World religious figures and local church notes in brief
The Archbishop of Canterbury plans a U.S. visit August and September during which he will speak at the 57th General Convention in Boston. Calvary Church Big Lick Tenn helps 27 families buy farms with 3 percent loans amortized over 30 years. eight have paid out and the parish runs a soil conservation plan. German missionaries expand in Africa and New Guinea with 800,000 marks allocated, but currency conversion limited. A World Council of Churches appeal for refugees is circulated, and various local social visits are noted by residents in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Church
Big Lick
Tenn
Eugene Smathers
Tennessee
Ralph A. Felton
Drew Seminary
Madison, N. J
Africa
New Guinea
Political Candidates Listed for 7th District and 21st District
The Harper Herald lists candidates authorized to run in the 1952 July primary and November general election. For Representative 7th District Reuben Fe Senterfitt of San Saba seeks re election. For Texas Congress 21st District O F Fisher of San Angelo and Ira Gallaway of Coleman are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Herald
Reuben FE. Senterfitt
San Saba
Texas
Fisher
San Angelo
Mothers Influence For Good Says Lutheran Hour Speaker
The Lutheran Hour on Mutual network features Rev. Prof. Armin C. Oldsen on Mother s Day with a message Blessed By A Christian Mother. He stresses mothers as the most influential force shaping the next generation and notes their privilege and responsibility in molding virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Oldsen
Armin C. Oldsen
God
Christ
God's Watchful Care Sunday May 11 Mothers Day
Reflection on mothers guiding leadership in biblical figures like Moses Samuel and Jesus. Prayer asks for divine guidance and dedication to God. Thought quotes Henry Ward Beecher about a mother's heart shaping a child.
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Israel
Promised Land
Moses
Levi
Samuel
Hannah
Jesus
Henry Ward Beecher
Junction Man Thrown From Horse Killed at Ranch Gate
Chester Stapp, 50, of Junction died after being thrown from his horse while trying to open a gate at his ranch 12 miles south of Junction. His wife found him near the gate at noon and an ambulance was called. he passed away en route to Kerrville hospital about an hour later. He is survived by his wife, two sons Kennon and Phillip, a sister Mrs. Henry Bierschwale, and his twin brother Charles who died seven years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Stapp
Junction
Charles
Stapp
Kerrville
Kennon
San Angelo
Kimble County
Phillip
Henry Bierschwale
Rocksprings
Pro-Taft Delegates Win Uninstructed County Republican Ballot
In Gillespie County delegates chosen for the state convention favor an uninstructed Pro-Taft slate over Eisenhower. Precinct results show strong support in Longhorn Theatre Peters Hall Courthouse and Evening Motor Sales, with Luckenbach Doss and Tivydale voting for instructed delegates. Final county vote 43 to 8 in favor of sending an uninstructed delegation under the unit rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Henry O. Kneese
Wm. Petmecky
Calvin Blerschwale
William Schroeder
Henry Hirsch
Emmie Schroeder
Joe Stein
Weimar Helin
Harry O. Davis
Max J. Bierschwale
Otto Hartmann
A. H. Kneese
Luella Gregoire
Victor Keidel
Gilbert
Stonewall
Nebgen
Cave Creek
Klein Branch
Eisenhower
Luckenbach
Doss
Tivydale
Henry Kneese
Gilbert Kaderli
Luther League Meeting at St James Lutheran Church
The Luther League of St James Lutheran Church met April 27 at 7 30 listing Hymns Prayer and the topic If I Should Die by Kelton Lange with Dr Goerner. Twenty one members attended with three visitors and the meeting closed with prayers and doxology. An owner for sale three bedroom home near the public school advertised financing options.
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Luther League of the St
Harper's Catholic Church Invites Parishioners This Sunday
Sunday services at 8 30 and 10 oclock celebrate Mother’s Day with a school of religion after the second Mass. Youth Sodality honors mothers Sunday night, plus Monday Bible Study and a Bake Sale planned for May 31. All are welcome to attend services and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Religion
Youth Sodality
Tatsch Family Reunion Attendees Gather in Fredericksburg
Those at tending the Tatsch family reunion at Oakcrest Park in Fredericksburg Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Belton Tatsch and children, Mrs. J. G. Mezger, Mr. and Mrs. Edm. Tatsch, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Tatsch, Ferdinand Tatsch, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Keller, Ed. Marschall and Mrs. Victor Marschall and sons.
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Tatsch
Oakcrest Park
Fredericksburg
Belton Tatsch
J. G. Mezger
Edm. Tatsch
Emil Tatsch
Ferdinand Tatsch
Emil Keller
Ed. Marschall
Victor Marschall and Sons
Mother's Day Cantate Services and Sunday Schedule
May 11 Sunday includes Cantate with 9:30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 a m Divine Worship 2 p m Junior Mission Band meeting A cordial invitation to all worshipers at the church
Harper Presbyterian Church Service Notices
Sunday May 11 services at Harper Presbyterian Church feature Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m with a scripture refrain. Prof Phil Rogers of Premont visited J J Rogers family over the weekend and Ted Rogers sustained a leg fracture in a riding accident but is mobile on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Rogers
Premont
J. J. Rogers
Ted Rogers
Ted
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
W.w.reid
Amos Thornburg
First Methodist Church
Hollywood
Cal
Chichester
England
Geo. R. A. Bell
World Council of Churches
Jesus Christ
Clifton Kneese
Near Comfort
Johnny McDougall
T. L. Hamilton
Abilene
Carl Ochier
Doyle Parker
M. R. Duderstadt
Paul DeLorey
Nellie
Walter Tarr
Herbert Jones
George Pearson
Willow City
Fred Bierschwale
Hillcrest
Methodist Church
J. Poynor
John Smart
Menard
Lula Oxford
Charles Mains
Wallace Mains
Carl Oehler
Robert Bubloth
Ira Gallaway
Coleman, Texas
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Prop
Harper, Texas
Gulf Gas & Oils
John Deere Quality Implements
Kier Mills
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskopf Bros
J. C. Mezger
Morris Voorhies
Llano
Home Demonstration Club
C. T. Mahler
M. D. Duderstadt
Gus Mahler
Robert Dittmar
Karen Ann
Henry Lewis
Alfred Lehne
Austin
Livvy Hopf
Harper
Oliver Hopf
Harper School
Lee Schmidt
Buck Baker
Jack
Gordon Harper
Lorenz Wendel
Charlie Rogers
Vernon Rogers
Marvin Tobin
San Antonio
Otto Rahe
Theo. Holm
San Anonio
Center Point
Comfort
Sister
Enderlin
Boeing
Fair Path
Koerne
Does
Bieterdale
Reb McLirey
Eves
Mir
Mre. Dod
Rogers
SNC
Stonewa i
Comfort Sarearepese
Center
Luther League
Hubert Kelch
Harper Street
Kerville
Peggy Lou
Cyrus
Corus Schmidt
Clovis “McDonald
Carrie Calentine
Harper’s
Comfort Hatchery
J. D. Farmer
Lela S. Wier
Sinclair
Fort Worth
Hill Country
Kaiser Automobiles
Vernon Gold
Raymond Boos
Charlie Curl
Henry J
Virginian
Manhattan
H. C. Bindseil
Blanco
Davis Tire
Edgar Qumers
Edward Sigin
Alois W. Kunz
Louis Weinheimer
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos Parker
First Baptist Church
C. D. Curtis
Kerrville Bakery
Felix T. Tybor
Palace Theatre
Fredericksburg, Texas
Menard and London Highway
Ranchers’ Commission Company
Jack Jones
Lem Jones
Junction, Texas
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