09 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1956
Page
1
The Methodist Committee for Overseas Relief seeks about 500 churches to sponsor refugees for entry into the United States within two months. MCOR aims to bring up to 5,000 refugees by December 31 1956 if assurances from American families or groups are processed through government channels.
Upper Llano features two irrigation articles on timing winter wheat irrigation and using root development in season water planning. It reviews 13 water laws for the next legislature and urges Soil Conservation District users to stay informed. Grass seed prices rise amid drought. readers are urged to buy now or grow their own seed and consult Soil Conservation Service technicians.
The TRI-UNE program in Hartford brings teen-agers and parents together in three sessions to address dating on school nights. Moderated by Father John C. Knott, the course emphasizes individual dignity and the Catholic view that sex is a gift for marriage. Parents and teens report clearer communication and fewer tensions after concluding sessions.
Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and children spent the weekend visiting his parents in Uvalde. Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood Jr and family visited Rocksprings relatives. Mr and Mrs Erato Hopf and daughter from Austin visited Oliver Hopf and family. Kenneth Whitewood of Junction, employed on highway construction, visited his parents on Saturday.
NOXVILLE community records multiple family visits and trips across Kerrville Beaumont Harper and Junction. Rainfalls tally ten points Thursday night and half an inch Sunday morning. Funeral details note J J Rogers service at Harper. Mrs Gordon Harper underwent leg amputation in Fredericksburg.
Three General Motors autos Pontiac Oldsmobile and Buick are shown at three local dealers on Friday Central Motor Rahe Motors and Hill Country Implement Co all featuring major 1957 changes Oldsmobile highlights include a 277 horsepower Rocket engine redesigned grill wider chassis and new suspension Pontiac emphasizes lower front end and larger windshield Buick showcases 300 horsepower engines eleven new colors and a safety minder system the public is invited to view the displays.
Harper's Churches invite all to Mass and services at St. Anthony's and a Methodist service with Veterans Day events. Activities include adult study, school of religion, Sunday School, Junior Mission Band, and charitable efforts for heating in the new building.
Carlos B. Parker, pastor, invites the public to attend Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m mixed choir rehearsal at 5 p m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m all week services held at the Harper Pentecostal Church.
The Harper Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday School and worship this coming Sunday. Pastor Dr. Paul J. Schwab will lead with a morning sermon on the Fourth Commandment keeping the Sabbath Day Holy. Mrs L A Stevens is pianist and S S superintendent Gilbert Anderegg attendees welcome.
Mr and Mrs Jack Lee of San Antonio attended the funeral of J J Rogers on Monday. Mrs Roy Ressmann visited her mother Mrs Bertha Geistwerft at Hilda on Tuesday.
Central Motor Company Rahe Motors and Hill Country Implement Company encourage the public to visit and see the latest vehicle models on display Friday at their showroom locations.
The First Baptist Church in Denver led by Pastor J Bennett presents services at 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. worship 7 p.m. training union 8 p.m. Sermons for Sunday morning and evening titled Common Fault of Man Since Adam and Training in Our Church. Training Union Study Course runs Monday to Thursday 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. Credit given for attending three classes.
Victor Marshall of Harper Texas advertises registered polled Hereford bulls for sale including yearling and two year olds with an entry date of November 16.
For sale list items and contact. Dayton Rahe at Harper number 72.
Attendees at the District Conference held Wednesday October 31 at the First Methodist Church in Fredericksburg included Rev. Jesse Long Mrs. W. M. Keen Mr and Mrs Rubin Bode and Mr and Mrs Theo Gehler.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Parker and son of San Antonio spent the weekend with relatives in Harper. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Groff and little son of Kerrville visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDougall.
The New York Council of Charities honors Pelton for authoring numerous books and bulletins on rural church concerns. The recognition highlights Pelton’s contributions to ecclesiastical knowledge and community support across rural areas.
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