Long Beach Churches Form Civic Council to Boost Education
The Long Beach Council of Churches plans aggressive civic activity in the new year to improve traffic safety and Christian leadership. Organized by the Long Beach Ministerial Union, it will sponsor civic and educational programs and oversee the released time religious instruction for public school pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Council of Churches
Long Beach Ministerial Union
First Presbyterian Church
Fev
William H. Myers
First Methodist Church
Func
Robert C. Walker
Ministerial Union
Walker
Long Beach
Youth for Christ High School Club Convention Set
Up to 350 delegates from seven western states attend the second annual Youth for Christ High School Bible Club convention at the Municipal Auditorium Monday through Wednesday. Sessions begin at 7:30 a.m. with Dr. Mervin E. Rosell addressing on Monday and Tuesday, followed by Dr. Robert Crook and Jack Hamilton on Wednesday. Roy B. McKeown, Pacific Southwest Regional Director, presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth For Christ High School Bible Club
Municipal Auditorium
Mervin E. Rosell
Robert Crook
Chicago
YFC
Jack Hamilton
Roy B. McKeown
Alibi Terhune To Star at UFC Saturday Rally
Alibi Terhune of TVs Alibis Tent Show and co star with Johnny Mack Brown in western films will headline the Youth for Christ New Years rally at 7 30 tonight in Tracy Auditorium 219 E Seaside Blvd. Terhune a magician and ventriloquist will perform with his dummies Elmer and Junior. Also featured will be Ralph Autry western entertainer and brother of Gene Autry.
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Max
Alibi) Terhune
Johnny Mack Brown
Tracy Auditorium
Seaside Blvd
Terhune
Elmer
Junior
Ralph Autry
Gene Autry
Guidance for Married Happiness Is Offered
Pointed guidance from a veteran counsellor on building lasting marriage. Emphasizes living within income, sharing finances, avoiding nagging, timing discussions, and maintaining courtship rituals. Highlights partnership over dictatorship, keeping love alive through mutual acts, remembering anniversaries, listening to children, and fostering a Christian home atmosphere. Includes church program notes and choir details.
First Lutheran Church to Get New Preacher
Rev Erich Oelschlaeger of Rockford Illinois accepts the call to become pastor of First Lutheran Church 946 Linden Ave Long Beach He will arrive about Feb 1 The church has been without a regular pastor since September Rev Bruer moved to Edmonton Canada Oelschlaeger previously led Ascension and St Louis parishes in Missouri He is 42 married with four children
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Erich ¥. Oelschlaeger
Rockford, Ill
First Lutheran Church
Linden Ave
Long Beach
First Church
M. J. Bruer
St. Louis
Bahaullah Birthday Observed by Long Beach Bahai Assembly
The Long Beach Bahai Assembly will observe World Religion Day with Mrs Matte Russell Allen speaking at Town Hall 835 Locust Ave. The event marks the 100th anniversary of Baha u llah's birth and coincides with observances in over 2500 Bahai houses of worship worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Bahai Assembly
Town Hall
Locust Ave
Matte Russell Allen
Assembly
Baha'u'llah
Final Lutheran Hour address highlights family influence on values
In his final 1952 message on the Lutheran Hour, Rev. Armin C. Oldson addresses radio listeners, stressing how family shapes spiritual attitudes and a true sense of values. He emphasizes enduring moral guidance and the role of home life in forming character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armin C. Oldson
Pulpit Round-up pastors outline New Year services
Long Beach churches list New Year Eve and Sunday messages with ministers from First Christian to Church of Christ. Topics include The Religion of a Young Man, The Path to Tomorrow, Facing Forward, Because He Came, Christians Are Sleeping, A Christian Faith for the New Year, and Keeping the Spirit. Local union sponsors watch night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Templeton
Long Beach
Harold Agal
Calvary Presbyterian
Robert Benedick Shattuck
ST. John’s Lutheran
Vernon W. Hillmer
Trinity Lutheran
Robert Allen Beckstrom
Midland College
Fremont
Neb
Church OF Brethren
I. V. Funderburgh
Brethren Pacific Coast Area
Deputy Controller Temporarily Set For Kuchel's Job
SACRAMENTO Bert Foster a deputy state controller and a state employee for 28 years was named to lead the controllers office for at least three days. Controller Thomas Kuchel resigned effective Jan. 2 to become California's U.S. Senator. Robert Kirkwood cannot assume until Jan. 5 due to a legal technicality and must qualify for the new Assembly term before resigning to receive the controller commission. Gov Warren noted Kirkwood must qualify before he can resign and get the commission. Legislative candidates file nominating papers sign to show they will qualify if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Bert Foster
Thomas Kuchel
Foster
California
U.S
Robert Kirkwood
Saratoga
Warren
Kechel
Kirkwood
Assembly
Professor's Wife Faces Arrest on Check Charges
An arrest warrant was issued for Mrs. Donald W. Allton, 38, wife of a University of Oregon music professor, on charges of passing bad checks in San Diego. Her husband disputed the claim and blamed professional forgers, noting they were near Mission Beach on the alleged day of the incidents while at an all day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
San Diego
Donald W. Allton
Alton
Mission Beach
Allton
Physical standards lowered for medical officers
Washington LP reports the armed services lowered physical standards Friday for medical officers called to duty or as reserves. The order will trigger reevaluation of about 4000 physicians dentists and veterinarians previously rejected for failing to meet physical requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Armed Services
First Bible Presbyterian Hall Event at Grange Avenue
The First Bible Presbyterian Church at 18th and Grange hosts a program titled A New Beginning at 4:30 PM. Minister Robert V. Dickerson leads the service with Rev Albert Oldham directing, featuring Harvey Cadars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Bible Presbyterian
18Th and Grange American Leaien Halll
