Gandhi and nonviolence challenge Christian world on faith and reform
Bishop Oxnam marks Gandhi’s birthday and asks Christians whether Western stone rejects Christ yet East accepts it. He praises Gandhi’s nonviolence, love, and leadership that moved masses, urging reflection on gospel power in history. The piece also notes religious affiliation patterns across states and church aid efforts in refugee areas.
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Mahatma Ghandi
G. Bromley Oxnam
Washington, D. C
Oxnam
Mahatma Gandhi
Chandi
Ife
In Defense of Decency by Rev James Keller
An editorial urging readers to shape public taste toward decency. It recounts a Philadelphia printer who refused to print lurid material and lost business, arguing individuals must choose quality media, support principled writing, and consider careers in media while paying a price for virtue. It cites Will Rogers and highlights prayer and youth encouragement.
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Will Rogers
Philadelphia
Ministers and Missionaries to Brazil Visit for Evangelism
A group of ministers and Methodist missionaries will travel to Brazil to preach in churches and meet local laymen ministers and missionaries. Led by Rev. George H. Jones of the Board of Evangelism, they will discuss evangelistic techniques including personal and visitation outreach. Milk will be allocated on priority to hospitals and schools before regular customers. Cows donated by groups and individuals across eight states.
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Methodist Church of
Brazil
Latin America
Methodist Boards of Missions
New York
Evangelism
Nashville
Tenn
George H. Jones
Board of Evangelism
Helfer Project to Send Cattle Gift to Soviet Union
Helfer Project, an interfaith relief group, plans a herd shipment to the Soviet Union as a goodwill gesture by American farmers. Officials say the mission marks the first time aid aims to show worldwide goodwill with Soviet transport and return passage for three volunteers. The group previously sent stock and poultry to war torn or underdeveloped nations.
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Helfer Project
Soviet Union
Russia
Midland visitors and hospital plans noted
Mrs Marjorie Walker of Midland visited her mother Mrs Gordon Harper who was taken to hospital for surgery Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Vennis Bode of London visited his parents in Harper Sunday. Mrs W J Lennon and daughters Twinkles and Mary and Mrs W D Cochran with two children of Midland visited their mother Mrs Herbert Jones over the weekend. Subscribe to the Herald $1.50 per year.
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Harper
Texas
Norman J. Dietel
A. C. Wendel
Masraer
Haaren
Fucavang Aevn
Texas Press Assn
National Editorial Assn
Marjorie Walker
Midland
Gordon Harper
Vennis Bode
London
Harper Sunday
Mrs
Ruben Bode
W. J. Lennon
Twinkles and
Mary
W. D. Cochran
Herbert Jones
Harold B. Birt
San Antonio
J. B. Birt
Shareownership grows as millions join U S stock owners
The piece notes 8.63 million Americans own shares, up 2.14 million since 1952, with women forming a majority of owners. It cites state totals led by New York, California, and Illinois, and reports the average shareholder age at 48, hinting at rising public investment.
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United States Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel Company
New York Stock Exchange
General Motors
New York
California
Midwest
Illinois
New England
Trust in Youth and the National Catholic Youth Week
The piece urges confidence in the coming generation as a foundation for society and faith. Seven million Catholics participate in National Catholic Youth Week from October 28 to November 4, highlighting youth responsibility, vocation, and trust in youth as God given gifts for the future.
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America
God
Peter
Mrs Lang Undergoes Appendectomy in Bryan Hospital
Friends learn Mrs Paul Lang underwent an appendectomy in a Bryan hospital last week. Mrs Edwin Lang traveled to Bryan and brought the baby home to stay during Mrs Langs recovery.
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Paul Lang
Bryan
Edwin Lang
Churches Welcome Attend Sundays Saints Announce Services
Harper's churches issue a cordial welcome to services across St Anthony's and Methodist congregations. November 4 features mass, religious school, and social events with liturgical activities and a social hour. The notice includes calendar items, council meeting, and local visiting notes.
Harper Pentecostal Church Service Times
Carlos Parker, pastor, invites the public to attend Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m plus evening evangelistic service at 7 45 p m and mixed choir rehearsal at 7 45 p m notes services and choir details.
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Harper Pentecostal Church
Carlos Parker
Reformation Sunday Observed at Harper Presbyterian Church
Harper Presbyterian Church will observe Reformation Sunday with a 10 to 11 Sunday School hour followed by an 11 o clock worship service where the pastor will discuss the early Protestant reformers. An evening 7 30 film Martin Luther will be shown with free admission and an optional offering to cover expenses.
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Martin Luther
Noting two worship services at Denver church
First Baptist Church in Denver led by Pastor J Bennett holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. with sermons on God’s existence and living in two worlds. Regular monthly meeting and Bible study follow Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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School of Religion
St. Anthony's
San Antonio
Mourning Doves Migrate Long Way
Game Warden Adolph Heep proved mourning doves migrate far when Gilbert Gardner shot a banded dove near Stonewall. The bird was tagged nestling June 10 in Fullerton South Dakota by Harry Jensen. Hunters should return bands with shot location and date to aid migratory studies.
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Adolph Heep
Gilbert Gardner
Stonewall
Heep
Fullerton
South Dakota
Harry Jensen
Game Department
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