YWCA Reconstructs Global Program For Women’s Employment
A YMCA survey shows movement of women from homes to city industries is global. The YWCA expands its Round-the-World Reconstruction Fund to offer vocational training, employment advice, shelters, nurseries, and medical care, supporting scholars from churches amid talks by Dr. Walter C. Lowdermilk on land and stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Republics
South America
Europe
China
Near East
Africa
Philippines
Japan
Y.W.C.A
Asia
Walter C. Lowdermilk
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Harvard Founder Seeks Learning To Perpetuate It For Posterity
In a sermon series tied to Student Sunday, church leaders cite John Harvard and the early colleges as motives for training clergy. They urge a critical look at national policies and international impact of Christian witness amid tensions over Pacific bases, Greece aid, and Turkey relations quoted by Dr. Nolde and Rev. Conley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Harvard College
O. Frederick Nolde
International Missionary Council
Pacific Islands
Greece
Turkey
Belton Tatsch Welcome Baby Son in Fredericksburg Hospital
Mr and Mrs Belton Tatsch are proud parents of a baby son born May 7 in Fredericksburg hospital. The item lists multiple visiting relatives and neighbors in Fredericksburg Kerrville and San Antonio from the past weekend and notes several family visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton ‘Tatsch
Fredericksburg
Robert Mauer
Clemens Maurer
Kerrville
Robert Keller
Ruth Larson
San Antonio
Frank Rischner
Gordon Tunnel
Stanton
Texas
Richard Bierschwab
Joe Roeder
Reuben Roeder
Baby
Harper
Raymond Klein
Max Baumann
Arthur Baumann
Henry Jenschke
Arthur Bauman
Arthur Lange
Dale Cook
Charlie Lange
John J. Thomas
W. C. Russel Jr
Jerry Bierschwabe
Crawford Goode
F. M. Floyd
Abbie Cook
Ted Rogers
Uvalde
Royce Buster
Junction
Herbert Jones
Elgin Bode
Oscar McDonald
P. O. Bode
Christian School Aids Dharala Boys From Criminal Tribes
A Christian school cares for boys from the Hindu Dharala caste labeled as criminal tribes. The teacher reports they are learning honesty and performing well in class. Police roll calls for the caste had excluded these boys after discussions with the police superintendent.
Pre vacation letter urges churchgoing over holidays
The Rt. Rev. Noel B. Hudson, Anglican bishop of Newcastle, warns that true holidays must include worship. He urges Christians to find parish churches at travel destinations and attend services, suggesting visits to historic churches tied to Christian history in the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel B. Hudson
Newcastle
England
Hill Country League Games and Standings Update
Stonewall leads results with a 4 3 win over Camp Stanley while Seipp's loses and Ingram posts 10. Sisterdale defeats Harper 1 0 and Bandera 2 0 as standings show Bandera at 1 2 and Camp Stanley at 0 3. Next Sunday May 18 features Harper at Sisterdale Bandera at Camp Stanley Stonewall at Ingram with Seipp's off-day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Bandera
Seipp
Sisterdale
Harper
Camp Stanley
Ingram
Foreign aid debate signals new Truman Doctrine stance
Congress debated the Greco Turkish aid bill in a record long session. The issue prompts discussion of a new foreign policy, with critics fearing Communist pressure in Greece and public opinion shaping immigration and aid responses. Washington observes daylight saving time as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Greece
Tito
Europe
Washington
Texas
South
London
England
United States
Liverpool
Negro Welfare Society
The
Welfare Society
Eleanor Roosevelt
State Department
Bo Gossett
Wichita Falls
Congress
Catholic Information on Superstition in Prayer
The piece warns Catholics about spurious devotions and chain prayers lacking Imprimatur, advising verification by the bishop and highlighting tests of superstition. It condemns unapproved prayers and urges reliance on reason and God’s guidance, noting a local May Day Festival with the Parker family and Kerrville’s Tivy High School May Queen Patsy Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Parker
Kerrville
Parker
Patsy Brown
May Queen
Livestock Judges For State Fair Named
Twenty two eminent leaders in Texas livestock were named as officials and superintendents for the State Fair of Texas livestock shows October 4 to 19. The appointees include Dean W. L. Stangel of Texas Technological College and A. L. Smith of College Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Dean W. L. Stangel
Texas ‘Technological College
A. L. Smith
College Station
G. G. Gibson
B. J. Baskin
Bryan
W. G. Brock
Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome
Community church notices invite attendance at Mass and services with details on Sunday School meetings and a program slate for Fathers' Day. Local families are noted as visiting, with emphasis on Harper's 1947 Graduating Class events and upcoming religious programs at St James Lutheran, First Baptist, and other local congregations.
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Ly Autor
West Adams
Treead
MR. Shipper
MR. Farmer
Harper Herald
Norman J. Dietekil
Carl H. Conley
Nadiad
India
Algad
Hill Country League
OC Fisher
Theo, Oehler
Herbie Oehler
Lester Land
Rawleigh Rothmann
Arl Oehler
Orville Bailey
Ittle
Herman Oehler
Daniel Durst
Lee Goff and Sons
R. B. Goff
Dayton Rahe
Otto Rahe
Mrs. Holm
Catholic Information
Harper’s
ST. Anthony's Church
A. A. Gitter
Christian Youth Fellowship
el Rancho
M. C. Hoermann
Union
CYF
Workman
Joshua
Harper's
B. E. Breihan
J. R. Wright
Armand Markworth
Fred Hartmann
Phil Rogers
J. J. Rogers
Mr. Rogers
First Baptist Church
el Rancho Theatre
God
Amoschis
C. G. Workman
Harper Baptist
David Schmidt
Davene
Charles
Harold Schmidt
Texas A. & M. College
Tweedies
Rhythm Step
Krippendore
Jolene
She Vogue
Nthe Hill Country
Gers
Men’s Union
Fredericksburg, Texas
Kerrville Bus Company, Inc
Austin
San Angelo
Big Spring
Citizen Auto Company
Harper, Texas
Bill
Bill Kaiser
Schreiner Wool
Mohair Commission Co
Kerrville, Texas
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