Growth of Christian faith in Pakistan linked to education drive
Ten thousand have been baptized in Pakistan following India’s partition with many former Sikhs and Muslims joining the church. Bishop J Waskom Pickett of Delhi area Methodist Church outlines plans to develop Raiwind High School near Lahore as a center for training ministers and lay leaders. Funds from Genesee Conference Methodist churches support new campus buildings at Balwind High School for youth training. Dr. John B. Ketcham cites rural America as a moral source for leadership, noting America’s small communities as the foundation of democratic life and future church leadership.
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Pakistan
India
J. Waskom Pickett
Delhi
Methodist Church
Raiwind High School
Lahore
Methodist Churches of the
Genesee Annual Conference
Methodist Churches of
Buffalo
Rochester
Hornell, Corning
Niagara Falls
Balwind High School
America
John B. Ketcham
Chicago
International Council of Religious Education
United States
Edwin Hunter
Supreme Court
Brazilian-Born Cleric Elected Bishop in Latin American Conference
The Rev. Santi Uberto Barbieri, president of Union Theological Seminary of the Methodist Church in Buenos Aires Argentina, was elected bishop by the Latin American Central Conference. He will serve four years in the Buenos Aires Area directing Methodist work in Argentina Uruguay and Bolivia. Barbieri is Brazilian with Italian roots, educated in Brazil, and earned degrees from Southern Methodist University and Emory University.
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Santi Uberto Barbieri
Union Theological Seminary of the
Methodist Church
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Barbieri
Uruguay
Bolivia
Brazil
United States
Southern Methodist University
Emory University
Salvation Army World Wide Reach and 1948 Aid Figures
The Salvation Army reports 17 329 corps and outposts 418 shelters 109 children s homes 71 women s homes and 83 hospitals clinics and dispensaries. It provided over 22 million meals and more than 9 million night-beds of shelter in 1948 and cared for 576000 patients while helping 60000 people find work. In the United States it served 5236000 meals and offered 1376000 nights of shelter to the homeless. Thousands of garments were also distributed through renovat ing shops to the needy in war ravaged lands.
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Salvation Army
United States
St Mark's in Bowery to Mark 150th Anniversary Renovation
The 150 year old Protestant Episcopal Church of St Mark's in the Bowery plans renovation and expansion of education and community services to serve new Protestant families moved into the Bowery area after postwar housing development. The rector is Dr Richard E McEvoy. The Rev Alex Funke will visit the United States for six months studying Lutheran colleges and conventions to aid the Lutheran Student Association of America. Funke, born on the Africa Gold Coast, is son of missionaries and a former prisoner of war in 1943 46 who served as chaplain in army prison camps.
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St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery
Bowery
Manhattan Island
New York City
Richard E. McEvoy
Alex Funke
Student Christian Movement In
Germany
Studentengemeinde
United States
Lutheran Student Association of America
Africa Gold Coast
Mr. Funke
Kansas
Iowa
One True Church and Truth in Catholic Belief
A Catholic explains the claim of Catholicism as the one true church and the necessity of holding one absolute truth. The essay contrasts Catholic certainty with Protestant and Jewish views, using arithmetic as a metaphor and urging belief in Catholicism.
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Jesus
Jesus Christ
Finkel
Kirk
Kelly
Angora Goat Stamp Bill Draws Mixed Public Ribs
A Texas congressman promotes a commemorative stamp for the Angora goat’s 1849 American entrance, provoking jokes from readers and mock cartoons. Letters from Winifred Nelson, Jakey Lutz, and McGill icuddy reflect public whimsy and debate on stamp proliferation.
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America
Winifred Nelson
Jakey' Lutz
Brooklyn
Boston
Post Office Department
John Moriarty
Sylvester Place
Lynbrook
N. Y
Rle
Fort Bliss
Washington Star
McGill
Bryans Road
Maryland
McGillicuddy
Justice
Court of Kings Bench
Tom Murray
Tennessee
Tom
Murray
Harper's Church Announcements Welcome This Sunday
Harper's Churches extend a cordial invitation to attend services this Sunday March 13 Masses at 8 30 and 10 o'clock Communion Sunday for the Holy Name Society Stations of the Cross Benediction Sunday school St Anns Society meeting after the second Mass Thursday 8 Sunday Club Friday 8 Meditation Stations Benediction walk in any time attend any service.
