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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1975
Page
8
New York AP reports the Baha i faith promotes a global commonwealth and international government. Dr Dorothy W Nelson cites law and justice as paths to world unity, urging shared governance to end tariffs and bolster peace.
The First Baptist Church in Lawrence, founded June 25, 1855, oldest in Kansas, marks its 120th anniversary with a Sunday morning worship and covered dish dinner, an 7 p.m. history program in Fellowship Hall, and a 6:30 p.m. Wednesday meal with an anniversary service. An exhibit, oldest members recognition, a musical presentation, and an anniversary panel including Bob Bowline and Rev. M. C. Allen are planned. The building dates back to 1867 with full structure finished in 1870 and an education building dedicated in 1955. 24 pastors have served, with Rev. M. C. Allen the longest-tenured.
The First United Methodist Church begins a summer Bible study at 7 p.m. each Sunday from June 29 to July 27 in Fellowship Hall led by Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Downs. Faith Southern Baptist hosts vacation Bible school for ages 4 to high school next week from 6:30 to 9 p.m. weekdays. North Lawrence Baptist offers 9 to 11:30 a.m. sessions for ages 3 to high school with transportation. State Sen. Arden Booth speaks on Men’s Day at St. Luke AME at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Hercules Benbow of Bethel AME speaks at 3 p.m. Imperial Singers perform at the afternoon service. First Southern Baptist in Eudora hosts VBS for younger children 9 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays. older youths and adults attend 7 to 9 p.m. Parents Night program set for 7:30 p.m. June 29. About 100 from Lawrence attended the Reorganized Church pageant in Independence, Missouri, which drew around 9,000 and covered early Mormon Church history.
Denver report describes the Nichiren Shoshu Sokagakkai Academy NSA a lay Buddhist movement with 500000 US members promoting world peace through individual happiness. It hosts meetings conventions seminars and guidance tours. Bill Olson notes NSA centers focus on personal betterment and social improvement.
Two British sisters Vera Jenner and Audrey Taffe fly to Orlando to save their brother Charles Gaster by kidney transplant. Jenner is the better match after tissue testing in England. The operation is planned for July 3 at Florida Hospital with Taffe as standby.
The church founded by black parishioners from Ninth Street Baptist met in Lawrence for 107 years on Lincoln Street. It survived the 1903 Kansas River flood using its bell for warnings and rescues. Pastors included Gabriel Gray and A L Parker, with Rev Billy J Johnson as current leader.
Kansas State University President James A. McCain addressed his 25th and final All-Grads Banquet in Manhattan stating alumni should thank the Board of Regents and legislators for increased state funding. He noted the legislature boosted K State’s appropriations by $10 million in the last two sessions, with about two thirds for salaries.
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