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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1955

Page

4

Bible Institute Head to Speak at Youth for Christ Rally

Dr Louis J Talbot president of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles will show his color movie Animals Unlimited from the Belgian Congo jungles at a Youth for Christ rally tonight at 7 30 p m at George Washington Junior High School 15th St and Pacific Ave The program includes the First Christian Reformed Church choir of Bellflower directed by Sam Posthuma with Alberta Triggs Ken Jackson and others led by Dave Yoder in community singing and musical excerpts.

Louis 'J. Talbot The Bible Institute of Los Angeles George Washington Junior High School 15Th St Pacific Ave Talbot Animals Unlimited Belgian Congo Jungles Christian Reformed Church Bellflower Sam Posthuma Alberta Triggs Ken Jackson Dave Yoder James H. Hughes California Heights Community E. Bixby Rd Cerritos Ave Roy C. Mason North Long Beach Linden Ave Richard W. Cain Silverado Park Delta Ave Willard A. Schurr Atlantic Avenue Atlantic Ave Jerusalem Max Henkey Europe Near East Clyde E. Buckman Seal Beach Community Ray H. Firth Los Altos Church Walter C. Reynolds First Free Church Miss Gundry

Baptists Seek Congress Action on West Point Chaplains

The Southern Baptist Convention debated a resolution urging Congress to require West Point to have two religious ministers like other Army posts. It notes West Point currently selects its own chaplains, unlike other military installations. About 15,000 attendees from 230 states attended the convention, highlighting church views on religious service and the Christian home.

Mian Fla Ufi Southern Baptist Convention Congress West Point Military Academy Church Organization Resolutions Committee Baptist Church West Point Corps of Chaplains United States Army Terry F. Webb First Baptist Church San Antonio Tex

Travel Talk Churches Feature Long Beach Ministers

A sweep of long beach church notices lists sermons and times across denominations. Ministers Mark Hinman B Eugene Tanne Harry Richardson William Cole E Harlan Fischer Arnold Breitler Dr Worman Spurgeon MacPherson Everett Rawlings and others restore a busy Sunday with topics ranging from The Sixth Commandment to The Mastery of a Person.

Assembly OF God Mark Hinman Long Beach Atlantic Ave Eugene Tannepastor Calvar Santa Fe Ave Jericho Road Harry Richardson la Sheil Church Long Beach Blvd William C. Cole University Church Chatwin Nahum E. Harlan Fischer Fellowship Church Downey Ave Arnold G. Breitler Calvary Church Lime Ave Worman Spurgeon MacPherson Palo Verde Ave Everett Rawlings Hobart Meadows R. J. Meadows Hollydale Church Town Hall Frank Craig ‘Woods Seaside Mission Seaside Blvd William M. Betts First Church Pine Ave

Peron Police Crack Down on Clerics Amid Revolt Claims

Buenos Aires reports say Peron government and police raided a parish as tensions rise over plans to rewrite the constitution and separate church from state. Priests including Manuel Andreatta reportedly jailed as federal authorities, with U S Holdridge named in circulated letters alleging a Catholic Action subversive link.

Buenos Aires Argentina Peron Villa Nueva Todey Federal Senate Congress Democracia Miguel Gamboa Fed Herbert C Holdridge U.S Brigalater Cief Shérman Oalcs Calif Ers Catholic Action Roman Catholic Church Cordoba Manuel Andreatta Las Flores U. S

Pianist to Present Two Concerts Here

Albert J. Kempin, formerly with Freddy Martin's band, plays two concerts this Sunday. He will perform at College Park Church of God, 1801 Palo Verde Ave, 6:30 p.m. and at Pine Ave Church of God, 1862 Fine Ave, 7:36 p.m. The program features classical and sacred music.

Albert J. Kempin Freddy Martin Kempin College Park Church of God Palo Verde Ave Pine Ave Church, of God Fine Ave

Pope Praises Test Pilots and Engineers for Space Drive

At the Vatican Pope Paul VI commended test pilots and engineers for their work in advancing aviation and space exploration. He said the drive to surpass limits comes from a moral force, urging patient organization and shared discoveries to fuel generosity and heroism.

Vatican City International Assn

Baptist Calls for Union of Protestants

AtlAntic City N J UPI The Rev Edwin T Dahberg of St Louis urges Protestants to unite to combat crime drunkenness militarism and divorce saying God desires unity among denominations despite differences The American Baptist Convention with 6000 delegates from 1600000 Baptists continued with the meeting Also Rev Donald V Wells of New York proposed a 545 million dollar campus campaign to bolster Baptist programs on colleges noting Baptists lag behind other groups especially the Southern Baptist Convention

Atlantic City N. J UPI St. Louis Donald V.wells New York Epee Southern Baptist Convention

Saucer Story Gets Birds Pelicans Sighted Over City

Glendale resident Figgencreer explained recent flying saucer reports by residents, noting the objects were pelicans observed with high powered binoculars. Hershberger provided binocular details while others described silvery appearances as unidentified lights.

