Religion gains revival as secular groups back church
An editorial urges renewed religious commitment across American institutions. The American Legion, General Federation of Women's Clubs, Kiwanis, and advertising groups are urged to restore faith, teach children, and support church aims. It warns secularism threatens civilization unless religious values and morals are strengthened. The piece credits lay leadership and church influence in daily life as essential to societal stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Oscar A. Ahlgren
Kiwanis International
Blood Donation Urges Citizens For Korean War Aid
An editorial urges Americans to donate blood to support Korean War casualties. It notes 300000 pints needed monthly versus 150000 available, compares World War II and Korean War casualty blood use, and cites Major General Erskine Hume on high survival with blood transfusions. It frames donation as patriotic sacrifice inspired by Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Erskine Hume
Eighth Army
Christ
Character and duty in public life
The passage extols character as the greatest virtue, urging men to serve society through political, social, industrial, religious, and spiritual life. It warns that thought without action is folly and that reward lies in taking on tougher duties with equal effort, emphasizing dependable, selfless conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fedther
Readers May Dial 6-9066 for Church Information
The Press Telegram offers a phone service at 6 9066 to locate Long Beach area churches and service hours. It replaces the former Saturday church directory and aims to simplify Sunday information. Callers can confirm church locations or service times with an available operator.
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Long Beach
Press-Telegram
Southern California District Lutheran convention in Glendale 1952
The Southern California District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod holds its annual convention at First Lutheran Church 946 Linden Ave Glendale with Rev. Martin J Bruer as host pastor and Dr John W Behnke of Oak Park as principal speaker. Other leaders include Rev A H Schwermann and Rev A E Mueller. Sessions begin Monday morning with holy communion and feature reports, papers on ministry, and sectional forums leading to a Wednesday president’s survey report and district pastor presiding devotions on Thursday.
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Southern California
Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod
First Lutheran Church
Linden Ave
Martin.j. Bruer
John W. Behnke
Oak Park
Missouri Synod
A. H. Schwermann
Concordia College
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Behnke
Synod
W. H. Wuthrich
Zion Lutheran Church
Glendale
Armand E. Mueller
van Nuys
Southern
Bible Institute
Oscar E. Feucht
Synod Board of Parish Education
St. Louis
Luthern Union Committee
Schwermann
Radiotelevision
Lutheran
A. G. Webbking
Los Angeles
First Church
British preacher Dr John S Whale to speak at First Congregational
Dr John S Whale an eminent British preacher author and college president will be guest preacher at First Congregational Church on Sunday with services at 9 30 and 11. His subject The Voice of God. He has held multiple academic posts in England and has served as exchange professor at Drew University. He visits California for the General Council meeting in Claremont June 13 25.
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John S. Whale
First Congregational Church
Emerson G. Hangen
Voice of God
Cheshunt College
Cambridge University
Whale
Free Church Federal Council of England and Wales
Warrack
Aberdeen
Glasgow
Drew University
Madison
N.S
California
General Council of Congregational Christian Churches of America
Claremont
Less Church Building Seen
Washington forecast predicts church construction starts will total 340 million dollars in 1952, about 25 percent below 1951's record 452 million. Commerce and Labor officials, who prepared the forecast, say permissive treatment for church groups remains liberal, but overall construction activity will stay roughly one quarter under last year.
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Washington, D. C
Departmente At Commerce and Labor
Father's Day church services and notices across Long Beach
Multiple Long Beach churches observe Father’s Day with early and late services. Speakers include Dr James Henry Hughes Dr Henry B Wallin and Dr Robert Murray Pratt. Other items note graduations Sunday school, baptisms, youth night and a Father and Son banquet.
Won’t Approve Church Taxes
Worcester Mass. The Massachusetts Universalist Convention rejected a resolution proposing municipal taxation of churches after a spirited debate. The state group opposes the stance of the Universalist Church of America, which backed church taxation at its Portland convention last September.
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Orcester
Mass
Massachusetts Universalist Convention
Massachusetts Universalists
Universalist Church of America
Portland
Maine
Presbyterians Alarmed by Trend Toward Authoritarianism
The 164th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S A urged members to oppose thought control and character assassination. Commissioners called for investigations into human rights infringements, endorsed union talks with other churches, and supported UN cooperation as a foreign policy cornerstone. Floyd E. McGuire chaired the report committee.
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York
164Th
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
National Council of Churches
U. S
Vatican
United Nations
UU. S
Youth Meet Here June 29 at Lakewood Country Club
The 18th annual convention of the Catholic Youth Organization federation will be held Sunday June 29 after mass at Our Lady of Victory Church Compton. The day begins with an 8 am communion and breakfast at 9 30 am. Leonard McLean will preside as master of ceremonies. Mayor Burton W. Chace welcomes delegates from the Southland. New officers for 1952 53 will be installed with Rev John P Languille presiding. Rt Rev Msgr Edward V Wade will deliver the principal address. The event includes awards and remarks on church service in a challenging world.
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IHE
CYO Federation of Young People's Clubs
Lakewood Country Club
Our Lady of Victory
Compton
Country Club
Leonard McLean
Federation
Southland
Burton W. Chace
John P. Languille
St. Andrew's Church
Pasadena
Catholic Youth Organization
Presiding
Edward V. Wade
Archbishop McIntyre
Archdiocesan
Catholic Cemeteries
Hands Across the World Call for Christian Unity
The Christian Churches Unified Informer argues that global church mission fails without internal cooperation. It urges ministers and leaders to unite beyond denominations, stressing unity through shared prayer, gospel preaching, and joint action under the Cross.
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Household of Faith
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
Informer
Father figures and the American Fatherhood ideal
A reflective piece praising American fathers for their devotion and sacrifices. It recalls historical contrasts with past Roman norms, extols fathers as life givers and providers, and lauds their quiet labor and unwavering care for children, calling for blessings on these earthly patriarchs.
Eight Questions for Fathers in a Religious Magazine
A reader poll in a religious magazine asks eight questions to rate fathers on their Christian upbringing, American traditions, security and love, tolerance, global understanding, community involvement, problem solving, and leadership. The piece cites Melvin Hammarberg urging a servant role as life’s supreme purpose.
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University Lutheran Church
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University American Lutheran Church
Henry Ernest Koch
Columbia Broadcasting System
Hollywood
Harry E. Thomas
Church of the Brethren
Pomona
First Church of the Brethren
Norman J. Baueher
Thomas
State Correctional Institute
China
Oscar C. Mees
Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Robert Murray Pratt
Uaitahasa Church
Zona Gale
Bill
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Daniel Falcon
Los Angeles General Hospital
Falcon
Presbytery of
East Long Beech Methodist Church
Quentin Paul Royer
God
Los Altos United
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
Milton G. Gabrielson
Henry Ernst Koch
Kingdom of God
Disciples of Christ
Restoration Movements
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Rev
Daniel A. Lord
Rome
Heaven
Joseph of Nazareth
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