World Council of Churches counsels aid for Arab refugees
The World Council of Churches urges Christian groups to increase relief for Arab refugees and seeks a just lasting solution. Billy Graham announces an eight week New York crusade aimed at spiritual revival. A 1957 Share Our Surplus drive plans 115000 for distributing U S surplus foods to 25 countries. Doctors will form an international team aiding the Ibans in Borneo, with a 230 bed hospital at Kapit and river missions. Danish Mission Society plans work in Shikoku Japan with Lutheran outreach. Local visit notes and Oberweis family events are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Council of Churches
Near East
God
Father
Billy Graham
New York
Graham
General Crusade Committee
John D. Rocksfeller Jr
William Randalph Hearst, Jr
United Nations
U. S
U.S. A
R. Norris Wilson
Church World Service
Naonal Council of Churches
Asia
Europe
Latin America
North Borneo
Sarawak
Lik Kiu Ding
Lilian Ding
Chinna
Amencan
Harold N. Brewster
Montclair
N. J
Methodist Board of Missions
Danish Mission Society of
Copenhagen
India
Formosa
Middle East
Japan
C. Rendsdorf
Shikoku
Kobe
Hiroshina
God Will Dwell In Homes Welcoming God At Home
A mother reassures her child that God lives where He is welcome and that a strong home built on faith, prayer, and parental sacrifice strengthens family life and nation. She urges parents to provide moral training, endure hardships, and model prayer, lest divorce and hardship erode civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C
Understanding Right of Way at Intersections in Texas
A guide explains who has priority at intersections, how to handle stops, turns, and courtesy corners, and the importance of signaling and staying in the proper lanes. It notes that rules vary and drivers should consult the Texas Driving Handbook for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilegally
Malis
Tsa
Texas
Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District Elects Clapp Leader
Ray Clapp was elected supervisor for subdivision three replacing H H Rothmann. Other district supervisors include W C Oliver Hardin Tobin Frank Hodges and Guss Bannewsky. The five year terms rotate by subdivision with 1957 start and April deadline. The district promotes Soil Bank program and Acreage Reserve with compliance requirements and fines for nonparticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Clapp
Clapp
H. H. Rothmann
Kimole County
Upper
Llanos Soil Conservation District
W. C. Oliver
Hardin Tobin
Frank Hodges
Guss Bannewsky
Noth
London
Texas
Soil Bank
Llanos
Kimble County
ASC
SCS
Jones Family Visits Harper For TSU Presbyterian Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Gene Jones and their two sons from Junction spent Saturday night and Sunday in Harper with his mother Mrs Herbert Jones They also attended the TSU anniversary celebration of the Presbyterian Church in Austin Texas This column notes information per Texas law 18 for informational purposes only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Jones
Sons of
Junction
Harper
Herbert Jones
TSU
Thanks From Mrs Carr for Fredericksburg Aid in Tragic Crash
Mrs. James Carr of Columbus Georgia expresses heartfelt gratitude to Fredericksburg residents for sympathy after a fatal automobile accident that claimed her husband and children. She arrived home safely from a medical plane transfer and thanks doctors and staff at local hospitals for their care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carr
Sandy
Ricky
Columbus
Georgia
Harper
Fredericksburg
Barbara
Bobby
Frederkcsburg
Church Happenings And Outreach Across Local Parishes
Church calendar and activities from St Anthonys to Kerrville and Fredericksburg outlineMasses services youth meetings and choir performances. District conference and revival services are noted along with upcoming dedications and pastoral travels for ecumenical fellowship.
Harper Pentecostal Church Activity Timetable
Carios Parker, Pastor announces midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship 509 p m mixed choir rehearsal and 745 p m evangelistic service. Public invited to attend all services.
First Baptist Church Denver Service Plans
The First Baptist Church of Denver announces Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Training Union at 8:00 p.m. The morning sermon is Moses Crept Jesus Wept and Peter Went Fishing. The evening sermon is What Price Your Christianity. W M S Brotherhood CA s and Sunbeams meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Harper Presbyterian Church 75th Anniversary Concludes
After a 75th anniversary observance, Harper Presbyterian Church resumes regular activities. Sunday School meets at 10 and morning worship at 11. Special recognition will honor chaplains in military services and special offering envelopes will be distributed. Community thanks extend to those who joined the celebration.
