Baptists Gain In Missionary Field
In Birmingham Alabama on May 15 the Southern Baptist foreign missions report shows 14 415 baptisms the highest yearly total with Roumania leading at 5 000 Italy 396 Shan tung North China Canton China Coochow Lagos West Africa among areas cite success Nine hospitals treated 173 784 patients plus crowded mission schools Total foreign mission staff 426 with 79 on furlough and 2 052 native workers Sixteen retirements and four deaths noted Debt reduced to 945 366 offset by call for 1 500 000 yearly for four years to sustain work and wipe out the remaining indebt ness
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Sirmingham
Ala
Erhe
Foreign Mission
Huntsville Pastor Robert Echols Injured in Car Crash
Dr. Robert Echols, pastor of a Huntsville Methodist church and known in Decatur, is hospitalized in Talladega after a car accident on the way to Sylacauga. His car skidded and overturned near the city, causing severe though not critical injuries.
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Robert Echols
Huntsville Methodist Church
Decatur
Talladega Hospital
Florenz Ziegfeld
South Seas
Reri
Isle of
Bora Bora
Follies
Gardens Featured in Serica Series Parade Item
A second article from Serica highlights garden features and parade related notes with emphasis on landscaping, local plant selections, and historic pathways. Readers are invited to visit the showcased plots and enjoy seasonal blooms.
Cutting Roses Pruning Tips From Plant Industry
Dr Karl F Kellerman explains that cutting roses thoughtfully preserves plant health and boosts future blooms. For bush and rambler roses, leave two buds, shorten long stems, and prune in spring to shape growth and encourage a strong second crop. Remove spent flowers to benefit new shoots.
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Karl F. Kellerman
Bureau of Plant Industry
U. & Department of Agriculture
CEA
Denomination Papers See Circulation Drop In South
Baptist publications lost about 40 000 subscribers in the last year as total circulation fell from 182 326 to 142 600. B Routh, editor of the Oklahoma Messenger, reported to the Southern Baptist convention. Recommendations urge churches to adopt state papers as bulletins and boards to expand publicity budgets using denominational papers.
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Birmingham
Ala
Baptist Publications
B. ©. Routh
The
Oklahoma Messenger
Southern Baptist Convention Today
State
Southern Baptist Boards
Berry Car From Hartselle Moves First Carload Strawberries
The Hartselle Enterprise reports the first carload shipment of strawberries from Hartselle yesterday with another car expected Monday or Tuesday. Warm weather delays noted, and 113 crates were sent by express as part of multiple shipments ahead of season end.
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Hartselle
Express
Hocking to Speak at Huntsville High Graduation
University of Alabama extension director Prof S J Hocking will deliver Huntsville High School’s commencement address on the evening of May 29. His headquarters are in Decatur.
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S. J. Hocking
University of Alabama
Huntsville High School
Prof. Hocking
Decatur
Mt Nebo Church to Host Christian Harmony Singing
A Christian harmony singing event is scheduled at Mt. Nebo Church on Sunday May 17. All lovers of the old book singing are urged to attend and bring their hymn books.
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Mt. Nebo
Classified Offer Sparks Wide Interest at 46 or 1000
A terse notice promises a compelling deal for a broad audience. The all-taker invites inquiries, aiming to spread word to potential buyers or bidders and maximize reach.
Sterchi President Visiting Knoxville Headquarters
C. Rutherford of Sterchi Bros. Stores is in Knoxville Tennessee for a short visit at the Sterchi headquarters. Col J G Steretting, and Col Sterchi now serves as board chairman, overseeing company affairs during the visit.
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C. Rutherford
Sterchi Bros
Mr. Rutherford
Knoxville
Tenn
J. G. Steretting
Compani
Sterchi
Tie Board
Beautify Hair With Pine Tar Cocoanut Oil Shampoo
Advertises Foley Pine Tar Cocoanut Oil Shampoo from Thompson Drug Co. Claiming a clean scalp and lustrous hair with lasting wave. Promotes as suitable for white hair and not darkening blond hair.
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Good Housekeeping
Foley
Thompson Drug Co
Adv
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