Week End Editorial Praises Churches Welcoming All Races
Pasadena church bulletin urges multiracial worship and public hospitality. The piece argues that five downtown churches publicly invite worshippers of every race as a test of Christian sincerity, noting that segregation harms faith, while affirming unity in Christ and equal Gospel privileges across races and social barriers.
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Pasadena
D. A.B. Hall
Washington
Christ Jesus
Joe Louis
Jackie Robinson
Marian Anderson
Dorothy Maynar
Selenca
George Washington Carver
Percy Julian
Universal Brotherhood of All
Gandhi the Man of God
Lucia Trent recounts Gandhi as a devout man whose love and labor touched millions, even as his assassination struck the world. The piece urges enduring faith and peace, echoing a call to keep singing in our hearts amid grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia Trent
Lenten Prayer by Max Merritt Morrison at Westminster Presbyterian Church
A devotional poem asks for divine perspective and self restraint. It prays to restore proportion by honoring the Master of Men who faced adversity, hostility, and prayer for adversaries, guiding believers toward humility and clearer vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Thors
Max Merritt Morrison
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Karl Downs and Kate Downs deaths noted in tribute
An obituary tribute recalls Karl Downs a college administrator and Christian leader in Pasadena whose work advanced race relations and community welfare. The piece notes his presidency at Boston Callers Texts and highlights his education discipline and warm leadership.
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Kate Downs
Pasadena
Boustin
Christian Fauth
Crowton Karl Downs Memorial Foundation Honors Memorial
A partially completed and fitting memorialization by the Crowton of Karl Downs Memorial Foundation in Sem Houston College preserves the memory with beneficence and ceremonial tribute.
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Crowton of & Karl Downs Memorial Foundation
Sem Houston College
Spiritual Reserves General ZisennaweraxyR Delivers A War Warn
The piece argues security is not proven by munitions or armed numbers or a weapon monopoly. It claims material strength wanes even in peace as vast reserves decay. Adequate logistical reserves and daily requirement understanding will meet war’s attrition.
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Zisennaweraxyr
Vfor Arma
Attr
Church Tower Irony of tyranny in Nazism and Communism
The article argues that Nazism and Communism, despite opposing ideologies, lead to similar political practices and moral behaviors. It contrasts Nazi power as a justification for imperial order with Communist aims of classless equality and state dissolution, warning against idealizing democracy while recognizing shared coercion, control, and elite rule under both systems. The piece warns Americans not to view democracy as immune to these dangers and uses historical religious imagery to frame the critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nedlem
Naaiim Yeisen
Yordera
Ruskia
Amerina
Episcopalians Hear Million Dollar Sermon Broadcast
More than 1,600,000 Episcopalians heard the Million Dollar Sermon preached on 600 radio stations by Presiding Bishop Henry Knox Sherrill. Using Mutual Broadcasting System, he urged a $1,000,000 pledge in 24 hours for World Relief. The appeal interrupted morning services across Eastern time and recordings aired in other zones. A campaign spokesman said responses looked likely to exceed past aims.
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Henry Knox Shernll
Protestant Episcopal Church
Mutual Broadcasting System
Sherrill
Panile
Bishop Oxnam on Patriotism and Soviet Life in Prague
Bishop Oxnam urged Americans to fight communism with democracy and social reform in a Morristown talk. He criticized the House committee and pressed for health, insurance, and racial equality, while praising mass production and science for broadening life. Dr Hromadka, returning from the USSR, described a society with growing dignity, less barriers, and evolving intelligentsia, noting both progress and mistakes.
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G. Bromley Oxnam
New York
Washington Association
Morristown
Bishop Oxnam
Jess
America
Hosean-American Activities Committee
Jim Crew
Washington
Bishon Oxnam
Nezarath
Awakening Western World urged by Christian Science editor
Ewin Dy Canham editor of the Christian Science Monitor urged schools and newspapers to join in an awakening of the western world to harness spiritual power. Speaking at the AASA convention in Atlantic City New Jersey he warned that materialism dominates and educators should foster faith and works rooted in tradition. He urged a moral awakening to unleash inner dynamic power and knowledge over doubt. He criticized comics gossip and sensational columns as misaligned with a higher role for the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewin Dy Canham
Christian Science Monitor
Bastar
American Association of School
Adiiitatratora
Atuntie City
N. J
Canham Salt Society
Canham
Swing to Christianity in partition era India
Reports claim a definite swing toward Christianity since India's partition, aided by Bishop Clement Damerey Ing and Gandhi memorials that united Hindus Muslims and Christians. National leaders push new industries in major cities and education for Danes sparks interest, though much remains unclear.
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Indie
Mar Amiteret
Oppose Public Funds for Church Schools Resolution
The 74th annual conference of the American Association of School Administrators at Atlantic City opposes using public funds to support church schools. The resolution affirms separation of church and state and argues schools with religious denomination ties should be funded entirely by their own supporters and meet state standards.
