Opening of New Congress and Un-American Activities Debate
Congress reconvened as War raged, with Rayburn winning the Speakership 224 to 168 and vows of national unity. The Dies Committee on Un-American Activities was expanded 207 to 186, touted as a potential constructive tool despite criticism. The American Legion urged continued investigations, noting extensive government record-keeping and prior subversive cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uoon
South Trimble
Rayburn
Martin
House
Jast Congress
Un-American Activities
Martin Dies
Texas
Dies Committee
Earl Browder
Fritz Kuhn
American Legion
War relief study and faith unions in cross religious action
Religious objectors volunteer for a six month starvation diet experiment to study relief and rehabilitation after World War II. Joined by the Mennonites, Church of the Brethren, and Society of Friends with University of Minnesota support, the project aims to build a scientific foundation for postwar nutrition relief in Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonites
Church of the Brethren
Society of Friends
University of Minnesota
Europe
Asia
Paine College
Augusta
John Knox
Union Theological Seminary
Farmer Sees Light Plane Use After War
A Kansas survey suggests farmers may buy postwar airplanes. Farmers could dust crops by air, inspect fences, plant crops, and deliver parts. Ranchers already use planes for locating strays and repair trips, with space and practicality boosting interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
F. L. Whan
Wichita University
Wichita
Kansas Cities
Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas Wheat To Enter National Competition In 1944
Plans to select the best Texas wheat for the national contest are announced by Philip W Pillsbury Awards. State champions earn trophies and cash prizes while the two top samples enter the national field. National judges from University of Minnesota Kansas State and University of winds oversee the event with winner visiting Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
United States
Philip W. Pillsbury
International Crop Improvement Association
Colo
L. E. Peterson
Victor
Montana
Pillsbury
Minneapolis Milling Company
Pearl Harbor
Minneapolis
Pillsbury Company
R. K F. Crim
Department of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
J. C. Hackleman
College of Agriculture
University of Winds
A. L. Clapp
Kansas State Agricultural
Rainfall totals across Gillespie County in 1944 set records
Rainfall in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County for 1944 exceeded averages with total precipitation between 20 and 45 inches. The year ended with December rainfall also strong, marking the greatest annual total since 1937 and reflecting unusually high monthly totals at Handy Stop Crabapple Willow and Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnelle
F. B. Riley
Levi Deike
Mr. Neffendorf
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
L. C
R. A
Moss
Tare
Cember
Handy
Neffen
Dorf
Harper
Fyederickaburg
Mr. Neffendor
Alfred Neffendorf
Otto Rahe
Oswald Eckhardt
Karl Durst
Elroy
Catholic Church Notices and Activities in Fredericksburg
Sunday Masses at 9:00 and 10:30 with Sunday School and St Ann's Society after the late Mass. Friday Night School of Religion at 8:30. Monsignor Sheen hosts Catholic Hour talks on WOAI at 5 p m and WFFA at 10 30 p m each Sunday. St Ann's officers named. Deanery meeting held with Father Daly report. Parish societies meet monthly on the 1st to 4th Sundays with various groups. Everyone welcome to attend services and join parish activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann's Society
Monsignor Sheen
Catholic Hour
Woai
WFFA
Anton Lange
Anton Esquelje
Felix Rischner
O., Fiedler
H. Maurer
R. Roeder
Fredericksburg
Father Daly
St. Anthony's
St. Ann’s
Youth Sodality
Catholic Action
Confraternity
O Jesus and Mary Bless Our Families
A Catholic prayer asks protection and blessing for families, communities, schools, and vocations. It invokes Mary and Joseph to intercede for peace and grace. The page notes visits by Mr and Mrs Albert Whetstone of Goldthwaite, and grandparents Oliver Hopf to a newborn daughter born to Lt and Mrs Erato Hopf in a New York hospital on January 5, 1945. Subscribes to the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
God
Jesus Christ
Albert Whetstone
of Goldthwaite
Henry Markworth
Oliver Hopf
Erato Hopf
New York
Sunday schedule and church events listed
Sunday January 14 features Sunday School Teacher Meeting at 7 00 p m and Evening Services at 8 00 p m. Wednesday January 17 hosts the Women s Missionary Society at 2 00 p m. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
Sunday Worship and church events in Harper community
Sunday morning worship at 11 includes installation of W S C S officers and a 2:00 Sunday School session. The Harper community welcomes all to services at First Baptist Church and Full Gospel Tabernacle with pastor notes, local moves, and a student planning to attend Draughon’s Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society For Christian Service
W.S.C.S
Union
Orville Gammenthaler
Draughon
Business College
San Antonio
Harper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harper Herald
National Editorial Association
Tie Jambo
Norman J. Dietel
A. C. Wendel
Harper, Texas
First State Bank
Federal Deposit
Chas. J. Whitewood
H. P. Gartrell
John S. Morris
Chas. W. Barrett
Helen D. Brown
Morris
Herman Harper
Fred Whitewood
Jno
S. Whitewood
Washion
ITON
Edwin Herbort
Fredericksburg, Texas
Ford Tractors & Ferguson Implements
Herbert
Bull-Stewart Equipment Co
SY W.w.aeib
Kermit Eby
Educational Department
The
CIO
Mr. Eby
Metlakahtla Christian Mission
Alaska
Board of Missions and Church Extension
Methodist Church
Alaska Mission Conference
Willam Duncan
Annette Island
Slomer W. King
Protestant Voice
Latin America
Pacific Coast
America
Frank Herron Smith
Berkeley
Calif
Methodist Pacific Japanese Conference
Harper’s Churches
Texas Wheat
Good Thruout CO
International Crop Association
K. E. Beeson
Purdue University
Catholic Information
the Herald
ST. James Lutheran Church
Walter C. Probst
B. E. Breihan
James Jung
Wahrmund Ranch
Misses Faye
Vinna Lee Massey
Mrs. Watkins Tarr and Sons
Arthur Bierschwale
Henry Maurer
Kruse
Aco
First Baptist Church
R. A. Allen
Full Gospel Tabernacle
B. E. Bueche
Carrie Calentine
Kier Foe
Maliounioe Ouble
Reading
Schreiner Wogl & Sohair
Kerrville, Texas
GULF
Gulf Pride
Roedex
R. R. Jackson
Mer
CAFE
Gao
Aly
Lochte Storage & Commission Co
Cooper
Felix C
Heimann
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