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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1960

Page

5

Race relations and church roles in a new day

Yale Divinity School Dean Liston Pope outlines a progressive view of race relations in the United States, linking increased minority employment voting and public services to Christian ministry. The piece cites church fire risks, insurance issues, and planned memorials in Kobe and Taiwan, referencing Kagawa and Soochow College of Law developments.

Dean Liston Pope Yale Divinity School New Haven Christian Church Sovuchow University College of Law Taiwan Methodist Church C. Y. Shih Hong Kong W. Y. ‘Faso Washington Soochow College of Law Soochow China Methodist Episcopal Church South Law College Methodist Board of Missions An Atwunnue Souchon University University of Michigan Iawa Yale University

Seasonal Activities At Baptist Church

The Harper First Baptist Church hosted Christmas and New Year programs including a Junior-Intermediate Training Union Christmas party on December 13, a December 18 Woman's Missionary Society gathering, and the December 22 Christmas program featuring a manger scene and choir. A December 29 Student Night showcased youth speakers and musical numbers, followed by a New Year’s Eve Watch Night service with worship and a review of 1097.

Harper First Waptist Church Junior-Intermediate Training Union Department Ronnie Lumpkins Patsy Bailey Sally Spencer The Woman's Missionary Society Edward Bailey A. B. Barker Elton Spencer W. C. Russell Spencer Barker Southern Baptist Johnny Spencer Kay Spencer Lonnie Mayhugh University of Corpus Christi Denver Bennett Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Ft. Worth

Candler University Opens in Havana Cuba

Candler University, the first Methodist university in Latin America, opens in Havana. Dedicated by Bishop John W Branscom b, it plans freshman enrollment to grow to all four years as facilities unfold.

Candler College Buenavista School University American South Candler Warren A. Candler Cuba Asa G. Candler Candler University Methodist University Latin America Havana John W. Branscomb Florida

Christ in Christmas Returns Mark a 1956 Season

The piece notes a renewed focus on Christ in Christmas with greetings cards and nativity displays in Dayton and other areas, plus church drives for religious tableaux in windows. It contrasts secular Santa displays with Christ centered celebrations and recalls a Charleston Santa note from last November urging timely holiday wishes.

Christ Dayton Ohio Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Rudolph Santa Claus-land

Last Rites Held Thursday For Henry Stehling

Funeral services for Thoeny Stehling were held at 9:15 a m at Schaette Funeral Home and 9:30 a m at St Marys Church with Very Rev J J Hildebrand officiating. Interment in St Marys Cemetery. Pallbearers: Aaron Hensen Andrew Kramer Frank Lang Charles Morriz Jr Francis Stehling Frank R Pehl. Stehling died at a local hospital after a lengthy illness at age 9 years 5 months 17 days. Born July 13 1888 in Gillespie County to Franz and Mathilde Burg Stehling. He married Lena Danz May 20 1913. she died. He married Hedwig Lange Nov 23 in Harper. widow survives with four sons Bernhard Norbert Stehling of Doss Roman Stehling of Harper Thomas Stehling of Fredericksburg and three daughters Margaret Mrs Arlin Crenwelge Harper Roseline Mrs J W Brannenberger and Miss Virginia Stehling Fredericksburg. Ten grandchildren. One son Clemens Stehling. brother Alfons Stehling. three sisters Mrs Martha Pehl Mrs Lydia Siebold and Miss Thekia Stehling preceded him in death.

Thoeny Stehling Schaette St. Mary's Church J. J. Hildebrand St. Mary’s Harper Bernhard Norbert Stehling Doss Roman Stehling Thomas Stehling Fredericksburg Margaret Arlin Crenwelge Roseline J. W. Brannenberger Virginia Stehling Clemens Stehling Alfons Stehling Martha Pehl Lydia Siebold Thekia Stehling

Prominent South Texas rancher Roy Kothmann dies in Houston

Roy Kothmann a noted rancher and livestock buyer died suddenly in Houston at 57 after a period of illness. He owned Alamo Commission Company San Antonio Frio Livestock Sales Pearsall and Uvalde Livestock Sales plus a San Antonio area ranch. Funeral services were held at Palm Heights Methodist Church San Antonio with Rev J B Mack. interment at Roselawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his widow Anita Riley Kothmann five sons five grandchildren five sisters and three brothers.

Roy M. Kuthimeaur South Texas Houston Alamo Commission Company San Antonio Frio Livestock Sales Company Pearsall Uvalde Livestock Sales Company Palm Heights Methodist Church J.B. Mack Roy Akers Roselawn Memorial Park Anita Riley Kothmann Riley Boots) Kothmann Sally Kothmann Germany Amelia Lachelin Janie K. Neill Helen Wall Ray Lambert

Hart and Kasper Families Visit in Kerrville and Doss Area

Mr and Mrs Jinx Hart and children of Kerrville visited the L LH Harpers Sunday. Mr and Mrs Richard Kasper and daughters of Doss were dinner guests at Eddie Kenning's home Sunday.

