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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1956

Page

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Notable Church Figures Join Union Theological Seminary Staff

Three internationally known church leaders join Union Theological Seminary New York City as faculty. Hendrik Kraemer Paul David Devanandan and Frank Wilson Price assume visiting professorships and adjunct roles. The report also notes Methodist efforts to aid overseas servicemen and rising Bible scripture sales in Japan. The World Methodist Council meets at Lake Junaluska September with delegates from forty four countries. Four young people are sought for three year term missionary service.

Union Theological Seminary New York City Hendrik Kraemer Bossey Switzerland Harry Emerson Fosdick Paul David Devanandan Department of Council of Ymca’s India Pakistan Ceylon Henry W. Luce Frank Wilson Price Presbyterian Church In the United U. S China World Methodist Council Lake Junaluska N. C Acrons England Europe South Africa Australia New Zealand America Board of Missions of the Methodist Church

Teen TV Viewing Questioned by Rev. James P. Conray

The American teen age viewer spends hours watching TV yet remains independent in taste and critical of decency and lifestyle in programs. A survey of 13 141 high school students finds praise for wholesome shows like Loretta Young and Youth Wants to Know while critiquing suggestive content and moral laxity.

Loretta Young Hooper

Youth Fellowship Meets at Harper Baptist Church

The Harper Baptist Church Youth Fellowship gathered after Sunday services singing choruses and playing games with Lincoln and Washington themes. A birthday anniversary was noted this month, and the group formed a friendship circle before prayer led by Rev. Jesse Long.

Harper Baptist Church Lincoln George Washington Friendship Circle Jesse Long Edith Ells Ellebracht Caroyn Wayne Lennon Doris Bonnie Frederick Joe Parker Martha Lonnie Mayhugh Nadine Barker Ronnie Lumpkins D. W. Brown

Water Resource Conference Slated in Marci

West Texas will host three public water resource meetings in March via the Water Resources Committee of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. State Board of Water Engineers members and the legal examiner will present on Texas water resources, surface and underground water, and the board’s administration of water laws. Sessions will be at the Cactus Hotel San Angelo March 1, Hotel Lubbock Lubbock March 15, and Baker Hotel Mineral Wells March 29.

Abilene West Texas Cactus l Hotel San Angelo Lubbock Baker Hotel Mineral Wells

W M U Studies Mission Book at Harper Church

The Harper Baptist Church W M U met Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 4 to study The Tribes Go Up by B Frank Belon. The session used relay teaching with Mines D W Brown B J Mayhugh and J A Lennon guiding. Mrs Mayhugh wore Indian dress and showed Creek Indian items while nine ladies attended.

Harper Baptist Church B. Frank Belon Indian Baptists D. W. Brown B. J. Mayhugh J. A. Lennon Bending Willow

High income group grows 90 percent in five years

The Kiplinger Letter reports that the $10,000-and-up income group expanded by 904 percent over the last five years. This upper tier, including the well-to-do and rich, remains only 7 percent of all U S families, though economically significant. Subscribe to the Herald.

Japan Japan Bible Society Israel Cos Kiplinger

Hawaiians to Serve as Educational Assistants and Youth Workers

The Board of National Missions named four educational assistants and youth workers for Hawaiian Methodist churches. Two will serve on Oahu, one on Kauai, and one on Maui under the Division of National Missions. Applicants should be 31 to 36, college graduates, and in good health. inquiries go to the Office of Missionary Personnel in New York.

Hawaii Oahu Kauai Maui Oahui Division of National Missions of the Board Office of Missionary Personnel Fifth Avenue New York N, Y

W. M. U. Meets at Harper Baptist Church

The W. M. U. of Harper Baptist Church met February 22 in regular session. The group planned Easter egg gifts to a Children’s Home and a May gift to a minister’s widow. Bible study on Christ and Young People was led by Mrs. Brown, with closing prayers and refreshments served by Nadine Barker, Betty Jane Bailey, and others.

W.M. U Harper Baptist Church A. B. Barker D. W. Brown Nadine Barker Betty Jane Bailey

National Guard Invites Young Men To Visit Armory

Capt Will H Wahl commands Service Battery 195th Field Artillery Battalion invites National Guard age youths and families to visit the Armory one mile west of city limits off Harper Highway during drill hours Tuesday 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Call or visit for information. The 36th Texas Infantry Division aims 11000 Guardsmen by March 5.

