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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1952
Page
6
This week editorial questions why men swear and if swearing has any valid purpose. It argues vocabulary limits, habit, and a lack of originality, criticizing cursing at objects like hammers and tires. It separates habituals from occasionals and urges temperance and spiritual restraint, citing Jesus as a guide.
Nine Protestant leaders recently released from Detroit appear to pray for peace. The prayer asks for divine guidance to end divisions and avert a third world war, urges power holders to seek justice, and envisions a world fellowship across races and nations. It calls for restraint, reconstruction of trust, and peacemaking among all peoples.
The Press Telegram offers a Sunday church information service by dialing 6 9066 to obtain church locations and service hours in the Long Beach area. Operators will supply the requested details if callers are unsure of church location or service times.
Long Beach Ministerial Union outlines a four point Holy Week plan led by Rev. Grover Bagby. From Monday to Thursday May 7 0 a film showing of King of Kings at State Theater 9 50 to 11 36 a.m. no admission with offering accepted. Daily 12 30 p m services at First Congregational Church Third Street and Cedar Avenue with visiting pastors. Good Friday April 11 services 12 to 2 p m at First Congregational Church. Easter Sunrise Service at Veterans Memorial Stadium. A committee including Dr Reuben Pieters Dr Robert B Shattuck Dr Emerson Grangen and Rev William H McCance to arrange.
A 10 mm color film titled How Firm a Foundation by the Gospel Broadcasting Association will debut March 23 at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium. It follows Dr. Charles E. Fuller’s radio ministry and the conversion story of Lee Toms, a former Long Beach student. Filmed in Lat America, Africa, Europe and the Near East, it includes scenes from Fuller’s broadcast on over 1000 stations.
Rt. Rev. Bernard J. Dolan of St. Anthony's Church selects a verse as guiding light. He cites Jesus' command to love one another and states that love proves discipleship to all men.
A four week series at Church of the Brethren led by Dr. Kirby Page of La Habra will examine world problems with co sponsorship by the American Friends Service Committee. The program opens with a 5 30 pm session featuring The World Is Rich and a 7 30 pm talk by Page on Christianity and Communism followed by a Q A. He will discuss Europe and Asia based on interviews with leaders.
Archbishop Edward D. Howard issued an order prohibiting Roman Catholic weddings on Sundays within the Portland archdiocese. The decree directs parish priests to do all possible to have couples wed at nuptial mass in their parish church, stressing liturgical observance and the church’s marriage rites.
Thoughts for the week reflect on Jesus silent moments as fulfillment of prophecy. His restraint before Herod and the high priest, the Canaanite woman, and a sinful woman illustrate dignity and self control. The piece urges readers to value silence as a powerful response over constant speech.
The Rev. Prof. Armin C. Oldson warns against tolerance of sin on The Lutheran Radio Hour, saying sin creates a wall between sinner and God and that Christ died for all sin. He emphasizes recognizing sin, Calvary’s scene, and the hope of forgiveness though the world remains unpleasing and divided.
Rev. Francis Eric Bloy will visit All Saints Church Tuesday to institute Rev. Harry Leigh-Pink as rector. Bruce Mason and James J. Harvey will participate in the ceremony granting the rector the keys of the church buildings. The institution sermon will be delivered by Rev. John Kimball Saville at St. Michael's Anaheim. A reception will follow in Martyr Hall. Leigh-Pink, Ash Wednesday appointee, previously served as Navy Family Chapel chaplain since 1949.
A St Pauls American Lutheran Church in Sacramento changed its official name to University Lutheran Church after 31 years of operation. The congregation, organized in 1920 under Rev. William Hoberger, has moved from its Ray mond Ave campus to Los Altos, and its first three unit plant nears completion. A series of church events includes the University Life program with speakers Rev. Roger Wallace Perkins and others, outlining mission work in Central Brazil.
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