Missionaries Return to Philippines and Japan Church Work
A year in Central Luzon Philippines marks the first Philippine Wesleyan College missionaries for the Methodist Church, Mr and Mrs William A Foster Jr of California. Foster heads Rural and Vocational Education at Cabanatuan City college, while Ivan Dornan aids church planning in Chitose Japan for a Church of Christ in Japan project with aid from the US Army 45th Division and local partners. There are about twenty five church members in Chitose with Rev Teiji Kishimoto serving as pastor amid social issues including a large population of licensed prostitutes and ongoing humanitarian efforts with YWCA and Church World Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Luzon
Philippines
Huklandia
Wm. A. Foster Jr
Methodist Church
Philippine Wesleyan
Foster
Ohio
Japan
Chitose
Hokkaido
Church of Christ In
45Th Division
US Army
Teiji Kishimoto
John Richardson
Nicobars
Gulf of Bengal
Central Hall
Westminister
London
England
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Church of England
Solomon
India
Rangoon
SPG
Anglican Young People’s Association
Les
Old
Galilee
Christ
Farmers urged to scrap old iron for war effort push
The Steel Industry Scrap Mobilization Committee calls farmers to turn in scrap iron and steel before spring planting to support defense needs. Snowbound metal on farm heaps risks wastage while mills need scrap to produce steel for civilian and military use. farmers should sell to scrap dealers or arrange transportation if bulky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Industry Scrap Mobilization Committee
Millsops
Devotional Guide Promotes Christ in Home Life
Sunday May 4 devotional notes reflect on Christian home atmosphere and fellowship. A personal anecdote about a young man and military service contrasts ho me warmth with shared faith. The prayer thanks God for blessings and Christlike homes, ending with a blessing for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Birthday Barbecue and Community Letters in Texas
Kerrville and Fredericksburg families shared a Sunday visit with friends, while a local note discusses a Kane street gathering. A long feature reflects on Democratic resolutions and precinct conventions with guidance on writing them and their path to county and national levels.
Two Youths Jailed For Pistol Stealing In Rogers Texas
Two Rogers youths under 21 were jailed in Gillespie County after a tip led to the arrest for stealing a .22 pistol valued at 29.75 from Western Auto Store in Fredericksburg. John W. Ladd and Walter Price were tried by Judge Victor Sagebiel, with Ladd fined 100 and 10 days, Price given 10 days plus transport and court costs. both held for Fredericksburg officers.
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Rogers
Texas
Hugo Klaerner
Gillespie County
Klaerner
Walter ‘Price
John W. Ladd
Western Auto
Walter Hollmig
Sheriff's Department
Hollmig
Fredericksburg
Victor Sagebiel
John Ladd
Walter Price
Doss School Plans May 3 Picnic and Events
The Doss School Picnic is set for Saturday May 3 with a 2 PM children’s program in Mrs Nefendorf’s room followed by a 3 PM Doss versus Enderlin baseball game in the Farmer Boys League. At 8 PM a three act play Rootin Tootin Ranch directed by Rudy Becker features Mrs Stevens and Dusty with a large cast plus beer and mutton barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss
Ted Neffendorf
Enderlin
Mrs. Stevens
Esther Kramer
Dusty
Stanley Paul Sauer
Joan
Lennah
Baethge
Jimmy
Sidney Ellebracht
Brad
Carlton Sieckmann
Meredith
Elaine Rode
Miss Stubbs
Doris Spaeth
Elaine
Berta Ann Welge
Ginger
Jean Kuhlmann
Ronnie
Nolan Crenwelge
Doss Band
Precinct Conventions Open Voice on Party Platform
The text invites voters to attend their precinct convention on Saturday to influence the platform for the Democratic presidential nominee. It frames the convention as the first chance to shape national policy if the candidate is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
New Braunfels
Secretary of
UN Reaphegsiogg
Harper’s Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome This Sunday
Church notices announce Mass at 10 o clock on May 4 followed by School of Religion and district league meeting in Selma. St Anthony’s Society meets third Sunday after Mass. Youth Bible Study Club Monday at 7 30 with Youth Sodality. Also Methodist and Lutheran services listed with times and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Religion
Catholic State League
Selma
St. Anthony's Society
Youth Sodality
Mason Chamber to Host John B. Shepperd Speaker Event
Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd of Gladewater will be the main speaker at the Mason Chamber of Commerce barbecue at the Mason Fair Grounds at 7 30 p m Thursday May 1 Invited guests include residents from surrounding towns Victor Rothmann chairs the chamber Shepperd has served as secretary of state since February 1950 and formerly led Gregg County bar and civic groups He is noted as a popular Texas speaker and has earned multiple top young man honors from state and local chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
John Ben Shepperd
Gladewater
Mason Chamber of Commerce
Mason Fair Grounds
Victor Rothmann
Mason Chamber
Allan Shivers
East Texas
Bar Association
Gregg
Shepperd
Shivers
United States Junior C. C
American Legion
State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Harper Pentecostal Church and Visitors Schedule
Community notices list visits to Harper and First Baptist churches, with pastors and attendees named. Mrs Markwordt celebrates birthday. Mrs Calentine travels to Center Point to see her ill daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Calentine
Wilbur Dickey
Center Point
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THE
Harper Herald
Norman J Dietel
OC Wendel
Harper R
Harper, Texas
Averavd
W.w.reid
Ivan Dornan
East
Palestine
Young Women’s Christian Association
Church World Service
America
Americas
Nashville
Tennessee
Joseph
Benjamin
Jesus
Fred Nabers
Kerrville
Oliver Hopf
Peter Bernhard
Oren Parker
Parker
Orville Harveys
Harper
Borhood
Neukoelln
Berlin
Germany
United States
Sweden
Denmark
Free Germany
Far East
James H. Robinson
Presbyterian Church of the Master
New York
Robinson
Harlem
Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Church
USA
Europe
Near East
Thailand
Morris Voorhies
A. C. Daniel
J. J. Rogers
Roy Deaton
Bill Lee
Sanderson
Etek
AGI
Harper’s
John B. Shepperd
the Radio Post
Remington and
R. C. Allen
Lela S. Wier
Sinclair Building
Fort Worth
Hubert Kelch
Harper Street
Kerville
Tith
Reuben E. Senterfitt
San Saba
Dias
Fisher
San Angelo
Ira Gallaway
Cobmase
Hese
Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos Parker
First Baptist Church
Rev. C. D. Curtis
Roy Steitle
Arnold Steitle
Walter Markwordt
Markwordt
KERR
Ville Bakery
Comfort Hatchery
Comfort
Felix T. Lenore
Optometris
Palace Theatre
Fredericksburg, Texas
Menard and London Highway
Junction
Lem Jones
Junction, Texas
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