Religion's use for justice and peace across nations
Dr John Daynes Holmes argues religion must be used for human redemption through justice and reform, distributing equality to end poverty and war. Meanwhile Christian Japanese students arrive on Crusade Scholarships in the United States, with interdenominational support. Shin-ju-kai, Friends in Faith Association, operates in Sugamo Prison to aid inmates through services and Bible study led by Chaplain Estes.
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John Daynes Holmes
New York
United States
Methodist Church
America
Presbyterian, Congregational, Evangelical -Reformed
United Church of Christ
Shin-ju-kai
Friends In Faith Association
Japan
Philippines
Sugamo
Tokyo
Estes
United States Army
Five Missionaries Families Heads of Service in United
Five missionary families, the heads and ordained ministers with years of service, reflect on decades of work in the United. Their stories highlight dedication, faith, and local church support across communities.
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The
United
Methodist Church assigns ministers to Alaska missions
States named by the Board of Missions of the Methodist Church for service in Alaska. They will establish new churches or reorganize existing ones as part of the Advance for Christ and His Church movement. Appointees include Rev. Le Roy Heilbrun and spouse, Rev. Eugene Elliott and spouse, Rev. Keith Whittern and spouse, Rev. Douglas Harrell and spouse, and Rev. J. P. Porter and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Missions
Methodist Church
Alaska
Advance For Christ and His Church
le Roy Heilbrun
Bethany-Hamlin
Penn
Eugene Elliott
Chiloquin
Oregon
Keith Whittern
Manton
Michigan
Douglas Harrell
Seville
Florida
J. P. Porter
Brevard, N. C
Weekday Religious Education Classes Planned for 1949 50
Schools and churches prepare for weekday religious education with released time off school property. Officials say off campus classes using only pupil excusal are allowed following a Supreme Court decision. Parents must request release in writing.
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US Supreme Court
Champaign
Roy G. Ross
International Council of Religious Education
Chicago
Seminary Reopens in Siam After War Shutdown
The McGilvery Theological Seminary in Chiengmai, Siam, now reopened after ten years of war, enrolls seven students seeking Christian ministry training. Officials expect a sharp rise in enrollment within a year as the program resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thailand
Siam
McGilvery Theological Seminary
Presbyterian
Chiengmai
Mrs W O Brown Ill in Fredericksburg Hospital
Notice reports Mrs W O Brown is ill in a Fredericksburg hospital. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery and better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Brown
Fredericksburg
Barretts Visit Family as Daughter Is Born in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Wayne Barrett and their sons from San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Olin Walker. Mr and Mrs Levi Kensing are the proud parents of a daughter born at a Fredericksburg hospital on Saturday October 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Barrett
Levi Kensing
Fredericksburg Hospital
Re pair now Lumber price steady at Gillespie County Lumber Co
Farmers and ranchers urged to repair and source materials as lumber prices have not risen. Gillespie County Lumber Co. promotes continued steady pricing and invites inquiries at phone 51.
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Gillespie County Lumber CO
The Catholic Church Survives War Says Columnist
Richmond Times Dispatch essayist Thomas Lomax Hunter reflects during World War II on the Catholic Church enduring through history. He cites Rome’s fall, Crusades, Tartars, Columbus, and repeated European political upheavals as proof the church endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lomax Hunter
Richmond, Virginia
Europe
Mediterranean
Columbus
America
Socialism in practice and its impact on health care
The writer critiques socialism as a political fantasy and argues socialized medicine strains doctors and mismanages resources. He contrasts London doctors handling large patient loads with appeals for extra vacations funded by the state. He warns socialism ruins individuals, families, nations, and labels socialism a politician's paradise. Reprinted with permission of Henry J. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ministry of National Insurance
America
Henry J. Taylor
San Antonio Couple Visited Stevens Parents Weekend
Mr and Mrs Elbert Stevens of San Antonio visited his parents Mr and Mrs J M Stevens during the weekend. Old Mrs Jett Parker who has undergone an operation at Temple returned home Monday. Mrs Aubrey Harper is spending several days with her at her home in the Noxville Community.
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Elbert Stevens
San Antonio
J. M. Stevens
Jett Parker
Temple
Aubrey Harper
Noxville
Pape Couple Visits Relatives in Town This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Gillie Pape of Rocksprings visited relatives here during the weekend. The trip highlights family ties and local connections in a quiet regional footprint.
