Protestants and Catholics unite in prayer for Mindszenty
Protestants from many denominations nationwide join Roman Catholics in prayer for Joseph Mindszenty’s safety after his life sentence in Hungary. The event, led by Episcopal Bishop Gilbert in New York, labels the trial a travesty and links it to a broader Communist attack on Christianity.
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United States
Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty
Hungary
Episcopal
Charles K. Gilbert
New York
Lajos Ordoss
Bulgaria
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Europe
Lutheran Council Sends Greetings to Hungarian Bishop
The National Lutheran Council at its annual session extends cordial greetings to Bishop Lajos Ordoss of Hungary. He is serving a two year sentence on charges of foreign money manipulations, alleged to reflect financial aid openly given by American Lutherans to the Lutheran Church of Hungary. The council voices deep concern for his welfare and offers heartfelt prayers in his behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lutheran Council
Lajos Ordoss
Hungary
Language teachers tour to teach reading in multiple nations
Dr Frk Laubach and his son Robert along with artist couple Mr and Mrs Philip Gray begin a six month tour of Siam India Australia New Guinea and Korea under the Foreign Missions Conference of North America to teach illiterate populations to read using phonetic picture methods. The Laubachs claim their method covers more than 50 languages and reaches about 20 million learners annually.
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Committee On
Foreign Missions Conference of North America
Frk
Laubach
Robert
Philip Gray
Siam
India
Australia
New Guinea
Korea
Laubachs
Grays
Church Leaders Press Aid for Overseas Students
Leaders from several denominations urge senators to support a $2,500,000 emergency appropriation to fund needy foreign students through June 1949. They argue the measure would foster goodwill and aid U S college towns with housing and scholarships for students from overseas mission areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Orient
Methodist Church
University of Nanking celebrates sixtieth anniversary
The University of Nanking traces its 1888 Methodist College origins with Dr. John C. Ferguson as first president. It now comprises diverse denominations, expanded colleges, and about 2,500 students. It vows to continue in Nanking or in exile if communist forces reach the city.
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University of
Nanking
John C. Ferguson
Southern Baptists
North Presbyterians
The Bombing of Monte Cassino and Catholic Identity
The article reflects on the bombing of Monte Cassino, noting how Catholics felt a jolt and pain yet accepted the necessity, confronting the monastery’s 1400 year history and the distinct identity of the Catholic Church within communities. It contrasts Catholic perceptions with broader Christian notions and discusses church continuity. The piece emphasizes church differences amid wartime actions.
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Monte Cassino
Monte
Cassino
Benedictine Monte Cassino and the Atomic-Era Air Force
The text argues the Catholic monastery at Monte Cassino proves Catholic continuity to Pope Felix III and cites long papal lineage. It then shifts to postwar aviation progress noting the B-29’s 1937 beginnings, the B-36’s reach and armament, and the need for a substantial future Air Force, with emphasis on deterrence, rapid retaliation, and ongoing research within a 70-group force alongside ground and naval forces.
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Pearl Harbor
Ft. Worth
Air
Stuart Symingston
United States
Armed Services Committee
Air show at Andrews Field dazzles with jet tech and big bombers
A large display before President Truman and lawmakers highlighted the Army Air Forces power. Jets like the B-47 and F-86 wowed crowds while the B-36 and YB-49 showcased long range and speed. A formation of B-29s, once used over Tokyo, underscored the shift to newer, faster aircraft. The show underscored air power’s decisive role in future conflict.
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Andrews Field
Truman
Cabinet
House
Senate Armed Services Committee
Army Air Forces
Air Force
Tokyo
South Dakota
Repentance and Renewal Quotes Collage
A collection of brief quotes on repentance from Dilwyn Lew Wallace Mary Baker Eddy M R Vincent Tyron Edwards and Colton. The lines stress genuine change, not mere remorse, and describe repentance as reform, action, and future improvement.
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Heaven
Lew Wallace
Mary Baker Eddy
Catholic Church Announcements and Events
Harper's Churches invites all to Mass at 8 30 and 10 Sunday with Sunday School. Monthly Communion for St. Ann's Society and Youth Sodality. Youth Sodality meeting Tuesday 7 30. Club meeting Thursday 8 Life of Christ topic. First Friday Mass and devotions 8 am. Parish collecting for Camp Hospital in March. Bring cookies March 6. Catholic Press month. Visitors noted Punch Novian and Clayton Feller visited Wendel home Sunday.
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St. Ann's Society
Youth Sodality
Camp Hospital
Presbyterian Church to Welcome Dr. Paul Schwab as Supply Pastor
Dr. Paul J. Schwab will serve as supply pastor at the Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Adult Bible Class will meet at 10 15 taught by Dr Schwab, who teaches Bible at Trinity University and is described as a capable speaker. A cordial welcome is extended to all churchgoers.
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Paul J. Schwab
Schwab
Trinity University
Methodist Church notices and Harper Tabernacle schedule
Regular schedule for Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Lunch and Fellowship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Welcoming all. Harper Tabernacle led by Rev Walter Jost offers Full Gospel services at 8 p.m. Fridays and Sunday School at 10 a.m. each Sunday.
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Harper Tabernacle
Walter Jost
Harperange
Church Notices From St James And First Baptist
St James Lutheran announces Rev W J Goerner as supply pastor with 9 30 Sunday School and Bible Class and 10 30 divine services. First Baptist lists Rev Jack Minter as pastor with Sunday School at 10 a m on Feb 27, BTU at 7 p m, WMS and Brotherhood monthly, RA and GA meeting times and sponsors. Mr and Mrs Tommy Harlen and Mr and Mrs Charlie Rogers with daughter visited Mr and Mrs J F Wedekind for dinner.
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First Baptist Church
Jack Minter
BTU
WMS
Brotherhood
Ra's
Royal Ambassadors
Ga’s
Elton Spencer
Ra’s
Tommy Harlen
Charlie Rogers
J. F. Wedekind
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Cee
Fisher Tee
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M. R. Vincent
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Vogue
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Fred A. Block
Country Club
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Paula Brooks
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Fredericksburg
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Clayton Feller
Henry Wendel
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