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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1954

Page

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World Council of Churches session in Evanston reports

The second World Council of Churches assembly in Evanston Illinois ran August 15 to 31 with 1500 delegates from 48 nations and about 100000 visitors. Topics centered on Christian unity and mission across borders, noting differences between American and European theology and the idea of the Kingdom of God. The council elected presidents for the 1960 period, and a Christian layman vocation report urged responsible citizenship as a Christian duty in work and society.

Christ World Council of Churches Evanston Ill G. Bromley Oxnam Washington, D. C Iron Curtain U.S.A Canada Ied Christendom Europe Council Sante Uberto Barbieri Methodist Church of Brazil Metropolitan Johanson Mar, Thoma Syrian Church Malabar India K. F Otto Nibelius Evangelical Church of Germany Michael Greek Orthodox Church John Baillie Presbyterian Church of Scotland Henry Knox Sherrill Episcopal Church of the John R. Mat New York Florida Francis P. Miller

Red Octopus and Soviet Centers Named in Propaganda Claim

The piece accuses a Soviet backed network operating in the United States under diplomatic immunity. It identifies the Soviet Embassy at 1125 16th St NW Washington and the UN staff center at 680 Park Avenue New York as the spy headquarters.

Red Octopus 16Th St. N. W Washington, D. C United Nations Park Avenue New York General Motors

Education for Eternity and the Role of Parents and Teachers

A T Powerfully worded column argues that education goes beyond schooling. Parents and teachers must provide both knowledge and spiritual guidance, linking intellectual growth to faith in God. It warns against ignoring the soul and stresses the home school partnership as essential for happiness and a guided life.

Earth God

Noxville News Patrons Share Visits and Gatherings

Mrs. Carolyn Parker travels with Jett Parker family to Carlsbad Caverns and Kerrville visits. Jett Parker hosts a barbecue for relatives including H McClelland and A Twett plus T Moore and J H Parker and Carolyn. Several community members attend church, hunt on leased ranches, and mourn Tom Phillips.

Carolyn Parker J. H. Parker Jett Parker Carlsbad Caverns Kerrville Jerry Kingsbury Carolyn First Pentecostal Church Harper Noxville H. McClelland Silsbee Texas A. T. Twett Beaumont T. Moore San Antonio Jett Tom Phillips J. A. Milam Earl Baker Freed Whetstone Milton Dyer A. J. Kinsey Comstock

Wire Strung In Centexas Wire Strung In Centexas

In New Braunfels on Sept 3 the Smithson Valley exchange of the Guadalupe Valley Telegame Cooperative starts wire stringing. Allen Sanders says the four week job includes building central offices and installing equipment before operation. Clearing in Sattler and Kenberg exchanges is underway with three exchanges active. Contracts for five central office buildings were set on Aug 27 totaling 15040 dollars.

New Braunfels Smithson Valley Guadalupe Valley Kenberg Kendalia-Bergheim Co-Op Harvey Sales Qgetion

Flathmann Installed as Pastor at Doss and Cherry Springs

The Rev. A. E. Flathmann was installed as pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran in Doss and Christ Lutheran in Cherry Springs with Rev. C. N. Roth presiding. He comes from New Orleans where he led St. Luke's for 22 years and has served churches across Texas since 1924. He will lead alternating Sunday services at both churches and German services monthly.

Flathmann St. Peter's Lutheran Church Doss Christ Lutheran Church Cherry Springs C. N. Roth Texas American Lutheran Church

Alfred Pfiester Heads Old Teamsters Reunion at Klein's Hall

Alfred Pfiester was named president of the Old Teamsters Reunion at Klein's Hall Spring Creek Sunday afternoon. Officers named were Alfred Klaerner vice president Willie Knopp treasurer and Alfred Petmecky secretary. A memorial service for the departed was held with Joe Molberg presiding. The day included group singing led by Klaerner, Bankusville Band music, reminiscences, a 3 pm barbecue, and attendance by Max Hohenberger Valentine Novian John Jenschke and others. Three former long hauls with oxen to the coast and West Texas died this year: John Stehling Albert Kott and Adolph Heimann. Also noted was A D Stahl a longtime secretary. Funeral of Tom Phillips drew many Harper friends with Judge Lemons and Rev Jack Minter leading services.