Los Angeles Figgencreer Glendale Hershberger

Presbyterian Parley Backs A Bomb Ban And Church Unions

In Los Angeles 4000 delegates at the 167th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church called Friday for a ban on atomic and hydrogen bombs and a drastic reduction in all armament with international inspection. They adopted a World Council of Churches style resolution and heard a presentation by Dr Samuel Cavert. The assembly also voted to unite Southern Presbyterian delegates with the 9th General Assembly while northern denominations approved consolidation.

Los Angeles 167Th General Assembly The Presbyterian Church World Council of Churches Evanston Samuel _ McCrea 'Cavert U.S United Presbyterian Church Nction

Young Church Folk Parents to Be Feted

Newly confirmed youths and their parents will be honored Sunday at a banquet in St. John's Lutheran Church on Orange Avenue. The event, part of Youth Sunday observances, features Edmund Martens as guest speaker and will install St. John's Senior League officers including Ardis Mapes as president and Arlene Rethwisch as vice president.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Orange Ave Edmund Martens St. John's Ardis Mapes Arlene Rethwisch Beverly Mapas Estelle Kleppe Betty Keisler Elmer Kreppe Christian Growth

Village Church Choir Plans Spring Recital

The Lake wood Village Community Church children's choir will present its annual spring concert Sunday at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary at Sunfield Ave and Centralia St. Sixty singers from the church school grades join in songs and rhythm numbers with organ and piano accompaniment directed by Miss Blanche Wadsworth.

Lakewood Village Community Church Thoarch Sunfield Ave Centralia St Blanche Wadsworth

LDS Carnival to Raise Welfare Funds at East Long Beach

The East Long Beach Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a two day carnival on May 27 and 28 at 4461 Atherton Street. The welfare committee led by Gene Mertz plans rides games and clowns to help fund the church welfare program featuring a steam engine merry go round and toy cars.

East Long Beach Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints Atherton St Gene Mertz Bellflower Ward

Luther League Forest Home Retreat Near Forest Home

Seven youths from Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church at 345 E Carson St attend a three day retreat at Forest Home sponsored by the Southern District Luther League. Youth director Miss Carol Brienbaugh travels with Mr and Mrs George Inman as sponsors for the group.

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church E. Carson St Forest Home Southern District Luther League Carol Brienbaugh George Inman

Albert Coe to Speak at Area Parley in Long Beach

Dr Albert Buckner Coe moderator of the General Council of Congregational Christian Churches in America will address an area wide meeting at the First Congregational Church of Long Beach at Cedar Ave and Broad St. The speech entitled The State of Our Denomination Today follows a dinner at 6 30 p m in the sanctuary.

Nelson E. Inman South America Long Beach G. Schnenker University bly_of God Atlantic Ave Clark Ave Mark Hinman Walef Ter M. Fehner St. Ohn's Nelson Hinman Missouri Synod Orenge Brazil Ave Albert Buckner Coe Congregational Christian Church First Congregational Church Long Seach Brd St Cedar Ave Coe General Council of Congregational Christian Churches In America

Auditions Set for Church Talent Hour TV Show

Auditions for the Church Talent Hour will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Lakewood Village Church in Centralia Street and Sunfield Avenue. Vern Vihlene, producer-director, announced the program airs Sundays at 10 p.m. on Channel 13. Local Long Beach choirs soloists vocal and instrumental groups may audition. Winners are voted by viewers and receive prizes and a place in a biweekly sing-off for a music scholarship.

Lakewood Village Centralia St Sunfield Ave Vern Vihlene Chambel 13 Long Beach Vihlene

Billy Graham Ends London Crusade Run Today

American evangelist Billy Graham closes his second London crusade after a week of rain dampened services at Wembley Stadium. Nearly 334,500 attended through Friday night with 3,546 stepping forward to accept Christ under umbrellas. he plans meetings in France, West Germany, Holland, Belgium, Denmark and Norway.

London Bill Graham Greyhound Racetrack Wembley Stadium Christ France West Germany Holland Belgium Denmark Norway

Rev Olson Named Head of Mission

The Rev Martin Olson of Immanuel Lutheran Church on EB Carson St was named head of a Southern California evangelism mission to be held in October. Over 600 representatives from 93 Lutheran churches met in Los Angeles for a preliminary briefing. A second meeting is set for June 5 at Angelica Lutheran Church in Los Angeles, with Long Beach participant Tom Jorde of Rivera as co chair of the finance committee.

