Missionary churches keep China presence amid advance
Large evangelical denominations show most missionaries remain in China by choice despite communist gains. A survey of 1 758 representatives found only 387 withdrawn, mostly women with children or nearing retirement. Notable in China are Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Reformed, Episcopalians, Lutherans, and mission groups including YMCA and YWCA.
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China
Foreign Missions Conference of North Americanlicates
the Presbyterian Church
JSA
The
Congregational Christian
Reformed Church
Immigration policy urged for review by Catholic conference
The National Catholic Rural Life Conference led by Monsignor Ligutti calls Congress to thoroughly examine US immigration laws and practices. It warns against restrictive policies and racial superiority while stressing a democratic, Christian approach. A Congregationalist leader warns optimism in Europe and adherence to human rights amid global tensions.
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National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Monsignor
L. G. Ligutti
Des Moines
Congress
Arthur S. Wheelock
Congregational Council For Social Action
Europe
Economic and Social Council
United States
World Council of Churches
China
Palestine
Candles as Symbols in Catholic Practice
A compact reflection on the Catholic use of candles from baptism to Easter, describing how wax light signifies Christ's love and religious rites. It notes candlelight at Mass, the Paschal Candle during the Easter season, and Benediction, emphasizing solemn and festive meanings across rituals.
Harper School Notes and Student Life Updates
Doris Worth Neal, an 18 year old Harper School student, embodies typical senior profiles with hobbies and ambitions. the page details class changes, student movements, and a busy sequence of school and community events. It covers new journalism students, stock show results, and various parish and local visits, alongside a lengthy Catholic candlelight reflection.
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Doris Worth Neal
Junction
Texas
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Nathanael
Ferdinand Hoermann
Lagerton
Hoermann
Sagerton Lutheran Church
Harper High School
Suell Roberts
Joyce Spaeth
Harper Churches Invite Parishioners to Sunday Mass and Events
Harper tabernacle urges attendance with Mass at 10 o’clock on Sunday January 30 followed by Sunday School. March of Dimes collection after Mass. Schedule includes candle mass February 2, St Blase February 3, and First Friday services February 4 at 8 am. Thirteen Hours Devotion Sunday February 6 with Masses at 8 30 and 10 am and closing service at 8 pm. Spring Study Club semester resumes. all welcome.
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Harper Tabernacle
Walter Jost
Presbyterian Church Hears Dr Schwab Supply Pastor
Sunday school begins at 10 a m with Dr Paul J Schwab teaching adult class at 10 15. 11 a m preaching service. Visitors welcomed as local social notes mention Kerrville Harper Concan San Antonio families and churchgoers.
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Paul J. Schwab
St James Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Class Schedule
Sunday schedule lists Sunday School Bible Class at 9 30 English Service at 10 30 conducted by President Roth with a service and meeting structured by Rev M C Hoermann pastor at St James Lutheran Church.
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ST. James Lutheran Church
M. C. Hoermann
Roth
Mobile X-Ray unit schedules and Mr. Hush contest
The mobile X-Ray unit will operate 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday as part of a campaign run by KNAF manager Harry Van Slycke. The program includes multiple clues to the “Mr. Hush” contest across daily broadcasts and prizes for participants. Participants receive a card to name Mr. Hush, with correct entries placed for a drawing to determine prizes.
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Harry van Slycke
KNAF
Hush
Mr. Hush
Prizes From Fredericksburg Merchants Listed
The prize list includes Piggly Wiggly flour Erwin Land Barber Shop George Schroeder Dry Goods Quality Cash Grocery Robin Hood Flour City Beauty Shop Dooley s Handy Andy and more with varied gifts such as blankets mirrors cleaning services and fuel items. Notable items include a 5 percent wool double blanket a $5 grocery order and a $2.00 cleaning credit.
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Zes
Fredericksburg
Piggly Wiggly
Erwin Land
Schroeder Dry “Goods
Robin Hood
City Beauty
Revlon
Dooley’s
Juenke and Schoenewolf
Stucke’s
Willys
Kolmier and Klier
Andy
City Cleaners
Schmidtzinsky Liquor Store
Market Square
Mobiloil
Plaza
Sunnyside
Tip Top
Hirsch Brothers
Kiddie Korner
Kerrville Mobile Xray Campaign Draws 6465 Citizens
The Kerrville Chest X-ray program concluded after two weeks with 6,465 Kerr County citizens processed by the Mobile Xray unit across several days.
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Kerrville
Kerr County
Regular church schedule and fellowship Sundays
A church invites all to attend the regular schedule with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Lunch and Fellowship are offered on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, with a cordial welcome to everyone.
First Baptist Train ing Union Opens January 1949
The First Baptist Church under Pastor Rev. Jack Minter invites all young people and adults to Sunday night services. The R A and G A groups are sponsored by Elton Spencer, Elmer Lee Russell, Mrs. Elmer Lee Russell, and Miss MacDavid. Morning worship at 11 a m. Lunch and fellowship follow. WMS meets monthly on the first Thursday at 2 30 p m and Brotherhood and WMS meet on the second Thursday evenings. Everyone is welcome.
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Training Union
R.A
G.A
Elton Spencer
Elmer Lee Russel
Elmer Lee Russell
Baptist Church
Brotherhood
WMS
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Russell Quackenbush
Mother Hughes
Kansas
Rhodesia
Africa
E. D. Hughes
Wesley Hospital
Wichita
Bethany Church
Methodist Hospital
Mutambara
Southern Rhodesia
Hughes
Hudson Memorial Church
Mount Makomwe
E. L. Sells
Hugh
Birmingham
England
Distributors of
Lochte Storage and Commission CO
Fredericksburg, ‘Texas
Harper School News
Bonnie Jean
Pete
Larry
Joann
Molly
Donis
Wanda
Schmidt's
Suell
Indiana
Joyce
Charles
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Dallas
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Wilbert Dickey
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Center Point
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Lowenberg
San Antonio
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Alfred Lehne
Billy Kids
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Kenneth Whitewood
Anton Mosek
Nannie Kids
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Anton Mrosek
Joe Parker
Carl Baker
Kenneth Maner
George Parker
Eldane Brown
Dallas Rieger
Hog
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Corriedale Ewe
Larry Goodman
Alfonso Lange
Chas. Jones
Edward Walker
Southdown Cross
Clark Bierschwale
Teddy Harlan
Corriedale Cross
C. D. Jung
Bobby Benner
Suffolk Cross
Fat Lambs
Anton Morosek
Leroy Tatsch
Ola Maertz
Worth Duderstadt
Fat Lamb
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Robert Lee
O. Copple
Harper’s
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Ira Copple
Herman Welch
Concan
W. O. Copple
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Harper Sunday
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Feller
Charlie Barrett
Roy Roberts
Snell
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Forest Green
Ida Kneese
Tommie Kneese
Listen Harper
Harper News
KAAF
E. B. Eckerle
Harper State Bank
First Baptist Church
Jack Minter
Comfort Hatchery
Comfort, Texas
Yeu
NORGE
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CME
Hed
Nosge Appliances
Bill Kaiser
Sebh Wein
Annie
Walt Crete
Harper, Texas
Schneller S
Fredericksburg, Texas
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