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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1956
Page
1
The United Church Women plan a nationwide observance on May 4 as part of a program encouraging responsible Christian citizenship. Chairwoman Mrs Alf Chapman of Washington Crossing urges members to examine information sources and personal beliefs. The effort is part of the National Council of Churches.
The Upper Llano Soil Conservation District reports infiltration tests showing virgin soil under litter absorbs three inches of water in four minutes, grass cover takes fifteen minutes, and bare ground one hour. Temperatures range from 63 to 87 degrees. results stress the value of cover for erosion control and peak yields. Preston Wright on the South Llano River maintains a 200 acre trap with a grass cover aiding stock holding. Howell Wright near Junction reports Madrid Clover on Johnson Grass with hay cuts planned and post harvest regrowth to condition soil.
The Harper Baptist Church Women’s Mission Society held an all day prayer service on Thursday March to pray for home missions. Mrs. Elmo Lumpkins led a panel on needs of missions and churches in western and pioneer areas. Participants included several named members and a noon meal followed by singing and offerings.
The passage surveys how Reformed, Anglican, Lutheran and Orthodox churches view money and wealth. Rev Theodore Ferris of Trinity Episcopal Church Boston cautions that money itself is not vile, only its misuse, urging believers to acknowledge money as God given and to direct it to divine purposes.
Mrs. Edgar Eldebracht hosted a Wednesday night birthday gathering at home with refreshments for 20 guests. The note lists several family and local visits attended around Katy and Kerrville, including Mrs. J. O. Stevens and Airs. J. O. Stevens.
Readings and services announced for Harver churches include Mass at 10 a.m. on Sunday March 18 with Stations and Benediction, Friday Mass at 8 p.m., adult study club Monday at 7 30, Catholic Action Councils meetings, and Lenten study and Good Friday programs. Religious groups invite all to attend.
The Youth Fellowship met after services at Harper Baptist Church on Sunday night March 11. Members sang choruses and received green leaves for a game sequence. They formed a ring and sang Into My Heart and enjoyed hot chocolate and cake served by Mesd. G. D. Lennon and Mrs. B. J. Mayhugh.
Pastor D W Brown leads services with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and sermons at 11 a.m. Evening preaching at 8 p.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. WMU GA Sunbeams Brotherhood meet biweekly on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Youth Fellowship follows evening service on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Boys and girls 9 to 21 invited.
Dr. Paul J. Schwab presides 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 worship in the beauty of holiness.
Carlos Parker, Pastor announces Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 p m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Mixed Choir rehearsal at 5 00 p m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m Public invited to attend any or all services
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