09 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
1
A local Harper Texas note quotes a Maxim on silence and avoiding criticism. Reflects the paper’s period tone, echoing a Hubbard adage about speaking and action.
Catholic bishops denounce secularism as breeding ground for fascism and communism while urging laymen to observe Laymen's Day in February. The World Alliance calls for education on peace, food aid, and rationing. A rural hymnal from the Federal Council is issued, and Methodist missions praise Civil Rights Committee efforts to curb racial discrimination and protect minority rights in America.
In loving memory of our mother Mrs H M Jones who closed her eyes in eternal sleep Jan 10 1946. The midnight stars shine on your silent grave. Beneath it sleeps the one we love. Although your soul rests and is free from care and pain we say His will be done. Your soul is with the blest. Sadly missed by her children.
A reader argues against denying the soul and loyalty as pure ideas, contrasting scientific materialism with spiritual reality. The piece asserts the soul as non material and essential, cites religious belief, and ends with a Catholic prompt to ask Catholics for truth. A social note follows about a turkey dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Radentertain with several guests listed.
Reprint from Southern Agriculturist outlines former U S Senator Josiah Bailey of North Carolina who served 1931 to 1946. He warns about Soviet influence, reckless spending, and aggressive labor leaders. Advocates strong peaceful foreign policy, currency stability, and labor reform within law. He denounces the Wagner Act and calls for freedom for all workers and employers.
Christmas guests visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whetstone and Dee Whetstone included Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Downey and Mrs. Charles Burr with their little daughter of Port Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. De Lawson Rogers of Living, Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Ogle and Laton Brown of Junction, Mrs. Ernest Whitley and her daughter of Junction, and Mr. and Mrs. Morris DeLorey with children.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Rogers of Mason and Mr and Mrs Freeman Green with son E J of Melvin attended the dance at White Bluff Thursday night.
US Army and Air Force Recruiting Station in San Antonio grants three year unit assignments to veterans with overseas service. Eligible men may join divisions at Fort Lewis Fort Hood Fort Bragg Fort Worden Fort Knox Fort Ord Fort Jackson Fort Dix, with guaranteed three year terms in chosen units and airborne opportunities for the 82nd Airborne. Eligibility strict by race and prior service. contact Fredericksburg recruiting station for details.
A collection of quotations on truth and religious insight, then reports of visitors to Stockdale families and a Progressive Pitch party on January 3, 1948. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George A. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Dean Hopf, Miss Peggy Gould, Joe Ann Kinsey, Bill Brown, and others, with candy, punch, and snacks served.
Washington observers expect a long range farm program debate in the new session of Congress but foresee little action unless farmers express clear wishes. A foreign aid plan may win approval, while wartime price supports could extend to December 31, 1949. Also noted are vaccination urges for sleeping sickness in horses and high costs of 1947 accidents, plus plumbing gaps and Christmas visits in local households.
Sunday services feature Masses at 8:30 and 10 o'clock for the Feast of the Holy Family. Activities include Family Communion Day and Holy Name Sunday. Next week cookies and prizes for sick and convalescent soldiers. Station KNAF in Fredericksburg airs Faith in Our Times Thursday at 9:15 with Rev. Roland Maher C. P. as speaker.
Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30 am English service at 10:30 am includes installation of newly elected Council Sunday School Superintendent and Luther League officers Junior Mission Band at 2:00 pm and Junior Luther League at 7:00 pm Also earnings from nearby churches and community visits noted with several local names and Christmas gatherings.
Charles G Workman, Pastor at this Presbyterian Church invites all readers to consider making the church their home in the community. The message emphasizes broad welcome and inclusion for worship and fellowship.
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