Langs Spend Weekend in San Antonio With Relatives
Clark and Robbie Lang visited San Antonio for a weekend with relatives, enjoying family time and local get togethers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark and
Robbie Lang
San Antonio
Barretts Attend Stumps Convention in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Charlie Barrett and daughter attended the Stumps Convention in San Antonio Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Barrett
San Antonio
Kramer Family Weekend Visit Notes in New Braunfels
Mr and Mrs Pete Kramer and their children of New Braunfels visited over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Kramer. Miss Peggy Hopf a student at North Texas State Teachers College Denton spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Kramer
New Braunfels
Mrs
Alfred Kramer
Peggy Hopf
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Dean Hopf
Local families visit relatives in Uvalde
Mr and Mrs Tommy Whetstone and daughter and Mr and Mrs Fred Whetstone with Mr and Mrs Marshal Brown visited relatives at Uvalde last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Whetstone
Fred Whetstone
Marshal Brown
Uvalde
Sew With Wool Contest Prizes On Display
Mrs. Werner Hense announces wool and mohair contest prizes on display in Schroeder Dry Goods show windows. Prizes, provided by multiple Texas vendors, are 100 percent wool and awarded in classes for coats dresses skirts and more. Open to Hull County high school girls who sew their entries. judging December 1 at Tivy Auditorium Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Hense
Hall Country
Women's Auxiliary
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Schroeder Dry
Lochie Storage and Commission Co
Weerner
Farmers Grain Co
Fredericksburg
Ranchmans Wool and Mohair
Ingram
J. D. Varga
Rock
Springs
Junmvillon Warehouse Co
Witting Wool and Mohair Co
Junction
Comfort Wool and Mohair Pool
Coonfort
Blackwell Wool and Mohair Co
Kerrville
Tivy
Hull Country
George Holtkamp
Texas
Emergency Feed Grain Program Extended in Texas Counties
Walter T. McKay says extended emergency feed grain program applies in Bianco Galeepie Liano Kimble Menard and Mason Counties Farmers may file applications through December 3, 1956 for feed grain to carry basic livestock herds through December 3, 1966 FHA committees will assess total feed needs by December 3, 1954 under the extension aligning with the Raugnage Program for Texas counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. McKay
Farmers Home
Milton F. Wilfong
Bianco
Galeepie
Liano
Kimble
Menard
Mason
Texas
Enabies County
Tatsch Family Visits Stephenville for Ill Egon
Mr and Mrs Edmund Tatsch Jr of Stephenville visit his parents Mr and Mrs Edmund Tatsch Sr and brother Egon Tatsch who has been ill in Peterson Memorial Hospital in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Tatsch Jr
Stephenville
Edmund Tatsch Sr
Egon Tatsch
Peterson Memorial Hospital
Local residents visit amid hospital and weekend travels
Aubrey Harper remains at Legion Hospital for medical attention. Vernon and Mrs. Rogers of Spring Creek shopped in Harper Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joan Hughes and daughter of Austin spent the weekend with Edwin and Mrs. Lang. Sunday visitors included Sgt. and Mrs. Norman Sullivan and children from San Antonio. Mrs. Sullivan and children stayed for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Kilaehn
Clayton Kneese
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Wilmar
Jassan Harper High Schoo
A. L. Spellmannr
New Orleans
Dennis Parkers
Harold But
Sar. Antonio Hospital
Wayne Beetle
Chester Dieler
Carlos Parker Ranch
Aubrey Harper
Legion Hospital
Vernon Rogers
Spring Creek
Harper
Joan Hughes
Austin
Edwin Lang
Norman Sullivan
Fredericksburg and San Antonio visitors call on Maurers
Mrs. Pete Reeder of Fredericksburg and Joe Maurer of San Antonio visited Mr. and Mrs. Hy Maurer Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Reeder
Fredericksburg
Joe Maurer
San Antonio
Hy. Maurer
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Soil Conservation District
W. C. Olver
Eawards County
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Fredericksburg, Texas
Ment of Public Safety
Teaas
Chester Granville
Robert Pen
Shnendar Wyoming
Aisi Wit
Harper’s Churches
School of Religion For
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Youth Sodality
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J. J. Goerner
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Doris Oehler
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Lowell Ryan
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Carios Parker
First Baptist Church
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Harper Community
Alex Mittendorf
Prup
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Vapo - Butane CO
Felix T. Tybor
Chas. W. Barrett
Harper, Texas
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FOS
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