Presbyterian students to serve as ward attendants at Philadelphia hospital
Under the board of Christian Education, twelve college students from Presbyterian churches will spend their summer as ward attendants at Philadelphia State Hospital. The project tests the Boards Institutional Service Unit to address housing and staffing needs in hospitals. Beginning June 1 Church World Service will recruit sponsors to resettle displaced Europeans in America, guaranteeing housing, jobs, and transportation. Dr. Frank T. Cartwright signs a China policy letter for the Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Christian Education
Presbyterian Church In
USA
Presbyterian Churches
Philadelphia State Hospital
Church World Service
Churches of American Protestantiers
Europe
America
Ing
China
Frank T. Cartwright
Foreign Missions Conference backs non intervention in China
The Foreign Missions Conference of North America sends a message to Congress endorsing U S policy of not arming either side in China's civil unrest. It argues peaceful change seems unattainable under current conditions and warns that direct American military involvement would necessitate vast support and control from Washington. The group notes Chinese educational needs and that faculties and students remain active despite political instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
China
America
Foreign Missions Conference of North America
Congress
Kuomintang
Etire
Missionaries to Stay in China Despite Unsettled Communist Rule
China born Methodist Bishop Carleton Lacy of Foochow argues missionaries will remain as long as they can witness a Christian community. He notes Communist control is new and evolving and urges continuation of established work unless physical or family needs force abandonment amid varying opinions on Communist actions in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Lacy
Foochow
China
Winners of Gillespie County Lumber Company opening day prizes
The Gillespie County Lumber Company opened with a crowd of 2500 to 3000 as manager Lorenz Bading announced prizes. First prize was a 10 foot Idea Kitchen Cabinet won by Harry H. Boos. second a built in swivel ironing board to Hubert Kelch. third a built in medicine cabinet to Mrs Sam Honig Harper. Consolation prizes of 3 dollars went to Chester Schmidt and Mrs Louis Lange. Mrs Clemen Pehl won a nail driving contest and received a built in ironing board. Mrs Herman Crenwelge won a sawing contest and received a built in medicine cabinet. Refreshments and souvenirs were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Gillespie Co. Lumber Company
Lorenz Bading
Harry H. Boos
Hubert Kelch
Sam Honig
Harper
Clemen Pehl
Pehl
Herman Crenwelge
Chester Schmidt
Louis Lange
New
Mary Mother of God and Catholic Honor Explained
Catholic Information explains why Mary is honored by Catholics as the mother of Jesus and thus the mother of God. The piece argues that reverence for Mary mirrors devotion to Jesus, and that naming churches after Mary mirrors honoring apostles. If doubts remain, it urges asking a Catholic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Jesus
Heaven
St. Luke
St. Paul
God
Christ
Presbyterian Women Meet at Morris Home With Co-Host Harper
The Presbyterian Women’s Society gathered Thursday at Mrs. John S. Morris’s home with Mrs. Gordon Harper as co hostess. Mrs. Earl Walker served as leader guiding the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women’s Society
John S. Morris
Gordon Harper
Earl Walker
Seguin Women Attend Study Course This Week
Mrs Belton Tatsch and Mrs Chester Itz are in Seguin this week attending a study course, according to local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton Tatsch
Chester Itz
Seguin
Miss Mildred Boatright Visits San Antonio Parents
Miss Mildred Boatright of San Antonio visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Boatright during the weekend, returning to her home after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Boatright
San Antonio
Mrs
Floyd Boatright
Communism in Europe and China and its varying forms
The temper of European peoples and of China must be considered as communism may take different shapes across diverse societies. It can be molded into varied expressions and programs depending on local conditions and cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
China
Brazil Plans $3 Million Drive to Teach Literacy
