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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1956

Page

4

Mormons Install Two New Bishops at Long Beach Stake

Le Grand Richards of the Council of Twelve presides as two new bishops are ordained at the Long Beach Stake 3701 Elm Ave in programs today and Sunday. Frank E. Davis will become bishop of Lynwood Ward and Quince J. Shumway will lead the Lynwood sectional as bishop.

le Grand Richards Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Long Beach Elm Ave Richards Council of Twelve, Apostles the Church Virgil HK. Spongberg Douglas, Barnes

College Choir to Sing Religious Concert Sunday

The college choir will present a concert of religious music at Grace Methodist Church located at 3rd Street and Junipero Avenue.

Grace Methodist Church 3Rd St Junipero Ave

National Mission Meet and Church Talks Across Long Beach

Dr. Pieters attends National Mission Meet while Long Beach groups plan concerts and lectures. James Lindsey and Earl Gardner serve as counselors. Shumway’s group includes Hal Mitchell. A piano solo by Marie McCarlson, with clarinetist and other performers, highlights a program at Lloyd Varny and Lowell Howe. The event features Rejoice My Soul and other sacred works, under Dr L L Peterson’s direction. A conference for clergy and teachers runs at Messiah Episcopal Church with Rev Alfred E Persons and Emma Lou Benignus aiding leadership training. Dr Reuben F Pieters attends Lake Mohonk board meeting to shape five year mission plans. Dr Bryant Wilson and Dr Winfield Edson speak on family relations and religious principles at several Long Beach venues.

Usna. de Davis James E. Lindsey Earl Gardner James W. Scott Shumway Hal DB Mitchell Long Beach State William ©. McConnell Lloyd Varny Lowell Howe Balakireit James William Dawson Mary Gustavl Auolsr Herman Polansky Marie McCarlson Long Beach L. L. Peterson Binai Brith Seation Eileen Stevens Lang Robert Cruden Eucalyptus Ave Wesday Odd Fellows Hall Palm Bel Ardmore Aves Bellflower Wil Enife Methodist Church Los Lakewood Angeles Joseph Marcus Messiah Episcopal Church Santa Ana Alfred E. Persons National Department of Education Emma Lou Benignus Reuben F. Pieters First Presbyterian Church 6Th St Locust’ Ave National Board of Foreign Missions Lake Mohonk WN. C Lenton M. Gerow Southern California Presbyterian Foundation Bryant Wilson Winfield Edson Richard A. Hogan The Logist 10Th St Pine Ave George Pepperdine College Will Edson Ventist Church Long Wilson Day Adventist Union School E. Segundo Blvd Los Angeles Benjamine Mallinger, Jr

40 Voice Choir to Sing at Pasadena Sunday Evening

The 40 voice A Cappella Choir of Pasadena College directed by Chester C Crill performs at 6 15 p m Sunday at the First Church of the Nazarene 741 E 20th St The group has appeared at Easter sunrise services in the Pasadena Rose Bowl and the El Paso Sun Bowl Rev Mark F Smith pastor says Prof Joseph H Mayfield college dean will speak outlining the scholastics program of the Nazarene college.

Pasadene College Church of the Nazarene E. 20Th St Chester C. Crill Pasadena el Paso Sun Bowl Mark F. Smith Joseph H. Mayfield Colege the Nazarene Church

Britons Rebuke Archbishop Over Cyprus Policy

London ministers rebuked Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher for criticizing Britain's handling of Cyprus. The archbishop, speaking with apparent Eden authority, urged faster action amid Cypriot calls to end British rule and unite with Greece. Richard Butler said terrorism must end before drafting a constitution.

London UPI of Canterbury Hiottorn Mediterranean Cyprus Eden Geoffrey Fisher Church of England Greece

Fallen Man topic for scientists and Cyprus unrest

Dr Fisher urged a unity theme in a sermon on Fallen Man while Archbishop Makarios II faced Cyprus turmoil. Government officials condemned his remarks as unhelpful as violence persisted. rebels exploded bombs near Jimmy Edwards’ troupe in Famagusta without injuries.

Paul Adam Godam Churches of Christ Fisher Cypriot Makarios II Cyprus Jesus Christ Jimmy Edwards

Guests to Lead Rites on Sunday

The Belmont Heights Methodist Church hosts speakers Elsie M. Farris and two visiting guests at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. Farris discusses world missions with World Friendship Girls collecting offerings. Burns Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church holds services with Rev Homer Lepree at 10:45 a.m. and Gerald La Favre at 7:30 p.m. Rev Joseph A. Ryan leads song at a Forest Home youth camp.

