20 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1941
Page
1
Rev F C Rufle outlines reasons to attend church in the article, emphasizing worship value and spiritual guidance. The piece weaves personal letters and shared reflections from parishioners and local clergy, highlighting community ties and faith during the season.
A garbled list outlines church services across several denominations including Church of Christ, Sacred Heart, First Presbyterian, First Baptist, and First Methodist. It notes sermon times, Bible studies, masses, and special holiday events, with various pastors named and locations such as 201 Spring Street and Greenwood Park. It also mentions community notices about visits, holiday travels, and a funeral scene.
A Sunday and Monday Christmas program is announced with evening services at 6 and a public reading at the Christian Science church on East Garfield Avenue. The schedule includes sermons, readings from the Bible, and references to the Christain Science textbook. Public invited to read and borrow the Bible at the address, with hours on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
A Sunday school lesson reflects on the Christmas story as a timeless source of inspiration. It traces prophecy in Isaiah about the Messiah and notes Jesus as the divine Word made flesh. The text emphasizes God’s love and the call to love one another as central to the Gospel.
The Nursery and Beginners of the First Methodist Church will enjoy their Christmas tree at 4 pm in the Home of Friendship.
Presbyterian Sunday School of Pirrt Presbyterian Church presented a Christmas program Friday evening under superintendent Mrs. R. M Prgaim. All departments participated with songs scripture readings and a visit from Santa Claus. Junior and Primary groups provided performances with piano flute and violin. Rev Charles W Solomon gave the benediction and attendees gathered in the parlors for a decorated tree after the program. Douglas Smith, president, notes a Men s Coffee Class at First Methodist Church featuring Dr. W P Meredith speaking on Christian Principles in Modern Times.
A fragment argues that while men may be socially equal, biology differs and disease resistance varies by race. It extols milk as the healthiest food and links dietary abundance to divine governance. The text envisions Jesus advancing His work on earth and prophesies a kingdom under Jupiter as dominant, with God’s will coordinated on earth as in heaven.
Mildred Hawkes daughter of Mr and Mrs Hawks wed Bert Timm in Eagle Pass Saturday morning. The ceremony included Mr and Mrs A Herting and relatives such as Mr and Mrs Oscar Bendele and daughter Ruth. The notice also mentions a Men’s Fellowship Class gathering at Rowe Hotel with coffee and doughnuts and a remark by Dr Leon Hoffman.
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