02 May 1947
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
1
A concise paraphrase of Epictetus urging praise and kindness toward others. It emphasizes that speaking well of people and doing good for them fosters reciprocal goodwill in life.
The Foreign Missions Conference of North America calls churches to promote Christian unity in the United States and Canada, reduce internal and external racial discrimination, and improve living standards. Dr. Strahle reports widespread hunger in Europe and appeals for food and clothing. Brazil’s literacy push via Laubach method is highlighted, alongside GI Bill funded study options in China and pending Japan mission expansion. The note lists key Chinese Christian leaders and several U.N. connected figures.
Last week Congress debated foreign relief with the Senate approving the Greek Turkish aid bill while the House examined a 350 million relief program. Byrd warned against unsustainable aid as UNRRA and allied programs total 15.8 billion in expenditures. In Washington on San Jacinto Day the Texas Society hosted a Texas-themed gathering in the Interior Department cafeteria with Howard Hughes arranging transport and performers. Sam Rayburn spoke on Texas and the evening showed the Interior Department film Resources of Texas. Ralph Pittman leads the Texas Society with Helen Snelling as secretary.
J. M. Pfluger of San Antonio Texas, a noted farmer and stock raiser, is spotlighted in a full color national advertisement in the fourth installment of Studebaker’s master farmer series. The feature shows Pfluger's grain sorghum land near San Angelo and an outdoor portrait painted by Frederic Tellander. Pfluger, who lives in San Angelo with his wife Hattie and family, operates farms across Mills Concho Schleicher Green Irion counties and is active in fraternal and church circles. Dr. and Mrs. Birtac accompanied their son to San Antonio for a veteran’s school. Milton Bode of Camp Verde visited here with relatives.
A Catholic piece argues there is no link between a person’s wealth and virtue, citing Hitler and others as examples of prosperity without moral worth. It contrasts God’s act of salvation with earthly riches and ends with a prayer from Proverbs urging contentment and reliance on God.
The Bereaved Family thanks friends and neighbors for kind assistance and loving sympathy after the death of Johnny Klein Espey. Gratitude is expressed to Rev A Gitter Dr L W Feller Schaetter Funeral Home the wake pallbearers Mass offerings and beautiful flowers.
The notice lists First Friday Mass and devotions on May, Sunday May 4 services at multiple churches, a Union Sunday School, a non-denominational Men’s Bible Class at El Rancho Theatre, and a sermon series on Israel’s revolt with May 4 teachers and May 11 18 facilitators. It notes visitors and Army aid to Texas amid disaster, plus youth groups and parish activities.
The notice outlines Union Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. at the Methodist Church led by Pastor B. E. Brethan. A lunch and fellowship follow at noon, ending with a devotional. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Cecil Bode of Camp Verde visited his wife and baby here on Thursday, delivering a brief family update from the local community.
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