Martin Olson Immanuel Lutheran Church EB. Carson St Southern California Los Angeles Angelica Lutheran Church S. Burlington Ave Long Beach Tom Jorde Rivera

Sixth Graders Graduation Set in Released Time Program

Sixth grade pupils from 39 elementary schools will participate in the 11th annual Evangelical released time graduation. The program permits time off from school for religious learning and will be presented Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at First Brethren Church, 1925 E Fifth St. The theme is How God Prepared the World to Receive the Wasshe.

First Brethren Church E. Fifth St

Turkey Dinner at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Hall

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will host a turkey dinner in the parish hall at 1851 Cerritos Avenue on Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm, as announced. Local parish volunteers will run the event to benefit church activities.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Hall Cerritos J Ave Pam

Ohioan to Preach to Presbyterians

The Rev. John King Mitchell of North Presbyterian Church Cincinnati will guest minister at 9 50 and 11 a.m. services at the Community Presbyterian Church 380 Orange Ave. He is a commissioner to the Presbyterian General Assembly in Los Angeles and will speak on The Power of Conviction.

John King Mitchell North Presbyterian Church Cincinnati Ohio Community Presbyterian Church Orange Ave Mitchell General Assembly The Presbyterian Church Los Angeles

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DR. Louis T, Talbot UFC Kelly Baptists Jesus Possuet Robert EB. Richards Magnolia Ave Christian George ©. Marsh Bixby Knolls Carl L. Crain Ads E. Market St John W. Hama East Sides Church Ohisoc Ave Church OF Christ Ians James L. Shields Westside Adriatic Ave Ernest Beam Beam Harry R. Humphries Lake John Nichols Redondo Ave Pine Avenue Pine Brmant Wilford F. Hall Baron A. Mc Ean Cross Roads Church Emeron G. Hangen Jeanne Crain George Sanders Cedar l' Ave Milton G. Gabrielson Bay Shore Church Toledo Arlie W. Hoelscher Woodruff Community Church Woodruff Ave Evangelical United Brethren Miriam Faust Junior High Nadine Schmidt Washington Joseph A. Ryan Burns Memorial Church 17Th St Temple Ave Herald Mickelson St. St Holy Immanuel Church J E. Carson Louis F. Mertz Lakewood Church Wardlow Rd Alfred Storvick St. Timothy's Church Arbor Rd Erica V. Oelschlaeger William H. Lange Linden ‘Ave 10Th St Lloyd Sturtevant Faith Church Santa Be Ave Hugh J. Krieg Grace Church Nazarene Edwin G Benson Robart M. Skinner First Presbyterian Church Amarillo Texas Reuben F. Pieters E. 6Th St Robert J. Thomson Levit- Lown Salvation Army S. L. Cooke Locust Ave United Presbyterian First Things First Tor Johnston Calhoun Starr King Artesia St Sarah N. Switzer Louise C. Newman Long Beach Chapel Broadway Arthur _H Atkins Alamites Ave Kermit E. Holvent Church of Christian Healing Cherry Ave Richard J. Abrams Whittier Walter L. Case Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Lith St Lemon Ave Rex B. Barr Veteran's Auditorium Temple of Christian Comradeship Rev Nelson E. Hinman Edwin G. Benson Church of the Nazarene Department of Church Schools E. 10Th St Benson Kansas City Church Pope Presbyterian Village Church LDS Carnival Temple OF Spiritual Science Town Hall Rosa Locke Chloe Burch 4Th St Albert B. Coe Albert Coe Billy Graham Universal Memorial Spiritual Church Linden Hall Helen Brown Torrance Choeker S.A Mary Jane White Churches OF Christ William Re Ward EL Artasia H. C. Cooper West Long Beach Ispring Delta Ford Carpenter Wilson Wallace Olson Wasshe Karl Williams First Foursquare Ith St Junipera Ave Cerritos Ebell Theatre John Mefferlin E St Srevival Full Gospel Tabernacle Centar St —Bellflower Tillerd Andrews Alee Culpencer Parlerm Charles B. Dobbins Christian Science Hassen Sarmon Temartaw Churches of Christ Scientist Long Baach Mother Church First Church of Christ Scientist Suston Massachusetts Scientist Inn Avenue w. _ Dsina Radiocas KEOR Second Church OF Christ Scientist Adar Avenue Seventh Street Adam T. A. Md Pita Eee OF Christ, Scientist East Third Street Fourth Church OF Christ, Scientist Best Market Street A.ri Scientist Balmont Theatre Second Street Christian Science Society Lakewood New American Legion Hall Cornar Woodruff Parkeret Locust Avenue East Bread West Third Street Atlantic Paul Matthews Maurice Johnson Minister Convention Hall Embassy Downtown L. A Hear Johnson Kali
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