Bible Reading Plan Urges Daily Readings From Thanksgiving To Christmas
The American Bible Society promotes 29 daily Bible readings chosen by over 1,000 ministers from Thanksgiving through Christmas to inspire trust in God and unity for freedom justice and peace. Dr Wynn C Fairfield of Church World Service appeals for clothing for destitute refugees in Korea the Near East and Central Europe as winter threatens millions. The Hartzell School of Agriculture in Old Umtali Southern Rhodesia gains new prominence under Wallace Kinyon head of the institution funded on land granted by Bishop Joseph C Hartzell and Cecil Rhodes era grants.
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American Bible Society
Wynn C. Fairfield
Church World Service
Korea
Near East
Europe
Dr. Fairfield
America
Hartzell
Old Umtali
Southern Rhodesia
Wallace Kinyon
Gillet
Wisconsin
Board of Missions
Joseph C. Hartzell
Cecil Rhodes
Clergy Offer Prayers For Elect Eisenhower
Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill president of the National Council of the Churches sends a message to President-elect Eisenhower. He expresses that prayers will rise from thousands of churches to seek divine guidance as leadership responsibilities begin.
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Henry Knox Sherrill
National Council of the Churches
Eisenhower
New Church World Service Center Opens in New York City
Dr. Fairfield announces the opening of a Church World Service reception center at 110 East 29th Street in New York City for handling and shipping clothing as part of relief efforts.
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Wlef
Church World Service
Fairfield
New York City
East 29Th Street
Lutherans Plan South American Mission Center in Uruguay
Five Lutheran communions within the National Lutheran Council announce a mission center in Uruguay to reach the unchurched Indian population. Separately the Lutheran World Federation based in Geneva plans South American outreach for European Lutherans, with immigrants from Scandinavia Germany Latvia and Hungary.
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National Lutheran Council
ULA
South America
Urugay
Lutheran World Federation
Geneva
Switzerland
Carl E. Lund-quist
Clergy blame churches for scant religious radio TV programming
Rev Roscoe Brown Fischer reports from a National Lutheran Council survey that churches and stations both seek more religious content. Clergy favor drama like worship services and music for TV, while radio ideas include religious news talks gospel preaching family series Bible stories and counseling.
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United States
Roscoe Brown Fischer
Brooklyn
N. Y
National Lutheran Council
Fischer
Divorce and Custody Suit Served in Gillespie County
Legal notice commands Marion D Zaleski to appear and answer a petition filed 20 November 1952 in case 3055 seeking absolute divorce and custody of two minor children, plus recovery of a 1950 Hudson sedan. Court date set for first Monday after 42 days from issuance, Fredericksburg Texas.
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District Court of
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Texa
Virginia
Darnell Zaleski
Marion D. Zaleski
Virginia Darnell Zaleski
Marion Dale Zaleski
Donald O. Zaleski
Texas
E. LL. Schmidt
Presbyterian Women Meet On November Eighteenth
The Presbyterian Women's Association met at 2 30 PM Thursday at the church. Hostesses were Mrs Homer Cottle and Mrs J R Peril. The lesson Take Thou Our Hands was given by Mrs Homer Lee Stevens and Mrs Warren McDougall. President Mrs Watkins Tarr led the business session with committee reports. A gift drive for children at Reynolds Presbyterian Home in Dallas and cookies for Christmas were planned. Next meeting hosts are Mrs W O Pape and Mrs Jack Jones.
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Presbyterian Women's Association
Homer Cottle
J. R. Peril
Homer Lee Stevens
Warren McDougall
Watkins Tarr
Reynolds Presbyterian Home
Dallas
Russian Captive Letter Describes Slave Labor Under Communists
A German captive writes from a Soviet camp in Russia to her mother describing brutal forced labor, starvation, beatings, and filth while 1500 women endure hard work, mines, and deadly conditions with little hope. She appeals for prayers and faith as she and others remain determined to endure.
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Russia
Dnieper
Thanksgiving Visit Spreads Through Local Families
Mr and Mrs Richard Harler and their young son of New Braunfels visit her parents Mr and Mrs Tommy Harlan and Mr and Mrs G D Lennon. Morris Voorhies and children of Kaufmann arrive to spend Thanksgiving with Homer Lee Stevens. Voorhies, formerly manager at Wm Cameron Co Lumber Yard, now runs Kaufmann office. Also Mrs Woody Brezeale and sons of Houston plan a visit to Harper and Jack Jones relatives. Oren Cottle and Sandra Cotile visit Vene Cotile family.
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Richard Harler
Littl
New Braunfels
Tommy Harlan
G. D. Lennon
Morris Voorhies
Kaufmann
Homer Lee Stevens
Voorhies
Wm. Cameron & Co
Woody Brezeale
Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome This Sunday
St Anthony's Church in Seguin invites all to Mass at 8 30 and 10 00 with closing at 2 30 00 if weather delays. School of Religion and Christmas program rehearsal follow the second Mass. First Friday Dec mass and Benediction at 8. Morning worship at 11. Visitors urged to attend.
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Harper’s
School of Religion
Youth Bible Study Club
Methodist Church Services and Visit Notes
Rev J D Farmer presides with Sunday School at 10 a m, worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Ladies WSCS meet first and third Wednesdays at 2 30 p m. Visit notes list Mrs A C Wendel Mrs A J Kinsey and others visiting with family in the home. Harp Pentecostal Church led by Carlos Parker reports visitors from Kerrville and Austin during a recent weekend.
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A. C. Wendel
A. J. Kinsey
First Baptist Church Events and Weekend Visits
Rev Darwin W Brown leads 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services at First Baptist Church with 7 p.m. Training Union and Brotherhood and WMS on Fridays. R A s and G A s meet at 7 p.m. All invited. Mr Pete Kramer and family visited his parents and Pete enjoyed hunting. Also Mr Kelso Dabney and family from Austin visited the Hopf family.
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First Baptist Church
Rev
Darwin W. Brown
Pete Kramer
Pete
Kelso Dabney
Susan
Edd Dabney
Livy Hopf
Romeo Dabney
Austin
Oliver
November 30 Worship Service Invitation
On the first Sunday in Advent, November 30, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship start with Bible Class. A cordial invitation is extended to all who wish to worship with us.
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