National Guard Will H. Wahl 195Th Field Artillery Battalion Harper Highway 36Th Texas Infantry Division 155Th Field Artillery Battalion

Hill Crest Singers Meet at First Baptist Church

The Hill Crest Singers will meet at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon March 4 at 2 30. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev D W Brown and Miss Edith Ellebracht attended a planning meeting of the First Baptist Youth Fellowship Zone 2 at the First Baptist Church of Fredericksburg Saturday afternoon. Miss Edith Ellebracht is secretary of The Baptist Youth Fellowship Zone 2.

Hill Crest First Baptist Church D. W. Brown Edith Elebracht First Baptist Youth Fellowship First Baptist Church of Fredericksburg Edith Ellebracht Baptist Youth Fellowship

Mrs Hill Visiting Daughter in Rev and Brown Family

Mrs. O. W. Hill of Graham is visiting her daughter Reverend and Mrs. D. W. Brown and family this week.

O. W. Hill Graham Rev D. W. Brown

St Anthony's Church Sunday Services and Events

Catholic church invites all to Masses and devotions this weekend. March 3 First Saturday Mass at 8 a.m and meditation. March 4 Mass at 10 followed by Benediction and School of Religion. St Anthony's Society meeting and Adult Study Club Tuesday. Friday 8 p.m. evening Mass and Lenten devotions. Oculi Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. March 5 Monkiey Sounel 7:30 p.m. March 6 L. L. Officers meeting 7:30 p.m. Special L.W.A. collection. Cordial invitation to services.

School of Religion St. Anthony's Society Monkiey Sounel L. L. Officers L.W.A

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Cities

Mr and Mrs Volney Roberts of Del Rio visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Roy Roberts and Beverly. Marvin Tobin and Mrs Warren Deaton with son Tommy from San Antonio called on the Hardin Tobins in Rocksprings then visited Mrs Tracy Tobin. Mr and Mrs Dale Cook and Cindy of San Antonio spent Sunday with relatives here. Pantronize Herald Advertisers.

Volney Roberts del Rio Roy Roberts Beverly Marvin Tobin Warren Deaton Tommy San Antonio Hardin Tobins Dom Dale Cook Cindy

First Baptist Church Announces Service Times

First Baptist Church led by Pastor D W Brown invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m Preaching at 11:00 a m Training Union at 7:00 p m Worship at 8:00 p m WMU GA Sunbeam and Brother Hood meet on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sunbeam Brotherhood

Harper Presbyterian Church Worship and Sunday Service

Dr. Paul J Schwab presides at Harper Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship service at 11 a m followed by Holy Communion Visitors are welcome to worship with us at the church

Harper Presbyterian Church Paul J.schwab

St James Missionary Society Meeting Notes

The St James Missionary Society met February 15 at 2 p m in the parish hall. The program featured a God Will Take Care of You theme with a poster. Rev Goer ner led Bible study II Corinthians and a report on Life membership and memorials was read. April set for New Guinea Mission free will offering.

The Missionary Society of New Guinea Max Elmer Lange

Harper Pentecostal Church Weekly Services

Carlos Parker, Pastor, invites the public to attend Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 p m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Mixed Choir rehearsal at 5 00 p m and Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m The church asks for a yearly membership fee of 150 dollars.

Carlos Parker

Flowers and funeral sprays from Mosty’s Flowers

Notice advises contacting Mrs. A. C. Wende for flowers funeral sprays corsages and pot plants from Mosty’s Flowers available by call or visit.

A. C. Wende Mosty

Weekend Visitation Near Kerrville and Harper

Mr and Mrs Harold B Birt and children of San Antonio visited Dr and Mrs J B Birt. Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood Jr and two children of San Angelo stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood Sr. Emory Walker and Earl Walker of Midland visited relatives, and Emory Walker also visited Kerrville. Robert Dittmar and family and W A Hopf dined with Otto Rahe. Harvey and Monte Juenke of Kerrville spent time with their mother Adolph Juenke in Harper. Robert Lehne and daughter from San Antonio visited Alf Lehne and Alf Kramer families.

Set Harold B. Birt San Antonio J. B. Birt Fred Whitewood Jr San Angelo Fred Whitewood Sr Emory Walker Earl Walker Midland Kerrville Robert Dittmar W. A. Hopf Otto Rahe Harvey Monte Juenke Adolph Juenke Harper Robert Lehne Alf. Lehne Alf. Kramer

Boy Quips About Father At Golf Club Visit

A speaker recalls a boy describing his father at the golf club on Sunday not playing golf but enjoying highballs and a round of stud poker. The remark captures a casual, humorous vignette of leisure and family life.

Notice for cesspool and septic tank cleaning services

For cesspool and septic tank cleaning call 1150 Kerrville or 55 Harper or see Jasper Massey at 217 Palmer Street Kerrville.

Kerrville Harper Jasper Massey Palmer Sst

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