World Council of Churches Calls for Aid to Arab Refugees
The World Council of Churches decries Christian complicity in refugee distress and vows ongoing relief plus a just solution. Billy Graham announces an eight week New York crusade aimed at spiritual revival, with gala guests including John D. Rockefeller II and William Randolph Hearst Jr. A 1957 Share Our Surplus program seeks 3.15 million dollars to distribute food and aid to 25 countries, supporting refugees and disaster relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Council of Churches
Near East
God
Father
Billy Graham
New York
Graham
General Crusade Committee
John D. Rockefeller
William Randolph Hearst, Jr
United Nations
U. S
U.S
R. Norris Wilson
Church World Service
Naional “Council of Churches
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Copenhagen
India
Formosa
Middle East
Japan
C. Rendsdorf
Shikoku
Kobe
Hiroshima
God Wants to Live at Your House by Rev John A OBrien
A devotional article argues that God dwells in welcoming homes and that strong families with prayer form the basis of civilization. It urges parents to sacrifice for parenthood, mold children morally, and remain united in marriage rather than seeking easy exits like divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Brien
Foo
Lin
Hastary
Rculit
Washington
D.C
Right of Way Rules at Intersections Explained
Explains basic right of way concepts for intersections. Emphasizes equal dignity of streets, first-come rules, courtesy corners with stop signs, and staying in correct lanes for left or right turns. Advises consulting the Texas Driving Handbook for full details.
Local Soil District Elects Ray Clapp Superintendent
Ray Clapp was elected superintendent of the Upper Llano Soil Conservation District replacing H H Rothmann. The district organized in 1948 covers subdiv three and emphasizes root plowing to control mesquite. District supervisors include W C Oliver Hardin Tobin Frank Hodges and Guss Bannewsky. The article notes Soil Bank program participation and signup for 1957 with April deadline and penalties for noncompliance.
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
Edawaras County
Llanos
Kimble County
ASC
SCS
Jones Family Visits Harper For Church Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Gene Jones and their sons from Junction spent a weekend in Harper with Mrs Herbert Jones and attended the Presbyterian Church anniversary. The column notes Teas law advisory about consulting an attorney for legal questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Jones
Sons of
Junction
Harper
Herbert Jones
The
Presbyterian Church
Mrs James Carr Expresses Thanks for Fredericksburg Support
Mrs James Carr of Columbus Georgia expresses heartfelt gratitude for the sympathy and help after a tragic automobile accident near Harper August. She notes her family’s injuries, recovery by plane, and thanks doctors, staff, and Fredericksburg residents for kindness and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carr
Sandy
Ricky
Columbus
Georgia
Harper
Frederiksburg
Barbara
Bobby
Fredericksburg
Local social notes from San Antonio and surrounding area
Wilmar Kinehn joins the Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio after Harper High School graduation. Families and visitors from Shenandoah Wyoming New Orleans North Texas and others seen in San Antonio and nearby towns over the weekend. Births and travels noted among local residents including the Parker and Kramer families and Peggy Hopf visiting Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmar Kinehn
Clayton Kneese
Air Force
Lackland
Air Force Base
San Antonio
Wilmar
Harper High School
Peggy Hopf
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Dean Hopf
Sew With Wool Contest Prizes Displayed in Kerrville
Mrs. Werner Henxe announces a Sew With Wool contest with prizes worth over 5.00 will be shown this week at Schroeder Dry Goods. Prizes from multiple local firms will be awarded for coats jackets dresses skirts and blouses, open to Hull County high school girls who sew their entries. Entry blanks available from home demonstration agents teachers or Mrs. George Holekamp, Kerrville president. Contest runs to November 1 with a December 1 style show in Tivy Auditorium Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Henxe
Hall Country
Women's Auxiliary
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Schroeder
Lochie Storage and Commission Co
Weerner
Farmers Grain Co
Fredericksburg
Ranchmans Wool and Mohair
Ingram
Tivy
Kerrville
Hull Country
George Holekamp