Jinx Hart Kerrville Harpers Richard Kasper Doss Eddie Kenning Ies Max Lange Gene Prestidge Waco Kelton Lange San Marcos Elmer Lee Lange Here B. J. Mayhugh J. R. and Lonnie Corpus Christi Martha Mayhugh

Litterbug Problem Persists as Texas Trials Litterbags

Texas Highway Dept tested litterbags at seven entry points for four months as 10 000 bags supplied by the Texas Motel Association circulated to motorists. Foremen favored wider use to curb roadside trash, especially by local residents, with fines up to 200 dollars for violators.

Austin Tex Texas Texas Highway Department National Keep America Beautiful, Inc Laa Wong Nwa Watch Co Tesas Besos Boide al Med

Dividends for GI Insurance Holders Announced for 1958

The Veterans Administration announced regular annual dividends totaling 262 million dollars will be paid in 1958 to about 0.300 million World War I and II GI insurance policy holders. NSLI and USGLI divisions will distribute 240 million and 22 million respectively to roughly 5 million and 900 thousand holders, with payments near each policy anniversary date.

Veterans Administration National Service Life Insurance NSLI U.S. Government Life Insurance USCLI App Mniitary USGLI

Cobs Prove Effective Roughage in Cattle Feeding Test

A Ralston Purina study with 200 steers compares ground shelled corn plus alfalfa hay molasses mix to ground ear corn with Steer Fatena 65. Gains averaged 3.30 vs 2.93 pounds daily, but feed costs differed ($80.92 vs $65.70). Net profits were nearly identical at $23.03 and $23.00 per animal, supporting corn cobs as effective roughage with proper supplementation.

Ralston Purina Company

Church Calendar and Services In San Antonio

St Anthony's Church announces Mass at 8:30 and 10:00 Sundays with School of Religion for youth and a 2:40 p.m. March of Faith in San Antonio. Friday meeting of Catholic Action Councils at 6:30 p.m. Harper Presbyterian lists services with Sunday School at 9:30 and worship at 10:30. Newly elected elders and deacons will be ordained and installed.

School of Religion San Antonio Catholic Action Councils

Christmas Births and Holiday Gatherings Reported

A series of births and family visits are listed: a daughter born Dec 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Schmidt and a son born Dec 27 to Mr. and Mrs. J W Bierschwale, with grandparents named. Multiple Christmas and New Year visits are noted among local families and friends. The Hillcrest Singers held a Sunday afternoon service and announce the next at the Methodist Church in February.

Elbert Schmidt J. W. Bierschwale Fred Gierschwale Mms. Doyle Parker G. F. Alsbrook Pete Whitworth Here Alsbrook Houston Hillcrest Singers Resbyteran Methodist Church

Texas water program mock up ready by end of April

Senator Lyndon B. Johnson reports the Army Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation will finish a mock-up of a Texas integrated water development plan by the end of April. Four meetings have shaped a draft outline and Texas agencies pledge full cooperation with federal efforts and state participation.

Texas Water Program Sen. Johnson State of Texas State Board of Water Engineers Office of The State of Engineers Austin Bureau of Reclamation Ft. Worth Corps of Engineers Stachner Johnsen Texas

Spare Time Money Opportunity With Nut Machines

Refilling and collecting money from five cent High Grade Nut machines in the area. No selling. To qualify you must have a car, references, and 798 dollars cash secured by inventory. Devoting six hours a week, your share of collections can net up to 400 dollars monthly with good growth potential. Interview at Angeska Inc 15 West 41st Street New York NY tell about yourself with phone number.

Vonyneycal Dast.butes of Angeska, Inc West 41St St

St James Lutheran Church Weekly Calendar and Services

Fragments show St James Lutheran Church events led by Rev C Hl Rowe including Friday Luther League at 7 pm Saturday Confirmation Instruction Sunday services with Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:30 am and 11 am worship. Calendar lists noon meal serving and T L C Choir concert at Hills School Auditorium plus church committee meetings Monday and Wednesday with council and missionary society meetings. An invitation to attend services is extended.

A.L.C T.L.C Hills School

Psalm 1 Theme Church Schedule

The church lists its Sunday timetable with a 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:50 p.m. Training Union and 7:00 p.m. Worship Service. The verse Psalm 1:1 is cited as guiding sentiment.

Training Union

Deer Horns Mounted at Kurt's Kabinet Shop

Local ad offers horn mounting services at Kurt's Kabinet Shop on Main near Cameron Mill in Fredericksburg with reasonable prices. Also note auction listing for Suffolk items at Kerrville Auction Sale next Tuesday January 14.

Kurt Cameron Mill Fredericksburg Suffolk Kerrville

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

The church offers services at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 30 a m on Sundays.

Bible Study and Worship Services Schedule

The public is invited to Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. with Evangelistic Service at 7 p.m. on Sundays. Readers are encouraged to attend and participate.

Motor overhaul offer promises longer battery life and fuel savings

An advertisement touts V6 upgrades to double battery life, cut oil costs up to 60 percent and gasoline by 35 percent, claiming more power and smoother engine operation with a 100 percent guarantee and a 12 to 20 period.

Local Vending Service Opportunity Seeks Applicants

Responsible area resident sought to service and collect from automatic vending machines. No selling required. Car and references needed. $700 working capital required. 7 to 12 hours weekly nets about $250 monthly with potential full time. For interview, provide full particulars and phone. Mail P. O. Box 4872 Dallas 6 Texas. 1-9p.

P. O Dallas Texas

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