Controversy Over Episcopal Presiding Bishop Nominees
A column denounces the secret nomination process for the Episcopal Church presiding bishop to be chosen at Louisville with bishops alone knowing nominees. It cites alleged candidates, fiscal concerns, and calls for open confirmation by deputies, contrasting with the Catholic Church structure. Also notes Oktoberfest charity winners and local events in La Crosse.
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U.S
U.S. Senate
Episcopal Church
Louisville
House of Bishops
Robert Gibson
Richmond
House
John Cardinal Krol
Philadelphia
John E. Hines
Onalaska Scout Drive Planned
Onalaska's annual Boy Scout membership enrollment campaign starts at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Bank of Onalaska basement. The drive ends Sunday, Sept. 9, with Onalaskans soliciting individuals, businesses and clubs for support across the Gateway Area Council. Meeting is open to interested persons.
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Onalaska
Wis
Bank of Onalaska
Onalaskans
Gateway Area Council of
Boy Scouts of America
78 Year Old Organ Receives First Cleaning at 50th Anniversary Prep
The 1895 organ at First Church of Christ on 8th and Cass Street got its first cleaning this week. Pastor Rev. Stanley Chitwood and Carroll B. Hanson led the work with about 1,000 pipes as church members helped wash and dismantle pipes. The organ, valued at installation at 2165 dollars, may cost 50000 dollars to replace. The church marks its 50th anniversary with services planned for September 16.
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First Church of Christ, 8Th and
Cass Sts
Stanley Chitwood
Carroll B. Hanson
Hanson
Iowa City
Iowa
Chitwood
Organ Historical Society
Harrisville
N.H
Tribune
Bishop Voice on Watergate Critique at Lawrence University
Bishop James Thomas, leader of the Iowa United Methodist Church, urged pastors at Lawrence University to judge Watergate by biblical virtue. He called for trust, honesty, and accountability while noting bipartisan corruption and a need for national integrity.
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Appleton
Wis
James Thomas
United Methodist
Thomas
Iowa
United Methodist Church
Lawrence University
Moses
Watergate
Evangelism Adventures Laymen Conference Theme
The 27th annual Laymen's Conference focuses on evangelism in sanctuary streets and schools at Green Lake September 14 to 16. Speakers include Ron Rezash and Charles Phillips founders of Self-Help of Green Bay, Dr Don Shier UW Green Bay population dynamics lecturer, Rev Bill Iverson Cross Counter Newark NJ street ministry, and Rev Gordon E Sperry former Milwaukee UCC pastor.
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Green Lake
Green Bay
Bill Iverson
Presbyterian Church
Cross Counter
Newark
N.J
Gordon E. Sperry
Corinth Church
Hickory
Olivet Lutheran Pastor Leaves City For Study
Rev Norwood R Knutson who became Olivet Lutheran Church pastor in February 1972 left La Crosse Saturday to study at the Decatur Illinois Mental Health Clinic on a year fellowship Interim pastor Rev E T Anderson of Onalaska will lead services until a new pastor is chosen Knutson is a 1969 Luther Seminary and 1965 Augustana College graduate He interned at Community Lutheran Church in Chicago and served churches in Robbins and Westchester Illinois
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Geraldine Houlihan
Prospect St
la Crosse Festivals Inc
la Crosse
Onalaska
Norwood R. Knutson
Olivet Lutheran Church
Bainbridge St
Decatur, Ill
E. T. Anderson
Mr. Knutson
Luther Seminary
St. Paul, Minn
Augustana College
Sioux Falls
M.D
Community Lutheran Church
Ghetto
Chicago
Robbins
Westchester
Bochim Weeps as Israel Fails to Drive Out Inhabitants
The Angel of the Lord tells Israel at Bochim that despite going up from Gilgal and entering the land, they failed to remove the inhabitants and break their altars. He warns the tribes that some dwellers will be a thorn and a snare, and the people weep. The passage recalls future lamentation for turning away from the Lord.
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Joshua
Israel
Angel of the Lord
Gilgal
Bochim
Egypt
Guyana Missionary to Speak at First Assembly of God
Rev. Milton J. Kersten an Assemblies of God missionary to Guyana will speak Sunday at 10 30 a m in First Assembly of God Church 16th and Ferry Streets Pastor Rev Francis Jones says since 1962 he has helped establish new churches in Guyana and directed the International Correspondence Institute with over 4000 students studying Bible by correspondence He also heads PACE Caribbean program and supervised 59 churches and about 80 ministers while 3000 members attend Guyana Assemblies of God churches.
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Milton J. Kersten
Assemblies of God
Guyana
South America
First Assembly of God Church
16Th and
Ferry Sts
Francis Jones
Kersten
Dorothy
Mr. Kersten
International Correspondence Institute
Assembly
Advanced Christian Education
PACE
Carribbean
Assemblies of
Church School Opens Sunday in United Methodist Church
Church school starts Sunday at 9 30 a m for ages three through adults at 328 Main St LA Crescent teaching Living Bible series. Worship services are set for 8 30 a m and 11 a m this Sunday and at 11 a m for the rest of the year.
Grace Lutheran Church Schedules Summer to Autumn Worship Changes
Services at Grace Lutheran Church 2718 S 26th St move from summer hours to 8 15 a m and 10 30 a m this Sunday. Sunday school for the 1973 74 year begins 9 20 to 10 20 a m.
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Grace Lutheran Church
S. 26Th St
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