Robert V. Dickerson
A.M
Albert Oldham
Bible Presbyterian Canfarance
Harvey Cadars
N. de
McCarran Demands UN Staff Security Testimony
Senator Pat McCarran urged the Senate to compel the State Department to reveal which officers judged Americans working for the United Nations as security risks. He said the department's assessments were faulty and called for investigations and punishment for contempt against officials who refuse to testify. He noted hearings were blocked by officials invoking privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pat McCarran
Senate
State Dept
United Nations
U. N
McCarran
Senate Internal Security Committee
Robert Morris
U.N
State Dept.h
Son Slays Expert Of Oakes Case
Homestead Florida reports fingerprint expert James O Barker aged 49 killed by his son James Duane Barker during a domestic dispute described as the climax of a long battle with drugs. The Dade County sheriff's office detained the son for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Fla
Harry Oakes
Dade County Sheriff's Office
James O. Barker
James Duane
Belgian Congo Mission Calls Baptist Girl
Mrs. Virginia Burghard of 750 Redondo Ave will be commissioned a missionary to the Belgian Congo at the First Baptist Church Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Frank M. Kepner will present the commission on behalf of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. She will serve as assistant to the treasurer at Leopoldville and previously worked as secretary to Dr. Winfield Edson and as an assistant manager with F W Woolworth Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Burghard
Redondo Ave
Belgian Congo
First Baptist Church
Frank M. Kepner
Southern California Baptist Convention
American Baptist Foreign Mission Society
F. W. Woolworth Co
New Premier Seeks Unity In France
Paris reports Premier-designate Jacques Soustelle began talks with political leaders to form a majority and coalition cabinet. Observers doubt success, noting RPF program unity and foreign policy plans may meet strong opposition from Schuman allies. He calls for redrafts of NATO and European Army treaties and critiques American influence in Tunisia and Morocco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jacques Soustelle
Charles de Gaulle
French People’s Rally Party
RPF
Sousteile
Robert Schuman
Republican Party
Antoine Pinay
Tunisia
Morocco
Royalnuptial Day Set For Luxembourg Pair
Brussels reports Princess Josephine Charlotte sister of King Baudouin and Prince Jean heir to the throne of Luxembourg will wed in Luxembourg on April 9. The royal palace announced the date after the engagement was announced last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
Josephine-Charlotte
Baudouin
Jean
Luxembourg
Royal
Universe evolved by atomic force or intelligent design debated
Sunday Lesson-Sermon questions whether material laws can overcome by Jesus or if a great intelligent force underpins all. Biblical references cite trust in God for dominion over matter. Mary Baker Eddy notes Jesus demonstrated Science by defying material law through miracles.
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Earth
Matthew'sospel
Jesus
Mary Bak Eddy
Unitarians to Bid Farewell To Minister Pratt
Rev. Robert Murray Pratt, pastor of the Long Beach Unitarian Church, preaches his farewell at 11 a.m. Sunday. He retires to Mountain View California after four years here. A committee led by Mrs. John F. Cooper sent questions to 260 families to gauge the desired type of successor. National Unitarian Headquarters in Boston will be advised and candidates sent here. Final selection will be by a congregational vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Murray Pratt
Long Beach
Veteran Flier To Be L D S Missionary
E Eugene Twitchell son of Mr and Mrs Irwin A Twitchell of 3548 Delta Ave and a Fourth Ward member leaves today for a two year mission in the L D S Canadian Mission. Before departing he will complete a two week missionary training course at the Mission Home in Salt Lake City. He recently returned from eighteen months of service with the 452nd Bomb Wing in Korea and Japan. He attended Long Beach City College prior to military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Eugene Twitchell
Irwin A. Twitchell
Delta Ave
Fourth Ward
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Canada
Young Twitchell
Salt Lake City
452Nd
Keres
Japan
Long Beach City College
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Ann Estes
Bernice van Steenbergen
Fred Moore
Constance
Willis Brewer
James Jay
Adeline Veils
Helen Rhoades
Christian Fellowship
oTteerat
Long Leach Municipal Auditorium
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KECA
KXLA
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P.O. Boo
Los Angeles
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George Fopofe
Berlin
Germany
Warship
George Popoff
Eveng
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Divine
KFOX
Revival Center Church
Full Gospel
Robin E. Reid
National Council of Churches Assembly
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Lakewood Church
First United Presbyterian
R. M. Grove
Obadiah
North Long Beach
Roy C. Mason
Church of Christ
C. Wayland James
Kuchel
Oakes
Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints
Gilve Ave
P. Davis
R. E. Niles
France
Church OF A Religions
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Donald Waters
Radics
Alee
Ckfox
People's Spiritualist Church Incorporated
Cherry
7Th St
Bus
Bonnie Hughes
Danny Hart Tepiz
Helen Habtner
Dale Gross
Edith M. Niles
Independent Trumpet Voices
I the Light
Christian Science Christian Science
Churches of Christ, Scientist
First
Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Crince OF Christ
Elm Avenue
Sundty
Fiert Church
Cedar Avenue
Seventh Street
Sumray
Second St
BS — Weanetey
Neo Christian Science Society
Lakewood
New American Legion Hell
Woodautt
Fotherast Avas
Boon
Wart Third Street
East
Markat Street
Greenmeadow Road
Park Ave
L.D.S
First Bible Baptist Church
W. Wardlow Rd
Dalla Ave
Ralph Boyette
Kingdom of Heaven
Americe
Procice
God
Gizeh
DR. Orr
Orr
Youth For Christ International Convention
Merv Rosell
MR. Texas
J. Vernon McGee
Int. Bible Club
Roy McKeown
Bob Cook
Youth For Christ
Alib
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