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Holy Name Society
St. Ann's Society
Presbyterian Church Supply Pastor Reads Bible Lesson
Dr. Paul J. Schwab leads Sunday School at 10 a.m and preaching at 11 a.m with an adult class at 10 15. He teaches Bible at Trinity University and is a noted speaker. A cordial welcome is extended to all churchgoers. Also Methodist Church with B E Breihan pastor repeats schedule at 10 a.m Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship with lunch and fellowship on 1st and 3rd Sundays.
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Paul J. Schwab
Schwab
Trinity University
Harper Tabernacle Holds Services and Sunday School
Rev Walter Jost pastor conducts full gospel services at Harper each Friday night at 8 pm and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 o'clock. Visitors noted at local homes include Mason residents Jim Custer Hillary Bierschwabe Charlie Rogers and family. Also Crabapple visitors Lorenz Wendel family at Max Crenwelge home. Mrs Ben Thomas visited Oren Parker family. For sale 1942 Chevrolet Fleetline Aero Sedan in excellent condition contact Henry Klein Fredericksburg Texas.
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Harper Tabernacle
Walter Jost
Harpergatase
John Rogers
Jim Custer
Mason
Hillary Bierschwabe
Charlie Rogers
Clarence McDougall
Uru
Lorenz Wendel
Max Crenwelge
Henry Klein
Fredericksburg
Texas
St James Lutheran Church Service Schedule
St James Lutheran Church led by Rev. W J Goerner offers Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m and Divine Services at 10 30 a m every Sunday.
First Baptist Church Announces Sunday School and Activities
Reverend Jack Minter, pastor, leads 10 a m Sunday School at First Baptist Church. BTU meets Sundays at 7 p m, WMS and Brotherhood gather on the fourth Friday of each month. Royal Ambassadors and Girls Auxiliary meet on the first and third Thursdays at 7 30 p m with Elton Spencer and Mrs Jack Minter as sponsors. Welcome to all.
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First Baptist Cchurch
Jack Minter
BTU
Brotherhood
Ra's
Royal Ambassadors
Ga’s
Elton Spencer
Visit Highlights Families In Kerrville and Burbank
Mr and Mrs Harold Parker and son Dennis of Burbank California visited Mr and Mrs W E Fletcher. Miss Mary Fletcher of Southwestern University spent the weekend with her parents. Mrs Lee Roy Branden of near Kerrville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Thomas one evening last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Parker
Dennis
Burbank California
W. E. Fletcher
Mary Fletcher
Southwestern University
Lee Roy Branden
Kerrville
Ben Thomas
Mrs Oren Cottle and Family Visit Mrs Jones
Mrs Oren Cottle and children and Mrs Clint Brown and children were visitors in the home of Mrs Lemuel Jones Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Cottle
Clint Brown
Lemuel Jones
Astrasonic Portable Combo Radio Record Player Ad
An advertisement touts the new Astrasonic Portable Combination radio record player with savings from 15 to 25 percent on this machine and other electric appliances. Contact Elbert C. Hahne at Fredericksburg’s Radio and Appliance Sales and Service on Llano Highway for details.
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Elbert C. Hahne
Llano Highway
Fredericksburg
Texas
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Gillespie County
Harry F. Eckhardt
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AAA
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B. E. Breihan
Harper
Radio 8
KNAF
Harper News
E. B. Eckerle
Harper State Bank
Oren Parker
Divine Services
Vogue
Swansdown
Printress
Fred A. Block
Country Club
Nelly Don's
Paula Brooks
Franklin’s
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Felix T. Tybor
Palace Theatre
Fredericksburg, Texas
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