Town church study conference at Baker University
A study conference titled the town church will be held July 4 to 6 on the Baker University campus Baldwin Kansas. It is hosted by the Department of Town and Country Work Board of Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist Church and led by Dr Glenn F Sanford to examine church service in town types and methods for uniting churches across geographic units.
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Department of Town and Country Work
Board of Missions and Church Extension of
The
Methodist Church
Baker University
Baldwin
Kansas
Mississippi
Glenn F. Sanford
Seminary Students Train for Ministry in New York
About 175 young men study at the General Theological Seminary in New York for the Protestant Episcopal Church ministry. Notable students include Edgar B. Inlow PhD instructor at a political university John C Van Dyk ScD president of Van Dyk Industrial Company and research chemist in metals and plastics John M Stipe head of the Social Survey Division Medical Department Veterans Administration and Clifford A Me.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
General Theological Seminary
New York
Edgar B. Inlow
John C. van Dyk
van Dyk Industrial Company
John M. Stipe
Veteran’s Administration
Clifford A. Me
Denominational Growth and Giving Gains Highlight 25 Years
Dr. Harry Myers notes fifteen leading Protestant denominations show membership and giving increases over the last quarter century. The Southern Baptist Convention leads in both areas, rising from 3,574,000 members in 1925 to 6,000,000 today and church-giving from 37,359,000 to 156,606,000, a 319 percent surge. The Methodist Church also grows, with 31 percent more members and 42 percent more giving.
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Harry&. Myers
Hillsdale
Mich
United Stewardship Council
Southern Baptist Convention
Church of the Brethren
Southern Baptist
Methodist Church
Two American Missionary Professors to Return to Japan
Two former missionary professors depart U S posts to resume Japan mission work this summer under the Board of Missions and Church Extensions. Rev. Prof. Charles Wheeler Iglehart of Union Theological Seminary and Rev. Prof. Floyd Stacklock of Drew Theological Seminary will return as educational advisers to the occupation-era program and for the Foreign Missions Conference.
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Japan
Board of Missions
Methodist Church
Charles Wheeler Iglehart
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Floyd Stacklock
Drew University
S Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
Church Urges Global Arms Limitation And Supervision
The National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church appeals to President Truman and national leaders to pursue international agreements limiting and supervising military weapons and forces. It warns that total destruction could result from advancement in war tech and urges peaceful use of science to advance human welfare.
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Truman
National Council of the
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Driving Instructors Wisecrack Sparks Laughing Car Talk
A joke frames a driving lesson as a teacher says in case of emergency apply the brake while a woman quips she assumed it came with the car. The humor hinges on a misread instruction about car features and safety.
Mary as Mother in Catholic Devotion and Judas Contrast
A Catholic reflection contrasts Judas’s despair with Catholic Marian devotion. The article argues Catholics view Mary as essential, not merely decorative externals, citing Mary as God’s Mother and a mother to the faithful who turn to her in suffering, unlike Judas who did not.
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Passion Players
Oberamagan
Judas
Christ
Mary
God
Fredericksburg Families Enjoy Weekend Fishing Trip
Roy Roberts builds a new garage this week. Mr and Mrs Paul Staudt and Mr and Mrs Robert Lehne of Fredericksburg enjoyed a fishing trip on the Liano River during the weekend. Mr and Mrs Maxie Baumann and son spent Saturday with his mother Mrs Arthur Baumann.
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Roy Roberts
Paul Staudt
Robert Lehne
Fredericksburg
Maxie Baumann
Arthur Baumann
Uven
Frank Staudt
Ozona
Co. N. Taylor
Fred Bierschwabe
Willow City
Master Whitetail Movie Premieres in Texas Hills Country
The film follows a buck deer from infancy to maturity amid wildlife laws and hunting history. Most filming occurred in the Texas Hills Country Edwards Plateau with a Texas premiere planned, date and venue to be announced. A press preview will be held at a central location.
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Texas
New York
Texas Hills
Edwards Plateau
Churches Welcome Parishioners Amid Weekend Visits
Harper's Churches extend a cordial invitation to attend services this Sunday at the Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Arthur L. Spellmann. The column notes a weekend of family visits across local towns including Duderstadt, Jobes, Staudt, Baumann, Kaiser, and others, with residents from Segovia and Fredericksburg joining relatives in nearby communities.
St Anthony's Church May Events and Social Notices
Rev A A Gitter presides at Mass 10 am on May 7 with Sunday School and society meetings. Open House at St John Seminary San Antonio. Helping Hand Club to meet May 11 at Mrs Strackbein's home. Local social visits reported including families from Fredericksburg Miles and Gordon Harper areas.
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St. Anthony’s Society
St. Ann’s Society
St. John's Seminary
San Antonio
OCL
Helping Hand Club
Wm. Strackbein
St James Lutheran Sunday Schedule and Invitation
St James Lutheran Church invites members and friends to May 7 Cantate services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship. May 10 choir rehearsal at 8 p.m. The Lord fit in His Holy Temple let all the world be silent before Him Hab 2 20.
Stonewall Wains Double to Left Center Ends Game
In a 9 inning game Stonewall tops Harper 2 to 1. Winning pitcher K Eckert with 9 innings, Rahe 7, Feller 4. H Eckert bats 2, Maenius 3, Maentus 3 driving in runs for Stonewall. Harper’s Rahe 2 hits and Bierschwale mishaps noted. Next Sunday Harper visits Sisterdale, Stonewall at Totals Score by In Harper.
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Harper
Sisterdale
Stonewall
Oren Cottle
Maentus
H. Eckert
J. Pehl
C. Klein
Howe
Nebgen
J. Eckert
Massey
Rogers
Tatsch
Maenius
K. Eckert
D. Rahe
Dahe
H. Feller
Feller
H. Bierschwale
Burg
F. Bierschwale
Miss Eckert
W. A. Cattle
Seipp
H. Rahe
Dr. Cottle
D. Rogers
P. Bierschwale
Eathorne
ABRH
E Maenius
Nabgen
Erated
Pehl
Aegevees
Methodist Church Services and Fellowship Schedule
The Methodist church announces Sunday May 7 with 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Worship followed by lunch and fellowship. Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and son Roy and Mr and Mrs Nolan Guthrie and two children visited Enchanted Rock near Fredericksburg last Sunday.
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Edwin Klein
Adolph Bernhard
Fredericksburg
Jack Jones
Roy
Nolan Guthrie
Brewster Boot Shop Slogan Boosts Junction Texas Service
For the best in boot and shoe repair, bring or send work to the Brewster Boot Shop in Junction Texas, formerly E O Longren Boot Shop, promising quality repairs and dependable service.
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Brewster Boot Shop
E. O. Longren Boot Shop
Junction
Texas
Kerrville Bakery Promotes Fine Cakes and Pastries
Kerrville bakery KERRVILLE BAKERY specializes in fine cakes pastries and bread offering a range of baked goods for local customers.
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Kerrville Bakery
Kerrville
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Segovia
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Smiley, Texas
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Raymond Oestreich
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Robert [Attmar
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Miles
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Harper, Texas
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Fairbanks Morse
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