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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1944
Page
3
Rev. Stephen F Bayne Jr now on Navy leave notes student idealism with a realistic view of postwar issues and a faculty wake to Nazism fascism and godlessness. He cites religion as preserving dignity in men and nations.
About twenty principal Chinese war songs are being translated into English with original music. The work is under the International Department of the Chinese Ministry of Information. Dean Peachen of the National Conservatory of Music in Chung King edits the project. One of three Americans translating.
A Catholic column answers why Mary is venerated as the Mother of God and explains Mary as the spiritual mother of all mankind. It argues the divine selection of Mary, her virtuous life, and the belief that prayers through Mary reach Jesus more readily, inviting readers to contact the Anthony's Church Discussion Club in Harper, Texas.
Local residents and visitors are listed attending gatherings and visits across Tivydale Fredericksburg Spring Creek and New Braunfels. Families Frank Feller Klein Roeder and Stehling appear among multiple home visits and weekend stays. The item notes a shower for Mrs Otto Staudt and an upcoming school supply rush at Central Drug Store in Fredericksburg.
Advice from the International Missionary Council notes all Christian church property in the Philippines is now under Japanese control while Filipino congregations still use Manila Baguio churches. Union College Manila runs classes elsewhere. Union Theological Seminary is a barracks and radio station. church hospitals are militarized. Union Church Manila serves as government HQ for the occupation. The National Catholic Life Conference urges land-based living to ensure decent rural conditions and a sacred farmer’s calling as essential to national welfare.
Mr and Mrs A J Kinsey and son Dale Scott attended the goat sale at Junction Saturday. Pfc Phil Rogers of San Antonio spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs Henry Markworth is improving rapidly after a major operation last week.
Father Francis Ledwig announces readings for the twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Masses are at 8 and 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend Catholic services at any time.
Quotes open with Blake and Beecher, then local visits unfold as Mr and Mrs Albert Sagebiel visit in Arthur Grosenbacher home. Misses Eva Joe and Edna Taylor from Bangs stay with Mrs Welsh. Wedding in Bangs noted. Harper residents host and travel between San Antonio Kerrville and Houston. Sunday services canceled due to pastor's vacation. Luther League gathering planned at 8 30 pm with invites.
Local church announcements invite Christians to worship and subscribe to Harper Herald. Notices include union worship at Presbyterian Church on August 20, ordination at Trinity University on August 24, life conference September 7, and cooperative community meetings with speakers and a United Nations World Food Planning Conference film.
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