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A famous line urges belief in possibility and perseverance. It emphasizes that encouragement or doubt can shape achievement, suggesting divine timing and determination matter more than initial feasibility.
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
6
World News Highlights From The Faith And Missions Page
Dr Ralph W Sockman urges leaders chosen for social responsibility to guard against power abuse while Dr Chang Chi wen seeks soybeans wheat rice and corn data in the US He also notes Reformation Day observances and the recovery of China Bible House plates by the American Bible Society The Home Missions Council discusses Indian wardship and independence for all Americans The S S Marine Lynx sails from San Francisco with about 100 Protestant missionaries heading to China Japan Korea Malaya and the Philippines for postwar relief and school hospital church reestablishment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Sockman
Dr. Sockman
Chang Chi-wen
China
College of Agriculture and Forestry
University of Nanking
United States
Martin Luther
Wittenberg
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ
Alleried
Sid
Community Councils of Ministers
China Bible House
Shanghai
American Bible Society
Ralph Mortenson
Society
America
Mark A. Dawber
Home Missions Council of North America
S. S. “Marine Lynx
President Lines
San Francisco
Japan
Korea
Malaya
Philippines
Hong Kong
Manila
The
Foreign Missions Conference of North America
Orient
Hitler praise sparks a Catholic discussion in town
An elderly neighbor Rudolph proclaims pro Hitler views, while others challenge him with Max Jordan’s Beyond All Fronts. The debate centers on whether ends justify means and the core American and Christian principle of keeping one’s word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Rudolph
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Max Jordan
Jordan
Europe
Austria
Sudeten
Czechoslovakia
Poland
France
Etcc
Rnndolph
Hans Gestapo
Surplus War Material Sold At San Antonio
War assets sales in San Antonio grossed about 760000 over four days at East Kelly Field Jones Avenue and Corpus Christi Naval Distribution Center with over 96 percent of buyers veterans under Surplus Property Act priorities. Prospective buyers include state and local governments and non profits before a general public sale next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
War Assets Administration
East Kelly Field
Lone Star
Jones Avenue
Naval Distribution Center
Corpus Christi
East Kelly
Corpus
WAA
Fixity of Purpose and Moral Courage in Quoted Maxims
A collage of famous maxims on perseverance and purpose, then notes about a family trip to Denver and visits by Mrs. Leo Klein and her daughters to Rev. A A Gitter. The passage combines quotes from Disraeli, Buswer, Brooks, Eddy, Emerson, Thoreau and a local social itinerary mentioning Otto Rahe family and Mrs. Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks
Otto Rahe
Harold
Theo Holm
Denver
Colorado
Shivers Confident of Nomination in Texas Lieutenant Governor Race
Senator Allan Shivers declares an overwhelming lead in the Texas lieutenant governor primary. He accuses his second place opponent of mudslinging and twisting his army and Senate records while highlighting his own service and qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Allan Shivers
Shiver
Texas Senate
Texas
Shivers
San Antonio Opens Fall Boxing Season August 27
Promoter Bill Davee reveals Tony Elizondo of Corpus Christi, the middleweight champion, will defend his title against Jimmy Curl of San Antonio in the season opener on Tuesday August 27. Elizondo is undefeated locally and Curl has a string of notable victories. Five other bouts fill the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Bill Davee
Tony Elizondo
Corpus Christi
Jimmy Curl
San Ananio
Elizondo
Curl
Purple Heart
Civil Service Exam Open for Office Appliance Repairmen
Civil Service Commission announces a probational appointment exam for office appliance repairmen in Washington DC area. No written test. must show at least three years of maintenance and repair experience on office machines. Age 18 to 62, veteran preference waivers apply. Apply by September 9 1946 via Local Secretary M A Wahl Fredericksburg Texas or Civil Service offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
D.C
Commission
M. A. Wahl
Fredericksburg
Texas
Missionary Whittle’s Safe Return Promise in Minnesota Village
A missionary preacher in Minnesota tells of leaving his belongings in the chieftain’s lodge while he rushed to a nearby village. The chief reassures him no white man is within a hundred miles, promising the belongings will be safe until the missioner returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Whittle
Minnesota
Card of Appreciation From German Refugees for Clothing Sent
Kelton Lange recipient of a clothing gift from the Schwermuecke family of Bad Heilbrunnen Germany. The note thanks American people aiding refugees through the U N R A as Koenigs berg fell to Russians and families fled with nine children. Conditions in Heilbrunnen are hard with relief efforts ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelton Lange
Max Lange
Harper
Richard Schwermuecke
Bad Heilbrunnen
Germany
Schwermuecke
Koenigsberg
East Prussia
Heilbrunnen
Lawmaker Quips About Webster Dictionary
A legislator finishing a speech claimed Daniel Webster wrote the dictionary and cited liberty or death. A colleague corrected him with Noah, but the speaker retorted Noah built the ark, turning the exchange into a humorous verbal zinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Noah
Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome
Local church notices invite residents to attend services this Sunday at First Baptist Church led by Reverend A. R. Allen. Churches Harper and others extend a cordial welcome to worshipers and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Churches
First Baptist Church
A. R. Allen
Mexico to Send Big Exhibit to Texas State Fair
The Mexican Government will display a large exhibit at the State Fair of Texas for the first time since 1924. W. H. Hitzelberger announced the arrival around Sept 15 at Fair Park. Over a thousand articles of Mexican silver pottery leather and lacquers will be shown with regional costumes in a 1500 square feet area in the Foods Building, arranged through Fernando de la Garza Gustavo Ortiz Herman and Alejandro Buelna of Mexico City and San Antonio offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
W. H. Hittzelberger
Hitzelberger
San Antonio
Fair Park
Foods
Fernando de la Garza
Mexican Tourist Department
Gustavo Ortiz Herman
Alejandro Buelna
Mexico City
Miss Mary Belle Bein Spends Vacation in Harper Visit
Miss Mary Belle Bein of Sonora spent several days in Harper visiting friends this week before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Belle Bein
Sonora
Harper
St James Lutheran Church and Catholic youth events noted
M Lorena and Sister M Columbia from Our Lady of the Lake Convent visited with their parents the Maurers and were brought back to San Antonio by the Langes. Regular navy blue shirts and dungarees advertised. Masses at 8 and 9 30 on Sunday August 25 with Youth Sodality and St Ann's Society events and a church bazaar planned for September 22. Card invites walk in services at Catholic Church. Presbyterian pastor Charles G Workman listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lorena
M. Columbia
Our Lady of the Lake Convent
San Antonio
Felix Maurer
Joe Lange
Youth Sodality
St. Ann’s Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Post
J. A. Holmes
W.w.reib
Catholic Information
Disraell
Buswer
Mary Baker Eddy
Emerson
Thoreau
Leo Klein
Rev
A. A. Gitter
Jester
Beauford
Beauford Jester
the Herald
Mexico
Bill Kaiser
Louis’ Place
Kerrville, Texas
Tre San Ant Louis
Wespecs Enchilades
Ize IN
Minerva
Seeburg
Victor
DECCA
Majestic
Signature Records
Stehling-Pfiester Electric Co
Ranch Supplies
ST. James Lutheran Church
M. C. Hoermann
Sterling Bros
ST. Anthony's Church
James L. Daly
VOGUE
Vogue’s
Stephens -- Texas University
Texas State Woman's College
North Texas
San Marcos
Kerrville
Hlouse
Masterpiece Shoo
Welge Lewis
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