Editorial Ties Morals to Politics Across Churches
Washington columnist Des Fleeson argues that clergy must address government corruption as a moral issue. She cites Catholic and Protestant leaders, urges joint church reform, and notes Truman’s likely push to cleanse government while warning preachers to combat local bribe takers as well.
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Des Fleeson
Washington
Truman
Miss Fleeson
St. Louis
San Francisco
Tompkins Corners
Known but to God in Arlington Unknown Soldier inscription
A reflection on the phrase Known but to God marking the Unknown Soldier tomb at Arlington and praising selfless acts by ordinary people. The piece cites Rev Paul T Sanders on charitable work and Christian home influence as examples of deeds known only to God, not memorialized publicly.
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Arlington
Gizeh
Woodlands
Chicago
Paul T. Sanders
Christian Advocate
Fragmentary Quotes Reflect On Education And Morality
A collection of dated and partial quotes on education religion and virtue from various sources. The lines reference universal schooling moral duties and the costs of irreligion and sin, each attributed to different authors. The text shows a collage of ideas rather than a cohesive narrative.
Religion Classes Increase in Long Beach Weekday Education
MWHE Weekday Christian Education reports about 3500 pupils in Long Beach schools, with roughly 2500 connected to over 100 churches across 35 denominations. About 1000 children, nearly one third, receive weekday religious instruction off campus with parental consent under California state law. The cross faith program, run with churches, aims to expand to more schools next year. Headquarters are at 611 E Third St. Separately a Seoul Methodist group operates a Shoong Hyeun Baby Home for 83 children, aided by churches and an American Army group nearby, according to missionary Rev Leonard P Anderson.
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Long Beach
Robert C. Walker
California
Ministerial Union
Evangelical Released Time, Inc
Christian Science
Rev
Walker
E. Third St
Methodist Church
Seoul
Leonard P. Anderson
Richburg
S. C
Drama Festival Deadline Tuesday
The fifth Catholic Youth Organization drama festival will be held in March announced by the archdiocesan office. Deadline for entries is Tuesday Jan. 15 and only CYO groups are eligible including parochial school groups Crusader Club and Chi Rho Club members. Entries should be mailed to CYO Drama Festival 3802 Brooklyn Ave Los Angeles 63 or by phone ANgeles 36105.
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Archdiocesan
CYO
Crusader Club
Chi Rho Club
Brooklyn Ave
Los Angeles
Travelog and meetings at Long Beach churches in January
Long Beach notices report a Young Adult travelog Jaunt Through Europe at First Methodist Sunday 545 p m. Pasadena College students to attend morning worship at First Nazarene Church 741 E 10th St. Loretta Sherwood Helen Saladay Shirley Rye to sing with Larry Ogden speaker. Church events include St Luke's parish meeting and election 1952 with dinner reserved. vestry elections and diocesan delegates to be chosen. First Church of the Brethren observes communion. Life of Paul film and Latin American missions program. Univ of Life program at First Presbyterian with guest speakers. Unitarian, Methodist, Lutheran and other church activities listed with installations, sermons on Christ’s life, and church council elections.
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Kay Gennes
Phylis Torsworthy
Europe
First Methodist Church
Continet
Pasadena College
First Nazarene
10Th St
Carlton G. Fansford
Loretta Sherwood
Helen Saladay
Shirley Rye
Larry Ogden
Church of the Nazarene
First Church
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
C. Benson Belliss
Thomas F. Crocker
St. Paul's Cathedral
Los Angeles
Church of the Brethren
Magnetia Ave
Jesus Christ
Norman J. Baugher
School of Missions
Norlyn S. Dull
Wendell Deeter
Mexico
Burton W. Chace
University of Life
First Presbyterian Church
Raymond Simpson
Reuben F.F. Fieters
Paul
Frank C. Matthews
North Long Beach
Church Council of the
American Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Oscar Ellefson
Carl Nelson
Walter Streetz
Readers May Dial 6-9066 for Church Information
The Press Telegram offers church location and service hour information by dialing 6-9066. The service replaces the large weekly church directory and aims to simplify finding religious service details in the Long Beach area each Sunday. If unsure of a church or service time, an operator will assist.
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Long Beach
Press-Telegram
New Year's Prayer by Adjutant Martha Grenfell
A New Year’s prayer asking for kindness to others and charity in encounters. It pleads for courage to stand for right and to help others by shedding light, hoping for peace and joy to spread worldwide.
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Martha Grenfell
Colleges Seek New Fund Aid in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis seven Protestant and seven Catholic colleges formed the Minnesota College Fund Association to solicit 250000 dollars from industrial firms for operating costs. Decreased enrollments high prices and fading endowments strain finances. The drive seeks corporate gifts with half shared among all 14 schools and the rest allocated by enrollment. Representatives from about 150 firms attended the kickoff dinner, with donors allowed to designate a school or fund the association as a whole.
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Inneapolis
Minnesota
Minnesota College Fund Association
Third of Goal Is Reported At Immanuel Lutheran Drive
CASE and pledges totaling 316,130.00 were reported at the close of a two week debt reduction drive at Immanuel Lutheran Church 345 Carson St. The campaign aims for 46,000.00 with final reports at the 11:60 morning service. H P Demand of Evans ton Ill was the opening dinner speaker with 86 workers present. Earl Frederickson is campaign general chairman. division leaders reported early pledges and advance gifts. Paul Beckman’s gold division 2750 Russell Erickson blue 2150 Norman Anderson red 2000 Julius Grahnquist green 1110. Advance gifts 3120. Workers are in 32 teams. daily reports except next Saturday. Sunday Jan 20 is Victory Sunday. Final reports Sunday morning.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Carson St
H._P
Evanston
Ill
Earl Frederickson
Paul Beckman
Russell Erickson
Norman Anderson
Julius Grahnquist
Carson
Parsonage Study Highlights Rural Church Homes
A Drew Theological Seminary survey of 1171 rural parsonages across 47 states shows average conditions are below the typical home, with many lacking running water or a bathroom. Pastor wives report heating a single room and carrying water from a cellar cistern, prompting calls for church leaders to address harsh living conditions.
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United States
Drew Theological Seminary
Methodist Church
Ralph A. Felton
Prof
Felton
Paul Varies From Bed to Wheelchair in Polio Tale
Thoughts for the week recount Paul a 10 year old polio patient sent to Warm Springs for treatment. He moves from bed to a wheelchair yet remains spiritually close to family and God. The piece honors doctors and calls readers to support the March of Dimes.
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Joseph A. Breigno
Paul
Warm Springs
God
Man
St. Paul
Christ
Army of God
Jesus
Company of
King of Kings
Finger of God
Hippocrates
Live Closer to God and Shape Christ Centered Living
A biblically oriented exhortation urges readers to draw nearer to God, read the Bible regularly, grow in stewardship, and center daily life on Christ and church needs. It warns of self centered times and calls for Christ’s control in all areas to guide missions evangelism and service to humanity.
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Christ
Church
Poling Reflects On Philadelphia Mayoral Defeat
ANSEL A. POLENG, Baptist minister and recent Republican mayoral candidate in Philadelphia, published an editorial in the Christian Herald discussing his loss. He says he ran to test conscience, rejects regret, and believes the campaign will energize reform within the party despite defeat. He notes the nation’s desire to oust the ins and praises personal reception from citizens.
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Ansel A. Poleng
Philadelphia
Christian Herald
Poling
Must Mobilize All Talent O CHURCH
A Christian Evangelist quote urges mobilizing all talents for church influence. It argues the church thrives in trials while internal hesitation harms it, insisting every believer must answer the call to service to unite humanity under one God.
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