Texas
Emergency Feed Grain Program Extended Across Six Texas Counties
Walter T. McKay, state director of the Farmers Home Administration, notified Milton F. Wiffong county supervisor that the Emergency Feed Grain Program is extended in Blanco, Gillespie, Llano, Kimble, Menard, and Mason counties. Farmers may file applications through December 1956 for feed grain to support basic livestock herds through December 3, 1956, aligning with the Rockhange Program for Texas and FHA committee review of total feed needs through December 3, 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. McKay
Farmers Home Administration
Milton F. Wilfong
Bianco
Galespie
Liano
Kimble
Menard
Mason
Texas
Tara
Church Announcements Extend a Cordial Welcome
Harper's churches invite all to attend services this Sunday October 21 Mass at 10 followed by religious education for children and meetings for St Ann's Society Youth in Boerne at 430 PM Tuesday night services at 730 PM with Adult Study Club and Youth Sodality weekly Mass on Thursday. No Sunday School or Divine Worship while the pastor is on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Religion
St. Ann's Society
Boerne
Youth Sodality
Local Churches Schedule and Sermon Notes in Denver and Kerrville
The item lists Sunday School worship times and sermons at First Baptist Church in Denver and details from the Methodist Church in Kerrville including pastor names, choir activities, and upcoming events. It notes revival services in Kerrville, district meetings, layman day, and a dedication ceremony with guest pastors and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
First Church
Fredericksburg
Asbury Church
Kerrville
Lowell Ryan
Grace Church of San Antonio
Harper Pentecostal Church Service Schedule
Carios Parker, pastor, announces Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 p m. Sunday school 10 00 a m. morning worship 11 00 a m. mixed choir rehearsal 7 45 p m. evangelistic service to follow. The public is invited to attend any or all services.
Harper Presbyterian Church observes 16th anniversary
Dr. Paul J. Schwab, pastor, and Mrs. L A Stevens invite the Harper congregation to regular services after last Sunday's observance. Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 with special recognition of chaplains in military service. Visitors include Mr. Edmund Tatsch Jr and family. Aubrey Harper in Legion Hospital. Other guests from Austin and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orouaile Harvey
Hugo Kien
Tite
Fredericksburg
Jerome Gold
San Antonio
Otto Wienecke
Ruben Roeder and Sons
Otto Wienecke Jr
Blaiidale
Paris
Edmund Tatsch Jr
Stephenville
Edmund Tatsch Sr
Egon Tatsch
Peterson Memorial Hospital
Join Hughes
Austin
Edwin Lang
T Sgt
Norman Sullivan
Local families visit relatives in Uvalde last week
Mr and Mrs Tommy Whetstone and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Whetstone and Mr and Mrs Marshall Brown visited relatives in Uvalde last week according to the local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Whetstone
Fred Whetstone
Marshall Brown
Uvalde
Fredericksburg Woman Visits San Antonio Friend
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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W.w.reib
Trop Cal
Sarawak
North Borneo
Lik Kiu Ding
Lilian Ding
Cina
Ar. Amercan
Harold N. Brewster
Montclair
N. J
Methodist Board of
Herald
John A. O'Brien
Joan
Upper Soil Conse
Llano A
Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation
Soil Bank
Mark A. Thompson
Wes
Austin Street
Distributors of
Robin Hood
Poulay & Dairy Feeds
Fredericksburg, Texa
Ment of
Pubic Safety
Austi
Teaag
Mrs
Chester Granville
Sar Eths
Robert Per
Shenéar
Wyoming
A. L. Spellmann
New Orleans
Dennis Parkers
Harold
Sat. Antonio
Wayne Beetle
San Antonis
Chester Dieler
Carlos Parker Ranch
Clark
Bobbie Lang
Charlie Barrett
Pete Kramer
New Braunfels
Alfred Kramer
Usplay
Harper’s Churches
ST. James Lutheran Church
W. J. Goerner
First Baptist Church
Denver
J. Bennett
Methodist Church
Jesse A. Long
Doris Oehler
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carios Parker
Aubrey Harper
Legion Hospital
Vernon Rogers
Spring Creek
Harper Community
Alex Mittendorf
Tappan Ranges
Vapo - Butane CO
Felix T. Tybor
Chas. W. Barrett
Harper, Texas
Gillespie CO
Ernesto
Landis
Marvin Blackburn, Jr
County Tax Assessos
Milton C. Durst
Jarvis Wiekler
Ranch Supplies
Conrad Holekamp Junction, Texas
John Deere
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskopf Bros
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