23 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1956
Page
1
Fragments of a 1956 Harper Texas page show advertising and subscription information. It mentions subscription rate and advertising benefits with unreadable filler text. The item reflects a local newspaper page layout with promotional lines and column headers.
The Share Our Surplus fund drive by Church World Service expects hundreds of thousands of church members nationwide to contribute over 1 million dollars to cover shipping of U. S. surplus goods. In recent years CWS aid has reached many nations across Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, with lists of recipient countries and regions.
A columnist argues TV usage should be examined by families noting average 18 hours weekly for kids and many adults. He cites concerns about offensive programs, praises industry self regulation, and suggests viewers write to sponsors and stations to improve content. He frames TV as a potential moral aid or hindrance to heavenly destiny.
The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District will survey acreage for possible grass and legume seed production to meet drought driven demand. Landowners with irrigation rights will receive questionnaires and a public meeting may be held with plant specialists and seed dealers to promote the program.
Local notices recount visits among the Parker family and friends. Trips include Kerrville shopping, Harper church attendance, and Johnson City hospital updates for Lon Parker. Several households like Baker Whetstone and Milam are mentioned visiting relatives and children in nearby towns.
The operations of the Methodist Church in India shift to Indian leadership marking a significant transition. Local clergy and church bodies are set to oversee administration, finances, and mission work, signaling a move toward indigenous governance within the denomination.
The piece notes the 1956 Soil Bank Program signup ends November 30 and advises checking with the ACP office. SCS technicians offer help to decide which cultivated land to enroll and emphasizes deer management, stocking rates, and setting aside deer-friendly pastures. It mentions Milton Ahrens returning home, and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harris.
Harper battles back briefly as Kaiser's kick returns and Jenschke runs set up late scores. Harper exits season with a 46-20 loss to Harper, while Harper advances to face Nueces Canyon Six for bi-district title.
In Kerrville at Gillespie County Court House judge J. W. Weatherby presided over a district court session. A defendant received a two year sentence for child desertion. Other docket items included divorce granted in Elizabeth Grona vs Sidney Grona with custody and $60 monthly child support, and settlements in several civil suits.
The snippet lists statistics for the Indians and Longhorns with first downs rushing and passing, punting averages, and penalties. It also mentions Robert Wolfmueller of Marion visiting Harper to attend a St Marys game, Rev. B L Moore of Port Arthur preaching at a Presbyterian church in Marp, and Mr and Mrs F J Mauser of Houston visiting for a hunting trip at Use Tarr Ranch.
A training union study course on Training Union Methods was led by the pastor November 11 to 15 with an average attendance of twenty one per night. Participants earned seals and diplomas from the Training Union Board of the Southern Baptist Convention upon completion.
At the Nov 15 meeting the Presbyterian Women's Society asked members to bake cookies for a December 2 church event. Ten members attended as goals and funds were reviewed with a $18.31 balance and $9.50 earmarked for Social Education and Action. Next meeting set for Dec 6 at 2:30 pm.
Local churches invite all to attend Sunday Masses and services. Stated events include Catholic Mass at 8:30 and 10:00 with Adoration, School of Religion, and a 7:30 p.m. Holy Hour. Methodist Women’s Society and church committees plan discussions, films, and Thanksgiving emphasis. Special service at the Open Door Mountain Home on Wednesday and a Sunset Baptist message on November 28.
Carlos B. Parker presides weekly with Bible study Thursday at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m Evening services include a 7 30 p m evangelistic service and 9 p m mixed choir rehearsal, public invited to all services.
Denyer J Bennett pastor leads services at First Baptist Church with Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m. Sunday morning sermon titled A Saint Among the Sinners and evening sermon A Sinner Among the Saints. Sunday School at 10 a m Worship 11 a m Training Union 7 p m and an 8 p m worship service.
Rev Don Starkweather of Grand Prairie hunted at the Carlos Parker ranch last week. Mrs Ollie Parker came home Friday from Houston after visiting her daughter Mrs Hazel Gillette. Louis Lehne of Fredericksburg is visiting his son Alfred and Mrs Lehne this week.
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