Port Baptists Open Convention Sunday
The Area 7 Missionary Convention of 27 American Baptist Churches meets at Gorricla Baptist Church. Rev. Jeanie K.F. Sherman of South Dakota opens at 10 50 a m with Rev. Sheldon L Downs of Tara Assam India scheduled for 7 50 p m. Meetings move to Garfield Baptist Church Monday through Thursday with 7 30 p m lectures and Friday moves to First Baptist Church for 7 30 p m address by Rev. Chester Jump Jr of the Belgian Congo. World Service theme focuses on foreign missions and relief operations. Youth council reports clothing drives for world refugees and a five day convention with 200 to 300 attendees. Other speakers include Mrs. Sheldon Downs Mrs. John Spencer Carman Rev. Francis Fenley Manley Rev. Chester A. Bentley.
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Jeanie KF. Sherman
South Dakota
Sheldon EL Downs
Mission Society
Tara
Assam
India
Garfield Baptist
First Baptist Church
Adth St
Pine Ave
Chester Jump Jr
Belgian Congo
Joe Dell
SslWorld Service
Relief Division of Sions
World Council of Churches
Baptist Associations
Youth Council
American Baptist Con
Ivention
Bam
Chester A. Bentley
Churches to Launch Nationwide Race Integration Survey
Buck bios fall s, Fa pi superintendents of all state conferences of the Congregational Christian Churches pledged support for a national survey of racial integration in more than 1,480 churches in cities over 50,000. Dr. Herman H. Long of Nashville presented details at a conference opening session, noting the study will use direct personal interviews on a broad scope.
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Buck Bios Falls
Fa. Pi
Ratial Integration Nnl
Herman H. Long
Nashville
Tenn
Department of Race Relations
Boarch of Home Missions
Conference of State
Board of Home Missions
Long
Friendship of India and U.S. Deepens, Eisenhower Says
President Eisenhower stated that deeper understanding has developed between India and the United States over the past year as he met with President Rajendra Prasad. He voiced confidence in continuing close cooperation toward common objectives and sent best wishes to India on the Republic's seventh anniversary.
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Washington
Eisenhower
India
United States
Mossepe
Rajendra Prasad
Republic of Inde
Second Fellowship Banquet Held by United Christian Youth
The second annual banquet of the United Christian Youth Fellowship of the Long Beach Council of Churches will be held February 3 at 6:30 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church. The theme is Vocation, and a panel of total citizens will discuss the topic Consider, on Our Call.
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United Christian Youth Fellowship
Long Beach
Mormons Split Stake In Long Beach Area
The Long Beach Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints expanded from eight to eleven wards under Stake President Max A. Bryan at a recent stake conference. Norwalk and Norwalk second wards were divided to create the third and fourth wards, and the Bellflower ward was split to form Bellflower fourth ward.
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Long Beach
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Salts
Max A. Bryan
Norwalk
Bellflower Yard
Bellflower
Puerto Rican Missionaries Speak Here
The Rev. Hugh J. Williams will be the guest speaker at North Long Beach Christian Church at 1 30 p m Sunday. Williams, a missionary of the Disciples of Christ, has taught in Union Theological Seminary, San Juan, Puerto Rico for 12 years. The Christian Women's Fellowship sponsors the event with films and Puerto Rican music.
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Hugh J. Williams
North Long Beach Christian Church
Williams
Disciples of Christ
Union Theological Seminary
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Christian Women’s Fel’ ‘Iowship
Mr. Williams
Kepner to Lead Morning Services at USC Carnival
Dr. Bronk M. Kepner, pastor of First Baptist Church at 10th Street and Pine Avenue, will conduct morning services each day during the ninth annual convention at the University of Southern California January 29 to 31. The former executive secretary of the Southern California Baptist Convention is slated to speak daily in Hallock Auditorium as the annual meeting is co sponsored by the Southern California Council of Protestant Churches and the Southern California School of Theology with more than 500 ministers expected.
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Bronk M. Kepner
First Baptist Church
10Th St
Pine Ave
Letanpet Serviers
University of Southern California
Southern Californie Baptist
Kepner Willyepeale Ap
Hoxcoek Auditorium
Sothern
Sothern California]: Council of Protestant Churches
Southern California
Seoul
Isterss
Mexican Priests Follow Braceras Missing Air Force Plane
A missing Air Force F86D related to Mexican migrant workers sparked a search involving Catholic groups and priests. The social secretariat noted radio contact with the plane's presumed route. volunteers will monitor the area as authorities pursue leads.
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Mexico
United States
Guam
UPI
Western Pacific
Social Secretariat
Air Force
Bore
Living With Pain The Peale Guide To Faith and Endurance
Norman Vincent Peale discusses enduring pain through faith and mindful practice. He cites Lou Gehrig and others, urging belief, release of anger, peaceful surroundings, cheerful activity, daily pleasant tasks, and prayer to find purpose in suffering. The piece portrays pain as a test that can foster spiritual growth and resilience.
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Vicomté Hu Novy
Lou Gehrig
Sen
Robert Taft
Franklin
Roosevelt
Bo¢Y
John Kennedy
Polio Vaccine Drive Aims at National Vaccination Push
The American Medical Association opened a nationwide meeting in Chicago to plan an intensive polio vaccination program. State and territorial representatives, polio specialists, and Dr. Jonas Salk attended to discuss methods to reach more Americans than last year.
