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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1952
Page
6
A General Mills board chairman discusses religion as a practical force shaping his decisions and daily conduct. He describes praying in morning and night, seeking God’s guidance, and attributing success or failure to following divine prompts rather than personal effort alone.
The piece argues independence and democracy rest on Christian foundations, citing the signers of the Declaration and Washington's Farewell Address. It asserts religion and morality are indispensable to political prosperity and that national virtue requires religious principles. It emphasizes the founding era’s view of Christianity guiding governance.
A philosophical meditation urges readers to choose wisely as life ends. Quoting William James and George Whitefield, it emphasizes spending life for lasting good, serving humanity, and pursuing eternal life through wholehearted dedication.
Arthur H. Roth of Miami, secretary of the inter-America division of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, argues that welfare aid alone cannot replace the soul-transforming gospel. He told Linwood listeners that government programs meet material needs but not the deeper purpose of Christian missions.
The United Church Brotherhood backs a proposed Bible reading bill in the State Curriculum Committee. The bill would require daily Bible selections in public schools chosen by the State Board of Education, read by teachers or appointed pupils, with parental opt‑out in writing. Bernhard Cannard gathered over 600 signatures for the petition sent to Assemblyman Mortis in Los Angeles. Ray Simpson presided at the luncheon, with James C. Gorton as program chairman. Leuben Luther Anderson of First Christian Church spoke on his Holy Lands trip.
Rev Canon Richard Lief returns from London to lead at St Luke's Episcopal Church Suns day morning. Choir Recognition Sunday honors his visit while Bay Shore Community Congregational Church hosts Rev Theodore Schulz and wife on sabbatical leave. Other churches announce guest ministers, summer sermons, and a series of union services as Rev. Schulz, Rev. Glick, and Rev. Baugher attend concurrent duties.
MNANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH at Obispo Ave and Third St will mark its 39th anniversary with a June 29 service led by Rev R Merrill Jensen. Dr Frank M Kepner will speak in the morning, followed by a picnic at Recreation Park and a 7:30 PM Moody Institute film Hidden Treasures with music by Sam Kosowsky and Arnold Aylon.
First Methodist Church bids farewell to Rev. Robert B. Washer after two years of service. The Garden Grove Methodist Church requested his ministry and the Bishop's cabinet approved his move to the growing area. A farewell reception will be held in the church parlor after Sunday evening service.
Young Pastor from Panama, a recent graduate of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, visited Rev. Hiram Crosby Jr. and family. He preached, received gifts from parish and Women’s Auxiliary, and will depart for Panama to serve under Bishop Reginald Gooden with plans for priestly training and service at St. Christopher's Mission Rio Abajo.
Ministers of diverse faiths are asked to select a guiding verse for today. Rev. Arlie W. Hoelscher of Woodruff Comets is highlighted as the chosen speaker.
The British Baptist Union invites fellow Baptists in Russia to meet face to face to seek unity in Christ and foster peace through Christian fellowship. They cite World Council of Churches and British Council of Churches as channels for peacemaking and urge believers to uphold the Apostle Paul’s vision of one global church beyond national divides.
The essay argues that God is evident in nature and heart yet many reject salvation due to desiring personal comfort, cost, or a self chosen path. Citing modern attitudes, it warns against worshipping God in ways other than His, equating misalignment with happiness and moral failure.
A Washington bulletin notes eight presidential contenders urging a revival of religious faith to carry the nation through hard days. Editors at the Associated Church Press warned that true revival requires repentance, family Bible reengagement, and renewed faith in God, Christ, and obedience to scripture.
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