World Wide Communion Sunday to be observed worldwide
The World Wide Communion Sun day will be celebrated October 4 in Protestant churches worldwide. In the United States the event is sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America with overseas support from the World Council of Churches and other groups. A house to house canvass aims to recruit attendees for six Sundays beginning October 4, targeting about 15 million Protestants at communion services, including union services. Northwestern University in Evanston is helping plan a postwar memorial chapel. Archbishop Francis Spellman of the Roman Catholic Church emphasizes religion and morality as pillars of patriotism.
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United States
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
World Council of Churches
Francis J. Spellman
America
Mrs Ruth Mongey Worrell Named First Executive Secretary
Ruth Mongey Worrell of Columbus Ohio elected as the first executive secretary of the United Council for Church Women. She will move to New York in September to open an office at 156 Fifth Avenue. Worrell led Ohio Council of Churches women’s department and produced large pageants and plays at conventions.
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Ruth Mongey Worrell
Columbus
Ohio
United Council For Church Women
Worrell
New York
Fifth Avenue
Ohio Council of Churches
Her Woman's Home Missionary Ety
The
Methodist Church
Charter for justice and goodwill across American races
Dr George E Haynes of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America outlines a charter for justice and goodwill. He calls for every American of any race to share in the fight for democracy equality dignity and inclusion in church fellowship and leadership.
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George E. Haynes
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
America
Christian Church
Memorial chapel fund for Rev McCurdy in Chungking church
A $50 000 fund in West China supports constructing a memorial chapel at the Chungking Methodist Church for the late Rev Wm Albert McCurdy. The twice bombed church, a monument to 25 years of missionary work, served social and religious needs before bombs struck in 1939 and 1940 in Japanese yards. Chinese alumni of the church are involved.
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West China
Chungking
Albert McCurdy
Laymen's Movement seeks bridge from Christian principle to daily work
Wallace C. Speers argues for a practical Christian yardstick to apply principles in modern professions. He urges each profession to draft Christian analyses for constructive critique, aiming to bridge the gap between principle and life in a complex world.
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Wallace C. Speers
New York
Iecader
School Milk Program Available In Gillespie County
Schools in Gillespie County must file applications for the School Milk Program by October 1, 1942. Applications available from Dennis M. Poe Area Supervisor Agricultural Marketing Administration Fourth Floor Court House San Antonio Texas.
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Gillespie County
Dennis M. Poe
Agricultural Marketing Administration
Court House
San Antonio
Texas
Endowed Dormitory Named by Generous Graduate
A grateful graduate who recalls little of his best studies but recalls sleeping in classes has endowed a dormitory for his old college. The gift aims to support students and honor the institution.
J. O. Stevens and Son Visit Fredericksburg on Tuesday
J. O. Stevens and his son Homer Lee traveled to Fredericksburg on business Tuesday. They conducted meetings with local partners and planned future engagements in the region.
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J. O. Stevens
Homer Lee
Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg Visit Fredericksburg Saturday
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg made a trip to Fredericksburg on Saturday, sharing a brief outing that day.
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Mrs
Gilbert Anderegg
Fredericksburg
All Drivers' Licenses Must Be Renewed By November 1st
A Texas notice warns that all original licenses expire November 1 and drivers must renew on time to avoid loss of license. Automatic renewals are available. expired licenses require a new exam. Driving without a valid license risks arrest and a fine. renewal forms are at district HQs, state offices, and county courthouses. renewals cost 50 cents and last two years.
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Austin
Homer Garrison
J. B. Draper
Tivydale social notes with Klein and related visits
Visitors at Mrs. Willie Klein and family include Hilmar Klein and Dorothy and Bernice from Camp Verde plus Johnny Smoot and Lula Mae and others from San Antonio Morris Ranch and Fredericksburg. Norbert Fritz visits after a local stay. multiple attend Willie Zenner's funeral in Fredericksburg. Mrs Klein's father Willie Peter, Sr. ill in San Antonio hospital.
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Willie Klein
Hilmar Klein
Dorothy
Bernice
Camp Verde
Johnny Smoot
Lula Mae
Willie B
Eddie Dee
Elmer
San Antonio
Emil Tatsch
Petersburg
Johnny Klein
Helen
Minnie Fritz
Lucille Grona
Morris Ranch
Alois Klein
Willie B. Smith
Texans on the Alert outlines Texas Defense Guard drills
Sunday at 2 00 p m on Texas Quality Network the program Texans on the Alert explains commando methods used by the Texas Defense Guard established under General J W Page. Lt Col H A Pollock and Ranger Dub Naylor describe guard duties and attack preparedness while Camp Bullis hosts training. The Texas School of the Air and National Defense Committee sponsor the feature, now in its sixth airing on WFAA WBAP KPRC and WOAI.