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Chicago
Wpi
American Medical Association
AMA
Jonas Salk
Shortage of ordained clergy hits Roman Catholic Protestant and Jewish churches
Churches across America face a growing shortage of ordained personnel. Estimates show about 30,000 Catholic priests, 25,000 Protestant ministers, and 1,000 Jewish rabbis needed immediately. Religious leaders warn the gap will worsen as population and church activities rise, with 116,900 towns lacking a priest and dozens of seminaries nearing capacity.
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America
Elmer Mil‘ton
Department of the Ministry
National Council of Churches
Shurch
Activit
Hesswell
John 3. Doherty
Notre Dame University
Ihurrh
Riley
Montgomery
College of the [Bible
Lexington
Doherty
Mathew Smith
Denver Register
Clement Borchers
Grenmary Missioners
Glendale
Ohio
United States
Onc
John S. Kelly
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Annual Council Dinner Slated for Thursday
The fourth annual Council of Churches dinner will be held Thursday at 6 30 pm in First Congregational Church Long Beach featuring Dr Frank M Kepner as speaker on The Christian Way The event includes officer installation reports and music by Dr Robert Magin Dinner tickets are limited to 400 and available from the Council of Churches office Delegates and representatives may attend
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Assembly of the
Long Beach
Resten F. Pieters
First Presbyterian Church
Council
Robert C. Walleer
Council of Churches and Departments
J Council
Robert Magin
Music
First Congregational
Mery V ¥. Becker
Council of Churches Office
Church cracks down on proxy marriages in Italy
Vatican sources say the Holy Congregation of Sacraments ordered parish priests to thoroughly investigate proxy marriages before granting permits. A surge in annulments sought by Italian emigrants prompted the action, with officials deeming such unions irreverent and often arranged to bypass emigration rules or fulfill a desire for adventure.
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Vatican City
Holy Congregation of Sacraments
Irgen
Vatican
Shigemitsu Funeral Set for 69 Year Old Former Foreign Minister
Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Mamoru Shigemitsu 69 the signatory of Japan’s 1945 surrender on the battleship Missouri. He died at his seaside villa 60 miles southwest of Tokyo a month after being succeeded as foreign minister by Nobusuke Kishi in a government change.
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Tokyo
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Japan
Sdissouri
iShigemitsu
Nobusuke Kishi
The Day My Faith Grew Faith Experiences Across Faiths
Local Catholic Protestant and Jewish leaders share how they chose ministry in The Day My Faith Grew. Rev Mitton Wi of First Foursquare Church recounts family healing, a near fatal accident, and a vow to serve God while embracing Psalms 19310 about mercy and seeking the Kingdom first.
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Mitton Wi, Bluthonpe
First Foursquare Church
Bismarck
N. C
Angelus Temple
Teter
Min
Officers Installed at Second Presbyterian Men’s Council
Newly elected officers of the Second Presbyterian Men’s Council were installed at a junction meeting. Phil Powers was named president, Burgess listed as treasurer, Bill terian Church secretary Ed Hunter, with a slate including Frank Gentry J. W. Funt Max Bramble Capt Lloyd Crayton Task Siegmarz Hugh Galt Stan Carter and George Higgins as directors. The theme More Time for God was adopted for 1997.
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Pescom- Men's Council
Second Presby
Phil Powers
Bill Terian Caurch
Burgess
Ed Hunter
Trensurer Group
E. G. Pritchard
Frank Gentry
J. W. Funt
Max Bramble
Lloyd Crayton
Task Siegmarz
Hugh Galt
Stan Carter
George Higgins
God
I Ruckman Reception Scheduled
A reception honoring the Rev. and Mrs. Clyde Ruckman is planned for Sunday in North Long Beach Methodist Church between the morning services. The Rev. Mr. Ruckman has been appointed minister of Visitation and Evangelism. Mrs. Ruckman has taught with the Council of Churches Released Time Christian Education. Previous to this, he served churches in Santa Maria Los Angeles Calvary Gerdin Grove Torrance Chino and Seal Beach. Sermon Sunday will be given by Pastor Rev. Co. Magon. Last of missionary studies will be Sunday at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Mrs. Lena Acosta.
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Grace Methodist Church
Roy Mason
Masons
Clyde Ruckman
North Long Beach
Methodist Cauren
Ruckman
Council of Churches
Time Christian Education
Ruckemen
Santa Maria
Los Angeles
Calvary
Gerdin Grove
Torrance
Chino
Seal Beach
Co. Magon
Speaach
Lena Acosta
Nazarenes Hold Youth Observance at Askewnod Church
A series of youth meetings at the Askewnod Church of the Nazarene 2005 Lew Davis St runs through Sunday Feb 4 with a Society Banquet Friday evening. Rev B Fox from Upland Calif will speak, focusing on evangelism. Fox has served on Pasadena College and Olivet Nazarene College boards. Services start nightly at 7:30. The Lalsewood Parish Young People group sponsors along with National Youth Week.
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AskewnodiChurch of the Nazarene
Lew Davis St
Mordsy Land
B. Fox
Fox
Upland
Guilt
Pasadena College
Olivet Nazarene College
Young Speople
Lalsewood,Paurch
Sunday Topic for Christian Science Churches
Sunday sermons focus on the healing power of Christ Jesus and the cure of a woman bent by infirmity for 19 years. Biblical selections from Luke 13 and the King James Bible emphasize truth and divine healing, with Psalms 100:5 as the golden text.
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Christ Jesus
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