on Wednesday afternoon, continuing family ties and social steps noted in the local social column.

Ida Waner Edwin Klein Hugo Klein Fredericksburg

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