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Texas Defense Guard
Texas
United States
J. Watt Page
Adjutant General of
Texas National Guard
Camp Bullis
H. A. Pollock
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Dub Naylor
National Defense Committee For Texas
Texas Quality Network
Texas School of the Air
WFAA
Dallas
WBAP
KPRC
WOAI
Hatcheries Deliver 10000 Fish to Gillespie Streams
Federal and state hatcheries sent about 10 000 fish to Gillespie County streams and lakes on Wednesday and Thursday. The fish from Ingram and San Marcos included bass brim catfish and crappie and were released into the San Sernales River and nearby running creeks.
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Gillespie Streams
Adt
Heep
Ingram
San Marcos
Sernales
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg shoppers visit stores Friday evening
Mrs. Hugo Hopf and daughter Doris ride with Miss Mary Belle Bein as they shop in Fredericksburg Friday evening.
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Hugo Hopf
Doris
Mary Belle Bein
Fredericksburg
Kerrville visitors honored at Whitewood home
Mrs. Fred Nabere and Mrs. Buston Brown visited with their sons from Kerrville at the Whitewood home Sunday evening.
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Fred Nabere
Buston Brown
Bonds for Freedom Now: A Call to Action
A wartime appeal urges Buy War Bonds as a moral duty and practical hedge against inflation. It frames freedom as a monetary investment and warns time is short while echoing battles from Corregidor to Dunkirk. It stresses President’s leadership and the risk of national dishonor if funds are not pledged today.
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France
Poland
Norway
Europe
Corregidor
Pearl Harbor
Singapore
Dunkirk
Mineral Resource Survey reports gypsum reserve potential in Gillespie County
The Mineral Resource Survey of Gillespie County found abundant gypsum and soapstone but transportation and proximity to industrial centers limit economic value. The Neyland mine near Doss shows limited preserved gypsum, while fluorite and cranite are too small to matter. scheelite tungsten was later found. Geologist R. W. Mathis will stay on until investigations finish, with data available in Austin.
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Mineral Resource Survey
Bureau of Economic Geology of
The
University of Texas
Gillespie County
Neyland
Stehling
Doss
Mason Highway
R. W. Mathis
Bureau of Economic Geology
Austin
Mathis
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Belief in Luck Ties Two Friends Over a Bet
A dialogue scene recalls a claim of luck as one friend recalls asking a woman in a big hat and red dress to marry him. The tale frames luck as a deciding factor in romantic chance.
Church Sunday Announcements Schedule and Meetings
The notice lists monthly service times for Sunday School at 10 o clock and preaching at 11 am and 830 pm with evening services moved up 30 minutes. It notes the Women’s Society meeting on Sunday September 20th with dinner on the ground at 3 pm and German language services on the 3rd Sunday at 11 am including Luther League on the 2nd Sunday at 9 pm. A cordial welcome is extended.
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Ray Bierschwabe
Women's Society of Christian Service
Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Mass Schedule At St Anthony's Church
Rev A A Gitter presides with Mass at 10 o clock on Sundays and 8 30 on third Sundays or as announced Weekday bell rings at 8 with Mass following Parish groups meet after the 10 o clock Mass Sunday School also after the 10 o clock Mass
Local Merchants Promote Fresh Apples Victory Food Special
Local merchants join the national drive to boost fresh apple use under the Victory Food Special for September 17 to 26. Homemakers buy in quantity to support war needs while 1942 apple production is expected to surpass last year. Dr. and Mrs. Werner Keidel Jr. visited the Hopf home Tuesday evening.
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The
Agricultural Marketing Administration
H. F. Grote
Werner Keidel, Jr
Fredericksburg
V. A
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Services
Charles G. Workman, pastor invites attendance at Sunday School every Sunday at 10 am. Preaching Services occur on the first and third Sundays at 11 am and 8:30 pm respectively.
Circus stunt tale echoes family bravado on horse
Wally and a young rider boast of a dangerous circus trick. The father claims a similar feat from his first ride, turning a shared memory into a show of daring and lineage.
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Wally
Pop
Air Express marks 15th anniversary this month
The XPRESS commemorates fifteen years since its August 1 launch in 1027, highlighting milestones and progress in its ongoing operations and service milestones across its route network.
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Ular Uled Express
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