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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1949
Page
1
A pledge of gratitude for life and freedom under constitutional laws. Citizens express thanks for living together in amity—peace and security—while respecting each individual's right to speak think and worship freely without fear.
The Federal Council urges Protestants to address racial injustice daily and lead in shaping an international bill of rights. It argues nations must practice justice locally before judging others abroad and calls Christians to foster brotherhood and reform in church and society. A Methodist note highlights Newton County Larger Parish efforts, Jasper church building, and plans for local health clinics with state-supported nursing and hospital facilities.
Fred G. Ramsey of Cleveland is named executive vice-president of Church World Service with offices in New York City. The article notes Lutheran agencies coordinating mission work in China and outlines plans to relocate missionaries if needed. It also covers Methodist search for doctors in rural Arkansas, the Clara Swain Hospital in Bareilly India starting a Technician School, and the English Speaking Union Churches Overseas campaign seeking 300 000 dollars to support over 60 churches and rebuild war damaged structures edges.
Kerrville Feb 3 local ranchers celebrate action by the County Commission raising bounties on foxes from fifty cents to one dollar and on wildcats from one dollar to two hundred fifty thousand. Mrs Thomas and children of Kerrville visited Mr Scarborough Tuesday evening. Wedekind family spent weekend with Meritt parents at Hunt.
Harper Independent School trustees Neal B. Fox Watkins Tarr and Victor Wendel traveled to Austin Tuesday night for the Gilmer Aiken Proposal gathering. The event drew attendees from across the state as part of ongoing discussions.
The article argues St. Peter is the most important apostle, noting his frequent scriptural mentions, leadership as spokesman, key dialogues with Jesus, miracles surrounding him, and Jesus lodging at his house. It concludes with a Catholic prompt to ask a Catholic for more. Visitors to the Tarr home on Sunday included the Harlen and Tarr families with their sons.
An anthology of aphorisms on ideals faith wealth and character from Alcott Mann Tudor Milton and others. The selections emphasize inner worth, education and the link between belief and action, portraying high birth of mind over lineage.
Harper churches invite all to mass at 8 30 and 10 o clock on Sunday with Communion for the Holy Name Society. St An's Society meets after the second Mass and Study Club discusses The Life of Christ Thursday night. An $18 40 Polio Fund gift brings total to 58 40. February is Catholic Press Month.
Sunday worship times listed for Presbyterian Methodist St James Lutheran and First Baptist churches with pastors as suppliers and special classes. Social notes report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Thomas and Asa Williams to local families.
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