Alfred Pfiester Old Teamsters Klein's Hall Spring Creek Alfred Klaerner Willie Knopp Alfred Petmecky Joe Molberg Bankusville Reminscing Teamsters Max Hohenberger Valentine Novian John Jenschke West Texas John Stehling Albert Kott

Semmelmann Family Visits in Laredo and Harper

Wee Mr and Mrs Marcus Semmel Mann and their sons of Laredo stopped from a Carlsbad Caverns vacation to visit Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler and Mr and Mrs Max Lange in Harper. Patronize Herald Advertisers.

Marcus Semmel- Mann

Harper Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome

Local church notices invite parishioners to St Anthony's Harper Presbyterian and Pentecostal services. St Anthony's lists Mass times 8 and 9 30 am religious instruction at 9 30 am and 10 30 am worship with weekday adjustments during football season. Harper Presbyterian calls 10 am Sunday School 11 am worship, and midweek events. Pentecostal church announces pastor Carlos Parker and worship services.

School of Religion Women's

Methodist Church Schedule and Pastor Rev Jasper Snow

The Methodist Church lists Rev Jasper Snow as pastor with morning gospel services and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Carl Oehler presides September services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the first and third Sundays. WSCS meets Thursdays after the first Sunday and on the third Sunday. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays.

Carl Oehler WSCS

First Baptist Church Weekend Schedule

Rev. D. W. Brown leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A second service at 8:30 p.m. follows the Training Union at 7:30 p.m. The Sunbeams GA’s RAs WMS and Brotherhood meet on the second and fourth Thursdays. Everyone is invited to attend.

the Sunbeams Ga's Ra's WMS Brotherhood

Stop Then Pass Halted School Bus At Ten Miles Per Hour

This column explains Texas law on overtaking and passing stopped or moving school buses. Drivers must stop behind a bus receiving or discharging children and may pass only at a prudent speed not exceeding ten miles per hour. Violations carry fines up to 200 dollars.

Law

Aus tin family weekend visit to Cave Without a Name

Mr and Mrs John Hughes and daughter Dorothy Ann of Austin spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang. Mrs O W Hill of Graham visits her daughter Mrs D W Brown and family on Tuesday. They all went to Boone to visit The Cave Without a Name.

John Hughes Dorothy Ann Austin Edwin Lang O. W. Hill Graham D. W. Brown Boerne

Visitation by Eckerle and Dikemann at Calentine home

Mrs E B Eckerle and Mrs Faye Marge Dikemann visited the Carrie Calentine home Monday. Little Anna Louise Calentine accompanied Mrs Dikemann for a week's visit.

E. B. Eckerle Faye Marge Dikemann Carrie Calentine Anna Louise Calentine Dikemann

Visit of Cosper and Simson relatives to Harper

Mr and Mrs William Cosper of below San Antonio and Mr and Mrs Walter Simson and Audrey Cosper of Rhode Island visited relatives in Harper. Herald subscription note appears at the end.

William Cosper San Antonio Walter Simson Audrey Cosper Rhode Island Harper Monday

Fisher Seeks Re election to 21st District Seat

U S Congressman O C Fisher of San Angelo seeks reelection in Texas 21st District amid campaign efforts and party support outlining policy priorities and public appearances through the election cycle.

U. S Texas O. C. Fisher San Angelo

Iral Calentine Spends Sunday With Family in Austin

Iral Calentine of Austin visited with his children and his mother Mrs. Carrie Calentine on a Sunday gathering.

Iral Calentine Austin Carrie Calentine

Wanted yard work man and house help with room

Help wanted ad seeks a man for yard work and a woman for cooking and house duties. Living quarters provided. Contact Mrs Faye Marge Dikemann at Morris Ranch. Phone 2104. tf

Faye Marge) Dikemann Morris Ranch

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