World Charter Forges Unity in Missionary Move
The Methodist Board of Missions joins Church Extension in urging immediate ratification of the World Charter and action by President Truman and U S. senators. Bishop Arthur J. Moore, Bishop G. Bromley Oxman, Bishop A Frank Smith, Mrs. J. D. Bragg, and Dr. John W. Hawley sign the statement noting the need for global peace efforts and immediate relief aid for famine in India and Bengal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Missions and Church Extension of
The
Methodist Church
Truman
United States
Arthur J. Moore
Atlanta
G. Bromley Oxman
New York
A. Frank Smith
Houston
Texas
John W. Decker
International Missionary Council
India
Bengal
Japan
Decker
Board of Missions of the Methodist Church
Fifth Ave
New York City
Howard T. Brinton
Williamsport
Belgian Congo
Doris M. Bartlett
Maspeth
N. Y
Carl W. Huie
Oneonta
Ala
Southern Rhodesia
Africa
Emery M. Roberts
Tarentum
Eunice Sluyter
Grand Rapids
Mich
Educational Service
William H. Owens
Danville
Kentucky
Oswego Refugees and Oswego Fort Ontario Camp Report
President Roosevelt directed 1000 refugees from Italy to be brought to the United States for the duration at Fort Ontario Oswego New York. In August 982 people of 17 nationalities were housed there near Lake Ontario amid mixed feelings over potential return home. A House committee visit urged adherence to immigration law and end to back‑and‑forth between agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego
Roosevelt
War and Navy Departments
Italy
U. S
Fort Ontario
N. Y
Yugoslavia
Germany
Austria
Poland
America
Department of Justice
Fort
Ontario
Lake Ontario
Connally
Vandenberg
Storing Your Woolens at College Station
Woolens not stored for warm months risk moth damage in war time. Mrs. Dora R. Barnes of Texas A M College Extension Service urges thorough cleaning, brushing, and stain removal. Use moth preventives carefully, store in dry dark conditions, and employ cloth bags to protect from light and dust for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Dora R. Barnes
Texas A. & M. College Extension Service
Bradley takes over veterans affairs post in Washington
Gen Omar Bradley is shown as he assumes duties as administrator of veterans affairs. The transfer follows Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines. Senator Connally reports to the Senate and Vandenberg also appears before lawmakers. Isolationist sentiment shifts with La Follette Bridges and Vandenberg supporting the Charter. Eisenhower speaks of comforting survivors and faith preventing repeats of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Omar Bradley
Veterana’ Affairs
Gen. Bradley
Frank T. Hines
Connally
Senate
Vandenberg
la Follette
Bridges
Eisenhower
Congress
Sketch Of New Catholic Church At Stonewall
A sketch shows a new Catholic church planned for Stonewall to serve about 200 worshippers. The 36 by 80 foot hollow tile and stucco building will sit on ground donated by the Henry Burgess estate. Mass has been held in a local hall for three years pending construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Henry Burg
Community Church Announcements and Local Visits
Sunday services at 8 30 and 10 00 with a sermon on Christians Watching Jesus Die. St Ann Society meeting and a well attended Mother’s Society shower for Nicolene Lang Birt. Farmers Institute attendance by Harper folks and plans for annual institute. Young Peoples Club social planned for boys home from overseas. Local visits by Adolph Cornell Willie Meier Dew Yeary and families. A one day parish ladies retreat is being planned. God’s promise ask and you shall receive for joy to be full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann's Society
Mother’s Society
St. Ann’s
Nicolene Lang Birt
Harper
Farmer’s Institute
Fredericksburg
Young Peoples Club
Tommy Jung
Fritz Baumann
Right to ask God for earthly favors in prayer
Catholic Information argues that God loves us and is rich enough to grant earthly favors. It cautions against withholding requests, noting even small pleas are a form of adoration. The piece emphasizes dependence on God for all things and advises asking anyway, while recognizing health or material outcomes may vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Preacher Change at German Service Sunday Afternoon
Rev. O Lindenberg of Fredericksburg will deliver the Sunday sermon at 3 30 p m in German replacing Rev Brunette from Doss The session notes Sunday School at 2 30 p m Presbyterian Church Charles G Workman Pastor Full Gospel Tabernacle Rev B E Bueche Pastor Services every other Friday at 8 30 p m in the Tabernacle building Public welcome to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Lindenberg
Fredericksburg
Brunette
Doss
Full Gospel Tabernacle
B. E. Bueche
Tabernacle Building
Gift Shower Honors Mrs. Harold Birt at Catholic Ladies Event
The Catholic Ladies hosted a gift shower for Mrs. Harold B. Birt, recent bride, at the dining hall Sunday evening. About 55 guests attended and presented a generous array of gifts. Sandwiches cookies and iced tea were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold B. Birt
Mrs. Birt
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Norman J. Dietel
WS. A
H. Paul Douglass
Home Missions Council
Douglass
the Herald
W. B. Stover
Bertha Ryan
Church of the Brethren
Bulsar
Brethren
O.P.A
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Tes Oie
Fisher Evi
St. Mary’s Parish
Marcus Burg
Emil Klein
Alamo Register
Woerner
Turkey
Ranch Supplies
Woerner Warehouse
E. L. Woerner
Prop
Harper’s Churches
A. A. Gitter
James L. Daly
First Baptist Church
BR. A. Allen
Jesus
Adolph Cornell
Willie Meier
Theo Moellendorf
Edwin Ahrens
Mrs. Dew Yeary
Baffin Bay
Mrs
C. J. Whitewood
James Hart
Kerrville
J. S. Whitewood
Herald
Catholic Information
ST. James Lutheran Church
Mrs. H. Birt
Schreiner Wool & Mohair
Kerrville, Texas
Junction
Beer Junction
Les AS
Edith Liverman, Mgr
McHair Ranch Supplies
Juncton Warehouse
C. T. Holekamp
Manager Junction, Texas
Gillespie County
Lochte Storage & Commission Co
Cooper
Martin
Lochte
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