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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1954

Page

4

Andre Kostelanetz on baton use and music making

The celebrated conductor Andre Kostelanetz explains baton authority, rehearsal discipline, and the craft of uniting 100 musicians into a single musical force. He cites Carmen discs, Goethe Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue as timeless, and shares his relentless travel, fitness, and philosophy of labor and continual creation.

New York P. Lien Des BR Symphony Mayer Andre W Nostelandz Kost East River Kosty Che Taiest Carmen Mt. Everest Kostelanetz Thuy Tofay Pats Bald Uluc-evedt Wno Europe Beethoven Msic Goethe Gershwin Dle

Bishops Note Upsurge in Church Life

New York The Methodist Council of Bishops reports a strong upsurge in church life. Bishops say more people attend public worship and giving reaches an all time high as branches of Christianity grow closer in work and understanding. Bishop Brashares of Chicago was inaugurated council president, succeeding Bishop Martin of Dallas.

New York Methodist Council of Bishops America Christ Charles Wi Oing Brashares Chicago William C. Martin Dallas Texas

Apostle to Give Address at LDS Communion Rite

Apostle Reed M. Holmes, recently appointed to the LDS Pacific Coast area, will be guest speaker at the Long Beach chapel of the Reorganized Latter-Day Saints Church on Ninth Street and Olive Avenue. He will address the 11 a.m. sacrament of holy communion service Sunday and officiate the ordination of Elder William J. Moyle of Lomita to evangelist. Elder George B. Hall will speak at the 8 p.m. service, with Carolyn Johnson as soloist.

Reed M. Holmes K . Keltie P. m Reuben Field Pieters Richard Gordon Irving North Long Beath Community Church Ewing Stanton Wiliam J.moyle George B. Hall Long Beach Chapel

Young Adult Club Installs New Officers at First Methodist

The Young Adult Group at First Methodist Church will install new officers Sunday at 7. Rev George R Grose will preside in the social hall. David Joel will be installed as president with Jerry Batterson as vice president Betty Hawkins secretary and Charles Chese treasurer. All single adults 23 to 35 invited. The group is the West coast’s largest Methodist “single” adult club with over 100 members.

First Methodist Church George R. Grose David Joel Jerry Batterson Betty Hawkins Charles Chese Methodist West Coast

Pastor Ewing Stanton Hudson Celebrates 24th Anniversary

Dr. Ewing Stanton Hudson, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, marks his 24th anniversary with the congregation on Sunday morning. He will deliver the sermon from his initial 1950 service, titled Christ and the Church. The church has undergone remodeling and plant enlargement during his tenure.

Ewing Stanton Hudson Second Presbyterian Church Christ

Long Beach Church Schedules Abundant Sunday Services

An extensive Long Beach church calendar lists ministers and sermon topics across denominations. Highlights include Rev. Mark Hinman at Long Beach Church, Rev. Robert Hubbard at Bethany Church, and Rev. Arnold Greitley at Calvary Church, with topics ranging from The Pharisee and the Publican to Archaeology Confirms the Bible. Assemblies of God, Christian Church, and many others feature lectures, Communion observances, and special programs at multiple venues including Downey Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, and 17648 Downey Ave. Local events also note a Bible quiz tournament tonight at Tracy Auditorium, Seaside Blvd, with state finals in May.

Assembly OF Mark A. Hinman Long Beach Church Atlantic Ave Robert Louis Hubbard Bethany Church Arnold G. Greitley Calvary Church Phariser Publican Norman S. McPherson Far West Church Downey Ave Earlan Fischer Fellowship Church Winfield Long Beach Sacramento Bruce Betty Parker Musual Parker Bermuda

Missionaries Will Speak at Lutheran Church

Missionaries from WLCA Liberian Mission, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Neubauer, will speak at Lakewood United Lutheran Church on E Wardlow Rd and San Anselme Ave Sunday at 7 pm. They aim to inform a larger audience about Liberian mission work during furlough ahead of the California Synodical convention.

Albert Neubauer WLCA Lakewood United Lutheran Church E. Wardlow Rd San Anselme Ave Neubauers California Lynn Merrill Elva Nicholson Woman's Missionary Society First Hane James A. Youngquist Mount of Chrurch Takewood Ils Irgy Beth McPheeter

Pieters Returns to Pulpit After Mission Trip

Dr Reuben Field Pieters pastor of First Presbyterian Church resumes preaching Sunday morning after visiting New York City for Board of Foreign Missions meetings and Montana presbyteries. Mariners Club members will hear sermon Thou Too Sailor. A 4 PM reception honors Mrs Arthur J Keltie retired after 36 years. At 5 PM the annual Mother Daughter Banquet features singing waiters.

