World or Religion by W. W. Areid interlude at church service
Dr. George A. Buttrick of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York hosts an evening of prayer fellowship and entertainment for families of armed services members. The program includes prayer, poetry and music by Dr. Sunshine and letters from local service members.
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George A. Buttrick
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York City
Sunshine
Henry W. Dubois
British Methodists Favor Local Preachers in Leadership
The British Methodist practice relies more on lay preaching than in the United States. Councillor H. E. Bridgwater, Lord Mayor of Sheffield, began preaching at eighteen and led a Bible class for young men for over thirty years. He has a minister brother and a grandfather famed for recalling Psalms by heart.
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H. E. Bridgwater
Sheffield
England
United Lutheran Church urges parish aid for economically distressed
The Board of Social Missions advises pastors and congregations to adapt ministry to those suffering economic hardship and labor difficulties by offering personal guidance, special services at convenient hours, and cottage prayer meetings. It also calls for keeping contact by correspondence with Lutherans relocating and informing fellow ministers of movers.
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United Lutheran Church
Board of Social Missions
Madame Sun Yat-sen Organizes Nurseries in War Riven Northwest China
Madame Sun Yat-sen, sister of Madame Chiang Kai-shek and widow of Sun Yat-sen, has organized sixty day nurseries in the northwest border region of China. The guerilla warfare area is controlled by Japanese forces and near constant gunfire. More than 1,000 children in these nurseries come from homes where fathers are guerrilla soldiers and mothers work.
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Sun Yat-sen
Chiang Kaishek
Republic of China
China
Evangelist-at-large Connects with South American People
A missionary described as evangelist-at-large travels across South America, aiming to live close to common people and emulate Christ's example. The report notes limited statistics for the home church but emphasizes his practical outreach and dedication.
Polish church under siege in western Poland bishop warns
Bishop Radowski now in London appeals to the Christian world for prayers for Poland. He says western Poland has one million souls without priests, two bishops in concentration camps, hundreds of priests killed or tortured, Catholic schools closed, and nuns dispersed. Catholics face sacraments denial as others are sent to labor or vanish to unknown destinations.
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Poland
Radowski
Wroclawek
Catholic Episcopal Reader
London
England
Germany
World Day of Prayer Urges Christian Unity Across Nations
Miss Sue Weddell of the Foreign Missions Conference of North America promotes the World Day of Prayer held Friday March 12. She stresses that despite world tensions Christians worldwide can unite in prayer to reaffirm their oneness in Jesus Christ and bond across nations.
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Sue Weddell
Foreign Missions Conference of North America
Jesus Christ
Soldiers Mistakenly Board Naval Battleship Bus
Two inebriated soldiers boarded a bus and stood by a Naval officer. One tried to pay the fare, the officer explained he was not the conductor but a naval officer. The soldier exclaimed that they were on a battleship and suggested they should leave.
Mr. Bierschwale Struggles With Ill Health
Friends and relatives regret to learn of Mr. Frank Bierschwale being in very ill health for some time. He lives in San Antonio but is well known locally.
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Frank Bierschwale
Mr. Bierschwale
San Antonio
Earl Sylvester Weekend Visit With Family
Earl Sylvester of Bracketville spent the weekend with Mrs. Sylvester and their son as family members gathered for a short visit.
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Earl Sylvester
Bracketville
Mrs. Sylvester
Son
Herdie Oehler Family and Ida Honig Visited Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Herdie Oehler and their two sons visited on Tuesday with Miss Ida Honig in attendance.
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Herdie Oehler and Sons
Ida Honig
Vistors
Mr and Mrs Robert Kensing in Harper Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Robert Kensing were traveling through Harper on Tuesday when an incident occurred en route to their destination. No injuries reported.
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Robert Kensing
Harper Tuseday
Local Social Roundup From Kerrville and Fredericksburg
Miss Mary Virginia Stevens and Velma Lott visit parents in Kerrville and attend social events in Harper and nearby towns. Families of Kramer and Fiedler visit Fredericksburg, while Rudy Staudt celebrates his 13th birthday with friends. Local residents travel between Morris Ranch, Alf Kramer home, and Wachlal, sharing meals and church gatherings.
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Mary Virginia Stevens
Kerrville
Lewis Stevens
Ad. Besler
Johnnie
Leona
Harper
Velma Lott
Hilmar Lott
Elgin Kramer
Virginia
Margaret Kramer
Fredericksburg
Rudy Staudt
Rudy
Ernst Kramer
Harvey
Edgar Fiedler
Martin Ray
Elgin Wahrmund
Hedwig Filter
Otto Grona
Morris Ranch
Alf. Kramer
Alfred Kramer
Ervin Kamer
Margaret
Helen Mae
Hans Wachlals
Guenther Filter
Viola
Willie Mae
How To Use War Ration Book Two
War Ration Book Two introduces 96 blue stamps for processed foods and 96 red stamps for future use on meats. Each stamp carries a letter and a point value to guide purchases and budget planning. Stamps must be presented for payment and cannot be borrowed. families can share stamps by equal value exchanges and prioritize foods for fighting men and allies.
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Great Britain
Victory Gardens
Local Social Visits Highlight Texas Trips
Mrs. David Schmidt and Mrs. Wede Russel spent days in San Antonio with relatives. Edwin Hopf and E. C. Hopf families visited Cas tell relatives. J. J. Rogers visited daughter Toby Buster in Junction. Kerrville visitors included Wm Casper and F M Floyd. Mrs. Chris Young visiting daughter Walter Markworth. Ruben Bode business visit to Fredericksburg. Raymond Feller visited parents Oswald and Mrs. Feller at Twin Sisters.
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David Schmidt
Wede Russel
San Antonio
J. J. Rogers
Mrs
Toby Buster
Junction
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H. P. Gartrell
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Cashier
Herman Harper
Fred Whitewood
Belton Tatech
W.w.areid
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Klein
United States of America
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Price Administration
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TOMAT
Prunes
Salta Ys
Edwin Hopf
E. C. Hopf
Castell
Wm. Casper
F. M. Floyd
Chris. Young
Walter Markworth
Ruben Bode
Raymond Feller
Oswald Feller
Rock
Hugo Kallenberg
Kerrville, Texas
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