Presbyterians Shape U S History and Doctrine
Presbyterians rank among the top U S religious bodies and formed the United Presbyterian Church in the USA after a Pittsburgh merger. The article traces their influence from the 1683 Rehoboth church to doctrine like predestination and the 1903 revised confession emphasizing God’s universal grace. It notes leaders such as Eisenhower Dulles and Hoover among prominent members.
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U. S
Rehoboth
Midh
United States
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
America
United Presbyterian Church In
USA
Pittsburgh
Southern Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
John Calvin
Martin Luther
John Knox
Calvin
Scotland
Church of Scotland
New Officers Are Named To HDC Council
Mrs. Lewis Meinzer elected vice chairman filling the Andrews vacancy at the HDC Council meeting in the REA building Mrs. Forrest Jones named finance chairman replacing Mrs. Harper Presiding was Mrs. M H Conn eight clubs present Devotional by Mrs Joe Harcrow punch served to 26 attendees
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Lewis Meinzer
W. E. Andrews
HDC Council
REA
Forrest Jones
P. W. Harper
M. H. Conn
Joe Harcrow
Punch
Vacation Bible School Ends At First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church completed its Vacation Bible School with 283 enrollees and an average daily attendance of 221. Morning sessions ran 8 15 to 11 15 a.m. About 80 instructors participated, led by superintendent Rev. Joe Allen.
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First Baptist Church
Joe Allen
Hobby Club Meets In Scott Home
The Hobby Club gathered at Mrs. Charles T. Scott’s home for its regular monthly meeting. After a covered dish luncheon, members enjoyed needlework, games, and conversation with eleven members and five guests present.
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Charles T. Scott
Hobby Club
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents and Sunniest News
Say happy birthday to Mrs. Carl Bruegal Mrs. Ocis Coats Mrs. J L Benham and Sunday to Mrs. Lola Hafner Gary Van Lumpkin. UPI reports the highest temperature in the nation reached 109 degrees in Phoenix Arizona while Grand Marais Michigan recorded a low of 25 degrees as per the U S Weather Bureau.
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Carl Bruegal
Ocis Coats
J. L. Benham
Lola Hafner
Gary van Lumpkin
New York
Phoenix
Ariz
Grand Marais
Mich
U. S
Greek Lesson Scrambled Puzzle Clues and Answers
A compact crossword style list with Across and Down clues, partial word fragments, and numeric hints reflecting Greek letters and common terms. Includes entries like first Greek letter and seventh Greek letter with various wordplay and fill cues.
Crossword Clue Grid Packed With Ancient Terms
Puzzle list of clues includes former Russian ruler 12 and Greek mountain 47. Entries span fortifications 13 and entangle 53 as well as Asian garment 20 and Aegean lie between Greece and Asia Minor 37.
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Greece
Asia Minor
Five in Court for Defying Court Order on Golden Rule Protest
The Golden Rule crew members defied a court injunction by attempting to sail near the Eni Wetook atomic test zone. Three, Huntington, Sherwood, and Willoughby, received 60 day jail terms while Peck earned probation. Skipper Albert Bigelow faced arraignment after being held since Wednesday. All pleaded guilty to defying the federal injunction.
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Honolulu
UPI
Federboom
Eniwetok
U. S
Albert Bigelow
Cos Cob, Conn
William R. Huntington
St. James
N. Y
Orion Sherwood
Poughkeepsie
George Willoughby
Blackwood Terrace
N. J
James Peck
New York City
Temperatures Record Peak 95 and 70 Degree Low
The 24 hour period ending 11 am Friday saw a high of 95 degrees at 3 pm Thursday and a low of 70 degrees at 5 am Friday. Readings show afternoon highs in the 90s and morning temperatures in the 70s with gradual cooling into Friday.
Central Falls Population Density Proves Crowded
Central Falls Rhode Island posts extreme density with 23 000 residents in 1950 and 17 841 people per square mile. If Rhode Island mirrored that density the state would reach about 17 000 000 residents given its 1057 square miles.
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Central Falls
R. I
Rhode Island
Windsin San Antonio Tear Roof From St James Cathedral
A windstorm ripped off the roof of St James Cathedral in the Palm Heights area of San Antonio. A funnel cloud sighting between Robstown and Anneville prompted alerts. No ground touch occurred and damages were limited to the cathedral once estimated at 25000 dollars. Twelve children were near the entrance but none injured.
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United Press International
St. James Cathedral
Palm Heights
San Antonio
Robstown
Anneville
Texas
el Paso
Presidio
Weather Bureau
Texarkana
Amarillo
Junction
Corpus Christi
Fort Worth
Officer Dies After Narcotics Raid Shooting
Houston narcotics officer Noel R. Miller died from a chest wound sustained during a raid. He was shot by George Moses in a closet as officers searched the home, a small package believed to be marijuana found in the closet. Miller endured multiple cardiac arrests and received 35 blood transfusions over ~12 hours.
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Noel R. Miller
Miller
George Moses
Moses
Benson asks Congress to extend surplus milk plan
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson urged approval to extend the surplus disposal and school milk programs without tying them to a broad farm bill. He accused the House Agriculture Committee of delaying the administration’s program and warned that failing to extend would threaten markets and sales while increasing surpluses. The Senate had already extended the law by three months.
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Washington
UPI
Ezra Taft Benson
Congress
Benson
House Agriculture Committee
Senate
Thinking It Over on God Not a Remote Sputnik
The author contrasts man made satellites orbiting Earth with God as a living, immediate presence. Many overlook divine contact, while a few stay in touch. the piece urges keeping in touch with God, who is not distant or indifferent.
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God
Hawk Owl’s Swift Perch Earned Its Name
A hawk owl earned its name from the habit of perching hawk like on a limb before swooping down on prey. This behavior impressed observers and defined its nickname in local lore.
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