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Gillie Pape
Parker and visitors tour San Antonio Saturday
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Parker Lamar Parker and Jack Jones were visitors in San Antonio Saturday.
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Wwuv
Kenneth Parker
Lamar Parker
Jack Jones
San Antonio
Harper's Catholic Churches Welcome You to Services
Sunday Oct 16 Mass at 10 then officers elected for two years and Sunday School. Oct 23 Deanery meeting in Boerne with 2:30 executive and 3:15 general sessions. Youth group attended Jubilee Mass at Alamo Stadium with drivers Lang Lange and Gitter. You are always welcome in a Catholic church.
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Catholic Action Council
Catholic Councils of Men, Women
Boerne
Alamo Stadium
Leo Lang
Joan Kaiser
Gloria Jean Roeder
Bonnie Metzger
Alphonse
Bernice
Pauline Lange
Marthe Rose
Junior Baumann
Fern
Kathryn Hermes
Louis Lange
Father Gitter
W S C S Meeting at Methodist Church Sunday
The WSCS gathered at the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon September 16 to study Why Have Home Mission Schools. Members heard talks by Mrs. Theo Oehler and Mrs. Lydia Bierschwabe, discussed school value and costs, announced two new members, and elected Mrs. Bessie McDougal vice president. Upcoming events include Week of Prayer, church services, and Family Night plus auxiliary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Felix Kensing
Theo. Oehler
Lydia Bierschwale
R. Bode
S. S. Stewart
R. W. Rothmann
Ray Bierschwabe
Reuben Bode
Hull
Henrietta
Bessie -McDougall
Brown Family Attends Birthday Supper for Paul Barr
Mr and Mrs E R Brown Mr and Mrs Wallace Brown and Eldaine Mr and Mrs Billy Brown and little daughter and Mr and Mrs Marshall Brown attended a birthday supper and party at Mason for Paul Barr in the Barr home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Brown
Wallace Brown
Eldaine
On First Baptist Church Service and Activities
Rev Jack Minter pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m. BTU meets Sundays at 7 30 p m. WMS and Brotherhood meet 2nd and 4th Fridays at 8 p m. RA and GA meet 2nd and 4th Fridays at 8 p m. A welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Jack Minter
BTU
WMS
Brotherhood
Ra’s
Royal Ambassadors
Ga’s
New Officers Elected At Sodality Meeting
The regular Sodality meeting on Oct. 4, 1949 elected new officers for the coming year. Prefect Baumann, Asst Prefect Staudt, Sec Treas Hermes, and Parliamentarian Rischner led a slate chosen with Father, then named committee chairmen Martha Rose Baumann, Alfonso Lange, Theresa Rischner, Gloria Jean Roeder, and Fern Hermes. Sponsors for the year are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roeder. The Prefect Mary Fern Hermes led a prayer. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Scarborough attended Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barton’s golden wedding in Kerrville last week.
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Baumann
Asst
Rudy Staudt
Secr
Treas
Fern Hermes
Willie Rischner
Our Lady
Martha Rose Baumann
Alphonso Lange
J. M. Scarborough
Henry Barton
Kerrville
St. James Lutheran Church Service and Activities
St James Lutheran Church led by Rev W J Goerner offers 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class 10 30 a m Divine Services on Sunday Lectures include How I Saw Germany by the Womens Missionary Society at 2 p m with Junior Mission Band also at 2 p m on Wednesday October 19
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divine Services
Womens’ Missionary Society
Germany
Methodist Church Schedule Under Pastor Breihan
Regular services on the first and third Sundays at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m every Sunday. Lunch and Fellowship at noon following worship. Welcome to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
B. E. Breihan
Primitive Baptist Church to hold Harper service
Elder E V Gibson of the Primitive Baptist Church will conduct services at the Harper Presbyterian Church on Sunday September 4 at 3 p m Singing begins 30 minutes earlier The invitation is open to all Local items note visitors Minnie Webb Hilda Sageser from Eldorado San Antonio visitors Charlie Barrett San Antonio discharge of Elmer Lee Lange Navy Florida returning home Ida Kneese visited her daughter Beatrice Sagebiel San Antonio stayed with Elmer Lee Russell family Members urged to subscribe to the Herald.
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E. V. Gibson
The
Primitive Baptist Church
Harper
Presbyterian Church
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Edgar Ellebracht
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Elmer Lee Russel
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