World Day of Prayer Observance and War Chaplains Memorial
The World Day of Prayer falls this year on Friday February 21 with observances in churches across about fifty nations. American churches fund efforts for women’s colleges in Asia and for the Foreign Students committee in the United States. In New York City a $200000 glass enclosed pool is planned at the Bronx Veterans Hospital honoring four army chaplains who gave their lives when the transport Dorchester sank in 1943. A constitutional amendment to limit the president to two four year terms is debated in Congress with the measure moving to the Senate for a two thirds vote to submit to the states. Wool tariff discussions continue as opposition to reductions is voiced before the Committee on Reciprocity Information.
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Union Christian Colleges For Women
Asia
Committee On Friendly Relations
United States
America
United Council of Church Women
Federal Council of the Churches
Mis
Bronx Veterans Hospital
New York City
Dorchester
Greenland
House
Senate
Congress
Committee On Resprocity
Nehru
New Delhi
India
Ralph E. Diffendorfer
Africa
Latin America
Russia
Jesus Christ
Mardi Gras Lent Ash Wednesday in Catholic practice
Catholic Information outlines Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday customs in France and Catholic parishes. It explains Fat Tuesday precedes Lent, which requires one full meal and abstinence on Wednesdays and Fridays, with daily Mass, prayer, Bible reading, and penance encouraged. cites Church teaching on denying self and bearing the cross.
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France
Jesus
Flower Planting List From Specialist at College Station
College Station February 10 gardeners may start a range of flowers in frame gardens or hot beds. Sadie Hatfield Texas A and M Extension Service lists Alyssum arctotis babysbreath blue salvia calendula candytuft Chinese forget me nots coreopsis cornflower daisy everlasting forget me not four o clock hollyhock gayfeather larkspur lobelia marshmallow mignonette petunia phlox pinks rose mallow scabiosa snapdragon stock verbena sweet pea and sweet william. She warns it is easy to overplant in hot beds and frames and urges careful planning to avoid excess.
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College Station
Sadie Hatfield
Texas A.&m. College Extension Service
Churches Welcome in Harper with Sunday Mass and Lent Events
Harper church notices invite all to attend services this Sunday February 16 with Mass at 10, followed by Sunday School. Ash Wednesday marks Lent with ashes distributed after the 8 o'clock Mass and Sunday morning services. A town Discussion Club meets Thursday night at 8, Stations of the Cross Fridays at 8 during Lent. Saturday February 15 includes a Joint Officers Meeting, Hymn Practice, Union Sunday School, and Union Worship with a discussion hour led by the pastor. Christian Youth Fellowship hosts an all inclusive program led by the Fellowship Commission T J Oehler. St James Lutheran lists Luther League at 7 pm, Sunday School at 9:30, German Service at 10:30, and Women’s Missionary Society meeting February 19 at 2 pm.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Youth Fellowship
Harper
Christian Fellowship
Fellowship Commission
T. J. Oehler
Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Sunday School
Rev. A. R. Allen presides over Sunday School at 10 15 a m and worship at 11 15 a m with evening service at 7 00 p m A cordial welcome is extended to all to attend the church services
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First Baptist Church
A. R. Allen
Milam and Stewart Host in Noxville Evening
Milam of the Noxville section spent Thursday evening with Stewart. Roy Roberts, Carlos Parker, Charlie Barrett and Creighton Stevens attended the W O W meeting at Junction Wednesday night.
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Garland Milam
G. L. Teague
Fredericksburg
J. A. Milam
Noxville
S. S. Stewart
Roy Roberts
Carlos Parker
Charlie Barrett
Creighton Stevens
Junction
Whitewood home hosts 42 party for wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Whitewood and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Brown were surprised Thursday night February 6 at the Whitewood home with a 42 party. Refreshments were served to several friends and relatives in a very enjoyable evening.
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John S. Whitewood
E. R. Brown
Whitewood
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