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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1959

Page

3

Seminary Graduate Named Aid at Glen Dale Church

Robert J. Peterson of Glen Dale graduated from San Francisco Theological Seminary with a magna cum laude Bachelor of Theology degree and has been called as assistant pastor of Second Presbyterian Church at 225 East Street. Rev. Robert H. Prentin is pastor. Peterson will be ordained by the Los Angeles Presbytery on Sunday July 12 and received a one year European study scholarship to be used after serving the church.

Robert J. Peterson Glendale San Francisco

Foe of Reds Will Speaks Here Sunday

Dr. Fred Schwartz executive director of the Christian Anti-Communism Crusade will address the 8:30 and 11 am services at Christ Lutheran Church 6300 Stearns St D2 He is an Australia physician surgeon and psychiatrist who quit practicing and has spent 20 years in fighting communism He has spoken to numerous national leaders in Congress the military and administration

Fred Schwartz Christ Lutheran Church Stearns St Sehwartz Australia

St Lukes Will Honor Six Scouts At First Family Service

The Rev Edward P Allen of St Luke s Episcopal Church Atlantic Ave and 7th St will give God and Country awards to Peter Tingom Mike Lighthipe Rod Lighthipe Jim Dunlap Tom Haifley and Tom Outten during Sunday Family Service The award honors first class rank or higher and service education in the church The pastor will also present Book of Common Prayer to all sixth graders and memory awards Will pause church school for summer with Family Service at 15 dollars during the season

Edward P. Allen St. Luke's Episcopal Church Atlantic Ave Peter Tingom Mike Lighthipe Rod Lighthipe Jim Dunlap Tom Haifley Tom Outten Allen St Luke's

Seek Members Organize Warren Pep Perdine College Drive

Seek Members Associated Warren for Pep perdine College District JH, led by Mrs Colburn B Green newly appointed chairman, met at Etptoun Church of Christ to plan a membership drive and organize local support.

Associated Warren Pepperdine College Colburn B. Green Etptoun Church of Christ

Rev Hubbard Receives Doctor of Divinity Honor

Pastor Robert Louis Hubbard of Bethany Baptist Church is awarded Doctor of Divinity by Talbot Theological Seminary affiliated with the Bible Institute of Los Angeles at its first commencement in La Mirada on June 7. The citation praises his faith, exposition of the Word, and leadership while noting four Los Altos area buildings planned. He serves in his seventh year and is active in Los Angeles County Christian Endeavor and the Conservative Baptist Horse Mission Society board.

Robert II Hubbard Bethany Baptist Church Talbot Theological Seminary Bible Institute of Los Angeles Robert Louis Hubbard Church of Jesus Christ Los Altos Area Los Angeles

Singers in Concert at Bethany Baptist Church

John Brown University Harmonires will perform at Bethany Baptist Church on Clark Ave near Los Coyotes Sunday at 10 43 am. The group on tour appears on nation wide TV broadcasts and will continue concerts in Northern California and other Northwest states after this stop.

Bethany Baptist Church Clark Ave Los Coyotes John Brown University California Northwest States

Confident Loving Youve Got What It Takes

A nostalgic piece by Normany Pease recounts a summer pilgrimage from northern England to Scotland to Carlyle’s birthplace in Ecclefechan. The writer reflects on Carlyle’s manhood, enduring influence, and the source of his philosophy in the Bible, urging readers to be brave, never give in, and trust in God.

Normany, Pease Mrs. Peale England Scotland Dumfrieshire Ecclefecan Thomas Carlyle Mnason Carlyle Edinburgh Alors Tatso Westminister Abbey Walter Scott Iran

Methodists to Hold Graduation Services at First Methodist

The First Methodist Church will host graduation ceremonies recognizing high school and college graduates during the Sunday service at 10 oclock. A list of assisting students includes Becksyn, Liga Ileeakin, Erene Baker, Virginia Vasey, John Rigby, and David Walker with Rev. Alec G. Nichols presiding.

Ser Becksyn Liga Ileeakin Ders Erene Baker Virginia Vasey John Rigby David Walker Alec G. Nichols

Accordionist Will Appear at Assembly Irving Butler

Irving Butler a nationally known accordionist will perform and speak Sunday night at the Long Beach Assembly of God on 103 Obispo Ave. He will imitate fife organ and snare drum on the accordion in his arrangement of The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Tonight the Men's Fellowship meets with Chaplain Dudley Boyd of Fort MacArthur for speaking and showing pictures of the Nike and Ajax missiles.