Reuben Field Pieters First Presbyterian Church New York City Board of Foreign Missions Montana Tour Mariners Club Arthur J. Keltie At & P.m

Methodists Plan to Pay Honors to Pastor and Wife

Members and friends of Atlantic Avenue Methodist Church will honor Rev. Willard A. Shurr and his wife on the fourth anniversary of his pastorate. After the 11 p m service, they will gather in the social hall to congratulate the couple. The new sanctuary was completed, costs subscribed and largely paid, and National Family Week will be celebrated with children taking part in the worship service.

Willard A. Shurr Atlantic Avenue Methodist Church Schurr National Family Week

iFinn Twins to Talk Before Men's Club Dinner

George and Charles Finn Twins, linked to a wartime surplus airplane issue, will address the California Heights Community Methodist Church Men's Club at 6 30 pm for May dinner in the Fellowship Hall Orange Ave at Bixby Rd Graham Featherman is program chairman and George Lo Ten270 will preside Reservations can be made at the church office.

Finn George Charles Freud Men's Club of California Heights Community

Knights of Columbus Form Honor Guard for Cardinal

The Knights of Columbus join Los Angeles archdiocese to form a guard of honor for Cardinal James Francis McIntyre during a Marys Tour Ceremonies event at the Coliseum. Auxiliary Bishops Jose T. McGucken and Timothy Manning will accompany, with many clergy as chaplains. The Southern California K of C chapter led by J Harry Mowat will help form a living cross during the rosary for world peace.

Long Beech Knights of Columbus Los Angeles Guard of Honor James Francis Cardinal McIntyre Coliseum Los Hes Order of Alhambra Southland Loyola University Jose T. McGucken Timothy Manning Southern California J. Harry Mowat Living Cross

Burns Church Slates Film at Graham

Burns Memorial Evangelistic United Brethren Church at 1710 Temple Ave screens the Billy Granam Evangelistic Association color sound feature Monday at 7:36 p.m. The film stars Colleen Townsend Evans, Paul Power, Georgia Lee, Robert Clark, Cindy Walker, Redd Herper, and Ralph Ward with incidental music by Andy Packer and the Plainsmen. Ralph Carmichael arranged the score.

Billy Granam Evangelistic Association Burns Memorial Evangelistic United Brethren

Bell Ringers Mason Duo to Perform at Atlantic Ave Church

Rev and Mrs Bernard Mason known as the Mason Swiss Bell Ringers will present a sacred concert Sunday at Atlantic Avenue Methodist Church with two performances at 4 20 and 7 30 pm. Admission is free. The program features familiar hymns and gospel songs played on hand bells musical glasses vibraharp solovox bells and chimes as well as singing.

Bernard Mason Mason Atlantic Avenue Methodist

L B Man Among 17 to Become Priests

Seventeen young men, including Long Beach candidate Rev. John Berard McKenna, are to be ordained priests in the Roman Catholic Church. McKenna will celebrate his first solemn mass at St Matthew's Church on May 9, with details of the ceremony and other ordinations noted for St Vibiana's Cathedral in Los Angeles and St Anthony's Belmont Shore.

St. Vibiana’s Los Angeles Long Beach John Berard McKenna McKenna St. Matthew's Church James P. Lynch John Seibert John Languille James O'Callaghan St. Anthony's Church Martha McKenna St. Matthew's School Wilson Loyola University Tie John R. Keller Pasadena Bougainville Luzon Norman B. Keller Jr Donald R. Keller Albany John Cartell University Cleveland Ohio St. Charles College Catonsville St. Mary's Seminary Houston Texas Bernard J. Dolan Fr Webster St Anthony’s Church Peter C Healy Anthony Herdegan McKenna, Keller and Webster St. John’s Major Seminary Camar Illo

Accordionist Bufler to Perform at Wrigley Heights Church

Accordionist Bufler, noted for his Gospel Train and Battle Hymn arrangements with sound effects, will be featured at Wrigley Heights Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Howard L. Adams, pastor, announces the evening program with Mrs. Butler and her suitor also on the bill.

try _Bufler Wrigley Heights Howard L. Adams Butler

Church Opens New Course On The Christian Family

Dr Marion Turner medical director for Pasadena Child Guidance CK will inaugurate the spring course in The Christian Family at First Congregation Church. Rev William Hi McCanee head of Christian Li tion department announced the new courses are offered by the University of Life series.

