World Methodist Council forms as ecumenical body spreads reach
The Ecumenical Methodist Conference renamed itself the World Methodist Council and established a permanent secretariat with headquarters in New York and London. An American executive committee named Dr. Oscar T. Olson as chairman, with bishops Garber and Holt among its members and Mrs. Brooks as treasurer.
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Ecumenical Methodist Conference
Oxford
England
World Methodist Council
New York
London
Ivan Lee Holt
St. Laws
Frank G. Brooks
Iowa
Paul N. Garber
Virginia
R. Mott
Florida
Cleveland
Elmer JT. Clark
Edwin L. Jones
Fred P. Corson
Davage
Charles B. Ketcham
Paul E. Martin
Charles C. Partin
Cullen 2 High School Band Event Ends with Memorial Parade
Crowds gathered as 15 nightly floats and 32 bands joined a Houston parade honoring the Cullen family. University of Houston students caused disturbances, while Gonzales foundation patients were escorted to the stands for a memorial presentation.
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University of Houston
Paylor
Gonzales
Brough
Cullens
Gonzalos High School
Alice Bine
Miss Peel
Cullen
Lloyd Leger
Base
Nave
America
Gregor
Houston
Mr. Cullen
LeRoy Lutes
Fourth Army
Oscar Holcombe
Convent Propaganda and Nuns Draw Reader Debate
The piece questions a common claim that all normal young women seek marriage. It argues some women delay or avoid convent life to pursue freedom and broader family service. A narrator Notes nun appeal but denies hypnotic influence.
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Pat
America
Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome
The Presbyterian Church invites parishioners to Sunday worship with sermons and services led by Arthur L. Spellmann. A Wednesday midweek service continues at 7 oclock with a committee-led lineup including Mrs Pace Pert, Mrs Lewis A Scevers and Dean H P. The article notes attendance and fellowship efforts during the continuation of the church program.
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Wamers
Paes Pert
Lewis
S Scevers
Dean
Elerra
Pat Rogers
Kerrville
Presbyterian Church
Wayne
J. J. Rogers
Presbyterian Society Meeting Notes and Roles
The Presbyterian Society met on Thursday September 20 with reports on officers for next year. Mrs Worth Howe resigned as secretary, to be replaced by Mrs Charles Gammenthaler. Members collected used clothing for Thanksgiving distribution with Mrs Dean Hopf in charge. The session included prayers, hymns, and a benediction, and the note lists several ladies and attendees along with church activities.
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Warren M. Dougail
Charles Gammenthaler
Dean Hopf
Omer Cottle
Clarence St. Clair
Nuns and Convents Praised as Servants of Society
A Catholic pamphlet extols the virtues of nuns and convent life, praising their chastity poverty and obedience and calling them living inspirations. It defends ex nuns and notes acceptance from medical professionals, while contrasting with hostile portrayals.
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Mercy
Abraham Lincoln
America
St. Mary's Hospital
Mayo Clinic
Minnesota
Ireland
Parish Credit Union Aids Families Near Toledo Ohio
Saint Mary s Catholic Church west of Toledo Ohio hosts a parish credit union of 754 members. It has loaned nearly one million dollars over fifteen years funded by local members. Twenty one couples bought farms and many youths funded for college or home building. 300 families now belong.
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Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Toledo
Ohio
Drew Seminary
Methodist
Madison
New Jersey
U.S. A
United Church Women Endorse United Nations Peace Effort
The group states belief that churches and the United Nations play key roles in peace, pledging support as part of their action program.
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United Nations
United Church Women
United Nations Week Observed By UCW Women
National Council of Churches event to be marked in thousands of churches on Wednesday October 24 as UCW groups train women to speak for the UN. Frances B Sayre notes UN contributions to preventing war and aiding Korea with civilian and armed support. Rebuilt Japanese church units and NA church support totals are cited.
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United Church Men S Department
Councl of
United States
Cincinnati
Ohio
Walter Hi. Judd
Minnesota
China
I Urner Goodman
National Council of the Churches
Ross Snyder
Emory Ross
UCW
Frances B. Sayre
United Nations
Iran
Palestine
Greece
Kashmir
Korea
Free Nations
Japan
Tokyo
Kobe
Osaka
Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Gertrude Maurer
Miss Gertrude Maurer enjoyed a surprise birthday celebration at the Parish House with about 35 relatives and friends. Games dancing and refreshments of sandwiches cake cookies and punch were served.
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Gertrude Maurer
Easant
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