World Religion Notes Reported Across Denominations
Assemblies of God in Springfield plans a 10 000 attendance at its national Sunday school convention in St Louis March 30 to April 2 with theme Set your Sunday school aflame. Fraternal missionary Rev Franz von Hammerstein arrives at Perth Amboy First Presbyterian. Five point circuit Methodists in Jeffersonville mobilize Rocky Creek Watershed Project to curb soil erosion aiding 100 plus farms. MCOR airdrop for 5 000 refugees into U S under 209 000 total to enter as per Congress. Miss Elizabeth M Lee invites jobs housing and support for refugees in Need write 150 Fifth Ave New York NY 10018.
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Assemblies of God
Springfield
Kiel Municipal Auditorium
St. Louis
Paul Copeland
Buchenwald
Dachau
Hitler
United States
Board of Foreign Missions, Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of
Perth Amboy
N. J
Franz von Hammerstein
Otto Dibelius
Berlin
University of Goettingen
Bethel Theological School
M. Jacques
France
University of Wisconsin
Five Point
Jeffersonville
Georgia
Ction
Twiggs County
O. B. Fitzpatrick
Rocky Creek
Beech Springs
Lucy Chapel
Prospect
Rosebud
H. W. Scoates, Jr
Elizabeth M. Lee
Methodist Committee For Overseas Relief
Europe
Congress
MCOR
Methodist Church
Miss Lee
Fifth Ave
New York 11
N. Y
Missionary reports 432 baptisms in Japan in 1953
Dr William Axing veteran American Baptist missionary to Japan and traveling evangelist reports 432 baptisms from 210 meetings in 1953. He notes 2152 decision cards received, 80 percent from youths, with several converts over 70 and an 82 year old among the oldest. He plans continued work in 1954.
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William Axing
Japan
Axling
Lang Family Birthday at Home with Dinner
Miss Bernice Lang, who turned 19, celebrated at her home Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lang Jr and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jonn Hughes and daughter of Austin. A chicken dinner was served.
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Bernice Lang
Edwin Lang, Jr
Jonn Hughes
Austin
Nixon visitors call at Stevens home
Mr and Mrs Sidney Billings and daughter and L H Cheeser of Nixon visited in the J O and Harvey Stevens home Friday.
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Sidney Billings
L. H. Cheeser
Nixon
J. O
Harvey Stevens
Parents Rate More Than A Monthly Check By Reverend J Manton
Social workers say many grown children neglect aging parents, caring only financially. The piece argues affection, visits, and memory matter, citing the Fourth Commandment and Christ’s care for Mary. It highlights daughters who sacrifice motherhood to care for mothers and suggests such sacrifices earn divine reward.
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Joseph Manton
Perone
Rev. J. Manton
St. John
Mary
Conservation district progress and plans in Gillespie County
Members of the Board of Supervisors attended state and national conservation conventions. The district reports successful farm and ranch conservation, including timber removal to boost spring water, earthen dams, diversion terraces, contour lines, and livestock tanks, with plans to defer rangeland to improve grasses and more even grazing.
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Board of Supervisors
of Soil Conservation District Supervisors
Ft. Worth
Adaph Kneese
Walter Fuhrmann
Troy Foster
Kneese
New Orleans
Gillespie County
Suil
Soil Conservation Service
Werner Franz
Luckenbach
Harry Schluder
Fenix Herbert
Rheingold
Adolph Bauer
Stonewall
Arno Moellering
W. H. Pattillon
Stonewall Conservation Group
Rueben Schneider
Cherry Springs Conservation Group
Ewald Sugehiel
Harry Hohmann
Eckert Conservation Group
Soil Conservation
Ruben Schneider
Ruben Wahrmund
Melton Schuette
Fredericksburg
Ella Holly
San Antonio Highway
Hulmes Moss
Eckert Conservation
Lina Behrends
Cain City
Emil E. Schmidt
Eckert
Alfred Rech
Fredar
Icksburg
Wesley Crenwelge
Andrew Rode
Sylvester Ahrens
R. A. Rode
Cherry Springs
C. A. Jarrett
Palo Alto
Bruno Eckhardt
Rheingeld
Felix Vollmer
Honey Creek
Adolph O.kneese
Morris Ranch
Herman Weinheimer
Mertin Rode
Dose
Walter O. Fuhrmann
Masonic Lodge to Honor Past Masters
Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge holds a 7 30 p m meeting to honor Past Masters with Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Texas as principal speaker. Victor F Marshhall says the message will interest all Master Masons. Members urged to attend. visiting Masters welcome. refreshments after the meeting.
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Fredericksburg
Blue Lodge
San Antonio Couples Host Sunday Quilting Gathering
Mr and Mrs Harry Elliott and Mr and Mrs Jack Lee of San Antonio hosted a Sunday afternoon quilting event with Mrs Lee's parents Mr and Mrs John Morris in attendance.