Marion Turner Pasadena Child Guidance CK University of Life Congregation Church William Hi. McCanee C! Department Christian Lition

Building a Better Christian Family series opens sessions

The series starts Wednesday at 7 PM with two programs Building a Better Christian Family for parents and Building a Better Christian Life for clan people. Weekly lectures include supper at 6 30 PM before reservations at the church office. May lecture asks what ideals for fan family. Notable leaders and organizers from YMCA YWCA Long Beach Public Schools and local churches attend.

Joseph Downtown Ymca Kenneth ©. Brandenburg Edwin Castagna Long Beach Gertrude Eakin YWCA Duane George Recreation Commission Br. Joseph Langston Robert C. Walker Long Beech

Rector Announces Confirmation Classes At All Saints Parish

In anticipation of Bishop Robert B. Goorsen visit the All Saints Episcopal Parish rector Ainsley M. Carlton says confirmation classes have begun. Children meet Saturdays at 9 30 a m and adults meet Thursdays at 8 p m to prepare for confirmation.

Robert B. Goorsen Los Angeles Dioese All Saints Episcopal Parish Ainsley M. Carlton

Mery Rosell Due in June at Lakewood

Linengelist Alory Rosell plans a United Crusade in June in the Long Beach Lakewood area with a canvas Cathedral to be set up at Lakewood. Rev Harold Carlson announces the event and chairs the crusade with support from more than 40 churches. A roushc staff, soloist Bil Carle, and instrumentalists join the program.

Alory Rosell Long Beach United Church Crtsade Lakewood Harold Carlson First Baptist Church of Lakewond Crusade Lakewood-Bellflower Arbor Road Fogel 1& Hilding Halvarson Seattle Wasi Herbert Hoover Greenville C. Bil Carle Lorin Whitney Haven of Rest Kurt Kaiser Chicago

Sacred Music Shop Event Listing Signals Evening Schedule

A fragmented schedule lists a Sacred Music Shop event with references to performances and a late night opening. It mentions a quartet and a look at potential acts including Merv Rosita Crisade Soage and Lyric pieces. The text notes a tomorrow time and a Saturday window from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 A.M.

Jenna Rosita Neueter Ae Carhenyor Ain Metall Kira Dy Pilipers Armory Vaninas

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Andre Kostelanetz By Hal Boysn Harold J. Adams Wrigley Brethren John William Hanna Mast Reuben Luther Anderso Kirby Page Coril Tauson Crain North Long Beach Lekoy Va Floras Ron Albert J. Kempin Pine Avenue Church Ray L. Verlevt Wilford BR Tikewood Village Ralph B. Johnson Milton Gabrielson Hey Shore Commuity Emersal Georgeangen Ignatius D Luthern Bille School Ji A. mi Louis Frederick Mertz Lakewood Church United Jesus Alfred Ottatorvick St. Timothy Evangelical Donald G. Schwevker Univ Church American Willard A. Schur Atlantic Avenue Grover C. Bagby Belmont Heights World Service Claude W. Young Grace Church John James Woodson Moore Memorial Roy Car Ma Robert Benedict Shattuck Mariners Unitarian E. m Malcom Todd Jack Alvin Kent First Church United Presbyterian Power of God Nelson Mi. Warner OTI Paul Hunt Mary C. Firtle Spiritual Science Church Plymouth St Richard Minagh Villa Riviera Guidante Rex B. Barr Veterans “Memorial R. Lorene Bahn Church of Religious Science Palm and Ardmore Sts Stephen Tornay Leland Standing Bruce Parker Lutheran Church R. F. Pieters K of C Cardinal Burns Church Ay Graham L. B L. B. Man Accordionist Merv Rosell Crusader DE. Marion, Durfee God Jules Cern Mambe Lee Futestip Mother Church First Church of Christ, Scientist Bolton Massachusetts Third Church of Christ, Scientist Hopa Laknaood Uacn Beek Oak SL Sim CY Stevens Duntor Church A&m Mery Rosell Sacred Music Shop ALL Saints Episcopal Church Ansley M Cerritos Ebell Theatre John Hepperlin Sumday Services Churches OF Christ West Long Beach Spring Delta Ford Carpenter Central Irvine Min East Long Beach LL. Stout Artesia W. E. McNeely Christian Science Christ, Scientist Long Leach Ara Brecher Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mastoccrutatts Church OF Christ Scientist Elm Avenue Flat Crureh Kfoxing Cedar Avenue Savanth Street e+ Sundey School Msn Third Church OF Christ East Third Streat Swany Surday School Wednarday Entist Jentist Fourth Church OF Christ East Market Street Fifth Church OF Christ Belmont Theater Second Strait Send Ala Nose Christian Science Society New American Lagion Woodruff and Parkcreft Avenues
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