The Ministry of Education and Health of Brazil expects to spend 3,000,000 dollars in 1949 to literate nearly a million adults. The Evangelical Conference backs the effort, supporting the government project as Laubach phonetic picture method and Dr. Laubach's The Story of Jesus are printed in Portuguese for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Education and Health of
Brazil
Evangelical Conference of Brazil
Laubach
Jesus
Portugese
Casper-Bierschwale Visit Hints Local Gatherings
Mr and Mrs J J Casper and son Perry and Miss Bernice Enderlin of Fredericksburg were visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs J L Bierschwale Sunday. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bode and children of Camp Verde were other visitors Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Casper
Perry
Bernice Enderlin
Fredericksburg
J. L. Bierschwale
Cecil Bode
Ildren
Camp Verde
Hill Country Championship Quarter Horse Show Entries Open
Entries are being received daily for the third annual Hill Country Championship Quarter Horse Show to be held on May 27 and 28 in Kerrville. The event, enlarged this year, is sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce with Leroy Brandon as chairman. Judges are Fred Albright, Bernie James, Raymondville, and Jack Turney of Sonora. The program includes halter classes by racing and ranch types and performance events at the stadium. A Championship Class debuts this year with top open grand champions eligible to enter cutting contests. Entry fee is 20 dollars, with ribbons and trophies for winners. Delegates to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention are expected. The show opens with preliminaries Friday evening and finals Saturday evening. age divisions are 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 and older, based on registration papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Purvis
Kerrville
Leroy Brandon
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fred Albright
Guthrie
Bernie James
Raymondville
Jack Turney
Sonora
L H. Purvis
Francis Swayze
Earl Garrett
Harper s Churches Invite Attendance This Sunday
Local churches extend cordial invitations to attend services on Sunday May 29 with Mass, Sunday School, and worship times across Catholic Methodist Presbyterian and Lutheran congregations. Community notices include a family barbecue honoring Elroy Bode and church youth meetings scheduled for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Churches
Mohair Contest Opens Across Texas for Girls
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association launches a state-wide sewing contest using fabrics with at least 50 percent mohair. Separate junior and senior divisions cover ages 14 to 21, with three categories coats suits and dresses. Effort aims to boost Texas mohair use and interest among Texas girls. Local area chairmen appointed. noted guests included Mr and Mrs Theo Oehler and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Texas Angora Goat Raisers’ Association
Texas
Dolph Briscoe Jr
Uvalde
Sayres Farmer
Junction
Briscoe
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Assn
National Wool Growers’ Assn
American Wool Council
Rus sel and Lennon attend Huntsville graduation
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Russell and his sister Miss Betty Joy Lennon traveled to Huntsville for graduation exercises. Elmer Lee received his MA degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lee Russel
Betty Joy Lennon
Huntsville
Elmer Lee
Brewster Boot Shop and Gillespie Lumber Company Notice
For the best in boot and shoe repair bring work to the Brewster Boot Shop formerly E O Longren Boot Shop in Junction Texas and Woody promotes buying better rough fencing lumber at Gillespie County Lumber Company in the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster Boot Shop
E. O. Longren Boot Shop
Junction
Texas
Woody
Gillespie County Lumber Company
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THE
Harper Herald
W.w.rcid
Hy. Smith Leiper
World Council of Churches
United Board For Christian Colleges
Association
Tave
Rillenpie County
Dupont
Johns Manville
Gillespie County
Lorens F
West Mais
Gillespie County Lumber
Catholic Information
Fred Bierschwale
Bland
Paul Staudt
Alvin Feller
Victoria
Frank Thurman
Charlie Coffey
Gates
Presbyterian Church
Paul J. Schwab
George Duderstadt
Douglas Duderstadt
Elroy Bode
Kerrville High School
First Baptist Church
Jack Minter
BTU
WMS
Brotherhood
Ra's
Royal Ambassadors
Ga's
Elton Spencer
R. W. Rothmann
Paul Rubey
Diana Gay
Theo. Oehler
Great American Reserve Insurance Company
Dallas, Texas
Kerr County Motor Co
Comfort Hatchery
Comfort
H. Welge Lewis Independent
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