Catholics Explain Their Faith and Authority Across a Series
This column defends Catholic beliefs and practices explaining holy water abstinence on Fridays and non-Protestant misunderstandings. It emphasizes papal authority as Christ’s earthly governance and promotes The Catholic Hour and The Hour of Faith broadcasts on NBC and Blue Network. Readers are invited to write with questions.
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Jesus
Holy Father
St. Peter
Hour of Faith
NBC
Blue
Fortunes of War Strike Hard in Three Texas Towns
War Department telegrams bring grim news to Caldwell Hillsboro and Ballinger families 51 kin killed or missing in action with many in the Italian and African theaters. Telegrams show several captured and more missing, while local residents cope with the toll among workers and veterans. Thanksgiving gatherings include families from Uvalde Sanderson Junction Kerrville and Harper with visits and football games noted.
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Texas
Caldwell
Hillsboro
Ballinger
War Department
Som
Corp
Charles E. James
Mineral Wells
Tommy Cummings
Bynum
World Church Women Endorse United World Organization
Thousands of church women across 764 communities in 46 states voted 59 to 1 to back U S participation in a world organization and urged continued postwar restrictions if needed. Interfaith and interracial meetings spread the message as leaders like Bishop W Y Chen and Dr Frank C Laubach promoted global Christian goodwill. Governor Edward Martin urged peace driven by universal religious principles.
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New York
United Council of Church Women
Frank C. Laubach
Apostle of
Philippines
South America
Mexico
Americas
Gov
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Man
Youth Week Observed Nationwide by Protestant Youth
Sponsored by the United Christian Youth Movement and the International Council of Religious Education Youth Week will run January 30 to February 6. Two million Protestant youths in 50 000 groups across the United States and Canada will participate with church services forums and interdenominational gatherings focused on youth issues and fellowship.
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United Christian Youth Movement
International Council of Religious Education
United States
Canda
Tivdale Locals Share Holiday Visits and Rain Reminder
A long list of Kerrville area residents and relatives visitations during the holidays. Numerous Klein, Bernhard, Fritz, Moellering, and related families gather at Morris Ranch, Barons Creek, and nearby towns. The note also reports welcome rain improving small grain conditions.
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Otto Bernhard
Kerrville
Albert Bernhard
Laura Moellering
Arthur Moellering
Barons Creek
Alton Feller
Chester Boos
Gold
Edgar Klein
Otto Grona
Morris Ranch
Ellis Nixon
Milton
Eckert
Chas. Roeder
Fritztown
Rudy
Kenneth Klein
Sidney Grona
Johnny Klein
Willie Klein
Raymond Juenke
Jake Roeder
Emil Fritz
Werner Klein
Edward Klein
Felix Bernhard
John Smoot
Chester Tatsch
Emil Tatsch
Harper
Hilmar Klein
Center Point
Chester Klein
Sophia Staudt
Pfe
Alois Klein
Emil Fritz, Jr
Dallas
Milton Klein
Fredericksburg
Chas
Klein
Lawrence
Allen Klein
Edmund Woerner
Familly
Leroy Wahrmund
Felix Kunz
Christian influence aids China's social renewal says Bishop Tsu
Bishop Y Y Tsu of Kunming asserts Christianity drives China's regeneration and urges local support. He adds that the young Chinese church bears responsibility while seeking missionary reinforcements. Also noted are visits by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel Thomas and their son Jimmie to the Duderstadt family.
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Y. Y. Tsu
Kunming
Church of
Rainfall Delays Planting For Farmers In Community
After heavy soaking, residents look to sun as 1.5 inches of rain slows oats and wheat planting. Farmers anticipate dry spell to drive fieldwork and seeding.
Sgt Schumann Writes Of His Experiences In Italy
An extended letter from Sgt. Edwin E. Schumann son of Fredericksburg to his brother Rubin recounts action in North Africa Sicily and Italy and his hope for home news He notes prayers mass schedules and a Catholic church welcome plus Thanksgiving visits and family updates.
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Schumann
Italy
Edwin E. Schumann
Edwin W. Schumann
Fredericksburg
Rubin Schumann
Sgt. Schumann
North Africa
Sicily
Full Gospel Tabernacle Church Weekly Services
Rev. E. D. Waddell leads services at 8 30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday school Sunday evenings at 3 o clock.
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E. D. Waddell
Sunday Worship and Programs at local church
Sunday schedule includes 11 am worship with a sermon on Religion Liberty based on Romans 14, 2:30 pm Sunday School on The Sin of Covetousness, 3:30 pm recreation, 4 pm community choir, 7:30 pm worship with Serve Children sermon from John 6:9, plus December 31 youth recreation and New Year service at 11:40 pm. Everyone is welcome.
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Christian Home
Baumann Visiting Parents and Hunting Near Willie Roeder's
Rev. Hubert Baumann of Blessing is spending several days visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baumann and other relatives and enjoying a few days hunting at Willie Roeder's this week.
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W. G. Gisler
Miss Pearl Kramer
San Antonio
Miss Pearl
Alfred Kramer
John S. Morris
Jack Lee
Hubert Baumann
Blessing
Arthur Baumann
Willie Roeder
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