Lutheran Mission Expands to Ethiopia in 1957
The American Lutheran Church plans its first overseas mission to Ethiopia in Walilo Province and Addis Ababa, with two pastors, a doctor, and two nurses to start work, hospital, school, and chapels under the Lutheran World Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lutheran Church
Board of Foreign Missions
Ethiopia
India
New Guinea
Ohio
Iowa
Buffalo
Ohio Synod
Iowa Synod
Hermannsburg Mission Society
Rhenish Mission Society
Lutheran World Federation
Lutheran World Mission
Walilo
Addis Ababa
Noxville Social Notes Highlight Parker Family Visits
Mrs J A Milam reports Thanksgiving gatherings and weekend visits. Raymond and Betty Parker stayed with Ray and Ray Bierschwas, Doyle Parker traveled to Fredericksburg for business, and Bill Berry plus Fred Whetstone visited Junction. The Ernst and Taylor families hosted relatives from Rocksprings Austin and San Angelo. Jackie Mays and Jett Parker called on Milams, Janice Parker stayed in Rocksprings, and Janice attended services in Harp er. Daylene Joyce Parker visited Mary Ellis Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Parker
Ray Bierschwabe
Doyle Parker
Fredericksburg
Bill Berry
Junction
Fred Whetstone
Marshal Brown
Marvin Ernst
Harold Taylor
Kay
Austin
Robert Taylor
Susan
Peggy
Kathy
San Angelo
J. A. Milam
Noxville
Jess Parker
Noville
Jack Mays
San Antonio
Jett Parker
Noxvile
J. A. Milams
Parker
Janice Parker
Four stamps honored Schweitzer on 80th birthday issued by Monaco
The article notes awards for four stamps including a Monaco issue honoring Dr Albert Schweitzer on his 80th birthday, a Spanish Guinea stamp for the 100th anniversary of the Apostolic Prefecture of Fernando Po, an Israel menorah stamp, and plans amid Human Rights Day to urge 2 million Methodist women to assess church progress on basic rights with 29 questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COROS
Committee On Religion On Stamps
Saar
Albrecht Durer
Albert Schweitzer
Principaly
Monaco
Iuinea
Apostolic Prefecture of
Fernando Po
Israel
Woman's Division of
Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
United States
Department of Christian Social Relations
Thelma Stevens
What Is Government For In An Election Year
The article argues the state has a positive role beyond mere protection. It should aid human happiness and the common good through material, intellectual, and moral goods. It warns against intruding on culture and private life while noting religion and morality influence governance and must be balanced against state authority.
Eisenhower Thanksgiving Proclamation Cites Gratitude and Unity
President Eisenhower proclaims November 22 as a day of national thanksgiving honoring God’s providence and America’s freedoms. He urges worship, charity to the needy, and support for oppressed abroad, drawing on Pilgrim roots and historic values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States of America
Congress
Fishing And Hunting Big Business In America
College Station reports 1955 figures show about 23 million Americans fished or hunted, spending $3 billion. Texas alone saw 1.625 million sportsmen contributing $165.054 million on gear and related items. Average costs were $70 for anglers and $59 for hunters, with Americans spending about $62 per fisherman and 19 leisure days yearly. Wildlife specialist Ed Cooper urges conservation tied to landowner cooperation and improved practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Ed Cooper
Texas
Game and Fish Commission
Cooper
Tenas
Eatien
Visitors extend stay at Sundsy Bterechwale home
Local report notes visitors extended their stay at the Sundsy Bterechwale residence this Sunday, with family members and neighbors observing the prolonged visit and noting the open-door approach.
Kerrville Visit Of Duderstadt Family Noted
Mr and Mrs George Duderstadt visited their daughter Mrs Fred Bode and son in Kerrville last Sunday, sharing time with family in the Texas town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Moellendorf
Dass
Henry Moellendorf
Zora Birt
Junction
J. M. Hickman
Lois
Cindy
Midland
Wm. Keen
Steve Forest
Little Son of Boerne
W. R. Massey
George Duderstadt
Fred Bode
Kerrville
Church Announcements Harper Tex December 1956
The First Methodist Harper notices include church welcomes, membership work, a pastor attending Town and Country Seminar December 16 1956 in Georgetown, and December toy drive by the Women’s Society for the Methodist Home in Waco. November music featured pieces by soloists and choir. Christmas program set for December 22 1956 at 7 30 pm with Advent Sunday service on December 2 at 9 30 am no Sunday School that day.
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Commission of
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist
Waco
Educationare
Sanctuary Choir
T. J. Oehler
Reuben Bode
Carl Oehler
Music Commission
First Methodist Church
Harper
For Sale Gas Accessories Dearborn Heaters Tanks
For sale notice offering butane tanks dearborn heaters and gas accessories. Dayton Rahe of Harper is listed with a phone number 72 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearborn
Dayton Rahe
Harper
St Anthony's Church announces services and schedule
Regular Sunday School classes at 10 am except Adult Class which moves to the Church Membership Train Class in the Manse. 11 am worship includes a sermon on Thou Shalt Not Kill. Interior repairs continue. Mass at 10 am on Dec 1 with religious school and St Anthony's Society meeting. First Friday Mass at 8 pm. Feast of Immaculate Conception events follow. You are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Presbyterian Church
Pau J. Schwab
L. A. Stevens
Gilbert Ande.egg
S. S
School of Religion
St. Anthony's Society
For Sale Items Listed Include Heaters and Accessories
Classified line reads for sale items including Buta tanks Dearborn heaters and gas accessories Dayton range? The fragment suggests a local sale notice with miscellaneous hardware items offered.
Exalt the Lord at First Baptist Church Service
Denyer J Bennett leads First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. A 7:00 p.m. training session and an 8:00 p.m. worship follow. Sunday sermon titled A Split Personality with an evening message The Beginning of a Journey. Regular monthly business meeting set for Wednesday December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Rmon
Public Invited to Attend Local Services
The public is cordially invited to attend any or all of these services.
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Harper Herald
W.w.reid
Hiroshima
Japan
Hiroshima Girls’ School
Central Motor Company
Seiberling
East Main
AGN
Texaco
Elbert Feller
Mgr
Lange’s Auto Service
Humble Oil Co
Max Lange
Elmer Lee Lange
Brewster
Hubert Brewster
H. Welge Lewis
P. O
Tappan
Noxville News
Herald
Felix T. Tybor
Ravelers
Ree
Eugene J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Caesar
Pres. Eisenhower
Lavern Rita Klein
Rubin Raeder and Sons
Orville Harvey
Harper’s Churches
Jesse A. Long
Miss Doris Oehler
A. R. Gromos
House of the Lord
Church of
ST. James Lutheran Churc
W. J. Goerner
Chas. W. Barrett
Harper, Texas
Rocky Inn
Herbert Feller
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Gulf Gas & Oils
Lemne Lumber & Marbware
Alfred Lehne
Joe Heinemann
Buta
Dayton Rane
the Herald
First Baptist Church
Denyer J. Bennett
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos B. Parker
Conrad Holekamp
Junction, Texas
John Deere
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskope Bros
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