Dan Moody Backed by Local Judge in Postwar Democracy Plea
Former County Judge Herman Usener urges voters to support Dan Moody in the upcoming primary, arguing democracy must be defended at home against internal threats like the “gimme” class and labor racketeers. He cites loyalty, sacrifice, and the example of Admiral Nimitz to rally support for Moody.
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Usener
Dan Moody
Herman Usener
National Congress
C. I.0
Gillespie County
Admiral Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Veterans Hospital and Homestead Colony Planned for Uvalde
A 5000 acre site near Uvalde Texas is planned for a veterans hospital and homestead colony to aid disabled veterans and their families. Plans include convalescent cottages four per acre, 300 five room houses on irrigated land, poultry cattle and gardens to promote self support and health. Veterans interested should contact the Veterans Hospital and Homestead Assn in Dallas. Miss Dolly Thomas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellebracht.
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Uvalde
Texas
Farmers of America
Veterans Hospital and Homestead Assn
Southwestern Life Building
Dallas
Dolly Thomas
Mrs. Edgar Ellebracht
Are you entitled to wear a target lapel button
A reader question asks if wearing a target lapel button is allowed for those investing at least ten percent of pay in war bonds each payday and notes subscription cost to the Herald at 150 dollars per year.
Symmetrical coin dot frock front panel worn by Betty Ruth Smith
Betty Ruth Smith of Columbia network wears a simple white frock with a front panel of pleating formed by symmetric coin dot dots. The bodice pleats are stitched down while the skirt pleats remain pressed flat for a crisp look.
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Navy
Betty Ruth Smith
Columbia Network
Lost and found notes from Tokio papers amid war bond slogans
Chaotic wartime column mixes blurbs about War Bond slogans, domestic woes, and household expenses. Snippets mention Olaf and a wife leaving, a tight bill with a fifty cent minimum, and complaints about power companies, all captured in a crowded wartime column.
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Tokio
Olaf
Christians urged to unite for postwar world needs
Bishop Ivan Lee Holt of Dallas calls for a united Christian fellowship to tackle postwar issues such as Europe relief, improved racial relations, and a new international order. The Woman's Society of Christian Service promotes cross group friendships in local communities and annual outreach to diverse groups.
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Ivan Lee Holt
Dallas
Texas
Europe
Come to Church Sunday Church Announcements
Sunday features an all day meeting with a 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 preaching. Dinner at 12:30 followed by Woman's Society of Christian Service at 2:00 and 3:00 preaching. No evening service. Third Quarterly Conference set as a Group Conference in Boerne with a barbecue on July 22.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Boerne
German raids damage 89 Scottish churches and related buildings
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland reports extensive wartime damage from German air raids in Scotland. Ninety nine structures including 89 churches manses and church houses are rendered beyond use until later repairs. Three clergy killed and nine taken as prisoners.
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Church of Scotland (Presbyterian
Scotland
Missionaries Seagrave and Case Gain Notable Burma Salutes
Dr Gordon Seagrave and Dr Brayton Case, American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society missionaries in Burma, are praised for aiding Burmese people and Allied forces as Japan advanced. Seagrave plans a new hospital for wounded soldiers and refugees in Assam after trekking to India with General Stilwell, while Case stays in India to continue agricultural missionary work and teaching.
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Gordon Seagrave
Brayton Case
American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society
Burma
Orient
Japan
Seagrave
India
Stilwell
Assam
Baptist groups denounce West Coast evacuation policy
The American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society and the Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mission Society sent a resolution to President Roosevelt and seven western governors accusing the evacuation of Japanese and aliens of violating Christian principles of non discrimination and justice. The Baptist denomination had funded 50,000 dollars for a year of ministry among evacuees, many of whom belonged to Baptist churches.
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United States
Roosevelt
American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society
Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mission Society
Are College Students Religious Say SVM Leader
Secretary R H Edwin Espey of the Student Volunteer Movement says students are more receptive to religious influence than ten years ago. They avoid demonstrative piety and church attendance, yet show less scorn and more open mindedness since World War I. Thousands are eager to hear a Christ message.
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R. H. Edwin Espey
Student Volunteer Movement
Chris
Parish Mass and meeting schedule announced
Mass on Sundays at 10 o'clock with additional 8 30 Mass on the third Sunday and other special announcements. Weekday bells ring at 7 30 with Mass at 7 45. Parish organizations meet on Sundays after the 10 o'clock Mass and Sunday School follows the same service.
Fishermen At Llano River Net 32 Pound Catfish
Elgin Kramer and Edmund Fiedler spent days along the Llano river near Junction and landed a fine catch a catfish weighing 32 pounds. Kerrville visitors Mr and Mrs Burton Brown and son Spencer stayed with the Whitewoods and plans were made for a short visit. Dean Hopf returned from attending college at A and M. The Peril family visited Rollie Peril at Fort Bliss El Paso during the weekend.
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Elgin Kramer
Edmund Fiedler
Llano River
Junction
Jim
Peril
Dean Hopf
Peggy
Rollie Peril
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Religion That Fits Modern Minds and Lives
A thoughtful message urges a genuine religion that appeals to contemporary seekers. It emphasizes intellectual tenability social relevance and personal dynamism as core requirements for belief. The text frames faith as both meaningful and practical in everyday problems.
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Tion
First Baptist Church announces varied weekly services
The Friendly Church under Rev. T H Alcorn lists Sunday School on multiple Sundays at 9 30 or 10 00 a m Divine worship on select Sundays at 11 00 a m or 8 00 p m German services on 3rd Sunday 11 00 a m Luther League 2nd Sunday 9 00 p m Women's Missionary Society meets 3rd Wednesday at 3 00 p m Also details H H Fairchild and multiple midweek activities for W M A G As and R A s with 7 15 p m gatherings and prayer meetings.
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Luther League
Women’s Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church Services Announced by Pastor Workman
Charles G. Workman invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. each Sunday and preaching on the first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Dittmars on Ten Day Furlough Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs Robert Dittmar of Camp Bowie visit their parents Mr and Mrs V A Hopf and Mr and Mrs Otto Dittmar of Doss during a ten day furlough.
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Robert Dittmar
Camp Bowie
V. A. Hopf
Otto Dittmar
Doss
Visitors from Harper Fredericksburg and Cotulla
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitewood and sons visited Harper and Fredericksburg on Monday. Mrs. George Dorough of Cotulla is visiting her mother Mrs. Theresa Tobin and other relatives this week.
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Fred Whitewood
George Dorough
Cotulla
Theresa Tobin
Mrs Walter Harper Visits Bandera Relative
Mrs Walter Harper returns Monday to visit her son and family after a stay with her sister Mrs Herman Harper at Bandera.
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Walter Harper
Herman Harper
Bandera
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