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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
5
The Panther Creek Church near Des Moines assists returning service members to rent or buy farms. The church's Placement Committee has helped fourteen young couples purchase farms, with Robert Emerich and wife as the first beneficiaries now owning 80 acres and livestock. The church and its members actively support these efforts.
Churches of Presbyterian Methodist and Episcopal denominations jointly support the Evangelical Theological Seminary of Cuba with over 25 candidates for ministry. The corner stone for the Margaret McDougal Library was laid by a donor. a palm tree planted with dirt from 125 church yards symbolizes unity. Leaders Bishop Blankenship, Dr Humberto Carranza, and Dr Alfonso Rodriguez presided with Dr Charles F Ross Jr of Chicago involved in the peace commission.
Appeared before the Armed Services Committee opposing universal military training. He proposed a substitute to instruct American representatives in the United Nations to advocate a global abolition of compulsory military training. He called present UMT proposals repugnant to American freedom and democracy and noted the Methodist Church’s strong opposition.
The Prince of Peace Passion Play shown at the 87 Drive-In Theatre in Fredericksburg Sunday and Monday highlights the Life of Christ in Cine color. The Wichita Pageant features a 63 tableau production with a full symphony score and 80 voice choir, depicting brotherly love and faith through a story of two feuding uncles reconciled by a child.
Harvard Divinity School plans a 5 090 000 dollar program to revitalize the school with a larger faculty leadership and student body. The initiative includes an enlarged curriculum and an interdenominational aim to teach core Christian tenets. A Board of Appointments from Protestant denominations will propose faculty to university boards, including Bishop Oxnam, Bishop Dun, Colby’s J Seelye Bixler, Vanderbilt’s Harvie Branscomb, Henry Sloane Coffin, Harry Emerson Fosdick, Charles E Park, and Reinhold Niebuhr.
Rev Armin C Oldsen spoke on guilt and conscience on the Lutheran Hour addressing how fear arises from sin against God. He urged confession and faith in Christ's forgiveness as the sole remedy, noting the program's reach across 1100 stations in 55 countries with Concordia Seminary providing choral music.
Members of the Gillespie County Registered Livestock Breeders Association met in the courthouse to plan a Sheep Clinic and review the association bulletin. Secretary Treasurer Curtis Feller led the session and discussed member listings and sale estimates for publication. The group pledged to promote all livestock industry facets and support local breeders and vocational instructors.
Prof. Armin C. Oldsen tells the International Lutheran Hour that no sin is beyond anyone's reach under right circumstances. He cites strong characters becoming drunkards or murderers and warns that outward health and comfort can dull remorse. The address, titled The Savior Takes a Sinner Home, airs March 2 on Mutual.
Catholic parish programs announce Stations of the Cross and Benediction tonight at 8 pm. Sunday Masses at 8 30 and 10 am with Sunday School at 10 am and Morning Worship at 11 am. Adult Bible Study Club and youth talks planned. radio religious programs listed.
March 9 observances include Reminiscere with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class and 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship followed by 2 p.m. Junior Mission Band. March 12 offers a Liturgical Lenten Meditation at 7:30 p.m. Collection for Lutheran World Action to be lifted in all weekday meditations. A cordial invitation to our services.
The article discusses Lent fasting as a Church discipline based on biblical fasting from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts, linking Jesus example to early Church practice and the value of one full meal daily with meat abstinence on certain days. It notes fasting’s spiritual benefits and lists local social notes and a Lutheran Hour message urging repentance toward God and faith toward Jesus Christ.
Grass composition shifts with soil changes and grazing pressure. Wet seasons raise soil alkali aiding Lindheimer Muhly seep grass, while dry periods lower alkali favor blue stems and Indian grasses. Muhly declines when soil conditions favor other species, and the cycle recurs unless grazing or pasture use is managed.
Rev. J. D. Farmer, pastor, leads the services at the Methodist Church with the theme Serve the Lord with gladness and Come before Him with singing. Sunday activities and hymn selections reflect a spirit of praise.
Mr and Mrs Mitch Thomas and their son from Jourdanton spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Duderstadt. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Doug and their children. Mrs Adolph Juenke visiting Mrs Arthur Baumann this week.
The notice offers Kerrville bakery goods and for sale new R C Allen cash registers and electric calculators with a $50 discount. It promotes a radio television and appliance repair service by Elbert C Hahne on Liano Highway in Fredericksburg Texas.
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