Long’ Beach Farris Burns Memorial Evangelical United Brethren 17Th St Temple Ave Homer Lepree The Baptist Church Fenton Mich Gerald la Favre Bible Institute of Los Angeles Floyd B. LaFavre Joseph A. Ryan Forest Home

Clubs Volunteer for Fund Drive in Long Beach

Four more Long Beach clubs join Sister Kenny Foundation fund drive campaign. Fund-drive chairs include Mrs Nandy Brown 6060 Benmore St Mrs Annette Resnik Young Matrons of Temple Israel Mrs Max Yohen 2309 Tevis Ave Pioneer Women Roslyn Leff Chapter and Mrs Dorothy Carter 6056 Cerritos Ave North Long Beach Women's Club.

Long ‘Beach Sister Kenny Foundation Nandy Brown Benmore St National Council of Jewish

Evangelist L L Stout to Lead Gospel Meetings

Evangelist L L Stout will direct gospel meetings at 7 30 p m daily Sunday through Wednesday May 9 at East Long Beach Church of Christ 10th St and Terminal Ave He formerly led the local church and now heads Wilmington Church of Christ.

L. L. Stout East Long Beach Church

Power to Deliver From Sin Through Christ

Arthur J. Escobar, Minister of the Adventist Church, reflects on Romans 8:2 affirming that through Jesus Christ believers are free from the law of sin and death. He emphasizes daily assurance of victory by Christ’s free grace for victorious living.

Christ Jesus Jesus Christ

Lutherans Plan New Church in Los Altos

California district home mission officials announced plans to establish a new Lutheran church in the Los Altos area with property to be acquired for a sanctuary and auxiliary buildings. Rev Arthur Odden of Stillwater Minnesota has been called as minister. This marks the third local home mission project after St Timothy’s Lakewood 1952 and St Class Garden Grove 1955.

Los Altos Home Mission Department California Evangelica Lutheran Church Aras Gaylord Falde Arthur Odden Stillwater Minn St. Timothy's Church Lakewood St. Class of

Judaism Grows Accepted as Universal Faith, Panel Reports

A committee of the American Council for Judaism said acceptance of Judaism as a faith of universal values without political aims is rising. Co chairs Harold M. Miller and Bernard Gradwohl cited five new textbooks for children and new Jewish schools in Denver and East Rockaway as part of progress at the 112th annual conference. Miller urged a return to a universal ethical religion across denominations, free of nationalistic or political associations.

Chicago Upi American Council For Judaism Harold M. Miller White Plains Bernard Gradwohl Lincoln Neb Denver Colo East Rockaway Miller

Films at Services Showings Highlight Community Screenings

Several motion pictures including a Jack Benny film are scheduled to be shown at local churches this Sunday. George Washington Slept Here screens at 7 50 pm Sunday at First Congregational Church with stars Jack Benny Ann Sheridan and Charles Coburn. The Third Missionary Journey about St Paul plays at 6 30 pm Sunday at First Christian Church, with The Life of Paul shown at 7 30 pm Sunday at Community Methodist Church of Seal Beach. African Conflict shot during the Willard Cameron campaign in Kenya screens at 7 30 pm Thursday at Calvary Assembly of God Church. Rev Harold Jones, a former West Africa missionary, will speak.

Jack Benny George Washington First Congregational Church 3Rd St Cedar Ave Paul Methodist Church of Seal Beach 10Th Central Sts Willard Caneron Kenya Calvary Assembly of God

Evangelist Leads W L B Revival at Garfield Baptist

Dr. Harry Anderson of South Pasadena evangelist and former vice president of Northern Baptist.Theological Seminary will headline an eight day revival at Garfield Baptist Church beginning Sunday speaking at 7:30 p.m. daily. Norman Nelson and social action committees will assist as choirs from local congregations perform. Dr Anderson has served as pastor at University of California Bay Shore Community Church Nieto Ave and as national chaplain for Blinded Veterans Assn. Dr Harvey Seifert of USC School of Religion will discuss World Problems and Christian Concern. The World Is Rich will be screened.

Harry ©. Anderson South Pasadena Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Garfield Baptist Church 23Rd St Caspian Ave Social Action Norman Nelson Anderson University ‘Bay Shore California National Chaplain National Church Nieto Ave Blinded Veterans’ Assn Toledo

Washington Pilgrimage to honor Billy Graham at dinner

The Washington Pilgrimage group honors evangelist Billy Graham at a dinner marking the culmination of its three day trip to the nation’s capital.

Washington America Billy Graham

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