Mason’s Fair Draws Capacity Crowd and Bids Big
A one day fair in Mason on Thursday July 27 attracted a full house the largest attendance in history. The gate reached 1900 with a surprise turnout rivaling the optimism of Fair Directors. Miss Merlyn Gail Kethmann queen and grand champion from Fort Worth Stock Show was named Queen of Mason County Industry. Proceeds benefit Mason County American Legion rehabilitation fund. Local residents visited and military band from Concho Field San Angelo provided music amid calf shows horse events and a calf auction by Mason Jaycees.
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Mason
Mason News
Merlyn Gail Kethmann
Fort Worth
Mason County
Rethmann
Fredericksburg High School
Harry Priess
Concho Field
San Angelo
Mason Jaycees
Mason County American Legion
The Power to Forgive Sins The Catholic Confessional
A Catholic discussion notes the priestly act of absolution and its lasting impact. It explains the bishop to priest handover of the authority to forgive sins, linking it to gospel commands and church tradition. Contact DISCUSSION CLUB & Anthonie Church in Harper, Texas for more information.
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Harper
Texas
Anthonie Church
Harper, Texas
Lutheran Boys and Girls of America organized by Lutheran Church
The American Lutheran Church forms The Lutheran Boys and Girls of America to provide leisure activities for pre confirmation youths, promote Bible study, and offer practical Christian service. Headquarters at Lutheran Center Cleveland Ohio. The article mentions prayers for bombing victims and forgiveness for bombers.
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American Lutheran Church
Lutheran Boys and Girls of America
Lutheran Center
Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland
Ohio
Award Honors Racial Relations Work by Publicist Bernays
The Department of Race Relations of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America will award $1,000 next February to the person whose work in removing racial tensions and conflicts has been outstanding. The award is announced by Dr. George E. Hayes, secretary, with publicist Edward L. Bernays handling publicity.
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Department of Race Relations
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Edward L. Bernays
George E. Hayes
Anti-Semitism Surges in America Warns YMCA Leader
Dr Chan Ning H Tobias of the National Council of the YMCA says anti Semitism, likened to Nazi Germany, is growing in the US. He warns that children form gangs to desecrate synagogues and cemeteries and that openly prejudiced individuals are venting hatred, demanding Christian response.
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Hitler
Germany
America
Channing H. Tobias
National Council of the Y. M. C. A
Dr. Tobias
Missionary from Berkeley Heads Bengal famine relief
The Rev. Walter G. Griffiths of Berkeley heads a relief committee for famine aid in Bengal India. The Bengal Council and Indian governments seek to alleviate the crisis with American church funds. Griffiths, UC graduate, has served in India since 1920 and led the Lee Memorial Mission in Calcutta.
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Walter G. Griffiths
Berkeley
Cal
Methodist Church
Calcutta
India
Bengal (India
Mr. Griffiths
Missionary
University of California
Lee Memorial
Churches Rebuild Role in Peace Time After War
Dr. Leslie B. Moss of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ says Nazism targets churches and Jews while urging churches to lead in postwar rehabilitation. Clergy will train new leaders, aid refugees, and help communities restore worship and brotherhood amid war’s aftermath. A Canadian missionary recalls Chiang Kai-shek’s Generalissimo praying for safety and China’s strength during a night air raid, asking God to aid both nations and the suffering.
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Leslie B. Moss
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Group to Meet Saturday
The Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association will hold its first annual meeting since the Fredericksburg and Blanco merger. The 2 00 p.m. gathering at the Longhorn Theatre Fredericksburg will feature talks by D T Mann O L Patterson and Leo Reynolds plus reports from officers. The session aims for a short business segment with discussions on future plans as farmers in Gillespie and Blanco counties hear how loans have declined while reserves and surplus rise.
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Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association
Longhorn Theatre
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg and
Blanco National Farm Loan Association
D. T
Gillespie
Blanco
Hy. Mogford
J. J. Stewart
Church Announcements Bring Welcomes Across Parishes
Local notices invite worshippers to St Anthony s St James Lutheran and First Baptist services while detailing revival plans at First Baptist and social events at area churches. Births and visits noted alongside pastor names and community aides.
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ST. James Lutheran Church
Walter C. Probst
Biggest Drive Planned For Waste Paper in Texas
A state salvage drive to collect waste paper runs Aug 20 to Sept 20 across Texas. A Patrick Flood says the effort is the largest since the war began with support from the Texas Newspaper Publishers' Assn. and the Texas Press Assn. Local salvage chairs are urged to mobilize with newspaper backing already helping in some communities.
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Austin
Texas
A. Patrick Flood
Assn
Texas Press Assn
Gems of Thought: Success and Character Principles
A collection of quotes on success focusing on character, purpose, and self mastery. Notable lines from Bennett Rockefeller Carnegie Beecher Eddy and others emphasize inner strength, reputation, and disciplined effort as the path to achievement.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Coro Na man visits grandmother and relatives this week
Clifford Grosenbacher of Coro na New Mexico is visiting his grandmother Mrs Louis Grosenbacher and other relatives here this week.
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Clifford Grosenbacher
Corona
New Mexico
Louis Grosenbacher
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