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Harry Elliott
Jack Lee
San Antonio Quilste
Lee
John Morris
Rogers Visit to Whitworth at Junction Reported
Mr and Mrs J J Rogers visited Mrs W H Whitworth at Junction Sunday in a brief social note highlighting the family gathering and local community ties.
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J. J Rogers
The Law and Legal Aid in Texas Communities
An overview explains how Legal Aid Clinics and committees in Texas provide essential legal services to indigent citizens. Attorneys must accept financially unable clients, address intertwined legal and social issues, and use community resources to secure justice, reinforcing democracy and equal rights. Contact a local attorney for information on available aid.
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Texas
Legal Aid
Roosevelt and San Antonio visitors noted in brief
Mr and Mrs Ernest Dunbar of Roosevelt and Mr and Mrs Walter Parker were San Antonio visitors Saturday. Sam Parker and Fritz Sageser visited Comfort Monday. Mrs Edwin Lang received a letter from her daughter Mrs Norman Sullivan confirming a trip to Alaska arrived safely on schedule and a new home awaiting them.
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Ernest Dunbar
Roosevelt
Walter Parker
San Antonio
Sam Parker
Fritz Sageser
Comfort
Aos
Edwin Lang
Norman Sullivan
Alaska
Nica
Felose Couple Vacationing with Bernhards
Mr and Mrs Stanley Felose of Seguin are spending two weeks vacation with Mrs Bernhard and Mr Bernhard, her parents.
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Mrs
Stanley Felose of
Seguin
Chester Bernhard
Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome
Harper’s churches invite residents to attend services and activities this week. St Anthony’s Church lists Masses on Sunday, Lenten events midweek, and youth scripture meetings. Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 follow. The advertisement encourages participation from all parish groups and includes choir, WMS, and youth programs.
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Training Union
S P. Mn
WMS
Sunbeams
Ga's
Ra’s
Brotherhood
Methodist Church Schedule and Services
Rev. J. D. Farmer leads Sunday worship with singing. Preaching on the first and third Sundays. No preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. WSCS meets once a month. Also services on the first Thursday after each of the first and third Sundays.
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WSCS
Rotary blade brush cutter to be shown at Dr Koerth farm
A medium sized rotary blade brush cutting machine will be demonstrated at the Dr J G Koerth farm near Junction on the old Kerrville highway Tuesday March 16 at 2 00 pm. The event aims to show practical brush control on undergrowth including juniper agarella lote persimmon bluethorn with mesquite and cedar trees to avoid. Also note a birth: Charles William Roeder born February 25 in Philadelphia weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces to Mr and Mrs Carlos Roeder, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Roeder of Harper, with brother Richard Anthony aged three.
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Dr. Koerth
Soil Conservation District
Carlos Roeder
Philadelphia
Mr. Roeder
Richard Roeder
Harper
Charles William
Richard Anthony
Harp visits by Mrs Nabers and Mrs Dabney
Mrs Cora Nabers of Fredericksburg and Mrs Edd Dabney of Austin visited relatives in Harper Saturday evening.
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Cora Nabers
Fredericksburg
Edd Dabney
Austin
Harper
Double entry quip and forage facts mix in a brief item
A jokey job interview story contrasts double and triple entry accounting to hide profits. The note adds that improved fertilizer and management raise forage yields, and mentions USS Holland built 1890 for 268000 dollars and a present ship cost near 10000.
Comfort Hatchery Seeks Chick Buyers for 48th Season
CHICKS AND PULLETS offer day-olds and 2-4 week pullets with varieties like English White Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds. White Leghorns sired by ROP cocks. cockerels priced from 3.50 per 100. Write or call Comfort Hatchery, P O Box 368, Comfort Texas. May 28.
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Rhode Island
R.O.P. Cockexels
Comfort Hatchery
P. O
Comfort
Texas
Hopf Family Week End Visit With San Antonio Relatives
Mr and Mrs Max Wayne Hopf and their children from San Antonio spent the week end with his parents Mr and Mrs Alfonso Hopf.
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Max Wayne Hopf
San Antonio
Alfonso Hopf
Kerrville Visitors At Carl Oehler Home
Mr and Mrs P E Collette and son Paul of Kerrville visited in the Carl Oehler home Sunday afternoon.
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P. E. Collette
Paul
Kerrville
Carl Oehler
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg Visit Jack Jones Home
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg and their daughters were visitors in the Jack Jones home on Sunday afternoon.
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Gilbert Anderegg
Jack Jones
McDougalls of San Antonio Visit Relatives Here
Mr and Mrs Edd McDougall of San Antonio spent the weekend with relatives in the area.
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Mrs
Edd McDougall
San Antonio
Alpine visitor returns with family after stay
Billy Brown from Alpine spent several days here last week with Mrs. Brown and their daughter. They accompanied Billy back to Alpine after a two week visit here.
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Billy Brown
Alpine
Mrs. Brown
Billy
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