Irving Butler Long Beach

Crossroads Church Wal Fete Youth Gift Bibles at Graduation

Crossroads Church at 5420 Clark Ave will observe Children's Day Sunday at 9 30 and 11 am services. The Rev John Heal will present Bibles to 12 graduating fourth graders. After the service parents may visit displays or in Simms Park ET flower.

Crossroads Communi Church Clark Ave John Heal Simms Park

Reverend Reid to Haiti for evangelistic mission

Reverend Robert E. Reid, founder and co pastor of Long Beach Revival Center at 5200 Atlantic Ave, leaves this week for Haiti to conduct evangelistic ministry. He and co pastor Reverend Jerry Basnard lead the church. Reid will preach his farewell message Sunday at 1 am.

Tre Robert E. Reid Hait Long Beach Atlantic Ave Jerry Bas“nard Reid

Long Beach Eyes 1961 Brethren Conference

Long Beach may host the 1961 Conference of the Church of the Brethren as three members of the First Brethren Church plan to attend the 1959 Ocean Grove meeting June 16 to 21. Reverend LeRoy Doty Jr. and Mr and Mrs Herbert H v are among 19 000 anticipated attendees with an expanded missionary program proposed to address Iron Curtain issues.

Church of the Brethren Long Beach First Brethren Church Magnolias Ave Ocean Grove N. J Herbert H. v LeRoy, Doty Jr

Student to Aid Pastor for Summer at Community Presbyterian

William M. Taylor, after completing his second year at San Francisco Seminary, will serve as summer student assistant at Community Presbyterian Church, 6380 Orache Ave. A potluck welcomes him Sunday at 6:30 pm in the social hall. Mrs. Taylor plans to join after a week of college work in the North. Rev. Richard G. Ini notes Taylor will help senior and junior youth groups, Vacation Church School, and visit ill members and Sunday services.

William M. Taylor San Francisco Community Presbyterian’ Church

Spring Concert at Lakewood Village Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir of Lakewood Village Church presents its spring concert Sunday at 8 pm at Lakewood Centralia St. Arts field Ave. The program includes sacred songs selections from Oklahoma and solos. Guest pianist Lynn Curtis or Sandra Curtis. Choir directed by Murphy Gloria Good accompanies.

Lakewood Village Cou Ch Centralia St Ardsfield Ave Lynn Curtis Sandra Curtis Murphy Gloria Good

Buddhists To Hold Harbor District Carnival

The Harbor District Buddhist Church will host a carnival on June 20 and 24 at 229 Santa Fe Ave. Activities include games and food with a blend of inter race flavor. A AkONdo or Japanese folk dance will be performed by youths and seniors in colorful native costumes.

Harbor District Bud Santa Fe Av

Man Graduates With Honor from Eastern Baptist Seminary

Fowler E. Shaw Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Shaw of 700 E Cortidze St. received a Bachelor of Divinity degree magna cum laude on May 22 from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He accepted a pastorate at Holmesburg Baptist Church in Philadelphia and plans further study at the seminary. Shaw, a Long Beach State College graduate, married to Carolyn Mason of Long Beach, studied previously at Jordan High School and the University of Redlands.

Fowler E. Shaw Jr F. E. Shaw Cortidze St Eastern Baptist Theotozical Seminary Philadelphia Shaw Ate Holmesburg Baptist Church Shaw Long Beach State College

East Side Christian Church Holds 59th Annual Meeting

The East Side Christian Church at 3200 7th St. will host its 59th Annual Meeting on Wednesday June 17. The dinner meeting will take place in the Fellowship Hall.

East Side Christian Church

Bahais to Hold Race Amity Day in Long Beach

Bahais of Long Beach observe Race Amity Day on Sunday June 14 at 2 p.m. at the YWCA intersection of Sixth Street and Pacific. Speakers include Rev Daito Suzuki of the Ven Buddhist Church of Los Angeles Rev Jack Kent of the Unitarian Church of Long Beach and Charles McAlister of the Bahai Community of Los Angeles.

Long Beach Unitarian Church Atherton St Jan Truskier Ruth Laufer Jack Kent Rebecca Loy

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