World religious leaders seek rapid famine relief and schooling aid
Dr Geoffrey Fisher urges UN action to end famine and save millions. The National Fellowship of Indian Workers asks the Interior Secretary to fund Navajo school facilities for 15,000 school-age children. A 1947 Christian Education convention in Des Moines aims to mobilize volunteers, push Christian education, and address urban Indian schooling.
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United Nations
Geoffrey Francis Fisher
Canterbury
National Fellowship of Indian Workers
Secretary of the Interior
Arizona
New Mexico
Des Moines
Iowa
International Council of Religious Education
Harold E. Stassen
Roy G. Ross
The American Way Whats Nuts
Editor DeWitt Emery argues against centralized planned economy and price controls urging a return to a free market. He warns that an elect pro enterprise Congress could spark recovery, while a pro planned economy majority may trigger a global economic crash. Ida Sagebiel visits brother Otto Rahe and family.
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DeWitt Emery
National
Small Business Men's Association
United States
America
House
Senate
Congress
Rehabilitation of Disabled Veterans Tour by VA official
Helen C. Walker supervisor for rehabilitation of blind veterans in VA Branch Area No. 10 visited San Antonio with Marvin A. Harlan Regional Manager and local officials to review regional programs for seriously handicapped cases. They focus on placing disabled veterans in suitable occupations including blind amputees tubercular cardiac deafened and nervous cases. Walker notes rehabilitation teaches veterans to use residual abilities to replace lost functions and that trained blind veterans are returning to work in business industry agriculture and professional fields. Walker, 36, Tennessee native and former attorney, has long worked with agencies aiding blinded persons and joined the Dallas Branch Office after serving as Central Training Officer and supervisor of vocational rehabilitation in six southern states.
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Helen C. Walker
San Antonio
Marvin A. Harlan
E. R. Fenton
Legion
Walker
Tennessee
Tennessee State Commission For the Blind
Veterans Administration
Dallas
St Christopher Medal Belief Under Fire
A WWII bomber crew member recalls wearing a St Christopher medal and lucky items while on raids. He reflects that true protection comes from God, not talismans, and the Catholic Church blesses the medal while prayers come from faith and saints.
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St. Christopher
Baldy
Keith
Gems of Thought and Wit Cartoon Snatches
A collage of quotes and jokes appears, including proverbs on work by Beecher Schwab Emerson and Eddy, plus humorous lines about military pay, a boarder breakfast quip, a window tease to the Iceman, a patient bill for chair-squeezing, and a closing prompt to subscribe to the Herald.
Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome
The notice invites parishioners to St. Anthony's Church for Masses on Sunday September 8 at 8 and 9 30 and a St Ann's Society meeting after the second Mass. A Sept 22 bazaar day offers 8 and 10 o'clock Masses. From Sept 29 winter schedule 8 30 and 10 or 10 only begins. A seminary priest from San Antonio will lead next Sunday.
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St. Ann's Society
San Antonio
Presbyterian Church Guest Visits Highlight Local Week
Charles G Workman pastor welcomes visitors at the Presbyterian Church. Dr and Mrs Leo Klein and daughters spent Monday with Rev A A Gitter. Henry and Mrs Jenschke visited their mother and grandmother Mrs Wm Kaiser. Alfred and Mrs Lehne visited siblings Mr and Mrs Alfred Roeder at Mason. Oswald Feller visited in the Otto Rahe home Sunday.
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Leo Klein
A. A. Gitter
Henry Jenschke
Wm. Kaiser
Alfred Lehne
Alfred Roeder
Mason Sunday
Oswald Feller
Otto Rahe
Arwin Tatsch
Harper
Arnold Markwortt
Sunday Church Services and Local Visits in Harper
The notice lists St. James Lutheran Church services with Pastor M. C. Hoermann and mentions Sunday School, Bible Class, and Divine Worship on September 8. It also records local visits from residents of San Angelo Miles Kerrville and Seguin, plus home-building activity for Rahe and Harper families.
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ST. James Lutheran Church
M. C. Hoermann
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