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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1956

Page

4

Fifty First Anniversary at Bethany Baptist Church

Bethany Baptist observes its fifty first anniversary with 8 and 11 am services and a 1 pm Thanksgiving dinner at the church. The congregation marks one year at the new location after completing three units of the master plan on four and a half acres with six more units planned. A Thanksgiving and praise service is set for Wednesday at 7 pm led by Pastor Robri L. Hubbard.

Bethany Baptist Church Robsri L. Hubbarai

Methodist Group Plans Lecture by Oliver Vickery

The Young Adults of the First Methodist Church announce a Sunday evening talk at 7 40 by Oliver Vickery in the Chico sanctuary. Vickery recently toured Russia, logging about 8000 miles, sharing experiences with attendees.

First Methodist Church Oliver Vickery Chica Vickery Russia

Day My Faith Grew A Desire To Serve

Local Catholic Protestant and Jewish leaders invited to share how they entered religious work. Rev. Martin C Olson of Immanuel Lutheran Church recalls family worship in Falconer New York, Swedish services, “swede School” summers, and early missionary calls. He describes confirmation influence, seminary study, mission field Tanganyika East Africa, years in Africa, his wife Dr. Goorzia aiding hospital work, and now Immanuel Lutheran Church Long Beach.

Martin C. Olson Mother Father Qurs Falconer New York Paul Jesus Armia Minngesata Tanganyika Africa Dr. Goorzia Long Beach Immanuel Lutheran Church

Red Cross Convoy Barred by Hungary

The German Red Cross said its World War II relief convoy was forced to leave Hungary after Soviet and Hungarian officials refused to extend visas for 59 volunteers. Hungarian authorities objected to the group operating a radio transmitter with shortwave contacts to Germany.

Germany West Red Cross Hungary

Refugees to Depart Vienna as ICME Plans Move

The International Committee for European Migration announced over 1,000 refugees from the Timgerian rebellion will leave Vienna by train Sunday for new homes. The movement includes 225 headed to France, 600 to Belgium, and 293 to Germany as the committee oversees departure from Hungary.

Vienna International Committee For European Migration Hungary Suriay France Belgium Germany

Graham Preaches to Fort Worth Crowd at Will Rogers Coliseum

Billy Graham spoke Friday night to about 11,900 in Will Rogers Coliseum. At the close 403 attendees moved to the front seeking Christ, as Graham urged personal decisions for salvation.

Fort Worth Billy, Grahan Will Rogers Coliseum Front Tor Christ Sevieur Feix Graham

Indian Aid Drive Aims To Help Hopi Nation

The Thusana Sunday School Circle of the First Baptist Church plans a final town drive to aid Hopi Indians of Palogea Arizona. Chairman Troy Crews announced donations of clothes food or money at the church corner 10th Street and Pine. Needy items will be loaded onto trucks and sent December 2 with entertainers aboard. About 390 Indians are expected to benefit.

Palogea Ariz First Baptist Church Troy Crews 10Th’ St Pine Ave

Americans Read Identical Bible Passage Across Holidays

About 15 million Americans and millions abroad in 40 countries will read the same Bible passage daily from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The observance began in World War II when a lone Marine on Guadalcanal asked his family to read the same passage each day to stay spiritually connected.

Lonely Marine Guadal 3 Canal

Refugees to Be Resettled Under Emergency U S Plan

Lutheran Refugee Service pledges to resettle its share of about 6000 Hungarian refugees. The SRS issued an emergency appeal for job and housing assurances as Eisenhower orders extraordinary measures to aid victims of the purge. With 14000 visas available under the Refugee Relief Act, officials hope visas can be issued before year end as information becomes available to LRS.

Lutheran Refugee Service U. S United States SRS Eisenhower Austria Washington LRS Cordelia Cox

Share Our Food Drive Set Sunday

Thanksgiving service launches the 1956 37 SOS appeal by major Protestant and Orthodox denominations. Regional observances occur in Marshalltown Iowa and San Francisco with a Midwest harvest festival. Foods from national surplus stocks distributed free to needy persons abroad.

Washington Marshalltown Iowe San Francisco

First Meeting Set Sunday in New Church Latkawood Church of Christ

The Latkawood Church of Christ will hold its first regular meeting in the new church building at 6500 E. Del Arco. Construction began in May on the $300,000 edifice that seats 275 with 10 classrooms, a nursery and kitchen, and plans for an auditorium. The Rev Ernest Beam will deliver the sermon Sunday morning with missionary Joan Hernyt speaking in the evening.

Latkawood

University Baptist Receives Award for Sunday School

The National Board of Education and Publication will honor University Baptist Church at a Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. A bronze plaque will be presented by Dr J Samuel Bailey. William Cele is the church minister for the recognition of the outstanding achievement of its Sunday church school.

National Board of Education University Baptist Church J. Samuel Bailey Tar Rey William . Cele

Eight Youths for Confirmation at Gloria Dei Lutheran

The confirmation class at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will include eight youths. The group to be confirmed at the 11 a.m. service Sunday includes Joan Barrett Jimy Barrett Herbert Buchfer Carol Becker Sandra Heinsach John R Townsend Jr Suzanne Williams and Christine Wh.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Joan Barrett Jimy Barrett Herbert Buchfer Carol Becker Sandra Heinsach John R. Townsend Jp Suzanne Williams Christine Wh

Solemn Novena to Start Vacation Week at St Cornel ius

Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Belletawer will begin a Solemn Novena Sunday at St Cornelius Church. Father John Clark will conduct with intention for world peace. A morning sermon follows masses and evening devotions. Dr Oscar Mees departs soon for a six week Orient cruise. Rev Walter Langhans will serve. Dr Mees preaches last sermon.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Cornelius Belletawer John Clark Oscar Mees Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity Orient Walter 8. Langhans Dr. Mées

Plan to Aid U S Entry of Refugees

Washington reports Rep Walter says he will join Immigration Commissioner Swing to speed admission of up to 5000 Hungarian refugees amid Soviet backlash. State Dept deputy refugee chief heads to Russia as Eisenhower authorizes entry. Kilmer Camp to host arrivals. McCarran Walker law scrutinizes screening and parole options for urgent cases.

Washington Walter D-a Austria United States House Joseph M. Swing Camp Kilmer Inn McCarran-Walker Teast Brownell

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