13 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1944
Page
1
A caustic editorial argues that true faith requires firm conviction and that genuine believers cannot deem all churches equally valid. It attacks religious relativism, insists on absolutes, and urges readers to prove their beliefs to themselves before respecting others. It ends by inviting readers to seek further information on Catholic beliefs.
Cpl. Norbert Fritz of Florida returns from furlough to report to Salt Lake City Utah. Guests include Mr and Mrs Emil Fritz and family and many local residents hosting relatives from San Antonio Harper Fredericksburg Hondo and Center Point for a weekend gathering with birthday congratulations for Mrs Klein.
Mrs Dwight D. Eisenhower appeals to Texans to back the National War Fund campaign opening in every Texas county next Tuesday. In a letter to Wayland D. Towner she urges pride in Texas and underscores the drive as a path to victory and relief for service members and families.
A collection of aphorisms on independence and independence of mind from Bentham Junius Eddy Calderwood Emerson and Edwards. The quotes contrast independence with dependence and highlight the value of self directed thought and virtue.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wendel and family traveled to Luckenbach for the christening of the Frantzen infant. Pvt. Sidney Grona of Amarillo visited relatives here during the weekend and Pvt. Charles Gammenthaler from Camp Hood spent the weekend.
Ensign Wynn Taylor of the Naval Air Corps in Florida is expected home for a visit with his sisters Mrs. Douglas Duderstadt and Mrs. Milton Dyer and other relatives this week.
O R Kiehne of Gillespie County war price and rationing board says about 27 percent of applications or rationed commodity forms are incorrect. The chief issue is missing signatures, which require returns. He urges applicants to sign, mail forms, and avoid unnecessary visits to speed processing.
The article surveys Religion and Life Weeks sponsored by the British Council of Churches as wartime evangelism. It notes diverse gatherings from doctors to soldiers and ministers to youth, aiming to deepen corporate life through faith. It cites Methodist and Congregationalist voices urging Christian leadership for a more Christian world after victory.
The British Information Service notes that war did not shrink churches. The giving tide turned quickly and the missionary enterprise remained a remarkable feature of wartime church life. Government cooperation with the Conference of British Missionary Societies sustained efforts throughout the conflict.
Presiding Bishop Henry St George Tucker chairs a National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church committee soliciting good material from U S armed forces for postwar ministry study. Members include Bishop Henry W Hobson the Very Rev Hugh ell Bosbroke Lt Commander C Leslie Glenn Rev Raymond Cunningham the Very Rev Alden D Kelley and Dr Almon R Pepper.
A man's opportunities in life should be determined by his character and his ability, not by external factors or circumstances, emphasizing personal merit over chance. The statement calls for equal consideration of talent and virtue in shaping a person's trajectory.
Sunday services and events led by Rev. B. E. Brethan include Masses at 9 and 10 30 a m with Sunday School and Sodality meetings. New members admitted and a Fall Discussion Club program begins the week of October 15. Community groups meet October 20 to discuss The Sacramentals. A church clothing drive yielded 460 pounds. Fredericksburg ties noted and visitors from Kerrville and San Antonio mentioned. Dedicatory service date change to October 22.
Bishop G Bromley Oxnam of New York, speaking for the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ, urged creation of a permanent Fair Employment Practices Committee. He said religious educational and governmental forces must unite to remove racial tensions and thwart demagogues. He noted soldiers fight without regard to race and must return to freedom for all groups. Also mentions visits by Faye and Venna Lee Massey in San Antonio and Lester Marshall in Harper.
Norbert Fritz stationed in Florida is home on furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Emil Fritz near Harper and other relatives. Mr and Mrs David Schmidt attended a meeting in Junction Thursday evening.
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