Knox College Opens at Spaldings Jamaica West Indies
W. W. Reid reports on Knox College in Spaldings Jamaica founded to improve agriculture literacy and morals. Rev. Lewis Davidson as principal and Rev. Carl Rasmussen discuss Lutheran evangelism plans to mobilize 300,000 lay evangelists nationwide in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox College
Spaldings
Jamaica
British West Indies
Lewis Davidson
Carl P. Rasmussen
Chicago
Lutheran Commission On Evangelism
America
Rasmussen
St. Charles
Brant
Michigan
Jakobstad
Finland
Joseph Dibley
Europe
Questioning Slavery With a Philosophical Point
A Catholic Information piece discusses a debate on slavery. It argues that some compare humans to animals, noting that both share basic biological needs, while questioning the ethical feasibility of such comparisons.
Gillespie Security Loan Bond Sales Totals Reported
The Gillespie County Seay Security Loan Campaign raised 53 531 25 in savings bonds with Series E contributing 31 031 25 toward a county quota of 100 000 00 The campaign ran from April 15 through June 30 with July 15 credits. State totals show Series E 41 104 000 Series F and G 24 462 000 all series 65 866 000 nationwide sales 2 798 183 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Gilbert Kaderli
County Savings Bonds
State Savings Bonds
Dallas
Church welcomes and camp schedule announced
Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome with Sunday School Bible Class at 9:30 and English service at 10:30. No Luther League meeting. Fredericksburg Luther League Federation Bible Camp begins at YMCA Hunt on Friday August 27 at 4 p.m. Junior Mission Band activities listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Fredericksburg
Luther League Federation Bible Camp
Ymca Hunt
Texas
Farm peanut crop forecast and 1948 price support levels
The USDA projects a national peanut crop above 2.33 billion pounds with Texas contributing about 373.35 million pounds. 1948 support prices set at 90 percent of July parity apply to base grades under 2 percent damage and 4 percent foreign material, at 210 dollars per ton for Spanish and Valencias, 207 for Virginias, and 195 for runners, about ten dollars higher than 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Department of Agriculture
Texas
First Baptist Church Pastor Returns From Clarksfield Trip
Rev. Jack Minter and his wife with two children returned Tuesday after several weeks in Clarksfield. The pastor served the congregation during the absence and resumed duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Jack Minter
Clarksfield
Revival to Open at Harper First Baptist Church
Brother O. D. Welch of Junction will lead a revival starting Friday night September 24 and running through the first Sunday in October at the First Baptist Church in Harper. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Jack Smith and Eda Lee of Seguin and Mrs Patricia Silvers of New Braunfels who visited Mrs Ida Smith and Mr and Mrs Omer Cottle over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Welch
Junction
First Baptist Church
Harper
Jack Smith
Eda Lee
Seguin
Patricia Silvers
New Braunfels
Ida Smith
Omer Cottle
Staudt Family Guests Visit Harper Relatives
Mr and Mrs Adolph Staudt from Fredericksburg Norbert Schneider also of Fredericksburg and Norman Meyers of Dallas visited Mr and Mrs Frank Staudt and other relatives in Harper Saturday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Staudt
Fredericksburg
Norbert Schneider
Norman Meyers
Dallas
Frank Staudt
Harper
Farm program details and disease notes from Texas
The report explains purchases through Southwestern Peanut Growers Association for account of the Commodity Credit Corporation, with dealer contracts ensuring growers receive at least the support price. It also covers Brucellosis and related diseases, their impact on livestock, and efforts to immunize calves. Storage space concerns for grain sorghum in Texas are highlighted, urging farmers to secure government-supported prices.
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Southwestern Peanut Growers Association
Commodity Credit Corporation
Gorman
Texas
Europe
Roy Hranicky
Jim Wells County
International Farm Youth Exchange Project
Roy
England
Holland
US Public Health Service
USDA
Sunday School, Aug 22, and preaching Aug 29 at churches
There will be Sunday School at the usual hour but no service Aug 22. Dr. Paul J. Schwab of San Antonio will preach Sunday, Aug 29, at the Presbyterian Church. METHODIST CHURCH B. E. Breihan, Pastor. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CO. Douglas Brewer, Supply Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Schwab
San Antonio
Presbyterian Church
Harper Tabernacle Services and Sunday School Schedule
Full Gospel services at Harper Tabernacle led by Rev Walter Jost every Friday at 8 p.m. Sunday School held each Sunday at 10 o'clock. The article also notes show ribbons depend on pre show conditioning, with champions made at home. Fertilizer prices rise postwar with improved plant food value in 1947 versus prewar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Tabernacle
Lorenz Wendel Family Attends Doss Fair and Play
Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel and their daughters went to the Doss Fair and watched a play on Saturday, enjoying a day out together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Wendel
St Anthony's Church Weekly Schedule and Notices
Rev A A Gitter urges parishioners to attend Mass at 8 and 9 30 Sunday and join the St Annes Society for a monthly Communion. Benediction after Mass and consecration of parish and families. Devotions Tuesday and Thursday at 8 30 pm. Thanksgiving prayers for deliverance and for protection from illness. Infant clothing drive. shipment soon. Catholic Action Councils meet next Thursday after devotions. Youth Sodality welcomed seven candidates and four full members last Sunday. You are welcome to walk in any time.
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St. Anne‘s Society
Catholic Action Councils
Youth Sodality
Hydrangeas Prefer Open Moist Soils With Acidic Additives
Open porous moist soils support hydrangeas while rich or black prairie soils may require acidification. A mix of three tablespoons of powdered alum in one gallon of water, applied per square yard, can adjust soil acidity.
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W.w.reid
India
Pakistan
Edmond D. Lucas
South
Dr. Lucas
Ronald Regan
Protestant Missionary Boards
Philippine Islands
Foreign Missions Conference of North America
United States
Japan
Vliet
Colegio Prison
Camaguey
Cuba
Clarence K. Vliet
Methodist Church
Vilet
Catholic Information
Gillespie
Jess
Harper’s Churches
ST. James Lutheran Church
Rev. M. ©. Hoermann
Sinclair Ize
Sperk
Stroeher & Holly
Sinclair Refining Compan
Felix Hahne Predericki
Tank Salegmen
Albert Kammilahsburg, Texas
Guenther Pfiester
Speedliner
Americas
Phécetes Appliance CO. Inc
Josef
Kerrville
the Vogue
Hill Country
Walter Jost
Federal Land Bank
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association
Main
Blanco Counties
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