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American Associaton of
Atlantic City
N. J
Speciel Interest
Es Long Wa
Exclusion of Religion From Schools Indefensible
A speech by Dr. Johnann at the Ames Association of School Administrators argues that excluding religion from public schools is indefensible. He says schools must not imitate church teaching and should respect religion as a cultural and educational matter while avoiding districting belief.
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F. Errent Townson
Columbia University
Ames Eng
Johnson
Velilown
Tohnann
Half Million More in Sunday School Enrollment Increase
The Methodist Crusade for Christ led by John Q. Schiafer reports Sunday School enrollment rising by more than 500000 over three years. Attendance averages up 14 percent, with 8,348,571 enrolled nationwide and 4,? in attendance on a given Sunday. The initiative followed a four year survey showing declines, and the Endowment notes growth across 1940 to 1950 with new buildings and teacher employment up. The board links expansion to 9 universities, 30 theological schools, 9 senior colleges, 77 junior colleges, and other institutes.
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Methodist
Methodist Crusade For Christ
John Q. Schiafer
Nashville
Mathad 1St
Sundey
Kadlen
Board of Education
Presbyterians Add 12 000 New Members
The Presbyterian Church in the USA reports about 12 000 new members in the last month. The New Life Movement is cited with three year programs and rapid church expansion, adding 300 new churches and over 1,046 new members in several regions.
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Presbyterians
Presbyterian Church
USA
Northern
New Life
Indianapolis Protestant church survey highlights trends
A detailed study by Dr. Frederick A. Shipper shows franchise church membership lagging behind population growth in Indianapolis. The report notes low Sunday attendance, declining Sunday school enrollment, and imbalanced labor force participation among Protestants, with about 90,000 people estimated to be within walking distance of churches.
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Protemanviem
Indianapelle
Frederick A. Shipper
Cessarth
Board of Missions of the Methodial Church
Arteall
Laborste
Trollanapolis
Ife
Indianapolis
Westminster Church Raises Funds to Eliminate Indebtedness
Westminster Presbyterian Church Altadena announced a Five Year Advance Program success the parish raised 0 281 50 in pledges and cash to wipe out 47377 debt and add 14906 50 to the Youth Center Fund Dr Morrison praised contributors and listed campaign leaders and teams who aided the effort including Donald R LaMolle Maward B Gates and many volunteers a mortgage burning ceremony will be held when the balance is covered
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Ted
Max Mecritt Morrison
Morrisan
Lake ‘Avenue
Atchison Street
Mortison
Br. Morrison
Church
Dr. Morrison
Donald R. LaMolle
Maward B. Gates
M. M. Dazler
Paul V. ¥Elinger
Walter Monroe
Mra
C.F. Galloway
Herbert Heer
William §. Shaw
Kenneth A. Kalen
T. D. Port
Protestant Centers Unite For National Headquarters
Presbyterians Methodists Rape Mate and Congregationalists announce plans to unite in a Protestant Center to house their national headquarters. A New York location would include a chapel auditorium library and conference rooms with offices for affiliated groups. The project aims to boost interdenominational cooperation and speed church planning of religious and social initiatives.
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New York
Columbus Temple
Good Will
New York Center
Tta
Ti Tk
Red Cross drives for relief and reconstruction in 1947
A vintage notice extols the American Red Cross to raise 78 million dollars in March for disaster relief at home and international rehab. It highlights service to 900 U.S. counties, ongoing postwar duties, and urges citizens to give, from fifty cents to hundreds of dollars, to reach the 978 million goal.
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Red Crow
Ite
Atricken Sutterera
United States
Red Crowe
Crom
Mirror of Opinion on a Decade of War and China
A reflective essay argues the ten year clash between a traditional civilization and Western power reshapes China and the United States. It questions whether Asia’s fate rests with a postwar era or a revised policy, noting limited bright spots and a grip of history on U.S. actions and attitudes.
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China
U. S
Asia
Burstan
Ching
U.S
Winda
Shall the Churches Invade the Schools
Essay warns against church control of public education, arguing education should unite rather than divide. It urges religion to influence churches not state schools, preserving freedom of religion and the role of organized faith in guiding culture without government intrusion.
Keep the Peace in Palestine and UN Role
A call to maintain peace in Palestine hinges on public support for a single aim. Diplomats must secure public opinion to deter civil conflict and enable workable solutions such as partition or federation once order is established.
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United Nations
Palestine
New Hopes for Europe Cripps Calls for Faith in People
Britain’s Cripps urges Europe to find strength in faith rather than materiel. He speaks of a 2000 year legacy of Chinese influence and the need for shared resilience, honor, and comradeship to bolster national resolve amid difficulty.
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Gir
Stafford Cripps
Britain
Europe
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