Gillespie County USO Drive Associate Chairmen Named
The Gillespie County USO Drive lists associate chairmen including Nolan Brown Elgin Crenwelge C J Dooley Bodo Habenicht Harold Hannemann D J Hoerst er Alex Jung Harry Land Freda Mathisen O K Nix Wm Petmeycky Felix Saenger Kermit Striegler and numerous ladies and reverends. The 1940 campaign records show group chairmen and a county quota of 1900 dollars with other counties listed. meetings will decide if Gillespie accepts the quota and whether noncontributors will be solicited. An Irish drill sergeant and a lighthearted cartoon exchange appear in the same notice.
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Gillespie County
U.S.O
Nolan Brown
Elgin Crenwelge
C. J. Dooley
Bodo Habenicht
Harold Hannemann
D. J. Hoerster
Alex Jung
Harry Land
Freda Mathisen
O. K. Nix
Wm. Petmecky
Felix Saenger
Kermit Striegler
Walter Bierschwale
Albert Henke
Louis Kott
Blanco County
Llano County
Austin
Burnet
Hayes
San Saba
Petsch
Farmers and bankers clash over wheat woes in quip filled talk
In a light exchange Billy jokes he will serve as a bank draft clerk while Betty doubts the role. The 1st Farmer laments wheat shortages blamed on the breuth, the 2nd farmer retorts about washing to mow, and a punchline about winning his wife caps the bit.
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Billy
Betty
Herald prompts readers on subscription status
The Herald asks if you have paid your subscription, urging prompt action and continued access to local news. The notice emphasizes renewal to maintain service and avoid interruptions.
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the Herald
Clergy Leaders Urge College Prep and Conscience Voice
Dr. John O. Gross of the Methodist Board calls for trained Christian leaders to restore order in a troubled world and urges youth to pursue college as foundation for future achievement. Miss Georgia Harkness, Garrett Biblical Institute, appeals to President Roosevelt for exemption from war service on religious conscience grounds.
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John O. Gross
Board of Education
The
Methodist Church
Georgia Harkness
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
Ill
United States
Roosevelt
Harkness
God
Presbyterian study series on Christian bases for postwar peace
The Presbyterian Church in the USA conducts studies at Princeton Seminary Western Seminary Pittsburg Presbyterian Seminary Chicago and across Ohio Illinois and Michigan synods. Under the Department of Social Education and Action chaired by Rev Cameron P Hall the program aims to expand to Presbyterian college campuses nationwide.
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Princeton Seminary
Western Seminary
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Seminary
Chicago
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
Department of Social Education and Action
Cameron P. Hall
Presbyterian
War Prisoners Aid Reaches 600 Camps in War Europe
Since the outbreak of the present world war more than 600 camps of prisoners of war civilian internees and other war victims in 28 countries and on five continents have been served through the War Prisoners Aid of the Y M C A headquartered in Geneva Switzerland.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Indian Clergy Lead Catholic Church in India and Surrounding Regions
The Catholic Church in India Ceylon and Burma is guided by three archdioceses and thirteen dioceses overseen by Indian bishops. Over 3 000 Indian priests serve the churches and people, with most bishops and priests trained at the Catholic general seminary in Kandy Ceylon.
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India
Ceylon
Burma
Catholic General Seminary
Kandy
London groups form Christian fellowships with refugees
Rev. William Paton of London says British church leaders and European refugees in England have formed multiple Christian fellowships. The British Russian, Anglo Scandinavian, Anglo Norwegian, Anglo French, Anglo Netherlands, and Anglo German fellowships unite in a joint body. He believes the groups boost international Christian understanding and will influence postwar peace and church activities.
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William Paton
London
Eng
World Council of Churches
British Council of Churches
United States
England
Patton
Urge Civil Duty in U S War Service Registration
A call to consider compulsory registration of women for service in the armed forces or war industries urges a decisive move. The piece argues for a broad civil mobilization and expanding participation in national defense.
Texas Passes Peanut Planting Goal
Texas farmers exceed the 1 056 000 acre peanut planting goal with 1 125 724 acres already planted or seeded. County reports from 231 counties show the state may reach about 1 140 000 acres, while a shortage of peanut pickers prompts plans for 3 600 new machines to harvest the crop.
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College Station
Texas
Usda War Board
Usda War Boards
B. F. Vance
State Board
War Production Board
Vance
Never Fail Nerve Pills Tame Wife Sleep Troubles
A testimonial sent to a patent medicine company claims nine years of wife’s nervousness and insomnia with relief after two boxes of Never Fail Nerve Pills allowing peaceful sleep. The statement reflects marketing claims for a medicinal product.
Free thinker joke unveils marital state
A police officer asks how an accident occurred and a motorist replies his wife fell asleep on the back seat, joking that a free thinker is someone who isn’t married.
Harper Gospel Tabernacle Preaches Friday Night Revival
Walter Jost, pastor, leads Friday night sermons at 8 00 p m at Harper Gospel Tabernacle. This Friday May 8 Evangelist Harry Seymour will preach. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Walter Jost
Harry Seymour
The Right Way to Die Mary and a World War II Pieta
On Dec 7 1941 Father John Connolly preached in Hawaii about dying well. He told of doughboys in France who passed a side shrine where a Pieta held a fallen soldier in the Mother of God’s arms. The tale moved soldiers to prayer and courage as they faced combat. This discussion appears in the St Anthony’s Church Harper Texas club notes.
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Virgin Mary
Mary
Jesus
Cana
John Connelly
Hawaii
France
Father Connolly
Nec
St. Anthony’s Church
Harper, Texas
Peanut Butter Market Boosts Grower Income
Norfolk Va May 5 A&P Foods report shows Texas peanut consumption and farmer incomes rising with peanut butter efficiency. Growers' share of the retail dollar fell between 32 and 42 cents, while overall peanut purchases and per acre returns grew significantly from 1930s to 1941. Kellam credits improved distribution and shelling efficiency for higher grower earnings.
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Texas
Norfolk
South
B. D. Kellam
A & P Food Stores
Kellam
Church Sunday Mass Times Announced
The notice states Sunday Masses at 9 and 10 30 Central War Time with an early Communion Mass on the third Sunday and feast days. Weekday Masses begin at 8 o clock, parish societies meet after the 10 30 Mass, Sunday School follows Mass, and services are logged with various weekly activities indicated by group initials.
Mother's Day Services At Methodist Church
Pastor J. H. Meredith leads a Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 30 a m and preaching at 11 30 a m and 8 30 p m. The Woman's Society meets the third Sunday at 2 p m for an all day gathering with church dinner.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
J. H. Meredith
Lutheran Church Chucha Services Schedule
Walter C. Probst, pastor, announces Sunday School on the first and eighth Sundays at 9 30 a m English service on the first and fifth Sundays at 11 00 a m German service on the third Sunday at 11 00 a m Luther League meets on the second Sunday at 7 30 p m Women’s Missionary Society gathers the third Wednesday at 2 00 p m A cordial welcome.
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Chucha
Walter C. Probst
Luther League
Women’s Missionary Society
Peanut butter price cuts via cooperation urged
Kellam urged continued cooperation between growers and distributors to reduce price spreads in peanut butter marketing. He said cutting extra costs and steps in marketing all foods could greatly improve the economic position of southern farmer producers during and after the war.
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Kellam
Wedding Day Revelry Report
A playful wedding moment is recalled with a bride, a $10 gift, and a kiss to the officiant. The vignette captures informal joy and ceremonial charm from a simple matrimonial scene.
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